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Dan and Grant deliver their 2023 NBA offseaosn grades for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:16 - Dallas Mavericks10:42 - Houston Rockets22:23 - Memphis Grizzlies29:36 - New Orleans Pelicans40:17 - San Antonio SpursSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyIFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesThis 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 deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:58 - Golden State Warriors10:43 - LA Clippers17:39 - Los Angeles Lakers24:21 - Phoenix Suns31:16 - Sacramento KingsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyIFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesThis 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 deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⬇️Nuggets (3:19)Timberwolves (14:33)Thunder (24:28)Blazers (33:01)Jazz (41:02)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyIFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesThis 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 is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) of Red Nation Hoops to discuss James Harden vs. Daryl Morey, NBA trade demands, the future of Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia Sixers and more! SUBSCRIBE TO RED NATION HOOPS: https://www.rednationhoops.comSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyIFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesThis 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 deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:03 - Chicago Bulls8:11 - Cleveland Cavaliers12:32 - Detroit Pistons17:37 - Indiana Pacers24:47 - Milwaukee BucksSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyIFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesThis 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 discusses the latest "breaking" news on James Harden vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. PLUS: AN ANNOUNCEMENT! TIMESTAMPS⬇️INTRO/ANNOUNCEMENT: 0:00James Harden vs. Daryl Morey: 3:12SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyIFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesThis 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 deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:42 - Atlanta Hawks 11:15 - Charlotte Hornets 17:43 - Miami Heat 23:53 - Orlando Magic 30:01 - Washington Wizards SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThis 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 deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:39 - Boston Celtics 11:51 - Brooklyn Nets 16:07 - New York Knicks 28:41 - Philadelphia 76ers 36:29 - Toronto Raptors SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThis 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 tackles questions that cover the fit between Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, the future of the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, the value of Devin Vassell, the next step for Anthony Edwards, the most interesting 2023 NBA training camp battles and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:13 - Who's more likely to get traded: Julius Randle or RJ Barrett? 9:47 - Should the Minnesota Timberwolves trade Rudy Gobert or Karl-Anthony Towns: 15:29 - Realistic expectations for John Collins with Utah Jazz 19:25 - Why haven't teams signed P.J. Washington, Hamidou Diallo or Christian Wood? 23:43 - How much should the San Antonio Spurs pay Devin Vassell 30:53 - Which NBA team has the LEAST valuable 2029 first-round pick? Which NBA team has the MOST valuable 2029 first-round pick? 33:56 - How would YOU fix the Charlotte Hornets? 37:38 - Are Damian Lillard and James Harden trade rumors preventing the Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, etc. from making more moves? 41:33 - Which position has the BES

Dan and Grant collaborate on some PEAK NBA offseason content by drafting the best players age 23 or younger as if they're landing them for the rest of their careers. Ages are accurate as of August 2, 2023. Let's do this. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - Intro/We missed you Grant! 4:49 - Criteria 8:16 - No. 1 11:37 - No. 2 15:58 - No. 3 19:44 - No. 4 24:34 - No. 5 28:32 - No. 6 34:16 - No. 7 37:08 - No. 8 41:31 - No. 9 42:46 - No. 10 47:57 - No. 11 50:35 - No. 12 53:33 - No. 13 56:46 - No. 14 1:00:29 - No. 15 1:02:59 - No. 16 1:07:17 - No.17 1:09:55 - No. 18 1:13:28 - No. 19 1:15:38 - No. 20 1:18:13 - No. 21 1:19:48 - No. 22 1:21:54 - No. 23 1:24:01 - No. 24 1:26:28 - No. 25 and No. 26 SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks T

Dan is joined by Katie Heindl (@wtevs), the author of the wildly popular Basketball Feelings Substack, to discuss her upcoming book, her NBA "Exits" series, offseason superlatives, the Toronto Raptors, the Boston Celtics, the LA Clippers, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Atlanta Hawks and much more. SUBSCRIBE TO BASKETBALL FEELINGS: https://basketballfeelings.substack.com. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO/Did Katie really survive NINE days in Las Vegas? 4:46 - Katie is writing a book! She takes us inside the concept, the inspiration, the execution and challenges of it all. 18:50 - Katie discusses her NBA "Exits" series for Basketball Feelings, which provides a unique reflection on how every team's season ended. 27:04 - Atlanta Hawks talk 30:48 - The future of the Toronto Raptors 42:43 - Katie's affinity for the Detroit Pistons 44:03 - The LA Clippers are polarizing and weird! 47:37 - Has any NBA team drastically changed your opinion of it between the end of last season and now? 48:22 - Are the Boston Celtics traveling d

