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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

Dan joined 'Serbian Corner' of the DNVR network to speak with host Miroslav Cuk (@MiroslavCuk) about the NBA's top teams in the Western Conference. First, Dan provides some thoughts on the Josh Giddey allegations. After that, Miroslav puts West teams into tiers and asks Dan for his thoughts on where the Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Golden State Warriors, Houston Rockets, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, New Orleans Pelicans, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz. SUBSCRIBE TO THE 'SERBIAN CORNER' ON APPLE, SPOTIFY (https://open.spotify.com/show/4lOG0zhK0C6MIoGVrvgnyS) AND YOUTUBE AND ON TWITTER @SerbianCorner.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⬇️hardwoodkno

Dan and Grant discuss one thing, development, player, etc. that has impressed them this season for EVERY NBA team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:44 - Atlanta Hawks, Jalen Johnson8:50 - Boston Celtics, Drive-and-Kicks, Kristaps Porzingis13:35 - Brooklyn Nets, Cam Thomas, Dorian Finney-Smith, Lonnie Walker IV18:14 - Charlotte Hornets, Brandon Miller23:19 - Chicago Bulls, Forcing Turnovers, Alex Caruso27:53 - Cleveland Cavaliers, Offensive Pace, Max Strus, Evan Mobley32:25 - Detroit Pistons, Ausar Thompson41:31 - Indiana Pacers, Half-Court Offense, Tyrese Haliburton, Bruce Brown49:22 - Miami Heat, Bam Adebayo, Jimmy Butler54:25 - Milwaukee Bucks, Defense, Brook Lopez59:41 - New York Knicks, Mitchell Robinson1:04:33 - Orlando Magic, Defense1:08:45 - Philadelphia 76ers, Tyrese Maxey1:13:57 - Toronto Raptors, Scottie Barnes1:17:49 - Washington Wizards, Bilal CoulibalySUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK:

Dan and Grant discuss one thing, development, player, etc. that has impressed them this season for EVERY NBA team in the Western Conference.TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:56 - Dallas Mavericks6:00 - Denver Nuggets9:41 - Golden State Warriors15:28 - Houston Rockets18:11 - LA Clippers22:20 - Los Angeles Lakers28:02 - Memphis Grizzlies32:05 - Minnesota Timberwolves35:16 - New Orleans Pelicans40:33 - Oklahoma City Thunder49:32 - Phoenix Suns56:01 - Portland Trail Blazers1:01:27 - Sacramento Kings1:07:29 - San Antonio Spurs1:13:25 - Utah Jazz1:19:41 - 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/advertisem

Dan hopped on the Red Nation Hoops podcast (@RedNationHoops) with Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) to discuss the short- AND long-term outlooks of the Houston Rockets, including the importance of the Alperen Sengun breakout. SUBSCRIBE TO RED NATION HOOPS ON APPLE, SPOTIFYAND 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 hopped on the Knicks Film School podcast (@KnickFilmSkool) with Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) to discuss not only the New York Knicks, but the Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Miami Heat, New Orleans Pelicans and much more! SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL ON APPLE, SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:54 - Are the Rockets #good? 6:14 - Is the Timberwolves defense for real?10:10 - Are the Pacers the best offensive show in the NBA?12:31 - Can Knicks fans enjoy watching Obi & be fine he's not on the Knicks?20:12 - When do we start worrying about the Clippers or the Suns?22:01 - Is this the final year of this version of the Pelicans?27:10 - Is the Bucks defense getting better?31:09 - Does OKC have a Josh Giddey problem?32:25 - Does Cleveland's starting 5 need an adjustment?36:20 - Dan's thoughts on RJ, Mitch, Brunson & the Knicks start to the season51:54 - Mt. Rushmore of League Pass teams to "must see"54:02 - Are the Miami Heat gonna do this to us again?56:36 - H

Dan and Grant spotlight concerns for every NBA team in the Western Conference to start the 2023-24 NBA season and decide whether it's time to seriously worry about them. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:41 - Dallas Mavericks5:45 - Denver Nuggets9:26 - Golden State Warriors15:13 - Houston Rockets17:56 - LA Clippers22:05 - Los Angeles Lakers27:47 - Memphis Grizzlies31:50 - Minnesota Timberwolves35:01 - New Orleans Pelicans40:18 - Oklahoma City Thunder49:17 - Phoenix Suns55:46 - Portland Trail Blazers1:01:12 - Sacramento Kings1:07:14 - San Antonio Spurs1:13:10 - Utah Jazz1:19:16 - 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.spreak

Dan and Grant spotlight concerns for every NBA team in the Eastern Conference to start the 2023-24 NBA season and decide whether it's time to seriously worry about them. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO7:08 - News and Rumors16:00 - PEACE OR PANIC?!16:30 - Atlanta Hawks18:58 - Boston Celtics23:07 - Brooklyn Nets27:02 - Charlotte Hornets32:35 - Chicago Bull39:47 - Cleveland Cavaliers43:53 - Detroit Pistons49:49 - Indiana Pacers52:58 - Miami Heat58:48 - Milwaukee Bucks1:06:48 - New York Knicks1:10:28 - Orlando Magic1:15:40 - Philadelphia 76ers1:20:08 - Toronto Raptors1:26:51 - 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 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.sprea

MAIL TIME. Dan answers YOUR questions. This latest journey around the NBA covers the rise of the Houston Rockets, a deep dive into the Milwaukee Bucks defense and how to fix it, Jalen Suggs' breakout, trade targets for the Orlando Magic, a look at Keyonte George's ceiling on the Utah Jazz and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO5:13 - CROWDSOURCING!6:56 - NEWS: Kelly Oubre Jr. injury + Should the NBA draft be two days?13:25 - Why didn't the NBA use divisions for the in-season tournament?17:18 - Who will be stronger and more physical by the prime of their career: Victor Wembanyama, Evan Mobley or Chet Holmgren?19:55 - Is OG Anunoby a good trade target for the Indiana Pacers?27:13 - What is Keyonte George's ceiling on the Utah Jazz?30:57 - Is Jalen Suggs breaking out?35:06 - Best trade targets for the Orlando Magic39:42 - Is Kentavious Caldwell-Pope's defense underrated?44:33 - What's up with the Milwaukee Bucks defense?49:20 - Which surprise teams will sustain their play? Which struggling teams will turn things

Dan and Grant give you 70-PLUS MINUTES of our 'Stat Padding' segment. We're talking Hall of Fame probability from Basketball-Reference, NBA word association, 'Guess That Player!,' Stephen Curry and LeBron James hypotheticals, a Draymond Green vs. Ben Simmons off-the-walls scenario, statistical over/unders for players, terrible NBA draft takes and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/ PUPPY TALK6:01 - STAT PADDING6:17 - Guess That Player!27:36 - 25-point seasons31:40 - Player over/unders35:34 - Draymond Green with a backpack or Ben Simmons free throws?37:12 - Stephen Curry on the Miami Heat or LeBron James on the Golden State Warriors40:02 - Klay Thompson or Draymond Green?41:56 - Hall of Fame probability quiz48:11 - Which NBA rookies were you most wrong about?51:14 - Which NBA player has these tattoos56:11 - NBA word association1:07:03 - Start, bench, cut NBA signature moves1:11:44 - Guess these NBA nicknamesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOL

Dan and Grant discuss the latest NBA injury news and answer a mailbag question about the future of title contenders. Then, they bounce around the league to discuss teams and players who have stuck out to them the most so far. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:07 - Injury news and updates11:08 - Will younger NBA teams start winning titles?21:04 - Oklahoma City Thunder23:22 - Chet Holmgren32:03 - Minnesota Timberwolves47:01 - Jalen Johnson and the Atlanta Hawks53:38 - RJ Barrett, New York Knicks1:03:28 - Milwaukee Bucks, MarJon Beauchamp1:11:41 - 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.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. Dan answers YOUR questions that cover James Harden, the Milwaukee Bucks defense, Scottie Barnes' breakout and the future of the Toronto Raptors, Zach LaVine trade destinations, the Phoenix Suns, the CJ McCollum injury and evolution and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:00 - NBA City Edition Jerseys7:25 - Jaden Ivey and the Detroit Pistons12:35 - Jalen Johnson, Dallas Mavericks, Washington Wizards18:15 - James Harden, Draymond Green25:02 - Milwaukee Bucks defense28:59 - Building a 10-man rotation with healthy Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies and Detroit Pistons players31:33 - Time to worry about the Phoenix Suns?36:20 - Time to worry about the Miami Heat?42:20 - Utah Jazz trade targets50:22 - Impressions of Scottie Barnes, Can the Toronto Raptors keep him AND Pascal Siakam?1:00:52 - Zach LaVine trade destinations1:09:20 - CJ McCollum's play and injury, the New Orleans Pelicans1:14:08 - You have THREE NBA wishes...1:17:13 - The origin of our love for Frank Ntilikina1:19:49 - What should th

Dan gives his thoughts on the NBA in-season tournament and then runs through 25 players who are currently breaking out to start the 2023-24 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:29 - The NBA In-Season Tournament11:40 - Deep Cut Breakouts17:32 - Second Year Breakouts20:10 - Third Year Breakouts25:15 - "Oh, You Though Their Contracts Were Bad?!" Breakouts30:44 - Continuation of Leaps from Last Year36:23 - Stardom Bound Breakouts44:39 - Superstars Re-Breaking Out?!?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 cover every angle of the James Harden trade. What does it mean for the Philadelphia 76ers? Are the L.A. Clippers among the top NBA title contenders now? Which star might Philly target? What's the NBA's championship pecking order? All this, and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️This 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 use hyperbole to get into some of their most critical takeaways, thoughts, musings, observations and predictions for the Eastern Conference. We also respond to your NBA hot takes. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/CRITERIA2:21 - Brooklyn Nets6:09 - Chicago Bulls12:49 - Atlanta Hawks16:41 - Detroit Pistons, Cade Cunningham22:07 - Washington Wizards26:38 - James Harden, Philadelphia 76ers, L.A. Clippers31:08 - Orlando Magic, Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero35:49 - Milwaukee Bucks40:03 - Cleveland Cavaliers, Evan Mobley43:26 - Miami Heat45:38 - Boston Celtics 49:07 - Toronto Raptors52:09 - 'HOT OR NOT?!' SUBMISSIONS—Dallas Mavericks, Minnesota Timberwolves, Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks—Oklahoma City Thunder—Memphis Grizzlies—Jason Kidd, Mavs again—Four 50-plus-win teams in the Western Conference?—Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Kevin Durant—Brandin Podziemski —Grizzlies—Russell Westbrook—Cade Cunningham—Indiana Pacers—Mavs, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers—Washington Wizards—New Orleans Pelicans—Atlan

LET'S OVERREACT, PART 1. Dan and Grant use hyperbole to get into some of their most critical takeaways, thoughts, musings, observations and predictions following the open two days of 2023-24 NBA regular season action. FIRST UP: The Western Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:15 - CRITERIA6:33 - Memphis Grizzlies, Steven Adams13:03 - Portland Trail Blazers, Robert Williams III20:30 - Denver Nuggets, Michael Porter Jr.29:32 - Golden State Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga40:57 - Utah Jazz, Keyonte George47:01 - San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama57:02 - Dallas Mavericks, Dereck Lively, Devin Vassell1:03:58 - Phoenix Suns, Devin Booker1:09:38 - 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 interes

Dan is joined by freelance NBA writer and salary-cap enthusiast David Brandon (@birdrightsnba) to discuss the flurry of recent extensions. They also get into the players who were eligible for rookie extensions and did not sign them. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:23 - Why did we get so many extensions?5:18 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo extension10:30 - The Jaden McDaniels extension, Future of the Timberwolves16:48 - The Josh Green extension23:40 - The Onyeka Okongwu extension, No extension for Saddiq Bey27:51 - The Cole Anthony extension35:19 - The Deni Avdija extension38:43 - The Zeke Nnaji extension43:26 - The Zach Collins extension47:47 - The Aaron Nesmith extension51:19 - Aleksej Pokusevski52:18 - James Wiseman, The Pistons56:03 - No extension for Immanuel Quickley1:01:53 - No extension for Tyrese Maxey, The Sixers' future1:05:21 - No extension for Patrick Williams1:08:13 - No extension for Isaac Okoro, Other non-extensionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTU