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Dan and Grant drop their top NBA 10 small 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

Dan and Grant drop their top NBA 10 shooting guard 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 point guard 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 is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) of Bleacher Report, Forbes, Liberty Ballers and The NBA Podcast discuss the biggest questions they have for the rest of the 2023-24 NBA season following the trade deadline. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:41 - Chicago Bulls11:27 - Who is the second-best team in the Eastern Conference: Knicks, Cavaliers, Bucks or Sixers?21:33 - What's up the Philadelphia 76ers? Will Joel Embiid play again this season?26:57 - Which team is more likely to come out of the West: The Minnesota Timberwolves or the Oklahoma City Thunder?41:22 - Are the Dallas Mavericks any better?49:40 - How good are the New Orleans Pelicans? 1:01:02 - Are we sleeping on the Phoenix Suns?1:12:33 - Where do the Sacramento Kings go from here?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

Enjoy this sneak-snippet from Monday's episode with Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) of Bleacher Report, Forbes, Liberty Ballers and The NBA Podcast in which he and Dan discuss whether the masses are sleeping on the Phoenix Suns. SUBSCRIBE TO THE NBA PODCAST HERE.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 react to (pretty much) everything that happened ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:11 - New York Knicks8:32 - Philadelphia 76ers11:28 - OG ANUNOBY HAS SURGERY12:34 - BACK TO THE SIXERS17:10 - Dallas Mavericks26:32 - Charlotte Hornets30:36 - Oklahoma City Thunder37:33 - Washington Wizards40:46 - Toronto Raptors45:13 - Utah Jazz40:46 - Toronto Raptors49:32 - Indiana Pacers54:21 - Phoenix Suns58:40 - Detroit Pistons1:04:52 - Milwaukee Bucks1:07:58 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:11:08 - Boston Celtics1:14:40 - Memphis Grizzlies 1:15:37 - Has the contender tier changed at all?, Which acquisition matters the most?1:21:22 - Golden State Warriors1:24:48 - Sacramento Kings, Orlando Magic 1:34:02 - Atlanta Hawks, Portland Trail BlazersSUPPORT 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_h

Dan discusses the latest updates on Joel Embiid and Zach LaVine, and what it means for the Philadelphia 76ers and Chicago Bulls heading into the trade deadline. After that, he and Grant get into the Embiid discourse, the league's 65-game minimum for awards and some STAT PADDING, baby.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 preview the 2024 NBA trade deadline for every team in the Western Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:09 - Dallas Mavericks13:11 - Denver Nuggets17:08 - Golden State Warriors24:35 - Houston Rockets30:50 - L.A. Clippers36:17 - Los Angeles Lakers44:32 - Memphis Grizzlies50:39 - Minnesota Timberwolves57:49 - New Orleans Pelicans1:04:49 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:15:24 - Phoenix Suns1:23:15 - Portland Trail Blazers1:30:44 - Sacramento Kings1:37:59 - San Antonio Spurs1:44:39 - Utah Jazz1:52:44 - 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 reacts to the Julius Randle injury update, and what it means for the New York Knicks at the 2024 NBA trade deadline. Then, he discusses the Steven Adams trade between the Houston Rockets and Memphis Grizzlies. After that, we're talking 2024 NBA All-Star snubs and then SKEWERING the Joel Embiid injury discourse. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:13 - Julius Randle injury update, How does his absence impact the Knicks at the trade deadline?10:14 - Rockets-Grizzlies trade!10:38 - Why did Houston trade for Steven Adams?, What does this say about Houston's immediate and long-term future?20:13 - Why did the Grizzlies get rid of Adams now?, What does this trade say about Memphis' immediate and long-term future?25:58 - 2024 NBA All-Star rosters and snubs35:45 - The Joel Embiid injury #discourseSUPPORT 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 / @danfavaleGR

Dan is joined by Carter Rodriguez (@Carter_Shade) from The Chase Down Podcast (@ChaseDownPod) to discuss all things Cleveland Cavaliers—including their ascent without Darius Garland and Evan Mobley, All-Star development from Jarrett Allen, the future of Donovan Mitchell and MUCH MORE. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASE DOWN POCAST. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:31 - The factors driving Cleveland's shorthanded success8:38 - Continued evolution of Jarrett Allen14:02 - Donovan Mitchell juggling different gears 19:19 - Spotlighting "The Others"19:37 - Caris LeVert21:11 - Sam Merrill22:49 - Georges Niang24:53 - Isaac Okoro27:04 - Craig Porter Jr.31:27 - Max Strus32:21 - Dean Wade34:58 - The rotation full strength38:21 - The fit of Donovan Mitchell, Darius Garland, Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen45:02 - Cleveland's trade deadline approach, The future of Donovan MitchellSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnock

Dan and Grant are joined by Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) from Spotrac to talk about questions and potential themes they'll be monitoring as we head into the 2024 NBA trade deadline. From there, we each discuss our THREE most fascinating teams that we believe could define the deadline. Also, check out the SPOTRAC NBA TRADE MACHINE that Keith helped build. It's easily the best one out there and a great way to support his work. TIMESTAMPS BELOW ⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:07 - The 65-game minimum for NBA awards11:01 - Themes to monitor at the 2024 NBA trade deadline21:47 - What is the value of a first-round pick?26:28 - What do the trades already made say about what will happen at the deadline on February 8?30:44 - Teams that will define the NBA trade deadline31:15 - Minnesota Timberwolves39:40 - Atlanta Hawks49:44 - New York Knicks56:47 - Orlando Magic1:02:11 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:09:27 - Utah Jazz1:15:27 - Golden State Warriors1:24:02 - Philadelphia 76ers1:28:01 - Houston RocketsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD

Dan gives his thoughts on the recent NBA #discourse following offensive detonations from Joel Embiid, Luka Doncic, Devin Booker and Karl-Anthony Towns. 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 is joined by Samson Folk (@samfolkk) from Raptors Republic (@raptorsrepublic) to talk about what's next for the Toronto Raptors after trading Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby for Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett and draft equity. SUBSCRIBE TO AND SUPPORT RAPTORS REPUBLIC HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:33- Impressions of the OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam trades11:03 - What is Toronto's direction post-trades?15:12 - The Raptors approach at the 2024 NBA trade deadline24:01 - R.J. Barrett's fit in Toronto so far32:58 - Immanuel Quickley's fit on the Raptors so far40:01 - The importance Jakob Poeltl41:48 - What will Immanuel Quickley's next contract look like?44:03 - Offensive growth of Scottie Barnes52:46 - Defensive progression of Scottie Barnes56:12 - What does the next frontier look like for Scottie Barnes?59:37 - How has Darko Rajokovic done so far?1:09:50 - Should we be concerned about Gradey Dick?1:14:06 - Favorite Raptors players, Ode to Chris BoucherSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OU

Dan gives his thoughts on the Washington Wizards deciding to fire, er, we mean, demote or reassign head coach Wes Unseld Jr. Spoiler alert: It has a lot to do with Bilal Coulibaly as well as Unseld's interim replacement, Brian Keefe.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 reacts to the Milwaukee Bucks firing head coach Adrian Griffin and reportedly hiring Doc Rivers as his replacement. After that, he breaks down the implications of the Terry Rozier trade for the Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets and Kyle Lowry. Then, it's on to a mini NBA mailbag! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:58 - The Milwaukee Bucks fire Adrian Griffin and...hire Doc Rivers?!?18:13 - Breaking down the Terry Rozier fit with the Miami Heat30:48 - Direction of the Charlotte Hornets, Kyle Lowry's future39:47 - Tristan Thompson suspension40:53 - Kevin Porter Jr. update42:34 - The importance of Kris Dunn to the Utah Jazz44:17 - Why are player heights so fluid and outdated?47:20 - What should the Detroit Pistons do with their cap space this summer? 55:22 - Explaining draft pick protections and the Stepien Rule1:02:54 - Which basketball metric do you wish existed?1:04:32 - Why doesn't the NBA distinguish between live-ball and dead-ball turnovers?1:05:58 - Where do you rate the Darko Rajokovic postgame ethering of NBA re

Dan and Grant rank their top NBA players under 22 based on who they want for the rest of their career. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:41 - Rankings criteria1:51 - Ranking the top 22 NBA players under 2255:06 - STAT PADDING!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 come up with ONE target for EVERY team ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline. However! There is a twist! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO, Dejan Milojević, Josh Giddey5:11 - 1 trade target for every NBA team (with a twist!)57:01 - GUESS THAT NBA 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 and Grant discuss all the ins, outs and, hell, even diagonals of the Toronto Raptors trading Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers for Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, Kira Lewis Jr. and three first-round picks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:03 - Are we seeing more trades ahead of the deadline than normal?7:07 - Pascal Siakam to the Pacers!27:45 - Impact on the Raptors futureSUPPORT 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 preview the 2024 NBA trade deadline for every team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:38 - Atlanta Hawks12:20 - Charlotte Hornets 19:50 - Miami Heat25:14 - Orlando Magic 32:22 - Washington Wizards 38:47 - Chicago Bulls48:02 - Cleveland Cavaliers57:07 - Detroit Pistons1:03:59 - Indiana Pacers1:11:52 - Milwaukee Bucks1:19:27 - Boston Celtics 1:22:33 - Brooklyn Nets1:29:43 - New York Knicks 1:38:36 - Philadelphia 76ers1:48:25 - Toronto Raptors 1:56:17 - 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 bounces around the latest NBA trade rumors and news items and rambles both coherently and incoherently about his thoughts, feelz, impressions of them all. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:51 - Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat "rumors"6:08 - Cade Cunningham, Detroit Pistons7:42 - Tyrese Haliburton injury, Indiana Pacers interest in Pascal Siakam12:23 - Golden State Warriors sadness19:06 - Marcus Smart injury, Vincent Williams Jr. contract, Memphis Grizzlies direction21:20 - Kawhi Leonard extension, Will the L.A. Clippers make another big trade?27:53 - Darvin Ham's gig with the Los Angeles Lakers is safe(?)28:54 - Mitchell Robinson could return, Should the New York Knicks stand pat at the trade deadline?31:23 - Erik Spoelstra extension33:34 - Joel Embiid injury and its impact on his MVP pursuit35:15 - The case for the Toronto Raptors to keep Pascal SiakamSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksT