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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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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 CHAN

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: @har

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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 - De

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

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⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com