Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

IT'S TIME FOR OUR FIRST MAILBAG OF THE SEASON! Dan and Grant run through a list of listen questions that cover the future of the Golden State Warriors, the best bargains in the NBA, the Los Angeles Clippers scandal, the value of LeBron James, Trae Young and James and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO 1:38 - The Draymond Green incident3:29 - Should the Warriors trade Draymond Green20:30 - How draft pick protections work?29:32 - Does the NBA have a tanking problem45:00 - Retired role players you want back on your team54:40 - How much...

Dan and Grant are going back and forth on questions they have for every NBA team as we enter the official start of NBA trade season. Next up: The Western Conference! Check out the Eastern Conference pod here: https://youtube.com/live/Df2uEJANVcw. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:30 - Oklahoma City Thunder8:40 - Denver Nuggets 18:25 - Los Angeles Lakers31:22 - San Antonio Spurs40:51 - Houston Rockets51:02 - Minnesota Timberwolves 59:08 - Phoenix Suns 1:06:26 - Memphis Grizzlies1:14:45 - Golden State Warriors1:23:03 - Dallas Mavericks1:29:11 - Utah Jazz1:35:33 - Portland Trail B...

Dan and Grant hold their First Annual NBA Trade Value Draft! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO/Criteria6:32 - THE DECISION7:07 - Pick No. 114:42 - Pick No. 220:37 - Pick No. 323:20 - Pick No. 428:46 - Pick No. 532:50 - Pick No. 639:55 - Pick No. 743:22 - Pick No. 846:48 - Pick No. 948:26 - Pick No. 1050:32 - Pick No. 1156:46 - Pick No. 1259:47 - THE REAL PICK NO. 121:04:14 - Pick No. 13 1:10:12 - Pick No. 141:13:41 - Snubs/Honorable MentionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN...

Dan and Grant go through their awards ballot a little more than one-quarter of the way through the NBA season, with a focus on one big-time question: Is the MVP race already over? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:09 - MVP9:59 - Who’s easier to build around: SGA or Jokic?20:36 - Defensive Player of the Year30:29 - Should the NBA change the awards rules?33:41 - Rookie of the Year40:35 - Most Improved Player55:02 -Sixth Man of the Year1:03:42 - Coach of the Year1:14:23 - Executive of the Year1:21:58 - STAT PADDIN...

Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to go back and forth on questions they have for every NBA team as we near the official start of NBA trade season on December 15. First up: The Eastern Conference! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:01 - Detroit Pistons15:30 - New York Knicks28:24 - Boston Celtics40:54 - Toronto Raptors52:00 - Orlando Magic1:04:40 - Miami Heat1:14:44 - Philadelphia 76ers1:25:22 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:33:43 - Atlanta Hawks1:44:37 - Milwaukee Bucks1:54:23 - Chicago Bulls1:58:31 - Charlotte Hornets 2:05:31 - Brooklyn Nets2:11:59 - Indi...

Dan and Grant break down the latest in the Giannis Antetokounmpo rumor mill and then spend time talking about whether the NBA's superstar-trade market will change. After that, they get into potential Giannis packages. Finally, they welcome on Hardwood Knocks' new video editor, Andrew Willet (@theacwillett22). TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:58 - Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors4:07 - Why is Giannis doing this now?11:57 - Can the Bucks salvage the Giannis situation?23:29 - Should NBA teams still go all-in on star trades?52:43 - Giannis to the New York Knicks54:22 - Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Atlanta Hawk...

Dan and Grant are choppering in to discuss the state of the Los Angeles Clippers and talk about some trade scenarios—including one that could net them back some of their own first-round picks. They'll also be digging into the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:37 - Why the Clippers sent Chris Paul home9:14 - Trades to get the Clippers their picks back26:36 - James Harden to the Minnesota Timberwolves35:06 - James Harden to the Golden State Warriors37:22 - James Harden to the Atlanta Hawks41:12 - James Harden to the Phoeni...

Dan and Grant are joined by Bleacher Report's Bryant Toporek (@btoporek) and Jay Dunbar (@jaydunbar) to break down their ULTIMATE 5-YEAR NBA RE-DRAFT project. Bryant Knox (@bryantknox) also participated, but was unable to attend. We go through the 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 NBA draft classes and select players as if we're starting a franchise FROM SCRATCH. There is an obvious No. 1, but the likes of Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley, Alperen Sengun, Tyrese Haliburton, Evan Mobley, Tyrese Maxey, Scottie Barnes, Paolo Banchero, Amen Thompson, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Johnson and MORE made this an absurdly tough (and interesting!) exercise. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTR...

Dan is joined by Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' to break down Western Conference NBA rookie performances so far, including Cooper Flagg, Ace Bailey, Dylan Harper, Kobe Sanders, Cedric Coward and MANY MORE! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO/APPROACH6:31 - Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg15:46 - San Antonio Spurs: Dylan Harper and Carter Bryant23:36 - New Orleans Pelicans: Derik Queen, Jeremiah Fears and Micah Peavey44:16 - Memphis Grizzlies: Cedric Coward58:15 - Utah Jazz: Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr.1:17:57 - Sacramento Kings: Nique Clifford1:31:00 - Golden State Warriors: Will Richard1:36:06 - Los Ange...

Dan and Grant are back with another round of 'We're Just Asking Questions.' This time, we are pondering whether the Los Angeles Clippers hold the fate of the NBA's parity era in their hands because to the first-round picks they must still send to the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:48 - Clippers draft obligations to the Thunder2:10 - Will Oklahoma City's window ever close?13:59 - Biggest short-term threats to the Thunder27:08 - Can the Clippers turn it around?32:42 - Re-litigating the Paul George...35:20 - STAT PADDINGSUPP...

Dan and Grant bounce around with some burning questions they have as we wrap up the first quarter of the 2025-26 NBA season, including: Are the Toronto Raptors for Real? Who is the NBA's third best team? Are the Atlanta Hawks better off without Trae Young? And more! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:06 - Are the Atlanta Hawks better off without Trae Young?27:45 - Just how good are the Los Angeles Lakers?45:20 - Will Tyler Herro ruin the Miami Heat's mojo?59:28 - Are the Toronto Raptors for real?1:13:27 - Which NBA teams are on blow-up watc...

Dan and Grant are back for another around of 'We're Just Asking Questions!' This time, we're talking LaMelo Ball's future with the Charlotte Hornets. After that, Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss where the New Orleans Pelicans go after firing Willie Green. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:49 - What does LaMelo Ball mean to the Hornets?8:32 - What is LaMelo's trade value?19:55 - How much time does Charlotte have?28:23 - Where do the Pelicans go from here?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH<b...

Dan and Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' discuss their initial impressions of notable NBA rookies in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:10 - Charlotte Hornets: Kon Knueppel, Ryan Kalkbrenner & Sion James12:25 - Brooklyn Nets: Egor Demin and Drake Powell25:24 - Toronto Raptors: Collin Murray-Boyles26:15 - Victor Wembanyama injury update30:11 - BACK TO COLLIN MURRAY-BOYLES39:02 - Washington Wizards: Tre Johnson46:17 - Philadelphia 76ers: VJ Edgecombe59:11 - Quick Hits: Jace Richardson, Mohamed Diawara, Kasparas Jakucionis, MORESUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORD<br...

Dan and Grant are back with "WE'RE JUST ASKING QUESTIONS!" Our next question up: Should the Memphis Grizzlies move on from Ja Morant? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA2:34 - Golden State Warriors19:36 - Denver Nuggets27:58 - Houston Rockets36:05 - Phoenix Suns43:44 - Detroit Pistons1:01:17 - Portland Trail Blazers1:09:54 - Charlotte Hornets1:15:25 - Brooklyn Nets1:21:06 - New Orleans Pelicans1:26:59 - New York Knicks1:35:33 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL<br...

Dan and Mort Jensen from 'The NBA Podcast' break down the Dallas Mavericks firing Nico Harrison, what it means for their direction, and whether they'll now explore Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving trades. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:39 - Initial Nico Harrison reaction2:45 - Was Nico the problem in Dallas?15:28 - Can the Mavs ever escape the Luka Doncic trade?23:35 - Anthony Davis’ trade value 28:20 - Anthony Davis trades1:02:37 - Kyrie Irving’s future 1:16:20 - Will the Mavs actually rebuild?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCOR...

Dan and Grant are back with "WE'RE JUST ASKING QUESTIONS!" Our next question up: Should the Memphis Grizzlies move on from Ja Morant? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - What’s going on with Ja Morant?2:46 - Is Ja Morant on the decline?6:22 - The Grizzlies made their choice9:48 - Is Ja Morant justified in being frustrated?15:29 - Should the Grizzlies trade Ja Morant?25:29 - How much blame does Memphis shoulder?31:22 - Ja Morant trade destinationsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUB...

Dan and Grant play 'PEACE OR PANIC?!' with NBA teams off to troubling starts to the season. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:01 - Dallas Mavericks 14:01 - Orlando Magic27:09 - Atlanta Hawks35:33 - Memphis Grizzlies48:25 - Los Angeles Clippers1:01:11 - 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...

Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast go through some of this season's biggest breakout players and buy or sell WHAT IT MEANS FOR THEIR FUTURES. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:18 - Matas Buzelis10:07 - Josh Giddey24:19 - Jonathan Kuminga30:48 - Jalen Duren39:36 - Austin Reaves49:38 - Alperen Sengun55:47 - Jaime Jaquez Jr.1:02:26 - Quenton Jackson1:05:58 - Ajay Mitchell1:13:51 - Ryan Rollins1:20:34 - Tyrese Maxey1:23:47 - Stephon Castle1:34:39 - Kyshawn GeorgeSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCO...

Dan and Grant debut the "WE'RE JUST ASKING ASKING QUESTIONS" segments. These will be bonus mini pods in which we, you guessed it, just ask questions—some spicier than others, but all in the name of curiosity. First up: Should the Lakers sell high on Austin Reaves? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - Should the Lakers sell high on Austin Reaves?0:50 - How much will Reaves get in free agency?6:20 - Teams that could look to sign Reaves12:36 - The Lakers should NOT fear free agency15:36 - Potential Reaves trade destinations30:09 - So...what should the Lakers do?<br...

Dan and Grant go through the most dominant starts to begin the 2025-26 NBA season and decide which teams are actually for real. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:35 - Denver Nuggets12:55 - San Antonio Spurs28:12 - Miami Heat41:39 - Oklahoma City Thunder48:49 - Chicago Bulls56:25 - Milwaukee Bucks1:08:32 - Philadelphia 76ers1:20:36 - New York Knicks1:23:42 - Portland Trail Blazers1:25:47 - Utah JazzSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️Tik...