Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast
HardwoodKnocks: An NBA Podcast 1 000 episodes Nov 11, 2026
Hardwood Knocks is an NBA podcast hosted by Bleacher Report's Dan Favale and Grant Hughes. The show analyzes the league's teams, players, storylines, and broader basketball topics. Episodes offer detailed discussion and reactions across the NBA season. The podcast also shares related content and updates through its social media and video channels.
Episodes
Plight Of The Raptors | Are The Sixers Even Good? | Denver Nuggets Identity Crisis | Same Old Cavs
Dan and Grant check in on the Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers and Denver Nuggets. Then, they offer some thoughts on Jayson Tatum vs Jaylen Brown, the Charlotte Hornets discourse, Luka Doncic's scoring and more. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:36 - Are the Cleveland Cavaliers a paper tiger?28:00 - The Toronto Raptors’ inflection point49:56 - Are the Philadelphia 76ers even good?1
The Detroit Pistons Should Trade For Naz Reid
Dan breaks down a three-team trade idea that would send Naz Reid to the Detroit Pistons. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:00 - Breaking down the trade2:49 - Why the Detroit Pistons do it10:08 - Why the Charlotte Hornets do it17:44 - Why the Chicago Bulls do itSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodkn
First Time All-NBA Candidates Draft! | Are The Grizzlies A Mirage? | Making Sense Of The Hawks
Dan and Grant hold draft players who they believe have the best chance to make their first All-NBA teams this season. After that, it's time to check in on the Memphis Grizzlies, Atlanta Hawks, Brandon Miller and the Hornets, AJ Dybantsa and more! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:16 - Our approach5:00 - Cooper Flagg, Dallas Mavericks7:34 - Alperen Sengun, Houston Rockets10:19 - Scottie Barnes, Toronto Rap
Everyone Was Wrong About The Trail Blazers | Cooper Flagg For MVP?! | Pistons & Warriors Are Rolling
Dan and Grant check in on the Portland Trail Blazers, the Dallas Mavericks and the rise of Cooper Flagg, the state of the Detroit Pistons and the surging Golden State Warriors. After that, they hit a bunch of news items, including recently declined team options, speculation about the Oklahoma City Thunder blowing it up, the effectiveness of the NBA's points of emphasis, Adam Silver being open to 4
Let's Get The Phoenix Suns A Point Guard
Dan discusses the recent report about the Phoenix Suns being frustrated they don't have a real point guard. He gets into why he wouldn't be in a rush to trade substantial assets, but then also offers a potential avenue for Phoenix to explore.SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter
2026-27 NBA Season 'Peace Or Panic?!'
Dan and Grant take turns spotlighting some of the most concerning starts to the 2026-27 NBA season and decide whether it's time for patience or panic. Their run-through includes the Phoenix Suns, Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat, Anthony Davis, the Minnesota Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards, the Indiana Pacers without Tyrese Haliburton, the Toronto Raptors without Kawhi Leonard, Naz Reid drama in Ch
The 2026-27 NBA All-Pendulum Draft! (Patreon Preview)
Dan and Grant take turns selecting players whose perception is outstripping reality. Picks include names that are receiving too much negative attention, but also those whose reputations are becoming overinflated. Please consider supporting the show on Patreon, where you can get EVERY EPISODE AD-FREE plus TWO BONUS pods a month: https://www.patreon.com/cw/hardwoodknocksnba.SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶S
NBA Opening Week Winners | Where Do Thunder Go From Here? | The Magic's Dilemma | Jokic Hates Fans?!
Dan and Grant run alternating picking their biggest winners from opening week of the 2026-27 NBA season. They also tackle the devastating Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace injury news and it's impact on the Thunder. Then, they do the same for Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and the Magic. Finally, they hit some of the newsier items, including Nikola Jokic's thoughts on booing Nuggets fans and the lates
The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!
Dan and Grant run through a list of overreactions from the start of the 2026-27 NBA season and decide whether they're going to buy or sell them. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:08 - The Bulls are the worst team in the East10:25 - Victor Wembanyama's MVP case is overrated5:12 - The Thunder are in a tier of their own18:52 - Boston has real offensive problems21:56 - What are the Wizards doing with Will Ril
2026-27 NBA Awards Predictions AND Wild Card Picks
Dan and Grant drop their picks to win every major 2026-27 NBA season award while providing some WILD CARD options to monitor for each of the following categories: MVP, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Most Improved Player, Sixth Man of the Year, Coach of the Year and Executive of the Year. Then, they make their NBA Finals predictions! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO5:41 - MVP18:38 - Defe
1 Big Question For Every NBA Teams In The Western Conference
Dan and Mort Jensen from The NBA Podcast and Yahoo Sports break down one question they have for each team in the Western Conference entering the 2026-27 NBA season! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:09 - Oklahoma City Thunder11:58 - Denver Nuggets19:33 - Los Angeles Clippers25:53 - Los Angeles Lakers30:12 - Minnesota Timberwolves36:59 - Portland Trail Blazers42:31 - Utah Jazz49:18 - Phoenix Suns55:36 - Go
1 Big Question For Every NBA Team In The Eastern Conference
Dan and Mort Jensen from The NBA Podcast and Yahoo Sports break down one question they have for each team in the Eastern Conference entering the 2026-27 NBA season! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:03 - Boston Celtics10:03 - New York Knicks16:28 - Toronto Raptors25:09 - Philadelphia 76ers33:51 - Brooklyn Nets38:57 - Detroit Pistons47:45 - Cleveland Cavaliers53:12 - Milwaukee Bucks1:00:58 - Chicago Bulls1
San Antonio Spurs 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Matthew Tynan (@Matthew_Tynan) from Locked On Spurs and the Corporate Knowledge Substack to break down the 2026-27 San Antonio Spurs. SUBSCRIBE TO LOCKED ON SPURS ON YOUTUBE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:38 - Biggest takeaway from last season4:49 - Playing De’Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper together10:18 - Dylan Harper’s continued development15:00 - Stephon Castle’s next f
Alternative 2026-27 NBA Season Over/Unders | Every Western Conference Team
Dan and Grant come up with their own over/under lines for every team in the Western Conference that have NOTHING to do with wins and losses. From the Minnesota Timberwolves' combined ranking on offense and defense to Zach Edey's number of games played to Ja Morant's spot-up three-point volume, they're covering EVERYTHING AND ANYTHING. And yes, we're CHOOSING A SIDE on EVERY line! CHECK OUT THE EAS
Los Angeles Clippers 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Rob Flom (@richhomieflom) from 213 Hoops and The Lob The Jam podcast to break down the 2026-27 Los Angeles Clippers. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:31 - How are fans feeling about this team?5:37 - Clippers’ offseason approach10:55 - How will the Clippers go about rebuilding?15:05 - The plan for Darius Garland19:32 - Keaton Wagler breakdown34:00 - Development of Kobe Sanders36:25 - Futu
Toronto Raptors 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Samson Folk (@samfolkk) of Raptors Republic and Basketball, She Wrote to break down the 2026-27 Toronto Raptors Raptors. Subscribe to Raptors Republic and Basketball, She Wrote on YouTube! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:01 - The origin of Caitlin Cooper’s and Samson Folk’s friendship3:46 - Toronto’s offseason approach7:01 - Scottie Barnes’ playmaking and scoring development13:44 - Kaw
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 - INTRO2:37 - Atlanta Hawks7:15 - Boston Celtics12:32 - Brooklyn Nets16:26 - Charlotte Hornets22:51 - Chicago Bulls26:53 - Cleveland Cavaliers32:22 - Detroit Pistons39:38 - Indiana Pacers44:35
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
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 - INTRO2:36 - Takeaways from last season5:43 - The offseason approach8:26 - Jalen Duren’s return and continued development23:36 - The Jalen
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 - INTRO2:53 - Biggest takeaways from last season7:03 - Offseason impressions11:23 - The Stephen Curry extension22:20 - Impact of Kristaps Porzingi
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 - INTRO2:07 - Takeaways from last season5:57 - The Peyton Watson trade return13:02 - Nikola Jokic’s commitment14:54 - Christian Braun’s importance20:17 - More players bringing up the
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⤵
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 - INTRO1:24 - Biggest 2025-26 takeaways2:22 - The Micah Nori hire5:27 - The Ja Morant trade and fit10:53 - Ja and Dame12:01 - Deni Avdija’s role with Ja and Dame13:26 - Damian Lillard’s return and usage18:01 - Scoot Henderso
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 approach5:26 - Scott Perry’s vision for the roster9:01 - How will the Kings handle th
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 - INTRO1:24 - Covering the Knicks’ title run17:01 - Impact of Mike Brown20:45 - Appreciating the Knicks’ run23:10 - Mitchell Robinson’s exit26:20 - Andre Drummond’s
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 - INTRO5:51 - SPIN THE WHEEL7:46 - Dallas Mavericks12:40 - Denver Nuggets18:2
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 - INTRO2:02 - Biggest takeaways from last season3:31 - The offseason approach and franchise direction6:21 - Julius Randle’s fit10:04 - Egor Demin’s continued develop
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 - INTRO5:28 - Atlanta Hawks13:41 - Boston Celtics17:54 - Brooklyn Nets22:29 - Charlotte Hornets27:48 - Chicago Bulls31:33 - Cleveland Cavaliers35:47 - Detroit Pistons40:49 - Indiana Pacers44:11 - Miami Heat48:48 - Milwaukee Bucks56:36 - New York Knicks1:02
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 - INTRO2:41 - Drinking 76ers Kool-Aid11:24 - Nikola Jokic addresses his future19:58 - Jalen Duren updates + Ausar Thompson’s handle29:45 - Brandon Ingram’s Achilles injury35:05 - The Rapt
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 - INTRO1:38 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade5:08 - Giannis’ offensive impact8:38 - Do the Heat have enough ball-handling?10:43 - Pelle Larsson’s development + The fifth starting spot12:43 - Bam Adebayo’s offe
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 - INTRO1:32 - Biggest takeaways from last season5:02 - Overall offseason impressions7:38 - The Miles Bridges trade and fit12:18 - Phoenix’s other moves14:02 - D
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 - INTRO2:17 - The Walker Kessler trade8:29 - Should the Jazz have done more to replace Kessler?10:17 - Changes to the Jazz’s defense14:23 - Jaren Jackson Jr. at the 518:28 - Jaren Jackson Jr.’s o
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 - INTRO3:08 - Grading criteria5:40 - Dallas Mavericks21:13 - Houston Rockets39:05 - Memphis Grizzlies50:05 - New Orleans Pelicans58:37 - San Antonio SpursSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHAS
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 THE UNCONTESTED ON YOUTUBE, and SUPPORT THEM ON PATREON: https://t.co/RoXfK1lcdL. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO4:21 - Themes from last season8:17 - Oklahoma City’s collateral damage14:56 - Who picks up Lu Dort
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 - INTRO1:33 - Impressions of the Sixers offseason4:41 - tHeRe’S oNlY oNe BaLl12:22 - Joel Embiid’s role16:47 - VJ Edgecombe’s development20:52 - The Jaylen Brown discourse30:39 - Philly’s ba
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 - INTRO2:32 - The Wolves’ offseason8:04 - LaMelo Ball’s arrival and fit18:24 - How much faster will the Wolves play?19:11 - Anthony Edwards-LaMelo Ball dynamic28:52 - The Jonathan Kuminga gamble42:16 - Can
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 - INTRO0:39 - The Masai Ujiri + Dusty May hires3:48 - Stylistic changes under Dusty May8:18 - Cooper Flagg’s continued development15:57 - Kyrie Irving’s return + ball-handling pecking order19:07 - Will Sergio de L
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 - INTRO1:01 - Memphis’ direction6:17 - Impressions of Tuomas Iisalo7:37 - Cam Boozer breakdown10:48 - Zach Edey’s workload + center rotation13:55 - Cedric Coward’s c
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 - INTRO1:27 - Grading criteria4:23 - Denver Nuggets24:27 - Minnesota Timberwolves39:39 - Portland Trail Blazers FAKEOUT39:49 - Oklahoma City Thunder50:12 - Portland Trail Blazers (for real)58:36 - Utah Ja
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 - INTRO1:39 - Grading Criteria4:09 - Golden State Warriors16:07 - Los Angeles Clippers29:19 - Los Angeles Lakers46:59 - Phoenix Suns1:00:23 - Sacramento KingsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOO
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 - INTRO0:56 - Pelicans’ direction2:52 - Jamahl Mosley hire4:40 - Can the Pelicans improve defensively?6:35 - The Zion Williamson-Derik Queen dynamic8:59 - Derik Queen’s continued development13:58 - Jeremiah Fears’ continu
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 - INTRO2:08 - The offseason approach6:02 - Why did the Hawks trade Zaccharie Risacher?8:28 - Lu Dort’s fit12:10 - Kingston Flemings breakdown18:17 - What is Jalen Johnson’s ceiling?23:16 - Onyeka Okongwu’s rise + Atlanta’s fu
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 - INTRO2:57 - Rockets’ offseason approach12:58 - Amen Thompson’s extension and development17:43 - The Amen Thompson-Alperen Sengun fit26:25 - Marcus Smart’s fit
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 - INTRO1:22 - The Jaylen Brown trade7:04 - Were the Celtics with Brown far away from contention?10:58 - Where Brown’s impact will be felt most20:44 - Paul George’s
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 - INTRO3:15 - Our grading process5:02 - Atlanta Hawks19:08 - Charlotte Hornets35:27 - Miami Heat52:13 - Orlando Magic56:59 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUB
Cleveland Cavaliers 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Justin Rowan (@cavsanada) of The Chase Down Podcast to break down the 2026-27 Cleveland Cavaliers. FOLLOW THE CHASE DOWN POD ON YOUTUBE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:22 - Lessons learned from last season4:56 - The Peyton Watson trade and fit25:07 - Donovan Mitchell’s contract and future32:13 - James Harden’s fit37:36 - Evan Mobley’s improvement42:14 - Jaylen Tyson’s next frontier44:0
2026 NBA Offseason Grades | Celtics, Nets, Knicks, 76ers And Raptors
Dan and Grant are grading the 2026 NBA offseason for EVERY team! NEXT UP: The Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:10 - Our grading criteria4:57 - Boston Celtics31:11 - Brooklyn Nets40:58 - New York Knicks48:31 - Philadelphia 76ers56:30 - Toronto RaptorsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS
Charlotte Hornets 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Konata Edwards (@natathescribe) to break down the 2026-27 Charlotte Hornets! They begin by tackling the team's direction following the LaMelo Ball trade and whether that was the right decision. From there, they get into the pressure and continued development on Brandon Miller and Kon Knueppel and Naz Reid's fit before digging into other prospect breakdowns, rotation questions, pre
2026 NBA Offseason Grades | Bulls, Cavaliers, Pistons, Pacers And Bucks
Dan and Grant are grading the 2026 NBA offseason for EVERY team! First up: The Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:12 - Grading process5:04 - Chicago Bulls12:31 - Cleveland Cavaliers25:25 - Detroit Pistons40:02 - Indiana Pacers46:06 - Milwaukee BucksSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS M
The NBA Actually Dropped THE HAMMER On Steve Ballmer And The Clippers
Dan and Grant react to the NBA laying the SMACKDOWN on the Los Angeles Clippers for circumventing the salary cap by facilitating sponsorship payments to Kawhi Leonard. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:02 - Is the Clippers’ punishment surprising?6:57 - Did Kawhi Leonard deserve a harsher punishment?11:27 - The Clippers’ argument came back to bite them18:28 - The Clippers’ letter to Adam Silver27:35 - Long
Orlando Magic 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Philip Rossman-Reich (@philiprr) of Locked On Magic and Orlando Magic Daily to break down the 2026-27 Orlando Magic! SUBSCRIBE TO PHILIP’S COVERAGE ON PATREON HERE: https://t.co/epoZKIt8GJ. TIMESTAMPS ⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:42 - The Magic’s offseason approach10:08 - Sean Sweeney’s offensive system14:21 - What went wrong defensively last year?18:22 - Orlando’s defensive approach21:59 - Ca
Washington Wizards 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Matt Modderno (@MattModderno) of the Bleav in Wizards podcast to break down the 2026-27 Washington Wizards! SUBSCRIBE TO BLEAV IN WIZARDS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLiV9sl0LU7fVs0tTZiX-rEFbtvI-_Jyey. TIMESTAMPS ⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:55 - What do we make of the Wizards’ direction?8:15 - The impact of Trae Young16:26 - The Alex Sarr-Anthony Davis fit21:58 - AJ Dybantsa’s
Chicago Bulls 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Jason Patt (@bullsjay) of the Cash Considerations podcast to break down the 2026-27 Chicago Bulls! SUBSCRIBE TO CASH CONSIDERATIONS ON YOUTUBE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/c/cashconsiderationspodcast. TIMESTAMPS ⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:35 - Direction under Bryson Graham7:55 - The Tiago Splitter hire11:05 - How will the Bulls develop Caleb Wilson?16:55 - The Matas Buzelis-Caleb Wilson dyn
Los Angeles Lakers 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Jabari A Davis (@jabariadavis) from iHeart to break down the 2026-27 Los Angeles Lakers! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO 0:57 - The Lakers’ offseason vision3:08 - LeBron James’ exit7:52 - Will the Lakers even miss LeBron?9:21 - How do the Lakers intend to play?13:24 - Walker Kessler’s fit21:39 - The Jonathan Kuminga discussion26:52 - The most important non-Kessler additions29:12 - Fifth
Milwaukee Bucks 2026-27 NBA Season Lookahead
Dan is joined by Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) of Gyro Step podcast to break down the 2026-27 Milwaukee Bucks! SUBSCRIBE TO THE GYRO STEP HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@GyroStepPodcast. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:46 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade return9:45 - Milwaukee’s rebuilding timeline14:16 - The Gary Trent Jr. situation17:25 - How will they play under Taylor Jenkins?19:30 - Who will the Bucks
Peyton Watson Trade Reaction | Are The Nuggets Finished? | The Cavs' Last Stand | NBA 2K27 Trivia!
Dan and Grant break down to the Denver Nuggets signing and trading Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the impact it has on ALL parties. After that, they gather 'round the STAT PADDING camp fire for an NBA 2K27-themed exercise. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - Intro + Trade details1:47 - What are the Denver Nuggets doing?22:23 - Impact on the Cleveland Cavaliers30:26 - What's next for the Clippers?35:
Re-Grading The 2025 NBA Offseason | Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Suns And Kings
Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings.TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:53 - Re-Grade criteria4:19 - Golden State Warriors10:57 - Los Angeles Clippers21:26 - Los Angeles Lakers36:18 - Phoenix Suns45:00 - Sacramento KingsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCK
Re-Grading The 2025 NBA Offseason | Nuggets, Timberwolves, Thunder, Trail Blazers And Jazz
Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - Intro1:27 - Re-grade criteria2:55 - Denver Nuggets17:00 - Minnesota Timberwolves 30:07 - Oklahoma City Thunder 36:56 - Portland Trail Blazers 51:48 - Utah JazzSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD
Re-Grading The 2025 NBA Offseason | Mavericks, Rockets, Grizzlies, Pelicans And Spurs
Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:44 - Regrade criteria3:57 - Dallas Mavericks17:46 - Houston Rockets31:57 - Memphis Grizzlies 45:42 - New Orleans Pelicans51:03 - San Antonio SpursSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS M
Re-Grading The 2025 NBA Offseason | Bulls, Cavaliers, Pistons, Pacers And Bucks
Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:17 - Our Approach2:13 - Chicago Bulls9:57 - Cleveland Cavaliers19:33 - Detroit Pistons31:47 - Indiana Pacers43:29 - Milwaukee BucksSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOU
Re-Grading The 2025 NBA Offseason | Celtics, Nets, Knicks, 76ers and Raptors
Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:54 - Our approach 5:36 - Boston Celtics23:16 - Brooklyn Nets30:03 - New York Knicks36:25 - Philadelphia 76ers42:18 - Toronto RaptorsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOU
Re-Grading The 2025 NBA Offseason | Hawks, Hornets, Heat, Magic & Wizards
Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:02 - Our approach7:22 - Atlanta Hawks23:08 - Charlotte Hornets31:41 - Miami Heat 41:57 - Orlando Magic57:44 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHA
The 2026-27 NBA Breakout Players Draft!
Dan is joined by Mike Shearer of Basketball Poetry (@bballispoetry) to draft NBA breakout candidates who fascinate them the most. SUBSCRIBE TO BASKETBALL POETRY HERE: https://www.basketballpoetry.com/. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - Intro + Approach4:04 - Jaden McDaniels, Minnesota Timberwolves9:52 - Dylan Harper, San Antonio Spurs19:47 - Donovan Clingan, Portland Trail Blazers26:04 - Brandon Miller, Charlott
NBA 'Fact Or Fiction?!' (Dog Days Of Summer Edition)
Dan and Grant play 'Fact or Fiction?!' with a BUNCH of topical, big-picture and, yes, thermonuclear NBA predictions, observations and storylines. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - GRANT’S BACK6:56 - 76ers defense16:44 - The Clippers investigation 28:14 - Who will Kawhi be playing for next year?33:35 - How many 55-win teams will there be next year?42:01 - Jalen Duren and Peyton Watson49:33 - Are the Pistons under
Buy Or Sell Biggest NBA Summer League Takeaways
Dan is joined by Stephen Gillaspie (@StephenGHoops) from No Ceilings to play 'Buy or Sell?!' with a bunch of NBA Summer League rookie and sophomore takeaways. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NO CEILINGS SUBSTACK HERE: https://www.noceilingsnba.com/subscribe. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:55 - AJ Dybantsa, Washington Wizards9:12 - Darryn Peterson, Utah Jazz13:40 - Cam Boozer, Memphis Grizzlies22:46 - Caleb Wilson, Ch
LeBron James To The Philadelphia 76ers Reaction
Dan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report break down the fallout from LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, including how it impacts the teams he spurned and the Eastern Conference's balance of power. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO6:44 - LeBron’s offensive fit Philadelphia20:09 - Who needs to adjust the most?27:31 - The defense28:17 - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Sixers live
We Bravely Entered The NBA Gauntlet
Dan and Grant attempt to navigate the NBA Starting 5 Gauntlet, before getting into some contract and trash-talking trivia! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:23 - THE GAUNTLET 35:53 - $250M+ NBA Contracts42:32 - Guess The NBA Trash-TalkerSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKno
The Most Confusing NBA Teams Draft!
Dan and Grant take turns drafting the NBA teams they find most confusing now that most of the offseason's biggest business is in the books. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO / Criteria9:01 - Portland Trail Blazers21:54 - Washington Wizards32:44 - Dallas Mavericks39:17 - New Orleans Pelicans50:10 - Phoenix Suns58:01 - Los Angeles Lakers1:05:44 - Golden State Warriors1:13:33 - Denver Nuggets1:27:58 - Sacrame
Did Victor Wembanyama Start A Trend? | Revisiting Jaylen Brown Trade | Gary Trent Jr. Got WHAT?!
Dan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report discuss some of the biggest recent developments around the NBA. This includes the Victor Wembanyama extension, Gary Trent Jr.'s new contract with the Bucks and the Pelicans' approach to DeAndre Jordan's free agency. They also dig into the Jaylen Brown trade and some of the longer-term ramifications it might have. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:41 -
Every Western Conference Team's Biggest Need After NBA Free Agency
Dan and Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' go through their biggest needs for every Western Conference team following the height of free agency. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:27 - San Antonio Spurs12:14 - Minnesota Timberwolves20:48 - Houston Rockets35:30 - Memphis Grizzlies40:15 - Los Angeles Lakers48:03 - Oklahoma City Thunder53:25 - Utah Jazz58:30 - Phoenix Suns1:07:03 - Sacramento Kings1:10:36 - Den
Every Eastern Conference Team's Biggest Need After NBA Free Agency
Dan and Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' go through their biggest need for every Eastern Conference team following the height of free agency. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:21 - Atlanta Hawks5:19 - Cleveland Cavaliers9:10 - Detroit Pistons14:29 - Toronto Raptors20:21 - Indiana Pacers25:24 - Boston Celtics31:16 - Miami Heat37:24 - Philadelphia 76ers41:54 - Milwaukee Bucks46:56 - Washington Wizards51:23
Questions The NBA Offseason Already Has Us Asking
Dan is joined by Mort Jensens (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to bounce around the NBA with a bunch of questions they have following the opening flurry of offseason activity. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:42 - Should the Spurs make a trade?21:49 - What is the Lakers' defensive ceiling?37:29 - How will the Thunder get out of the tax?49:19 - Uhhhh, Bulls?57:26 - Are we sleeping on the Hornets?1:05:26 - Sho
Jaylen Brown Trade Fallout | Lakers Walker Kessler Gamble | LeBron Watch 4.0
Dan and Grant give their reactions to the Jaylen Brown trade and the Lakers going ALL-IN on Walker Kessler, as well as react to other bits of news and rumors and transactions from around the league. They also ponder the ultimate question: Can the NBA offseason get any crazier? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:21 - Jaylen Brown trade reaction5:18 - Did the Celtics make a giant mistake?32:41 - Are the Phi
2026 NBA Free-Agency Reaction EXTRAVAGANZA
Dan and Grant react to all the biggest, boldest, baddest signings, trades and rumors from the official start of NBA free agency / silly season. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:50 - Kawhi Leonard trade details6:19 - Impact on the Raptors19:48 - Impact on the Clippers21:01 - DEAN WADE TO THE SIXERS23:04 - Back to the Clippers28:37 - Should the Spurs have gone for Kawhi?32:07 - The Grizzlies rip off the Ja
Miles Bridges To The Phoenix Suns Trade Reaction
Dan and Grant discuss the Hornets trading Miles Bridges to the Suns. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - Trade Details1:33 - Impact on the Charlotte Hornets5:20 - Impact on the Phoenix SunsSUPPORT 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: @danfavaleD
Chicago Bulls 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan and Grant gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks NBA campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Chicago Bulls. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - Bulls offseason vitals2:45 - Are the Bulls starting over?3:36 - Is anyone on the roster untouchable?11:22 - Best way to build around Caleb Wilson13:52 - Bulls' biggest needs15:45 - Potential targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KN
Los Angeles Clippers 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Los Angeles Clippers. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:15 - Clippers offseason vitals2:17 - Clippers direction8:28 - Kawhi trade rumors24:59 - Darius Garland’s future32:47 - Bennedict Mathurin restricted free agency35:34 - Biggest needs and targetsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶S
Atlanta Hawks 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan and Grant gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks NBA campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Atlanta Hawks. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:20 - Hawks offseason vitals2:35 - Jonathan Kuminga's team option4:09 - Are the Hawks plotting something big?8:40 - What are their biggest needs?12:38 - Potential trade and free-agency targets19:00 - Onyeka Okongwu extension20:29 - Big-name targetsSUPPORT U
LaMelo Ball Trade Reaction | Kawhi Leonard Trade Rumors
Dan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report break down their reaction to LaMelo Ball getting traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After that, they gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Los Angeles Clippers. Follow Bryan HERE: https://bsky.app/profile/btoporek.bsky.social. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO4:09 - LaMelo trade details4:40 - Impact of the t
Dallas Mavericks 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Dallas Mavericks. Follow Bryan HERE: https://bsky.app/profile/btoporek.bsky.social. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:44 - Mavs offseason vitals5:53 - Are the Mavs prime vitals?9:07 - Kyrie Irving’s trade value15:48 - Extension candidates23:09 - What are the Mavs’ biggest
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