Dan provides his thoughts and reactions to "The Weakest Link in Every NBA Team's Start 5." SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThis 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 is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from The NBA Podcast, Forbes and Liberty Ballers to discuss the latest on the James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers situation. After that, they dig into four NBA teams that have been overlooked this offseason and then wrap up with a conversation about superstar trade demands and the future of supermax contracts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:47 - James Harden, Philadelphia 76ers 25:03 - Charlotte Hornets 36:40 - Chicago Bulls 45:38 - Milwaukee Bucks 54:14 - Minnesota Timberwolves 1:03:57 - Superstar trade requests 1:14:01 - Supermax contracts SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThis show is

Dan analyzes whether the Boston Celtics made a mistake with the Jaylen Brown extension and what his deal means for supermax candidates moving forward. After that, it's on to a miniature mailbag. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:17 - Did the Boston Celtics overpay Jaylen Brown?/Will supermax-extension standards increase under the new CBA? 16:27 - Why aren't NBA teams more aggressive with offer sheets for rival restricted free agents? 21:04 - Is Jalen Suggs a bust? 23:22 - How do you tell if a prospect can fix his jump shot? / Amen Thompson vs. Ausar Thompson 25:28 - Is the NBA headed for all-time parity? 32:59 - What's the most unbreakable counting stats record? 35:16 - The greatest seasons in Total Points Added 36:31 - Who is the most efficient player in the fourth quarter? SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes T

ONE QUESTION MINI POD ALERT. Should the Cleveland Cavaliers trade Donovan Mitchell? Tim Bontemps of ESPN thinks so. Dan disagrees. And he's here to explain why. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThis 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 dives into a mailbag that covers the best Joel Embiid trade destinations, NBA teams that had the best offseason, how Devin Booker will fare running the Phoenix Suns offense, funky Team USA lineups, the 2024 offseason, the future of Superteams and much more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:15 - INTRO 1:53 - Who is the most overrated NBA head coach? 4:59 - Is the 2024 NBA offseason going to suck? 10:41 - Are people underestimating the ability of Devin Booker to run point for the Phoenix Suns? 20:33 - Which team will finish with the higher seed in their conference next season: Indiana Pacers or Dallas Mavericks? 23:58 - Will the Denver Nuggets actually be better in 2023-24? 26:23 - Should the NBA's midseason tournaments have emphasized divisions? 28:10 - Are Superteams officially incapable of working? 35:16 - What would be the funniest resolution to the NBA's current trade demands? 38:24 - Which NBA team is having the best offseason? 41:23 - The best Team USA starting lineup and the best "funky" lineup 42:38 - Who are the mo

Dan is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) from SDPN Sports to talk about the Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam trade rumors and a few NBA teams not getting enough shine this offseason—including the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:23 - Toronto Raptors direction 9:46 - Pascal Siakam trade rumors 14:03 - Pascal Siakam trade packages 21:36 - Most likely Pascal Siakam outcomes  24:33 - The development of Scottie Barnes 30:46 - New Orleans Pelicans 37:17 - New York Knicks 50:33 - Orlando Magic  58:00 - Memphis Grizzlies/Boston Celtics 1:04:12 - Detroit Pistons SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn mor

Dan discusses the recent comments made by Joel Embiid that hints at an uncertain future with the Philadelphia 76ers. SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThis 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 discuss their offseason impressions of the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, the Charlotte Hornets and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:18 - Golden State Warriors 9:10 - Los Angeles Lakers 17:13 - Dallas Mavericks 27:14 - Indiana Pacers 38:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers 43:57 - San Antonio Spurs 55:50 - Scoot Henderson/Portland Trail Blazers/Charlotte Hornets SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us

Dan and Grant bounce around the NBA rumor, news and offseason mill. Part 1 covers the new In-Season Tournament, Damian Lillard trades, Pascal Siakam trade rumors, the Phoenix Suns championship stock, the Denver Nuggets, the Dejounte Murray extension and outlook for the Atlanta Hawks, the Miami Heat offseason and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 6:43 - In-Season Tournament 16:01 - Damian Lillard/Portland Trail Blazers 25:24 - Miami Heat  30:34 - Dejounte Murray extension/Atlanta Hawks 39:33 - Pascal Siakam trade rumors/Toronto Raptors 46:50 - Oklahoma City Thunder/Chet Holmgren 53:44 - Phoenix Suns/Denver Nuggets SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc