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Dan gives his extended thoughts on the Ja Morant season-ending injury, what it means for the Memphis Grizzlies, and how they should approach their team-building ahead of the 2024 NBA trade deadline.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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan gives his extended thoughts on why he expectes the 2024 NBA trade deadline to be an all-timer. Then, along with Grant, it's on to STAT PADDING! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Thoughts on the 2024 NBA trade deadline31:09 - 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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan and Grant address the latest Draymond Green "news." Then, they continue to unpack the futures of the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks. After that, they bounce around to talk about the Oklahoma City Thunder, Atlanta Hawks, Phoenix Suns, L.A. Clippers, Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:49 - Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors7:14 - Wrapping up the OG Anunoby trade, the Toronto Raptors direction20:29 - Another mega move coming for the New York Knicks?37:34 - The direction of the Atlanta Hawks 46:54 - Memphis Grizzlies with Ja Morant, Should they make a trade?57:11 - Can the Oklahoma City Thunder win the title as currently constructed?1:12:54 - Where are the L.A. Clippers in the NBA pecking order?1:24:24 - Where do the Chicago Bulls go from here?1:31:11 - Are we underrating the Phoenix Suns?1:41:13 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @Hardwo

MAIL TIME. Dan discusses the latest Pascal Siakam and Toronto Raptors trade rumors as well as his favorite potential destinations. Then, it's on to the FIRST MAILBAG OF 2024. This latest batch of questions will cover Donovan Mitchell, Craig Porter Jr., All-NBA snubs, Victor Wembanyama, the Rookie of the Year race, Tobias Harris and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:48 - Pascal Siakam rumors, trade destinations31:25 - Rookie of the Year race, Craig Porter Jr. impressions37:23 - Can Victor Wembanyama still win Rookie of the Year44:01 - What is the ideal player profile to have alongside Tyrese Maxey during the playoffs?48:48 - Is Tobias Harris underrated?55:32 - Which players will be impacted most by positionless All-NBA teams?1:00:59 - What is the best player comparison for the way Lauri Markkanen is currently playing in Utah?1:04:11 - Which player archetypes do you have a soft spot for? Which player archetypes frustrate you the most?1:09:37 - Should the Raptors try trading for Donovan Mitchell this season?1:14:4

Dan offers his initial thoughts on the Toronto Raptors trading OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 Detroit Pistons second-round pick. 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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan and Grant are rolling through their biggest regret for EVERY NBA team from the 2023 calendar year. Next up: THE EASTERN CONFERENCE! Check out the Western Conference pod here. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/The Zion Williamson Tattoo4:08 - Criteria7:12 - Atlanta Hawks9:43 - Boston Celtics12:44 - Brooklyn Nets15:12 - Charlotte Hornets18:09 - Chicago Bulls21:37 - Cleveland Cavaliers23:48 - Detroit Pistons29:24 - Indiana Pacers33:51 - Miami Heat 36:11 - Milwaukee Bucks40:48 - New York Knicks44:50 - Orlando Magic48:17 - Philadelphia 76ers51:29 - Toronto Raptors55:28 - Washington Wizards59:54 - 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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at ht

Dan and Grant are rolling through their biggest regret for EVERY NBA team from the 2023 calendar year. First up: THE WESTERN CONFERENCE! And some news and rumors! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:49 - NBA News and Rumors31:51 - Criteria for biggest regrets34:46 - Dallas Mavericks38:03 - L.A. Clippers43:08 - New Orleans Pelicans46:37 - Portland Trail Blazers49:30 - Oklahoma City Thunder54:10 - Utah Jazz59:07 - San Antonio Spurs1:03:42 - Los Angeles Lakers1:07:33 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:11:08 - Denver Nuggets1:14:33 - Houston Rockets1:18:48 - Sacramento Kings 1:22:59 - Memphis Grizzlies1:25:32 - Phoenix Suns1:30:17 - Golden State Warriors1:38:44 - 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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are inte

Dan and Grant run through one thing each NBA team should have on their 2023 holiday wish lists as we near Christmas Day and New Year's. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO7:04 - Washington Wizards9:20 - Utah Jazz11:45 - Toronto Raptors14:03 - San Antonio Spurs16:48 - Sacramento Kings18:02 - Portland Trail Blazers19:25 - Phoenix Suns20:59 - Philadelphia 76ers23:55 - Orlando Magic 25:37 - Oklahoma City Thunder27:44 - New York Knicks 30:43 - New Orleans Pelicans33:23 - Minnesota Timberwolves36:14 - Milwaukee Bucks39:42 - Miami Heat41:23 - Memphis Grizzlies43:40 - Los Angeles Lakers45:59 - L.A. Clippers48:25 - Indiana Pacers50:44 - Houston Rockets53:43 - Golden State Warriors57:15 - Detroit Pistons59:08 - Denver Nuggets1:00:39 - Dallas Nuggets1:02:41 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:05:16 - Chicago Bulls1:07:12- Charlotte Hornets1:08:28 - Brooklyn Nets1:10:01 - Boston Celtics1:11:46 - Atlanta Hawks1:13:01 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOC

Dan and Grant react to the latest NBA trade rumors and news items for EVERY SINGLE TEAM. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:52 - Atlanta Hawks8:07 - Boston Celtics9:52 - Brooklyn Nets11:21 - Charlotte Hornets13:12 - Chicago Rumors15:53 - Cleveland Cavaliers20:52 - Dallas Mavericks22:08 - Denver Nuggets24:23 - Detroit Pistons29:53 - Golden State Warriors36:33 - Houston Rockets37:04 - Indiana Pacers40:14 - L.A. Clippers42:38 - Los Angeles Lakers44:41 - Memphis Grizzlies47:51 - Miami Heat51:37 - Milwaukee Bucks53:16 - Minnesota Timberwolves59:30 - New Orleans Pelicans1:00:39 - New York Knicks 1:04:31 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:06:12 - Orlando Magic 1:07:50 - Philadelphia 76ers1:09:18 - Phoenix Suns1:12:06 - Portland Trail Blazers1:13:33 - Sacramento Kings1:18:12 - San Antonio Spurs1:18:33 - Toronto Raptors1:24:11 - Utah Jazz1:30:43 - Washington Wizards1:33:10 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER

Dan is joined by Alex Squadron (@alex_squadron), the author of Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA. They get into the process and inspiration behind Alex writing this book, some wild G-League stories, the different lifestyles led by minor league basketball players versus NBA players and MUCH more. BUY LIFE IN THE G HERE! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:37 - The Birmingham Squadron5:58 - Inspiration for the book8:45 - Betting on yourself11:37 - Getting access to the G-League13:35 - What was the most surreal part of the access18:23 - Gaining the trust of G-League players, coaches, management, etc.25:26 - Player background stories26:27 - Wild G-League stories36:06 - The concept of team-building and winning in the G-League42:09 - Camaraderie in the G-League46:56 - Covering the G-League during Omicron53:46 - G-League lifestyle vs. NBA lifestyle1:03:14 - Writing another book1:09:23 - Closing thoughts on "Life in the G..."SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR

Dan and Grant discuss five—OKAY, SIX—different trade ideas for the NBA's most disappointing squads during the 2023-24 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️INTRO - 0:003:29 - Trade No. 16:09 - Trade No. 213:01 - Trade No. 318:25 - Trade No. 427:17 - Trade No. 531:18 - BONUS TRADE39:04 - 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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan and Grant SPRINT through every NBA team's biggest need as the unofficially official start of trade season tips off. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO5:55 - Detroit Pistons7:34 - San Antonio Spurs9:53 - Washington Wizards11:48 - Memphis Grizzlies 13:49 - Portland Trail Blazers 15:27 - Charlotte Hornets17:27 - Utah Jazz19:12 - Chicago Bulls21:37 - Atlanta Hawks 23:32 - Toronto Raptors25:33 - Golden State Warriors 28:42 - Phoenix Suns30:13 - Cleveland Cavaliers 32:49 - New Orleans Pelicans34:56 - Brooklyn Nets37:34 - L.A Clippers38:50 - New York Knicks40:32 - Houston Rockets42:22 - Miami Heat44:18 - Sacramento Kings45:59 - Indiana Pacers47:49 - Los Angeles Lakers50:25 - Denver Nuggets51:42 - Dallas Mavericks53:29 - Oklahoma City Thunder55:35 - Philadelphia 76ers57:38 - Orlando Magic59:22 - Milwaukee Bucks1:00:49 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:03:06 - Boston Celtics1:05:25 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwood

Dan offers his thoughts on the Draymond Green suspension as well as the direction of the Golden State Warriors, the play of Klay Thompson and Andrew Wiggins and what the organization owes Stephen Curry.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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan goes through his updated win-loss projections for every NBA team following the conclusion of the In-Season Tournament as well as his reasoning behind each prediction. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:21 - Atlanta Hawks2:40 - Boston Celtics3:25 - Brooklyn Nets4:54 - Charlotte Hornets5:51 - Chicago Bulls7:04 - Cleveland Cavaliers8:12 - Dallas Mavericks9:50 - Denver Nuggets11:53 - Detroit Pistons13:46 - Golden State Warriors16:06 - Houston Rockets18:20 - Indiana Pacers20:27 - L.A. Clippers22:28 - Los Angeles Lakers24:20 - Memphis Grizzlies25:42 - Miami Heat27:34 - Milwaukee Bucks29:05 - Minnesota Timberwolves32:46 - New Orleans Pelicans36:15 - New York Knicks39:57 - Oklahoma City Thunder43:17 - Orlando Magic45:18 - Philadelphia 76ers47:21 - Phoenix Suns49:23 - Portland Trail Blazers50:33 - Sacramento Kings51:32 - San Antonio Spurs52:56 - Toronto Raptors55:31 - Utah Jazz57:56 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️T

Dan and Grant talk about *12* NBA teams that they believe are one player away from title contention. First, we begin with our list of inner circle contenders. Then, it's on to our one-player-away candidates. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:22 - Inner Circle Contenders: Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks5:15 - Phoenix Suns14:04 - Philadelphia 76ers21:33 - New Orleans Pelicans31:45 - Golden State Warriors40:16 - Cleveland Cavaliers48:51 - Oklahoma City Thunder59:55 - Sacramento Kings1:04:51 - Los Angeles Lakers, L.A. Clippers1:15:21 - New York Knicks, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic1:25:25 - 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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on th

After getting to the latest news and rumors, Dan and Grant discuss their big-picture impressions of the NBA In-Season Tournament. Then, they quickly preview the semifinals matchups between the Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks and the Los Angeles Lakers and New Orleans Pelicans. After that, they get into the Atlanta Hawks' disappointing start to the year, the Zach LaVine injury news and some STAT PADDING. 0:00 - INTRO4:18 - NEWS & RUMORS21:46 - The In-Season Tournament35:31 - Milwaukee Bucks vs. Indiana Pacers42:04 - New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Lakers47:23 - Do the Atlanta Hawks have another level in them?1:03:38 - STAT PADDING1:10:07 - Zach LaVine injury news1:13:30 - BACK TO 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.comThis show is

Dan joined the Setting The Pace (@PacersPodSTP) podcast hosted by Alex Golden (@AlexGoldenNBA) and Alex Facci (@a_facci) to discuss Tyrese Haliburton and the Indiana Pacers. They cover Indy's play during the In Season Tournament quarterfinals as well as overarching thoughts on the IST overall. They also get into some big-picture discussions about the Pacers' timeline. SUBSCRIBE TO SETTING THE PACE ON APPLE, SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE.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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan and Grant draft their All-Underpaid NBA teams and then embark on some serious STAT PADDING. Which players have the most 50-point games? Who are the most random players you have a soft spot for? Plus, WOULD-YOU-RATHER madness. And more! FULL BREAKDOWN⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:47 - All-Underpaid NBA Team Criteria4:58 - ALL-UNDERPAID NBA TEAM DRAFT35:41 - STAT PADDING—Which NBA players had their shot blocked the most: Joel Embiid, Jalen Green, Giannis Antetokounmpo, RJ Barrett, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jaden Ivey, Trae Young, Jordan Poole, Anthony Davis, Fred VanVleet and MORE!—Which NBA players had more 50-point games: LeBron James, Michael Jordan, Jamal Crawford, Brandon Jennings, Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokic, Allen Iverson, Kobe Bryant, Shaquille O'Neal, Luka Doncic, Stephen Curry, Damian Lillard and MORE!—Who is the most random NBA player you enjoy watching?—Would you rather have Cade Cunningham on the Celtics or Jaylen Brown on the Pistons?—Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo vs. Joel

Dan and Grant discuss some NBA teams that have piqued their curiosity in recent weeks, including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Orlando Magic, New Orleans Pelicans, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO5:59 - News and Rumors20:05 - Bouncing around the NBA's biggest surprises and disappontments21:00 - Orlando Magic33:57 - New Orleans Pelicans44:36 - Los Angeles Lakers49:39 - Sacramento Kings1:01:46 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:13:01 - Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder1:31:12 - 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.comThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

MAIL TIME. After discussing Mark Cuban selling the Dallas Mavericks and the latest Josh Giddey news, Dan answers YOUR questions. This latest trip around the NBA covers the Rookie of the Year case for Ausar Thompson while pitting him against Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren, trade targets for the Memphis Grizzlies, a surprise destination for Pascal Siakam (The Knicks!), the NBA In-Season Tournament and SO MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:25 - News: Mark Cuban sells Mavericks, Josh Giddey allegations update14:19 - The NBA In-Season Tournament20:34 - Can the Memphis Grizzlies trade for Mitchell Robinson?, Other big-man targets29:20 - Is Pascal Siakam a good fit on the New York Knicks?38:02 - Is the New Orleans Pelicans floor-spacing to blame for Zion Williamson not getting to the foul line as often?42:01 - Which rules from other sports should the NBA adopt?45:48 - Can Ausar Thompson beat Victor Wembanyama and Chet Holmgren in the NBA Rookie of the Year race?52:50 - Are the Oklahoma City Thunder giving up