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Dan and Grant run through one goal or storyline they'll be monitoring during the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season for the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:44 - Minnesota Timberwolves11:32 - New Orleans Pelicans19:16 - Oklahoma City Thunder29:15 - Phoenix Suns38:50 - Portland Trail Blazers46:02 - Sacramento Kings54:23 - San Antonio Spurs1:00:33 - Utah JazzSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant run through one goal or storyline they'll be monitoring during the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season for the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:55 - Dallas Mavericks8:37 - Denver Nuggets14:19 - Golden State Warriors24:10 - Houston Rockets32:27 - Los Angeles Clippers39:12 - Los Angeles Lakers46:56 - Memphis GrizzliesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant discuss which 2024 NBA playoff teams and hopefuls are under the most pressure—using tiers! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:31 - NBA Pressure Index 46:14 - STAT PADDING (GUESS-A-PLAYER!)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan breaks down his most improved player from NBA team for the 2023-24 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:32 - Atlanta Hawks2:30 - Boston Celtics3:16 - Brooklyn Nets4:44 - Charlotte Hornets6:36 - Chicago Bulls8:09 - Cleveland Cavaliers9:50 - Dallas Mavericks11:09 - Denver Nuggets12:38 - Detroit Pistons14:01 - Golden State Warriors16:03 - Houston Rockets19:34 - Indiana Pacers20:45 - Los Angeles Clippers22:14 - Los Angeles Lakers24:01 - Memphis Grizzlies26:47 - Miami Heat28:27 - Milwaukee Bucks30:09 - Minnesota Timberwolves32:07 - New Orleans Pelicans33:32 - New York Knicks37:46 - Oklahoma City Thunder40:01 - Orlando Magic42:11 - Philadelphia 76ers43:46 - Phoenix Suns45:06 - Portland Trail Blazers48:07 - Sacramento Kings50:48 - San Antonio Spurs52:31 - Toronto Raptors54:21 - Utah Jazz56:19 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWIT

Dan and Grant run through one goal or storyline they'll be monitoring during the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season for the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant run through one goal or storyline they'll be monitoring during the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season for the Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant are answering questions you have for EVERY team in the NBA. In Part 2 of our Western Conference deep dive, we're covering the Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz. CHECK OUT PART 1! TIMESTAMPS

Enjoy this sneak snippet from our upcoming episode dropping in which Dan and Grant discuss the intricacies of the New Orleans Pelicans defense. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant are answering questions you have for EVERY team in the NBA. In Part 1 of our Western Conference deep dive, we're covering the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies. TIMESTAMPS

Dan is joined by Kyle Theige (@KyleTheige) from The Dane Moore NBA Podcast and Flagrant Howls podcast to discuss the Minnesota Timberwolves and their ceiling heading into the 2024 NBA playoffs. They get into the Wolves' comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Karl-Anthony Towns injury and prospective return, rotation changes for Minnesota, Jaden McDaniels struggles, the rise of Naz Reid, a continued ascent for Anthony Edwards and so much more. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant are answering questions you have for EVERY team in the NBA. We begin with the Eastern Conference. In Part 2 of 2, we'll be tackling questions submitted for the Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards. Check out Part 1 in which we answer questions on the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers! IT'S RIGHT HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:44 - Miami Heat11:47 - Milwaukee Bucks18:27 - New York Knicks28:10 - Orlando Magic37:28 - Philadelphia 76ers45:34 - Toronto Raptors57:19 - Washington Wizards1:07:43 - STAT PADDING (GUESS THAT PLAYER!)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.

Dan and Grant are answering questions you have for EVERY team in the NBA. We begin with the Eastern Conference. In Part 1 of 2, we'll be tackling questions submitted for the Atlanta Hawks, Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons and Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:04 - Atlanta Hawks11:39 - Brooklyn Nets29:59 - Boston Celtics39:21 - Charlotte Hornets45:58 - Chicago Bulls56:01 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:05:21 - Detroit Pistons1:13:54 - Indiana PacersSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant check in on the 2024 NBA awards race. In Part 2, they give their *current but subject to change* picks for Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, All-Defense, All-Rookie and All-NBA. CHECK OUT PART 1 WHERE THEY TALK MVP, MOST IMPROVED AND MORE HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️4:52 - Sixth Man of the Year17:25 - Defensive Player of the Year37:49 - Rookie of the Year1:00:10 - All-Rookie Teams1:09:31 - All-Defense Teams1:23:25 - All-NBA Teams1:42:26 - STAT PADDING (GUESS THAT PLAYER!)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Enjoy this sneak-snippet from Monday's episode in which Dan and Grant discuss when (or if) Victor Wembanyama will be the best player in the NBA. Can he really usurp Luka Doncic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Devin Booker and others while they're still in their prime? And if so, how soon should we expect Wemby to be the best player in the NBA? Can he rise as quickly as LeBron James did? SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant check in on the 2024 NBA awards race. In Part 1, they give their *current but subject to change* picks for MVP, Clutch Player of the Year, Most Improved Player, Executive of the Year and Coach of the Year. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:57 - Criteria and methodology6:34 - MVP38:06 - Clutch Player of the Year43:58 - Most Improved Player1:03:20 - Executive of the Year1:14:55 - Coach of the Year1:26:32 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan is joined by Ryan Blackburn (@BlackburnNBA) from Mile High Sports and The Alley-Oop podcast (@AlleyOopPod) to discuss the Denver Nuggets, their continued evolution, their NBA title defense, the MVP case of Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon at the 5 lineups, the importance of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, the value of Michael Porter Jr., two timelines and MUCH MORE. FOLLOW AND SUBSCRIBE TO THE ALLEY-OOP PODCAST HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:17 - Are the Denver Nuggets sending the rest of the league a message?4:31 - Most important takeaways from Denver's recent streak10:28 - Concern level for Jamal Murray's shin splints12:15 - Where does Murray rank in the league's individual pecking order?18:55 - Aaron Gordon-at-the-5 lineups24:38 - The value of Kentavious Caldwell-Pope31:08 - The continued development of Michael Porter Jr.37:09 - Christian Braun's offensive question marks39:01 - Importance of Peyton Watson41:02 - Will Julian Strawther crack the rotation?43:11 - Biggest concerns facing the Nuggets54:2

Dan does some housekeeping and answers some mailbag questions from the Hardwood Knocks Discord. (SHAMELESS PLUG: JOIN OUR DISCORD

Dan is BACK from vaca and tackles some topics he's been itching to comment on while he was away, including matters related to the Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets, Minnesota Timberwolves, NBA All-Star Game and JJ Redick/basketball coverage and discourse and fandom in general. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:36 - Mitch Kupchak leaves Charlotte, Hornets direction7:10 - Brooklyn fires Jacque Vaughn, What's next for the Nets?13:07 - Let's talk about the NBA All-Star Game23:30 - Doc Rivers, JJ Redick, accepting and integrating all types of NBA fandom37:07 - Mike Conley extension, Are the Minnesota Timberwolves here to stay?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️

Dan and Grant drop their top NBA 10 center rankings!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant drop their top NBA 10 power forward rankings!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com