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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to (over)react to what we've seen during the NBA Finals so far. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:03 - NBA teams will try to copy the Thunder and Pacers15:26 - Indiana's Game 1 turnovers20:13 - Myles Turner vs Chet Holmgren24:15 - Should the Thunder play both bigs?27:-5 - Making life easier for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander28:52 - Shooting variance31:26 - We don't appreciate the Pacers offense enough36:25 - Adjusting expectationsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down what is shaping up to be either an uneventful of absolutely pivotal offseason for the Charlotte Hornets. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:58 - Hornets cap sheet + future of Tre Mann2:07 - Biggest needs5:26 - What should Charlotte do at No. 4?7:39 - Future of Mark Williams10:16 - The LaMelo Ball talk14:56 - WILD TRADE IDEA ALERT (loose framework)16:11 - In defense of LaMelo Ball19:02 - The Hornets situation is fascinating...20:23 - Players the Hornets should targetSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the NBA Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - The Tom Thibodeau News1:31 - Is this move a surprise?3:56 - Thibs wasn't the Knicks' biggest problem7:22 - Is New York's roster better than it showed?9:43 - The "Too many minutes" talk13:14 - Possible Thibodeau replacements for the Knicks19:20 - What's next for the Knicks?30:05 - Thunder vs Pacers tactical questions51:58 - Thunder and Pacers storylines1:05:31 - Pacers and Thunder x-factors1:10:20 - Thunder vs Pacers predictionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant discuss the NBA team that's built to control the 2025 offseason: The Brooklyn Nets! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:32 - Why the Nets will define the offseason1:47 - Brooklyn's offseason cap sheet3:35 - Future of Cam Thomas5:26 - How should the Nets use their cap space?7:58 - Should the Nets be a Giannis Antetokounmpo team?10:47 - Will Sean Marks chase any big-name free agents?13:18 - Other teams need Brooklyn to help with trades15:34 - Potential trades!19:53 - Can the Nets change out some of their draft picks?22:17 - "We're just asking questions" mode activated (more trades!)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down what's shaping up to be a crucial offseason for the Minnesota Timberwolves. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - One Big Question0:35 - Timberwolves' cap situation1:37 - How does the Wolves' loss to the Thunder impact their direction?5:10 - Futures of Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker12:33 - Minnesota's direction under new ownership19:26 - Wolves' biggest offseason needs24:26 - Should the Timberwolves trade for Kevin Durant30:45 - Is Minnesota the best fit for KD?32:54 - Other needs and offseason targets35:35 - Will Minny consider moving Naz Reid or Rudy Gobert?37:17 - Donte DiVincenzo's future and most likely player to be tradedSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant go LONG on the Dallas Mavericks' offseason (and long-term!) outlook. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:47 - Impact of drafting Cooper Flagg2:47 - Who would the Mavs consider trading No. 1 for?7:03 - Mavs' cap sheet8:00 - Future of Kyrie Irving10:59 - Should Dallas consider taking a gap year?12:14 - Mavs' biggest needs14:01 - Trade and free-agent targets17:02 - Does Dallas need more shooting?18:53 - Mavs trade ideas!25:27 - Our favorite Mavs trade target(s)26:54 - Are the Mavs a Kevin Durant team?28:20 - Will Dallas look to shed salary?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down every angle of the Philadelphia 76ers offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:35 - Is this the most important Sixers offseason of all time?4:00 - What should they do with the No. 3 pick?7:10 - Sixers' cap sheet + future of Quentin Grimes13:04 - How much will Philly pay for this team?17:03 - Should the Sixers rebuild around Tyrese Maxey and No. 3?19:35 - Biggest roster needs + possible targets24:27 - A wild trade idea!26:11 - The Sixers need to have an open mind29:17 - What's the trade value of the No. 3 pickSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Mort Jense (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast discuss the biggest questions they have this offseason for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:36 - Our approach2:31 - Dallas Mavericks14:30 - Houston Rockets33:51 - Memphis Grizzlies46:57 - New Orleans Pelicans1:00:26 - San Antonio SpursSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast) break down the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers series. Drop your thoughts in the comments! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:48 - Biggest surprises of the series so far4:18 - The Pacers are still underrated somehow10:42 - How should Indiana defend Karl-Anthony Towns?13:48 - Have the Knicks unlocked Karl-Anthony Towns?18:51 - The Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns partnership22:18 - Inconsistency of Mikal Bridges/the Knicks29:03 - More Pascal Siakam, please32:16 - Future of Myles Turner and Aaron NesmithSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down the Denver Nuggets offseason outlook, including what types of move they can and should be looking to make. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:36 - Nikola Jokic's recent comments2:53 - Will Nikoa Jokic sign an extension?7:02 - The Nuggets' salary-cap situation8:01 - Christian Braun & Peyton Watson extensions13:27 - The Kevin Durant-to-Denver talk19:54 - Biggest needs and free-agency targets27:03 - Do the Nuggets need more offense?30:07 - Trade targets and ideas!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down the Thunder-Timberwolves series, and get into why Oklahoma City is starting to feel inevitable. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:55 - The OKC Thunder doing the darn thing1:25 - Dan tries coffee for the second time ever4:03 - Breaking down Thunder-Wolves8:01 - Any adjustments Minnesota can make?13:05 - The Julius Randle tangent14:45 - OKC can still be better17:56 - The Thunder are starting to feel inevitable22:09 - OKC give you ZERO margin for error26:10 - Do the Wolves still have a chance?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down the 2025 NBA offseason outlook for the Los Angeles Clippers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:35 - Clippers cap situations1:18 - Future of James Harden2:47 - Biggest needs4:11 - What's the best path forward for the Clippers?8:16 - What can the Clippers' trade assets get?11:32 - Clippers free-agent targetsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down the offseason outlook for the Boston Celtics. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:50 - Salary cap situation2:08 - How aggressively will Boston cut costs?4:33 - Should the Celtics shop Jaylen Brown?7:50 - Is a Derrick White trade inevitable?9:34 - Jrue Holiday trade idea11:36 - Why the Celtics will make MULTIPLE big moves14:12 - Kristaps Porzingis' and Jrue Holiday's value?15:30 - Another Jrue Holiday trade idea18:02 - Kristaps Porzingis trades24:34 - Derrick White trade idea30:18 - Another Kristaps Porzingis trade idea33:21 - What are the chances Jaylen Brown gets traded?34:44 - The fragility of NBA title windowsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down the Western Conference Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves. Let us know your predictions for this series in the comments! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:39 - Thunder vs Wolves tactical questions17:01 - Thunder vs Wolves storylines26:22 - Thunder and Timberwolves x-factors33:09 - Thunder vs Timberwolves predictions35:23 - Knicks vs Pacers lead-in37:15 - Knicks vs Pacers tactical questions58:32 - Knicks vs Pacers storylines1:09:02 - Knicks and Pacers x-factors1:12:43 - Knicks vs Pacers predictionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant discuss how the Atlanta Hawks will approach the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Cap situation + draft picks1:35 - Where are the Hawks going?2:58 - Future of Trae Young6:01 - What is Trae's value?8:01 - The Dyson Daniels extension10:59 - Atlanta's biggest needs13:30 - Importance of Caris LeVert14:32 - What happens if they trade Trae Young?15:53 - The argument for keeping Trae YoungSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant discuss how the Golden State Warriors should navigate their 2025 offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:28 - Cap situation + sign-and-trade rules3:04 - Future of Jonathan Kuminga10:22 - Golden State's biggest needs12:27 - Warriors trade targets + Kuminga landing spots20:33 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo noise21:19 - WILD blockbuster trade idea (The perfect Warriors offseason)28:03 - Draymond Green extension, Steph Curry's future30:23 -Future of Brandin PodziemskiSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down the stakes for the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant break down how the 2025 NBA draft lottery results will impact offseason activity—specifically trades. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:52 - Is the NBA draft lottery broken?11:50 - Dallas Mavericks21:23 - San Antonio Spurs28:35 - Philadelphia 76ers32:31 - Charlotte Hornets34:14 - Utah Jazz37:14 - Washington Wizards39:00 - New Orleans Pelicans42:36 - Brooklyn Nets 44:53 - Toronto Raptors46:45 - Houston Rockets49:49 - Portland Trail Blazers52:32 - Chicago Bulls54:38 - Atlanta Hawks56:53 - San Antonio Spurs, againSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down the Phoenix Suns' offseason from every angle, including their financial outlook, the future of Kevin Durant, the Devin Booker extension and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:20 - Will the Suns duck the second apron?1:49 - What will Phoenix target in a KD trade?7:01 - Hypothetical Kevin Durant trade9:51 - The future of Devin Booker16:11 - The PERFECT Suns trade?!18:49 - Bradley Beal's contract19:36 - Biggest needs, head coach search SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant discuss the Jayson Tatum injury and how it will impact the Boston Celtics' future. Then, they get into the series between the Knicks and Celtics, as well as the Timberwolves vs. Warriors matchup. Then...GUESS-A-PLAYER TIME. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:37 - Jayson Tatum injury, and Boston's future18:11 - Celtics vs Knicks breakdown36:43 - Wolves vs Warriors breakdown1:01:25 - Guess The NBA Player! (GAP)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com