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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

Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) from 'The NBA Podcast' discuss their biggest takeaways and expectations moving forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunders vs. Denver Nuggets playoff series. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:11 - Cavs vs. Pacers takeaways27:13 - Most entertaining NBA Finals matchups28:55 - Nuggets vs. Thunder takeaways1:00:09 - Is OKC-DEN actually the West Finals?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 how the Detroit Pistons should approach the 2025 NBA offseason. Will Cade Cunningham's breakout convince them to take a big swing? Or should they play it safe? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more fun and in-depth NBA content. TIMESTAMPS⬇️:00 - Setting the stage...1:01 - Future of Malik Beasley2:56 - Identifying Pistons core players4:36 - Jalen Duren extension6:15 - Future of Jaden Ivey7:10 - Biggest needs and trade targets11:31 - How aggressive should the Pistons be?14:41 - More trade targets/offseason approachesSUPPORT 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 how the Los Angeles Lakers should approach the offseason while trying to capitalize on the LeBron James and Luka Doncic. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Setting the stage...1:21 - Can the Lakers make a big trade?3:06 - What type of big man does Luka Doncic need?7:15 - Other needs Lakers must fill10:45 - Luka Doncic and LeBron James contracts13:07 - Players most likely 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 is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down how much every 2025 NBA draft lottery team needs Cooper Flagg, ultimately deciding which franchise most needs to win the No. 1 pick. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Our approach2:59 - Charlotte Hornets9:58 - Utah Jazz15:59 - Washington Wizards23:39 - New Orleans Pelicans28:32 - Philadelphia 76ers34:46 - Brooklyn Nets40:54 - Toronto Raptors45:50 - San Antonio Spurs48:56 - Houston Rockets55:08 - Portland Trail Blazers59:20 - Dallas Mavericks 1:02:36 - Chicago Bulls1:05:49 - Sacramento Kings1:09:54 - Best Cooper Flagg destinationsSUPPORT 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 Houston Rockets entering the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro0:39 - Rockets cap sheet1:29 - The Fred VanVleet decision4:06 - Houston can't take its window for granted7:35 - Should Rockets be interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo?9:15 - The Devin Booker and Kevin Durant chatter11:30 - Preserving Houston's identity + other trade targets15:26 - Should the Rockets just stand pat?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 their biggest takeaways from Game 1 between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, as well as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. After that, they ask which of the heavy favorites from Round 2 are in more trouble: The Celtics, Thunder or Cleveland Cavaliers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:19 - Celtics vs Knicks takeaways23:00 - Thunder vs Nuggets takeaways45:16 - Cavs vs Pacers takeaways52:33 - Who's more concerned: Thunder, Celtics or Cavs?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 is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss their initial impressions of the Cleveland Cavaliers-Indiana Pacers second-round series. TIMETSTAMPS

Dan and Grant give their initial thoughts and breakdowns for the second-round series matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Tactical questions11:58 - Storylines16:44 - Wolves vs Warriors x-factors21:44 - Wolves vs Warriors 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 break down the second-round matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. Who ya got? Let us know in the comments! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:30 - Tactical questions6:10 - Storylines9:53 - Thunder and Nuggets x-factors13:42 - Thunder vs Nuggets 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 preview the second-round NBA playoff matchups between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers, and the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:01 - Cavs vs Pacers tactical questions11:30 - Cavs vs Pacers storylines15:25 - Cavs and Pacers x-factors21:18 - Cavs vs Pacers predictions24:29 - Celtics vs Knicks tactical questions33:50 - Celtics vs Knicks storylines41:10 - Celtics and Knicks x-factors44:29 - Celtics vs Knicks 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 is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss how the Orlando Magic should approach the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:09 - Current impressions of the Magic2:54 - Paolo Banchero extension4:40 - Cap sheet & trade assets9:38 - The Magic's biggest needs13:13 - The type of contract Orlando needs21:21 - Trade targets for the Magic36:24 - Free-agency targets for Orlando44:56 - Surprise trade target!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 is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss how the Miami Heat should approach the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMETSTAMPS

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss how the Milwaukee Bucks should approach their future following the news that Damian Lillard suffered a torn ACL injury. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:08 - Damian Lillard's injury 4:30 - Appreciating Dame's legacy11:25 - Can the Bucks continue to contend?21:50 - Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and trade talk23:16 - San Antonio Spurs31:07 - Houston Rockets42:25 - Oklahoma City Thunder48:31 - Memphis Grizzlies52:25 - Atlanta Hawks54:10 - Golden State Warriors57:11 - Miami Heat and New York Knicks59:25 - Denver Nuggets1:02:27 - Detroit Pistons1:04:41 - Utah Jazz1:06:26 - Boston Celtics1:07:36 - Portland Trail Blazers1:08:31 - Los Angeles Lakers1:09:48 - Dallas Mavericks1:11:20 - Toronto RaptorsSUPPORT 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:

Dan and Grant uncork their biggest reactions and observations from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Farewell, Memphis Grizzlies0:40 - Cap situation & Jaren Jackson Jr. extension3:09 - Memphis faces challenges on the trade market6:29 - Should blowing it up be an option?9:58 - What type of addition do the Grizzlies need?12:24 - Is Jaren Jackson Jr. a trade candidate?16:12 - Can you trade Ja Morant or Desmond Bane and get better?23:09 - Would you trade Ja for Trae Young?25:44 - Guess-A-Player No. 130:07 - Guess-A-Player No. 235:47 - Guess-A-Player No. 346:22 - Guess-A-Player No. 4SUPPORT 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 uncork their biggest reactions and observations from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:50 - Aren't the playoffs great?!2:54 - Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors19:40 - Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers31:47 - New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons48:47 - Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves59:22 - Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks1:15:24 - Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat1:23:33 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies1:31:07 - Boston Celtics vs. Orlando MagicSUPPORT 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 latest NBA rumors, news and organizational overhauls we are already seeing. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:32 - The Atlanta Hawks are making changes22:06 - Will the Warriors get rid of Jonathan Kuminga?45:27 - Nico Harrison spoke about Luka Doncic again...1:00:57 - What are the New Orleans Pelicans doing?1:12:40 - How should the Phoenix Suns approach the offseason?1:33:25 - Are the Sacramento Kings stuck?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 preview and drop their predictions for EVERY first-round series in the 2025 NBA playoffs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️:00 - INTRO0:38 - Playoff vibes5:24 - Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks23:43 - Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers41:27 - New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons58:00 - Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves1:20:08 - Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic1:34:04 - Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors1:55:18 - Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat2:05:26 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis GrizzliesSUPPORT 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