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Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

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Hardwood Knocks is a totally, completely, thoroughly fun AF NBA podcast in which Bleacher Report's Dan Favale and Grant Hughes analyze the ins, outs, ups, downs and, heck, even diagonals of The Association. FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE⬇️ Apple: http://apple.co/2iIw0IJ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show

New episodes: Daily
Typical length: 1 hr 13 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

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Toronto Raptors 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead

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E1444 · 13 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 24 minNew
2026-27 NBA Alternative Over/Unders | The Eastern Conference
Dan and Grant come up with their own over/under lines for every team in the Eastern Conference that have NOTHING to do with wins and losses. Then, they make predictions off of those numbers. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:37 - Atlanta Hawks 7:15 - Boston Celtics 12:32 - Brooklyn Nets 16:26 - Charlotte Hornets 22:51 - Chicago Bulls 26:53 - Cleveland Cavaliers 32:22 - Detroit Pistons 39:38 - Indiana Pacers 44:35 - Miami Heat 50:42 - Milwaukee Bucks 53:03 - New York Knicks 1:01:03 - Orlando Magic 1:06:15 - Philadelphia 76ers 1:13:19 - Toronto Raptors 1:18:01 - Washington Wizards JOIN OUR ANNUAL…
E1443 · 10 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 17 min
The 2026-27 Most Interesting NBA Players Draft (AD FREE!)
Dan and Grant hold a draft "lottery" in which they alternate picking NBA players they're most intrigued by for the 2026-27 season. There's just one catch: Once a player is selected, nobody else from his team can be chosen! As you test-drive this AD-FREE content , consider supporting us on Patreon or our YouTube membership section . ALSO: DON'T FORGET TO JOIN OUR OVER/UNDER COMPETITION . TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:50 - Draft criteria 4:27 - Pick No. 1 8:41 - Pick No. 2 13:41 - Pick No. 3 18:39 - Pick No. 4 22:25 - Pick No. 5 26:17 - Pick No. 6 32:07 - Pick No. 7 38:20 - Pick No. 8 42:59 -…
E1442 · 9 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
Detroit Pistons 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Lazarus Jackson ( @lazchance ) who covers the Detroit Pistons and NBA at large on Substack to break down the—YOU GUESSED IT—2026-27 Detroit Pistons. Keep up with all of Laz’s work here : https://lazjackson.substack.com/subscribe. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:36 - Takeaways from last season 5:43 - The offseason approach 8:26 - Jalen Duren’s return and continued development 23:36 - The Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson fit 26:41 - Ausar Thompson’s on-ball usage 31:27 - Ausar-plus-shooting lineups 32:48 - Daniss Jenkins’ development 38:29 - Early impressions of Eubuka Okorie 44:07…
E1441 · 8 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
Golden State Warriors 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Grant Hughes (@granthughes) from Bleacher Report and the world-famous Hardwood Knocks podcast to break down the 2026-27 Golden State Warriors. JOIN OUR ANNUAL OVER/UNDER COMPETITION : https://forms.gle/xC3p9vhGyEumrq8H7. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:53 - Biggest takeaways from last season 7:03 - Offseason impressions 11:23 - The Stephen Curry extension 22:20 - Impact of Kristaps Porzingis injury 27:25 - Jimmy Butler’s timeline and future 28:41 - New offensive identity and Draymond Green’s role 34:07 - Early impressions of Yaxel Lendeborg 40:15 - Brandin Podziemski’s role and…
E1440 · 7 Oct 2026 · 59 min
Denver Nuggets 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Adam Mares ( @Adam_Mares ) of DNVR and the All NBA Show with Tim Legler to break down the 2026-27 Denver Nuggets. Subscribe to the DNVR Nuggets Podcast AND the All NBA Show on YouTube. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:07 - Takeaways from last season 5:57 - The Peyton Watson trade return 13:02 - Nikola Jokic’s commitment 14:54 - Christian Braun’s importance 20:17 - More players bringing up the ball 24:30 - Cam Johnson’s role 25:39 - DeMar DeRozan’s fit 30:00 - Denver’s ball pressure and offensive rebounding 34:13 - Alpha Diallo and Trevon Brazille 36:00 - Cam Whitmore, Bryce…
