Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) of Bleacher Report, Forbes and SI to discuss the Philadelphia 76ers' firing Daryl Morey, what it means for their future and also their overall offseason. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:39 - Did Daryl Morey deserve to get fired?14:02 - Has the Sixers’ direction now changed?23:09 - Will Philly avoid the luxury tax?28:22 - What happens with Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes?34:35 - Biggest needs and trade / free-agent targets44:39 - Chances of a Joel Embiid or Paul George trade57:30 - Dominick Barlow's future1:00:14 - Paul George trades galoreSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Boston Celtics. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:32 - Celtics offseason vitals5:20 - Was this season a waste?11:20 - Future Neemias Queta16:05 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jaylen Brown talk25:19 - Biggest needs and trade / free-agency targets40:16 - Payton Pritchard extension40:51 - Jaylen Brown's future in BostonSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant unload the takeaways clip for every Round 2 series of the NBA playoffs. TIMESTAMPS⤵️Knicks-Sixers (3:35)Pistons-Cavs (25:52)Thunder-Lakers (43:48)Spurs-Timberwolves (50:03)SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' take a break from Round 2 of the NBA playoffs to catch up on all the latest (and not-so-latest) news and rumors flying around the Association. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:50 - Masai Ujiri to the Dallas Mavericks12:35 - Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets31:18 - New Orleans Pelicans coaching search46:27 - Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors54:43 - Portland Trail Blazers going after Giannis?1:06:38 - Tayler Jenkins to Milwaukee and Giannis’ future1:13:48 - Boston Celtics interested in Giannis1:19:35 - Chicago Bulls hire Bryson Graham1:30:09 - Orlando Magic coaching search 1:35:49 - Brandon Miller injury1:37:03 - Miami Heat future 1:42:30 - Future of Anthony Davis and Brian Keefe with Washington WizardsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant take turns trying to guess an NBA player's identity based off clues they received from listeners. Join our Discord to partake in the Guess-A-Player fun! SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant dive into their most pressing questions and takeaways from the playoffs so far, from big-picture topics for eliminated teams to general musings about ongoing series and second-round matchups to come. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:45 - Jaden McDaniels and the Timberwolves 10:12 - Are the Knicks East favorites? 22:17 - Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers31:39 - What's the newest offensive trend for the playoffs?38:41 - Where do the Denver Nuggets go from here?50:59 - Houston Rockets vs Los Angeles Lakers57:58 - Tougher matchup for the Thunder: Rockets or Lakers?1:01:19 - Are the Phoenix Suns stuck?1:07:57 - Which players have you changed your opinion of the most?1:13:26 - San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves 1:17:44 - NBA draft lottery reformSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant hold a "Which NBA team needs a new best player the most?!" draft. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:04 - Our approach6:16 -  No. 1 10:40 -  No. 213:39 - No. 3 15:55 - No. 4 19:15 - No. 5 21:26 - No. 6 27:35 - No. 7 34:14 - No. 8 39:16 - No. 9 46:12 - No.10 50:00 - No. 11 53:37 - No. 12 59:15 - No. 13 1:01:59 - No. 14 1:11:05 - No. 15 1:12:59 - No. 16 1:16:02 - Other teams to considerSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant dive into the playoff matchups that were just set: Celtics vs Sixers, Thunder vs Suns and Pistons vs Magic. After that, they get into quick overviews of what's to come for the Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:13 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs Phoenix Suns19:11 - Boston Celtics vs Philadelphia 76ers42:44 - Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic1:03:02 - Where do the Golden State Warriors go from here?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant react to the first batch of play-in games and then dive into previews for all five first-round NBA playoff series already set. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO 0:53 - Hornets-Heat recap8:51 - Devin Booker course 10:45 - San Antonio Spurs vs Portland Trail Blazers primer12:45 - Spurs-Blazers Xs and Os20:01 - Spurs-Blazers subplots23:53 - Spurs- Blazers X-factors26:56 - Spurs-Blazers ragebait32:07 - Spurs-Blazers predictions32:43 - New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Xs and Os46:53 - Knicks-Hawks subplots51:34 - Knicks-Hawks X-factors54:03 - Knicks-Hawks ragebait57:52 - Knicks-Hawks predictions 59:06 - Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves Xs and Os1:12:49 - Nuggets-Timberwolves subplots 1:20:49 - Nuggets-Timberwolves X-factors1:22:49 - Nuggets-Timberwolves ragebait1:25:46 - Nuggets-Timberwolves predictions1:27:32 - Los Angeles Lakers vs Houston Rockets 1:38:30 - Lakers vs Rockets storylines 1:39:31 - Lakers-Rockets X-factors1:42:31 - Lakers-Rockets ragebait1:44:44 - Lakers-Rockets predictions 1:46:23 - Cleveland Cavaliers vs Toronto Raptors Xs and Os1:55:00 - Cavs-Raptors subplots1:56:04 - Cavs-Raptors X-factors1:59:18 - Cavs-Raptors ragebait2:04:47 - Cavs-Raptors predictionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant put NBA play-in and playoff teams into tiers based on how much pressure they are up against entering the postseason. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO4:46 - Pressure Index Tiers7:51 - Los Angeles Lakers15:32 - Charlotte Hornets 20:39 - Houston Rockets26:12 - Golden State Warriors34:57 - Atlanta Hawks38:07 - Los Angeles Clippers41:36 - Cleveland Cavaliers46:43 - Phoenix Suns49:06 - Philadelphia 76ers52:35 - Boston Celtics59:15 - Denver Nuggets1:07:12 - Portland Trail Blazers1:10:25 - Orlando Magic1:15:36 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:21:40 - Toronto Raptors 1:25:55 - Miami Heat1:28:39 - San Antonio Spurs 1:34:35 - Detroit Pistons1:40? - New York Knicks1:48:42 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:54:52 - FINAL RESULTS1:59:05 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen of the 'The NBA Podcast' discuss the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo and Milwaukee Bucks rumors, the direction of the Chicago Bulls, how NBA teams will rebuild in the revamped draft-lottery era and the impact of the Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves injuries on the Lakers. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:27 - Giannis and the Bucks40:03 - Where do the Chicago Bulls go from here1:05:05 - Rebuilding in the NBA from scratch 1:27:45 - Lakers injuriesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant take drop their highly anticipated 2025-26 NBA Awards ballots. Let us know your picks in the DISCORD! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO5:42 - MVP30:15 - All-NBA37:43 - Defensive Player of the Year42:38 - All-Defense52:41 - Rookie of the Year58:36 - All-Rookie1:09:37 - Most Improved Player1:20:27 - Sixth Man of the Year1:25:18 - Clutch Player of the Year1:31:36 - Coach of the Year1:38:14 - Executive of the Year1:44:06 - STAT-PADDING AWARDSSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen of the 'The NBA Podcast' talk about some of the NBA's non-contenders and wrap up by deciding who they consider the most dangerous in each conference. After that, it's time for...MORE TANKING TALK! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:18 - Toronto Raptors 9:07 - Atlanta Hawks19:56 - Charlotte Hornets27:55 - Philadelphia 76ers37:13 - Orlando Magic 43:35 - Los Angeles Clippers53:10 - The NBA’s most dangerousness underdog is…56:52 - More potential tanking solutions????SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant take a look at which teams overachieved and underachieved the most relative to their preseason win predictions! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:48 - Indiana Pacers8:11 - Charlotte Hornets 12:39 - San Antonio Spurs 17:47 - Sacramento Kings 20:57 - Dallas Mavericks 24:07 - Phoenix Suns30:46 - Boston Celtics 36:05 - Detroit Pistons38:54 - Memphis Grizzlies41:34 - Milwaukee Bucks44:05 - Golden State Warriors46:37 - Final Thoughts49:35 - NBPA speaks out against 65-game rule 1:04:03 - Reacting to tanking solutionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen of the 'The NBA Podcast' spotlight the 2026 NBA rookie extension candidates from the Eastern Conference that they find most fascinating. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:43 - Brandon Miller, Charlotte Hornets9:51 - Anthony Black, Orlando Magic25:21 - Ausar Thompson, Detroit Pistons35:21 - Bilal Coulibaly, Washington Wizards41:12 - Jaime Jaquez Jr., Miami HeatSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen of the 'The NBA Podcast' discuss a bunch of different reasons why you should still watch and pay attention to each of the NBA's 10 worst teams. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO4:12 - Washington Wizards 11:43 - Brooklyn Nets16:22 - Chicago Bulls21:22 - Indiana Pacers25:56 - Milwaukee Bucks30:51 - Utah Jazz42:24 - Sacramento Kings47:47 - Dallas Mavericks53:20 - Memphis Grizzlies59:50 - New Orleans PelicansSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant cover the latest news about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the Milwaukee Bucks, the impact of Cade Cunningham's injury on the Detroit Pistons and NBA expansion. Then, it's...MAIL TIME. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:25 - Giannis and the Bucks23:52 - Can the Pistons survive without Cade Cunningham?35:32 - NBA expansion thoughts 41:14 - What is your greatest “What if?” in NBA history?50:03 - Stephon Castle or Amen Thompson?52:50 - Challenges of building around limited shooters59:33 - Is Scoot Henderson going to be a franchise point guard?1:06:42 - Will the Cavs make the Eastern Conference Finals?1:11:24 - What’s the biggest non-tanking problem?1:29:59 - Who is the next Derrick White?1:39:03 - How many minutes do the Knicks need Mitchell Robinson to play?1:42:21 - Do the Spurs have an historical comp?1:47:50 - Better matchup for the Clippers: Spurs or Thunder?1:51:52 - How does Jayson Tatum look?1:55:22 - Favorite advanced metrics1:58:34 - Which stats would you get rid of?2:02:49 - Name the NBA player’s superpowerSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen of the 'The NBA Podcast' shine the spotlight on a handful of players they believe will be recurring All-NBA candidates and selections in the NEAR future. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO4:58 - Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks11:43 - Kon Knueppel, Charlotte Hornets21:16 - Jalen Johnson, Atlanta Hawks27:32 - Paolo Banchero, Orlando Magic43:44 - Kel'el Ware, Miami Heat50:24 - Stephon Castle, San Antonio56:42 - Amen Thompson, Houston Rockets1:01:07 - Dylan Harper, San Antonio Spurs1:01:49 - Deni Avdija, Portland Trail Blazers1:04:47 - Reed Sheppard, Houston Rockets1:08:13 - Alex Sarr, Washington Wizards1:13:56 - Honorable MentionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen of the 'The NBA Podcast' to talk about the NBA plans for expansion. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - EXPANSION NEWS!1:50 - How expansion impacts the tanking discussion3:45 - Will the NBA owners approve expansion?5:38 - Which NBA team should go to the East?14:02 - Does expansion impact potential relocation?18:17 - What will the expansion draft look like?23:11 - Best player who will left unprotected in an expansion draft24:58 - WELCOME BACK TO THE SEATTLE SUPERSONICS28:04 - Will Kevin Durant sign with the Sonics?29:45 - What will the Las Vegas NBA team be named?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant play a rousing round of 'Fact or Fiction?!' a bunch of topical and big-picture NBA topics. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:54 - Bam Adebayo’s 83-point game was unethical 15:15 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the NBA’s best player29:06 - Nerds ruined the NBA42:25 - Paolo Banchero is underrated 53:16 - The Lakers are a bigger than people realize59:29 - The Boston Celtics are the real favorites in the East1:06:17 - The Golden State Warriors should tank the play-in1:10:40 - The Charlotte Hornets are the East’s fifth-best team 1:14:06 - The Phoenix Suns are the NBA’s most dangerous non-contender1:17:56 - The San Antonio Spurs are the West’s second-best team 1:23:45 - Draft lottery reform will have wins count toward odds1:27:54 - STAD PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant take turns picking NBA teams that they believe are already guaranteed to define the offseason before seeing how the playoffs/rest of the year unfold. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:14 - Our approach2:30 - Milwaukee Bucks10:48 - Los Angeles Lakers17:21  - Oklahoma City Thunder 22:38 - Brooklyn Nets25:45 - Atlanta Hawks29:29 - Golden State Warriors 32:25 - Orlando Magic35:18 - Charlotte HornetsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant discuss their biggest concern for every top NBA contender and then assess how worried we should all be on a scale of 1 to 10. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:58 - MINI RANT5:28 - Our approach 7:50 - San Antonio Spurs 16:37 - Detroit Pistons24:03 - Houston Rockets 32:49 - Cleveland Cavaliers41:11 - Boston Celtics49:27 - Denver Nuggets58:38 - Oklahoma City Thunder 1:06:05 - New York Knicks1:18:14 - Minnesota TimberwolvesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant talking about the NBA's focus on tanking, its selective enforcement of rules and whether they can actually fix the issue moving forward.  TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:57- Has the NBA gone too far?18:53 - Reviewing proposed tanking solutions 39:02 - OUR OWN TANKING SOLUTION49:54 - Is tanking possible to solve?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant take turns selecting who they believe are the NBA's biggest x-factors for the rest of this season...AND BEYOND. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:26 - Criteria6:16 - Julian Champagnie9:29 - Stephon Castle15:15 - Scoot Henderson24:53 - Aaron Gordon29:31  - Anthony Black36:06 - Jayson Tatum’s Achilles43:44 - Reed Sheppard 48:51 - Amen Thompson53:57 - Jalen Williams56:17 - Cason Wallace1:01:08 - Jalen Green1:07:32 - Mitchell Robinson1:14:30 - Darius Garland1:18:36 - Kristaps Porzingis 1:23:38 - Jonathan Kuminga1:24:17 - Charles Lee1:28:07 - Jake LaRavia1:32:18 - Kasparas Jakucionis1:36:57 - Donte DiVincenzo1:43:11 - Jaylon TysonSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Bryant Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report, Forbes, OnSI and Liberty Ballers to discuss the biggest Eastern Conference threats to the Detroit Pistons making the NBA Finals. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:12 - The Pistons are the East favorites, right?6:57 - Cleveland Cavaliers19:19 - Boston Celtics28:12 - New York Knicks 39:12 - Charlotte Hornets 46:53 - Philadelphia 76ers58:41 - Toronto RaptorsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

While Dan is still attempting to shovel himself out of the TUNDRA, please enjoy this STAT-PADDING palate cleanser of NBA who said it: Joe Mazzulla or Batman?0:00 - INTRO2:55 - Joe Mazzulla or Batman?!12:49 - Great job, Grant!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Which team DESERVES to win the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery the most? You better believe Dan and Grant came up with a totally scientific, not-at-all-arbitrary way of figuring it out. Introducing: KARMA. You're welcome. Or, we're sorry. Timestamps⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:16 - KARMA, explained 12:32 - Dallas Mavericks16:19 - San Antonio Spurs20:40 - Oklahoma City Thunder 24:23 - Atlanta Hawks29:32 - Golden State Warriors35:06 - Memphis Grizzlies 39:39 - Sacramento Kings43:11 - Utah Jazz48:23 - Miami Heat52:35 - Chicago Bulls56:42 - Portland Trail Blazers1:01:11 - Washington Wizards 1:09:13 - Brooklyn Nets 1:14:24 - Indiana Pacers1:20:37 - Charlotte HornetsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant were asked by Bleacher Report to build Every NBA Team's Mt. Rushmore since 2000. So, they recorded a podcast about it! ⤵️0:00 - INTRO/OUR APPROACH3:53 - Atlanta Hawks5:36 - Boston Celtics8:14 - Brooklyn Nets10:53 - Charlotte Hornets13:30 - Chicago Bulls15:35 - Cleveland Cavaliers18:23 - Dallas Mavericks21:47 - Denver Nuggets23:53 - Detroit Pistons26:00 - Golden State Warriors27:46 - Houston Rockets32:26 - Indiana Pacers36:39 - Los Angeles Clippers39:31 - Los Angeles Lakers44:18 - Memphis Grizzlies47:36 - Miami Heat51:21 - Milwaukee Bucks53:46 - Minnesota Timberwolves58:00 - New Orleans Pelicans1:01:53 - New York Knicks1:05:05 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:07:50 - Orlando Magic1:10:54 - Philadelphia 76ers1:14:20 - Phoenix Suns1:16:04 - Portland Trail Blazers1:20:12 - Sacramento Kings1:24:06 - San Antonio Spurs1:26:50 - Toronto Raptors1:31:26 - Utah Jazz1:35:14 - Washington Wizards1:38:35 - Closing thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant go through some of the most urgent questions they have once the NBA comes out of the All-Star break. After that, it's STAT PADDING. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:36 - Which Eastern Conference team has the most at stake?13:51 - Which Eastern Conference player has the most at stake?27:26 - Which Western Conference team has the most at stake?41:37 - Which Western Conference player has the most at stake?56:53 - Will the Milwaukee Bucks shut down Giannis Antetokounmpo?1:01:59 - Which contender will regret not making a bigger trade?1:12:20 - Is this LeBron James’ last season with the Lakers?1:16:53 - How many first-time All-NBA players do we get?1:22:21 - Which NBA contender will disappoint us?1:29:57 - Which NBA team could shock us in the playoffs?1:35:00 - What happens with the Aspiration investigation?1:47:42 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast run through their 12 (TWELVE!) most fascinating teams following the 2026 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:05 - Criteria3:27 - Boston Celtics11:00 - Cleveland Cavaliers20:17 - Washington Wizards36:36 - Charlotte Hornets 48:59 - Chicago Bulls57:56  - Brooklyn Nets1:05:42 - Los Angeles Clippers1:11:20 - Utah Jazz1:25:09 - San Antonio Spurs1:33:03 - Houston Rockets1:44:41 - Memphis Grizzlies1:55:48 - Portland Trail BlazersSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant react to all the most notable moves made during the week leading up to the NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:44 - Milwaukee Bucks and Giannis Antetokounmpo10:45 - Anthony Davis and the Washington Wizards18:24 - Anthony Davis and the Dallas Mavericks26:26 - James Harden and the Cleveland Cavaliers33:22 - Los Angeles Clippers, Darius Garland, James Harden42:34 - Ivica Zubac to the Indiana Pacers50:25 - Memphis Grizzlies wyd59:27 - Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz1:08:07 - Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors1:14:46 - Atlanta Hawks trade deadline 1:18:24 - Luke Kennard and the Los Angeles Lakers1:20:05 - Nikola Vucevic and the Boston Celtics1:24:24 - Chicago Bulls1:29:24 - Charlotte Hornets1:34:22 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:39:37 - Philadelphia 76ers1:42:32 - Oklahoma City Thunder and Jared McCain1:46:33 - Jose Alvarado to the New York Knicks1:48:24 - New Orleans Pelicans1:51:07 - Orlando Magic 1:53:00 - Brooklyn Nets and Michael Porter Jr1:55:16 - Denver Nuggets1:56:30 - Detroit Pistons2:00:40 - Sacramento Kings2:05:51 - Toronto Raptors2:08:22 - Portland Trail Blazers2:11:10 - Miami Heat 2:13:22 - San Antonio Spurs2:16:30 - Phoenix Suns2:17:32 - Houston Rockets2:21:19 - Final trade deadline thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the Dallas Mavericks! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:10 - Dallas Mavericks trade deadline vitals3:10 - What is Anthony Davis’ trade value?7:13 - Will the Mavs sell?9:12 - What is Max Christie’s value?14:13 - Biggest needs and trade targetsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the Oklahoma City Thunder! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:56 - Oklahoma City Thunder trade-deadline vitals4:18 - Do the Thunder need a trade?8:13 - OKC biggest needs12:18 - Thunder trade targetsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the Houston Rockets! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:43 - Houston Rockets trade deadline vitals3:33 - Will the Rockets duck the tax?6:38 - Impact of Steven Adam’s injury 8:36 - Should the Rockets trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo?18:39 - Biggest needs and trade targets34:15 - How aggressive will they be?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the New Orleans Pelicans. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:14 - New Orleans Pelicans trade deadline vitals2:13 - Will the Pelicans sell?3:40 - Zion Williamson’s trade value16:23 - Trey Murphy’s trade value 23:51 - Herb Jones’ first-round pick 31:19 - Yves Missi's trade value35:23 - Biggest needs and trade targetsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the Los Angeles Clippers. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:05 - Clippers trade deadline vitals3:56 - Will they duck the tax?6:16 - How much do they care about cap space?7:38 - How aggressive should they be?16:13 - Ivica Zubac’s trade value 21:17 - Biggest needs and trade targetsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the Chicago Bulls. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:55 - Chicago Bulls trade deadline vitals4:27 - Bulls trade deadline approach5:39 - Should the Bulls trade for Giannis?21:42 - Chicago’s cap space plans24:47 - Coby White’s trade value30:35 - Ayo Dosunmu’s trade value 34:49 - Biggest needs and trade targetsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the Utah Jazz! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:54 - Utah Jazz trade deadline vitals2:43 - Jazz’s trade deadline approach 7:00 - Should the Jazz be buyers?7:43 - Is it worth moving Walker Kessler?8:51 - Is Lauri Markkanen untouchable?13:18 - Jazz’s biggest needs and trade targets22:44 - Importance of Keyonte George SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the Portland Trail Blazers! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:17 - Portland Trail Blazers trade deadline vitals 2:57 - How aggressive should the 6:37 - The Mikal Bridges trade rumors 10:35 - Blazers biggest needs12:08 - Is Trey Murphy a good fit in Portland?15:59 - Blazers trade targets32:07 - What will Portland’s approach be?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the Minnesota Timberwolves! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:50 - Minnesota Timberwolves trade deadline vitals 2:27 - Rob Dillingam’s trade value 7:53 - Minnesota Timberwolves biggest needs13:18 - Wolves trade targets 26:14 - Most likely player to be traded SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the Brooklyn Nets! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:38 - Brooklyn Nets trade deadline vitals 2:43 - How should the Nets approach the trade deadline?5:39 - The future of Cam Thomas9:45 - What would it take to trade Michael Porter Jr.?14:36 - What would it take to move Nic Clayton?17:37 - Nets needs and trade targets23:50 - Most likely player to be tradedSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the New York Knicks! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:20 - New York Knicks trade deadline vitals2:19 - Should the Knicks trade Karl-Anthony Towns24:12 - Knicks biggest needs31:42 - Knicks trade targets46:20 - Final thoughts on KATSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the Los Angeles Lakers! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:41 - Los Angeles Lakers trade deadline vitals2:50 - Should the Lakers shop Austin Reaves?10:50 - Lakers biggest needs14:07 - How aggressive should the Lakers be?17:52 - Ambitious Lakers targets26:47 - Other Lakers trade targets35:06 - Baxter Holmes feature takeaways SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant preview the trade deadline for the Charlotte Hornets! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO 1:14 - Charlotte Hornets trade deadline vitals4:18 - Future of LaMelo Ball10:50 - Could the Hornets buy?13:14 - Hornets needs and trade targets 26:50 - Most likely players to be tradedSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant discuss how the Jimmy Butler injury impacts the Golden State Warriors' approach to the trade deadline and beyond. After that, they do the same for the Milwaukee Bucks following news of Giannis Antetokounmpo's THIRD calf strain of the season. Finally, they wrap up with BOATLOADS of fun STAT PADDING. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:18 - Golden State Warriors trade deadline vitals2:15 - Dubs trade deadline approach post-Jimmy Butler injury 8:47 - Future of Jonathan Kuminga 12:48 - Will the Warriors buy or sell?15:35 - Is it over in Golden State?31:15 - The future in Milwaukee34:13 - The Bucks aren’t trading Giannis45:46 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the Milwaukee Bucks! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:37 - Milwaukee Bucks trade deadline vitals2:46 - Let’s talk about Giannis Antetokounmpo…5:13 - The case to keep Giannis14:07 - Milwaukee’s biggest needs18:53 - Trade targets who won’t cost a first-round pick27:07 - More ambitious trade targets 40:06 - Final thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report, Liberty Ballers and OnSi preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the Philadelphia 76ers! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:53 - Philadelphia 76ers trade deadline vitals2:47 - Will the Sixers duck the tax?9:41 - Future of Quentin Grimes19:37 - Would they trade Paul George or Joel Embiid?31:12 - Sixers needs and trade targetsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the Detroit Pistons! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:35 - Detroit Pistons trade deadline vitals3:19 - Impact of eventual Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson paydays6:05 - How aggressive should the Pistons be?8:21 - What are Detroit's biggest needs?13:20 - Pistons "Splitting the Baby" trade targets25:14 - Pistons "Bigger Splash" trade targets39:26 - Closing thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the Phoenix Suns. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:58 - Phoenix Suns trade deadline vitals 1:17 - Will the Suns be ducking the  tax?3:33 - Will the Suns be buyers4:38 - Which players are untouchable?7:57 - Suns trade targetsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the Orlando Magic. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:47 - Orlando Magic trade deadline vitals2:17 - Will the Magic duck the tax?5:48 - Orlando’s needs and targets 19:39 - Should the Magic trade for a center?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]