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Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast
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Hardwood Knocks is a totally, completely, thoroughly fun AF NBA podcast in which Bleacher Report's Dan Favale and Grant Hughes analyze the ins, outs, ups, downs and, heck, even diagonals of The Association. FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE⬇️
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LeBron James To The Philadelphia 76ers Reaction
2d ago01:24:32Tap to summarizeDan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report break down the fallout from LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, including how it impacts the teams he spurned and the Eastern Conference's balance of power. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO6:44 - LeBron’s offensive fit Philadelphia20:09 - Who needs to adjust the most?27:31 - The defense28:17 - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope to the Sixers live reaction 31:28 - Sixers defensive ceiling40:36 - Joel Embiid for Anthony Davis? 45:12 - Backup big targets 49:05 - Where do the Cavs here?52:49 - Where do the Warriors go from here?55:57 - Where do the Heat go from here?1:00:04 - Where do the Timberwolves go from here?1:04:13 - Where do the Sixers rank on the Eastern Conference?1:12:50 - Did LeBron make the right decision?SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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
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We Bravely Entered The NBA Gauntlet
5d ago00:52:36Tap to summarizeDan and Grant attempt to navigate the NBA Starting 5 Gauntlet, before getting into some contract and trash-talking trivia! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:23 - THE GAUNTLET 35:53 - $250M+ NBA Contracts42:32 - Guess The NBA Trash-TalkerSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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
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The Most Confusing NBA Teams Draft!
1w ago01:40:24Tap to summarizeDan and Grant take turns drafting the NBA teams they find most confusing now that most of the offseason's biggest business is in the books. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO / Criteria9:01 - Portland Trail Blazers21:54 - Washington Wizards32:44 - Dallas Mavericks39:17 - New Orleans Pelicans50:10 - Phoenix Suns58:01 - Los Angeles Lakers1:05:44 - Golden State Warriors1:13:33 - Denver Nuggets1:27:58 - Sacramento Kings1:34:20 - Detroit PistonsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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
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Did Victor Wembanyama Start A Trend? | Revisiting Jaylen Brown Trade | Gary Trent Jr. Got WHAT?!
2w ago01:07:32Tap to summarizeDan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report discuss some of the biggest recent developments around the NBA. This includes the Victor Wembanyama extension, Gary Trent Jr.'s new contract with the Bucks and the Pelicans' approach to DeAndre Jordan's free agency. They also dig into the Jaylen Brown trade and some of the longer-term ramifications it might have. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:41 - The Pelicans won the DeAndre Jordan bidding war10:38 - The Bucks gave Gary Trent Jr. how much?!19:39 - The Victor Wembanyama extension39:01 - Revisiting the Jaylen Brown trade50:08 - Did the Celtics start a trend?SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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
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Every Western Conference Team's Biggest Need After NBA Free Agency
2w ago02:00:13Tap to summarizeDan and Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' go through their biggest needs for every Western Conference team following the height of free agency. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:27 - San Antonio Spurs12:14 - Minnesota Timberwolves20:48 - Houston Rockets35:30 - Memphis Grizzlies40:15 - Los Angeles Lakers48:03 - Oklahoma City Thunder53:25 - Utah Jazz58:30 - Phoenix Suns1:07:03 - Sacramento Kings1:10:36 - Denver Nuggets1:18:31 - Dallas Mavericks1:24:03 - Los Ángeles Clippers1:29:31 - New Orleans Pelicans1:40:35 - Portland Trail Blazers1:48:31 - Golden State WarriorsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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
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Every Eastern Conference Team's Biggest Need After NBA Free Agency
2w ago01:24:13Tap to summarizeDan and Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' go through their biggest need for every Eastern Conference team following the height of free agency. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:21 - Atlanta Hawks5:19 - Cleveland Cavaliers9:10 - Detroit Pistons14:29 - Toronto Raptors20:21 - Indiana Pacers25:24 - Boston Celtics31:16 - Miami Heat37:24 - Philadelphia 76ers41:54 - Milwaukee Bucks46:56 - Washington Wizards51:23 - New York Knicks54:16 - Orlando Magic56:56 - BREAKING KAWHI LEONARD NEWS1:11:39 - Brooklyn Nets1:15:39 - Charlotte Hornets1:18:10 - Chicago BullsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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
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Questions The NBA Offseason Already Has Us Asking
3w ago01:58:38Tap to summarizeDan is joined by Mort Jensens (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to bounce around the NBA with a bunch of questions they have following the opening flurry of offseason activity. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:42 - Should the Spurs make a trade?21:49 - What is the Lakers' defensive ceiling?37:29 - How will the Thunder get out of the tax?49:19 - Uhhhh, Bulls?57:26 - Are we sleeping on the Hornets?1:05:26 - Should the Jazz trade for another big?1:13:41 - What are the Wizards?1:20:42 - What's the future hold for Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets?1:33:29 - Do we feel better about the Jaylen Brown trade?1:40:46 - Donovan Mitchell extension reaction1:49:10 - LeBron James Watch, Day 81:53:39 - Jalen Duren and the Detroit Pistons' danceSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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
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Jaylen Brown Trade Fallout | Lakers Walker Kessler Gamble | LeBron Watch 4.0
3w ago01:51:12Tap to summarizeDan and Grant give their reactions to the Jaylen Brown trade and the Lakers going ALL-IN on Walker Kessler, as well as react to other bits of news and rumors and transactions from around the league. They also ponder the ultimate question: Can the NBA offseason get any crazier? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:21 - Jaylen Brown trade reaction5:18 - Did the Celtics make a giant mistake?32:41 - Are the Philadelphia 76ers legit contenders?41:50 - Walker Kessler to the Lakers reaction57:05 - Should the Utah Jazz have kept Walker Kessler?1:06:04 - The Knicks’ big man situation1:15:08 - What are the Wizards up to?1:25:55 - Tari Eason, the Rockets, Reed Sheppard1:31:48 - Jalen Duren, Peyton Watson, OKC Thunder1:43:25 - How could the offseason get even crazier?SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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
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2026 NBA Free-Agency Reaction EXTRAVAGANZA
4w ago01:45:32Tap to summarizeDan and Grant react to all the biggest, boldest, baddest signings, trades and rumors from the official start of NBA free agency / silly season. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:50 - Kawhi Leonard trade details6:19 - Impact on the Raptors19:48 - Impact on the Clippers21:01 - DEAN WADE TO THE SIXERS23:04 - Back to the Clippers28:37 - Should the Spurs have gone for Kawhi?32:07 - The Grizzlies rip off the Ja Morant Band-Aid36:21 - What are the Blazers doing?48:08 - LeBron James is leaving the Lakers1:00:17 - What’s going on with Jalen Duren?1:07:27 - Walker Kessler’s market1:14:25 - Kristaps Porzingis re-signs with the Warriors1:20:15 - What’s the latest on Jaylen Brown1:28:21 - Other questions and thoughts!SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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
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Miles Bridges To The Phoenix Suns Trade Reaction
4w ago00:16:46Tap to summarizeDan and Grant discuss the Hornets trading Miles Bridges to the Suns. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - Trade Details1:33 - Impact on the Charlotte Hornets5:20 - Impact on the Phoenix SunsSUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHSUBSCRIBE 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
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