Hardwood Knocks

Hardwood Knocks runs through some pertinent news items, including the Lakers carving out more cap space and Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade scenarios. Then, it's on to the futures of the Washington Wizards, Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder! bluewirepods.com 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

After a brief layover in Knicks #Takez Central, it's on to Toronto and Milwaukee for Hardwood Knocks! The reigning-champion Raptors get first licks, and their outlook begins with one defining question: Will Kawhi Leonard stick around? Mo and Dan unpack all possible scenarios while also going deep into Toronto's future cap space and Pascal Siakam's next contract. For the Bucks, it's all about incumbent free agents Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Malcolm Brogdon. Will they stay or go? Can the Bucks afford all three? Should they pay all three? Is Eric Bledsoe's extension looking worse by the day? Are they REALLY on the clock with Giannis Antetokounmpo? 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

Paul Garcia (@PaulGarciaNBA) from Project Spurs and The Spurs Cast podcast joins Mo and Dan for a trip down Into San Antonio's Weeds Lane. They cover everything pivotal about the Spurs moving forward: Dejounte Murray's return from a torn ACL and his fit with the current roster; DeMar DeRozan's future in San Antonio and his trade value; Derrick White's next step; Lonnie Walker's development; the roster's guard-drunk setup; the frontcourt rotation beyond LaMarcus Aldridge; potential trade candidates; Rudy Gay's free agency; cap-sheet analysis; possible free-agency targets; and so much damn more! 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

Stephen Noh (@StephNoh) from The Athletic joins Hardwood Knocks to thoroughly assess the Bulls' future. Along with Dan, he gets into Coby White's fit and ceiling, the perception of Zach LaVine, Jim Boylen's evolving coaching style, Lauri Markkanen entering a pivotal third season, Wendell Carter Jr.'s role next year, Otto Porter's offensive expansion, Chicago's potential free-agency targets and oh-so-much more! bluewirepods.com 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

Adam Spinella (@Spinella14) from The Basketball Writers joins Dan to discuss all the implications from the 2019 NBA draft. Among the topics they cover: Draft-day steals; questionable picks; trade reactions; Mike Conley's fit with the Jazz; the promising futures of the Grizzlies and Pelicans; the Celtics' shaky, unreadable offseason; RJ Barrett's NBA ceiling; the Pacers' awkward roster construction; the oddity that is the Suns; free-agency fallout from the draft; and much, much more! bluewirepods.com 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

MEGA-POD ALERT. Andy, Mo and Dan discuss Al Horford's decision to probably leave the Celtics, where his best fits lie and what his exit means for Boston. After that, they tackle the Lakers' apparent mishandling of the salary-cap gymnastics involved in the Anthony Davis trade. From there, it's on to the Rockets' outlook and all their glorious drama. Should we believe the rumors of discord between James Harden and Chris Paul? Is any team willing to trade for CP3? Can the Rockets land a third star? What realistic free agents should they target? Let's roll people. 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

Hardwood Knocks welcomes back Mo Dakhil...indefinitely! Mo and Dan dissect every angle of the Anthony Davis trade, including what it means for the Pelicans' rebuild and the Lakers' free-agency chances. After that, they get into the Celtics' long-term outlook. How does striking out on Davis impact their future? Is Kyrie Irving gone?; What will they do if he leaves? What becomes of their other free agents? Can they afford any other potential point guard solutions? Do they have another blockbuster trade package in them? We get into this, and so much more! 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

The Toronto Raptors are NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors are banged up almost beyond repair, and the Association will never be the same. Andy and Dan dive into the profound fallout from the Finals, an emotive dissection that runs through Toronto's staying power as champs, Kawhi Leonard's free agency, Klay Thompson's torn ACL and next contract, the Warriors' title window and a thorough look at where Golden State goes from here over the offseason. bluewirepods.com 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

Let's talk about Kevin Durant's free agency, the latest in Anthony Davis trade rumors and the Lakers' future, shall we? With so much at stake in free agency and on the trade market, Hardwood Knocks turns to Victoria Jacobi (@CountOnVic) of SLAM's The Kaz and Vic Show to help make sense of it all. Along with Dan, she discusses what KD's Achilles injury does to his free agency, what the latest AD trade rumors mean for the Lakers, and what we should expect from the Purple and Gold in free agency and over the offseason. bluewirepods.com 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

Hardwood Knocks brings in Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tcbbiggs) from the Blazer's Edge and Women's Hoops and Talks (W.H.A.T.) podcasts to talk about how Portland will continue building after its Western Conference Finals appearance. Along with Dan, she discusses everything from Damian Lillard's next contract and Jusuf Nurkic's injury, to Anfernee Simons' development and whether the Blazers have the assets to make a splash on the trade market. 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

Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) from the Locked on Hornets podcast and Dime Uproxx joins Dan for an all-in look at the stakes in Charlotte this offseason. Should the Hornets offer Kemba Walker the supermax? Regardless, will they? Do they have a clear path to contention if he sticks around? Are there any trade targets for them to pursue? What happens if he leaves? Should they tear it down? Can they? Who should they take with the No. 12 pick? And what should we expect moving forward from Miles Bridges, Devonte' Graham, Willy Hernangomez and Dwayne Bacon? 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

The Nets are set to be major players in free agency for Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant (or Jimmy Butler, FYI!) after sending Allen Crabbe to the Hawks. Hardwood Knocks rolls through all the implications of the trade, including Brooklyn's cap sheet, D'Angelo Russell's future, the ramifications on all of free agency and the Anthony Davis sweepstakes and what we should expect from the Hawks moving forward. After that, it's on to the Mavericks (29:54 mark)! They have plenty of cap space, but will they land a star or fringe star? Is Kristaps Porzingis worth the max? Were they smart to extend Dwight Powell? Should they keep Dorian Finney-Smith and Maxi Kleber? Can we expect bigger roles for Ryan Broekhoff and Jalen Brunson? Andy and Dan go DEEP into Dallas' future. Please join them. 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/advertisemen

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Chris Crouse (NBACrouse) from Hoops Rumors joins Hardwood Knocks to talk about an article he wrote in which he asked NBA execs and scouts, both past and present, to rank the best Anthony Davis trade assets from the four most likely suitors: Celtics, Clippers, Lakers and Knicks. After going through the list, he and Dan move on to the Philadelphia 76ers' offseason outlook. They talk cap-sheet projections; the futures of Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and JJ Redick; other in-house free agents; potential outside free-agent targets; the long-term fit between Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons; the chances of Simmons testing out a jumper next year; Zhaire Smith's development; and so much more! bluewirepods.com 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

After winning 54 games, earning the West's No. 2 seed and finishing one victory shy of a Conference Finals birth, where do the Nuggets go from here? Adam Mares (@Adam_Mares) from Denver Stiffs and the Locked On Nuggets podcast stops by to help us figure it out. Everything is on the table as he and Dan discuss Nikola Jokic's superstar value, Jamal Murray's ceiling, extension possibilities for he and Malik Beasley, Will Barton's injury, Michael Porter Jr.'s recovery, Monte Morris, Jarred Vanderbilt, Paul Millsap's team option, potential trade targets, possible free-agency additions and oh-so-much more! bluewirepods.com 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

Hardwood Knocks previews the NBA Finals showdown between the Raptors and Warriors from all angles—Kevin Durant's health, Kawhi Leonard's health, X-factors, defensive matchups, free-agency implications, Finals MVP candidates and so on. After that, it's on to the Knicks' exit interview, featuring loads of free-agency predictions, salary-cap projections, trade hypotheticals, draft-pick discussions and honest evaluations of their incumbent talent. bluewirepods.com 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

All-NBA teams were just made official, and while they were light on snubs, the financial fallout from this year's selections are more critical than ever. Andy and Dan go through all the soon-to-be supermax-eligible stars—Kemba, Lillard, Anthony Davis, Gobert, Giannis—to decide if they're worth that much money and predict whether each of their teams will ultimately offer such mammoth extensions. After that, it's onto a breakdown of the Eastern Conference Finals and the question everyone's asking: Have the Raptors killed the Bucks? bluewirepods.com 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

It's time to tackle the future of the New Orleans Pelicans, and we're calling on Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) and Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg) from the In The N.O. podcast to make sure we do it right. Along with Dan, they discuss Anthony Davis' future and whether the Celtics, Knicks, Clippers and Lakers have the assets to pry him away. After him, they get into everyone else—most notably soon-to-be Pelican Zion Williamson, and his potential with or without AD. On top of that, we cover New Orleans' other trade chips, salary-cap projections, free-agent targets, in-house free agents, view of Jrue Holiday and so much friggin' more. 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

Are the Sacramento Kings sitting pretty following their surprisingly successful 39-43 regular season? Sactown Royalty's Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) is here to help us figure it out. Greg and Dan get into it ALL: De'Aaron Fox's leap; the developments of Harry Giles and Marvin Bagley III; Willie Cauley-Stein's restricted free agency; Harrison Barnes' long-term fit; the backup point guard situation; cap-space projections; potential free-agent targets; Buddy Hield's extension and step-back three-pointer; and so much more! bluewirepods.com 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

Hardwood Knocks discusses Kevin Durant's latest injury update, and whether the Warriors' performance in his absence will impact his free-agency decision. Then it's on to Jimmy Butler's Instagram. And after that, it's...MAIL TIME. Since it's been a minute since our last NBA-wide mailbag, Andy and Dan kick into high gear, covering everything from potential Anthony Davis trades, to free-agent targets for the Spurs, Nuggets and Rockets, to Terrance Ferguson's defense(!), to Kyle Anderson's play in Memphis and so much more! bluewirepods.com 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