E1439 · 6 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 33 min
Indiana Pacers 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper ( @C2_Cooper ) of the world-famous “ Basketball, She Wrote ” blog to break down the 2026-27 Indiana Pacers. Sign up for “ Basketball, She Wrote ” here: https://www.patreon.com/cw/basketballshewrote. And Subscribe to Caitlin’s YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/@CaitlinCooperBSW. JOIN OUR ANNUAL OVER/UNDER COMPETITION : https://forms.gle/xC3p9vhGyEumrq8H7. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:17 - Lessons from last season 4:25 - Tyrese Haliburton’s return 11:32 - The Ivica Zubac fit 37:54 - Pascal Siakam’s continued adjustments 42:53 - Impact of Andrew Nembhard’s…
E1438 · 5 Oct 2026 · 58 min
Portland Trail Blazers 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Mike Richman ( @mikegrich ) from Locked On Blazers to break down the 2026-27 Portland Trail Blazers! Subscribe to Locked On Blazers on YouTube. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:24 - Biggest 2025-26 takeaways 2:22 - The Micah Nori hire 5:27 - The Ja Morant trade and fit 10:53 - Ja and Dame 12:01 - Deni Avdija’s role with Ja and Dame 13:26 - Damian Lillard’s return and usage 18:01 - Scoot Henderson’s role and future 20:09 - Portland’s dynamic ball-handling 23:07 - Donovan Clingan’s continued development 26:32 - The secondary big man rotation 29:48 - Yang Hansen’s role and breakdown…
E1437 · 4 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Sacramento Kings 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Will Griffith (@WillofThaPeople ) and Tony Xypteras ( @TonyXypteras ) from The Kings Herald to break down the 2026-27 Sacramento Kings. Subscribe to their podcast, The Kings Herald Show , that also features Jerry Reynolds on both Apple and Spotify . TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:12 - The Kings’ offseason approach 5:26 - Scott Perry’s vision for the roster 9:01 - How will the Kings handle the vets? 12:35 - Early impressions of Darius Acuff Jr. 21:55 - What’s next for Keegan Murray? 28:00 - Will Ben Simmons make an impact? 29:44 - Maxime Raynaud breakdown 32:38 - Emmanuel Sharpe…
E1436 · 3 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 22 min
New York Knicks 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Andrew Claudio ( @AndrewJClaudio_ ) from Knicks Film School to break down the 2026-27 New York Knicks! SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL ON YOUTUBE . SUPPORT KFS ON SUBSTACK , TOO: https://knicksfilmschool.substack.com/ . 0:00 - INTRO 1:24 - Covering the Knicks’ title run 17:01 - Impact of Mike Brown 20:45 - Appreciating the Knicks’ run 23:10 - Mitchell Robinson’s exit 26:20 - Andre Drummond’s fit 29:21 - The final big-man spots + playing small 34:30 - Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Deuce McBride extensions 44:53 - KAT as the offensive hub 49:36 - Josh Hart’s shooting 51:35…
E1435 · 2 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 49 min
2026-27 NBA Season Win Totals | Western Conference Over/Under Predictions | Full 30-Team Standings
Dan and Grant drop their 2026-27 NBA season over/under picks for EVERY team in the Western Conference. After that, they drop their EXACT win-loss projections for all 30 teams, as well as their final standings for both conferences. JOIN OUR OVER/UNDER COMPETITION HERE : https://forms.gle/ehLDByEWtmoBSZgQ9. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 5:51 - SPIN THE WHEEL 7:46 - Dallas Mavericks 12:40 - Denver Nuggets 18:24 - Golden State Warriors 24:10 - Houston Rockets 28:44 - Los Angeles Clippers 33:29 - Los Angeles Lakers 37:33 - Memphis Grizzlies 42:14 - Minnesota Timberwolves 49:55 - New Orleans Pelicans…
E1434 · 1 Oct 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Brooklyn Nets 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Lucas Kaplan ( @lucaskaplan ) from Nets Daily to break down the 2026-27 Brooklyn Nets. Make sure to follow Lucas’ work on Nets Daily . And follow his WNBA and general basketball coverage on his Substack . TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:02 - Biggest takeaways from last season 3:31 - The offseason approach and franchise direction 6:21 - Julius Randle’s fit 10:04 - Egor Demin’s continued development 14:45 - Sean Marks’ job security 21:01 - Early impressions of Mikel Brown Jr. 27:01 - Michael Porter Jr.’s role and future 34:16 - Expectations for Day’Ron Sharpe 40:27 - Mo Wagner +…
E1433 · 30 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 34 min
2026-27 NBA Season Win Totals | Eastern Conference Over/Under Predictions
Dan and Grant drop their 2026-27 NBA season record predictions and over/under picks for EVERY team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 5:28 - Atlanta Hawks 13:41 - Boston Celtics 17:54 - Brooklyn Nets 22:29 - Charlotte Hornets 27:48 - Chicago Bulls 31:33 - Cleveland Cavaliers 35:47 - Detroit Pistons 40:49 - Indiana Pacers 44:11 - Miami Heat 48:48 - Milwaukee Bucks 56:36 - New York Knicks 1:02:49 - Orlando Magic 1:11:14 - Philadelphia 76ers 1:18:00 - Toronto Raptors 1:23:06 - Washington Wizards 1:28:41 - BEST PICKS SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶 SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING…
E1432 · 29 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 23 min
2026 NBA Media Day REACTIONS | Raptors & 76ers Vibes | Spurs Drama? | Knicks Trouble | Jokic SPEAKS
Dan is joined by Bryant Toporek (@btoporek) of Bleacher Report, Forbes and Liberty Ballers to discuss their biggest takeaways, reactions, questions, etc. from all the various 2026 NBA Media Days! TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:41 - Drinking 76ers Kool-Aid 11:24 - Nikola Jokic addresses his future 19:58 - Jalen Duren updates + Ausar Thompson’s handle 29:45 - Brandon Ingram’s Achilles injury 35:05 - The Raptors’ frontcourt 39:49 - Are the Warriors screwed? 45:54 - The Knicks’ extensions are becoming a distraction 55:21 - San Antonio’s Dylan Harper problem 1:02:19 - Who should start in Utah?…
E1431 · 28 Sep 2026 · 49 min
Miami Heat 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Wes Goldberg ( @wcgoldberg ) from Locked On Heat , Locked On NBA and RealGM Radio to break down the 2026-27 Miami Heat. SUBSCRIBE TO Locked On Heat ON YOUTUBE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:38 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade 5:08 - Giannis’ offensive impact 8:38 - Do the Heat have enough ball-handling? 10:43 - Pelle Larsson’s development + The fifth starting spot 12:43 - Bam Adebayo’s offensive role 16:44 - Can the Heat generate offense without Giannis? 18:04 - Miami’s defensive ceiling 23:06 - Bobby Portis Jr. + backup big rotation 26:16 - Klay Thompson vs Tim Hardaway Jr.…
E1430 · 27 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
Phoenix Suns 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Sam Cooper ( @scooperhoops ) and Mike Vigil ( @protectedpick ) from The Timeline podcast to break down the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns! Subscribe to The Timeline on YouTube HERE . Support Mike and Sam on Patreon HERE . TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:32 - Biggest takeaways from last season 5:02 - Overall offseason impressions 7:38 - The Miles Bridges trade and fit 12:18 - Phoenix’s other moves 14:02 - Dillon Brooks’ role 19:58 - Can the Suns lighten Devin Booker’s workload? / Oso Ighodaro’s impact 27:26 - Khaman Maluach’s development and ceiling 36:40 - How good is Rasheer Fleming?…
E1429 · 26 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 41 min
Utah Jazz 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Salt City Hoops’ Dan Clayton ( @danclayt0n ) and Mark Russell Pereira ( @jazzmanmark ) to break down the 2026-27 Utah Jazz. Follow all of Salt City Hoops’ Jazz coverage HERE . TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:17 - The Walker Kessler trade 8:29 - Should the Jazz have done more to replace Kessler? 10:17 - Changes to the Jazz’s defense 14:23 - Jaren Jackson Jr. at the 5 18:28 - Jaren Jackson Jr.’s offensive usage 23:24 - Keyonte George’s continued development 39:19 - Early impressions of Darryn Peterson 53:26 - Ace Bailey’s development and role 57:28 - Who will the Jazz start?…
E1428 · 25 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
2026 NBA Offseason Grades | Mavericks, Rockets, Grizzlies, Pelicans and Spurs
Dan and Grant are grading the 2026 NBA offseason for EVERY team! NEXT UP: The Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 3:08 - Grading criteria 5:40 - Dallas Mavericks 21:13 - Houston Rockets 39:05 - Memphis Grizzlies 50:05 - New Orleans Pelicans 58:37 - San Antonio Spurs SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶 SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's…
E1427 · 24 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Oklahoma City Thunder 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Nick Crain ( @CrainNBA ), Jacob Kniffen ( @JacobKniffen ) and Tayler Peterson ( @Tayler_P15 ) from The Uncontested podcast to break down the 2026-27 Oklahoma City Thunder. SUBSCRIBE TO T HE UNCONTESTED ON YOUTUBE , and SUPPORT THEM ON PATREON : https://t.co/RoXfK1lcdL . TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:21 - Themes from last season 8:17 - Oklahoma City’s collateral damage 14:56 - Who picks up Lu Dort’s defensive workload? 16:43 - Jalen Williams’ “return” 21:28 - Trickle-down effect of Dort’s absence 24:41 - Cason Wallace’s role and future 34:06 - Can Chet Holmgren be more…
E1426 · 23 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 13 min
Philadelphia 76ers 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek ( @btoporek ) from Bleacher Report, Liberty Ballers and Forbes to break down the 2026-27 Philadelphia 76ers! Follow Bryan’s written Sixers work at Liberty Ballers. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:33 - Impressions of the Sixers offseason 4:41 - tHeRe’S oNlY oNe BaLl 12:22 - Joel Embiid’s role 16:47 - VJ Edgecombe’s development 20:52 - The Jaylen Brown discourse 30:39 - Philly’s backup big rotation 37:43 - The defensive ceiling 44:59 - Early impressions of Labaron Philon Jr. 48:50 - Biggest needs 51:56 - Sixers depth + Top-10 rotation 57:22 - Go-to crunch-time lineup…
E1425 · 22 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 27 min
Minnesota Timberwolves 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Kyle Theige ( @KyleTheige ) from The Dane Moore NBA Podcast to break down the 2026-27 Minnesota Timberwolves. SUBSCRIBE TO THE DANE MOORE NBA PODCAST on YouTube . TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:32 - The Wolves’ offseason 8:04 - LaMelo Ball’s arrival and fit 18:24 - How much faster will the Wolves play? 19:11 - Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball dynamic 28:52 - The Jonathan Kuminga gamble 42:16 - Can Jaden McDaniels play the 4? 48:06 - Minnesota’s reliance on Rudy Gobert 53:41 - Is Joan Beringer ready? 57:54 - Terrence Shannon Jr. or Jaylen Clark? 1:03:12 - Donte DiVincenzo’s future…
E1424 · 21 Sep 2026 · 51 min
Dallas Mavericks 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Kirk Henderson ( @KirkSeriousFace ) from Pod Maverick and Mavs Moneyball to break down the 2026-27 Dallas Mavericks. SUBSCRIBE TO POD MAVERICK ON YOUTUBE . TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 0:39 - The Masai Ujiri + Dusty May hires 3:48 - Stylistic changes under Dusty May 8:18 - Cooper Flagg’s continued development 15:57 - Kyrie Irving’s return + ball-handling pecking order 19:07 - Will Sergio de Larrea play? 21:13 - Dereck Lively II’s outlook 23:16 - Morez Johnson Jr. breakdown 26:26 - Santi Aldama, PJ Washington and Naji Marshall 29:02 - Zaccharie Risacher or Marcus Sasser? 32:16 -…
E1423 · 20 Sep 2026 · 48 min
Memphis Grizzlies 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Keith Parish ( @fastbreakbreak ) of the Fastbreak Breakfast and Grits and Grinds podcasts to break down the 2026-27 Memphis Grizzlies. SUBSCRIBE TO FASTBREAK BREAKFAST HERE AND TO GRITS AND GRINDS HERE . TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:01 - Memphis’ direction 6:17 - Impressions of Tuomas Iisalo 7:37 - Cam Boozer breakdown 10:48 - Zach Edey’s workload + center rotation 13:55 - Cedric Coward’s continued development 18:22 - Ty Jerome’s impact 19:57 - Who will Memphis start? 22:22 - The most important “Other Guys” 29:58 - BUY OR SELL?! 37:12 - Biggest needs 38:13 - Could the…
E1422 · 19 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 19 min
2026 NBA Offseason Grades | Nuggets, Timberwolves, Thunder, Trail Blazers and Jazz
Dan and Grant are grading the 2026 NBA offseason for EVERY team! NEXT UP: The Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:27 - Grading criteria 4:23 - Denver Nuggets 24:27 - Minnesota Timberwolves 39:39 - Portland Trail Blazers FAKEOUT 39:49 - Oklahoma City Thunder 50:12 - Portland Trail Blazers (for real) 58:36 - Utah Jazz SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶 SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks…
E1421 · 18 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 10 min
2026 NBA Offseason Grades | Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Suns and Kings
Dan and Grant are grading the 2026 NBA offseason for EVERY team! NEXT UP: The Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings! TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:39 - Grading Criteria 4:09 - Golden State Warriors 16:07 - Los Angeles Clippers 29:19 - Los Angeles Lakers 46:59 - Phoenix Suns 1:00:23 - Sacramento Kings SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶 SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter:…
E1420 · 17 Sep 2026 · 48 min
New Orleans Pelicans 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Shamit Dua ( @FearTheBrown ) of In The NO to break down the 2026-27 New Orleans Pelicans. Follow all of In The NO’s written and podcast work HERE . TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 0:56 - Pelicans’ direction 2:52 - Jamahl Mosley hire 4:40 - Can the Pelicans improve defensively? 6:35 - The Zion Williamson-Derik Queen dynamic 8:59 - Derik Queen’s continued development 13:58 - Jeremiah Fears’ continued development 17:20 - Bennedict Mathurin’s fit 21:39 - Dejounte Murray’s performance 23:03 - The no-center lineup 24:30 - Importance of Trey Murphy III 29:11 - Herb Jones’ impact 32:41 -…
E1419 · 16 Sep 2026 · 57 min
Atlanta Hawks 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Lauren L. Williams ( @WilliamsLaurenL ) of the AJC to break down the 2026-27 Atlanta Hawks. Follow all of Lauren’s work at the AJC RIGHT HERE . TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:08 - The offseason approach 6:02 - Why did the Hawks trade Zaccharie Risacher? 8:28 - Lu Dort’s fit 12:10 - Kingston Flemings breakdown 18:17 - What is Jalen Johnson’s ceiling? 23:16 - Onyeka Okongwu’s rise + Atlanta’s future at center 26:26 - Asa Newell’s development + secondary big rotation 31:21 - What’s the future hold 34:19 - Ranking CJ McCollum, Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Dyson Daniels 39:57 -…
E1418 · 15 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 4 min
Houston Rockets 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Salman Ali ( @SalmanAliNBA ) and Forrest Walker ( @dunots ) from the Red Nation Hoops hoops podcast to break down the 2026-27 Houston Rockets. Subscribe to Red Nation Hoops HERE . Follow Forrest on Twitch HERE . TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:57 - Rockets’ offseason approach 12:58 - Amen Thompson’s extension and development 17:43 - The Amen Thompson-Alperen Sengun fit 26:25 - Marcus Smart’s fit 31:49 - Reed Sheppard’s development 36:20 - Jabari Smith at the 5?!? 44:49 - The Kevin Durant experience 50:21 - Will the Rockets play more in transition? 51:40 - Biggest needs 52:39 -…
E1417 · 14 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 24 min
Boston Celtics 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Bobby Manning ( @RealBobManning ) of CLNS Media to break down the 2026-27 Boston Celtics. FOLLOW Bobby’s podcasting work HERE: youtube.com/watch?is=Y-54g-lmgthzPBRC&v=A55kn-nKCok&feature=youtu.be . TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:22 - The Jaylen Brown trade 7:04 - Were the Celtics with Brown far away from contention? 10:58 - Where Brown’s impact will be felt most 20:44 - Paul George’s fit 25:41 - Mitchell Robinson’s fit and the center rotation 31:46 - Chris Cenac Jr. breakdown 33:36 - Jayson Tatum’s performance post-Achilles injury 43:04 - Can Payton Pritchard be Boston’s No. 2?…
E1416 · 12 Sep 2026 · 1 hr 11 min
2026 NBA Offseason Grades | Hawks, Hornets, Heat, Magic And Wizards
Dan and Grant are grading the 2026 NBA offseason for EVERY team! NEXT UP: The Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 3:15 - Our grading process 5:02 - Atlanta Hawks 19:08 - Charlotte Hornets 35:27 - Miami Heat 52:13 - Orlando Magic 56:59 - Washington Wizards SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶 SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's…

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