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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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Jaylen Brown Trade Fallout | Lakers Walker Kessler Gamble | LeBron Watch 4.0
2d 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
5d 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
6d 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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Chicago Bulls 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
1w ago00:27:24Tap to summarizeDan and Grant gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks NBA campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Chicago Bulls. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - Bulls offseason vitals2:45 - Are the Bulls starting over?3:36 - Is anyone on the roster untouchable?11:22 - Best way to build around Caleb Wilson13:52 - Bulls' biggest needs15:45 - Potential targetsSUPPORT 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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Los Angeles Clippers 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
1w ago00:49:53Tap to summarizeDan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Los Angeles Clippers. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:15 - Clippers offseason vitals2:17 - Clippers direction8:28 - Kawhi trade rumors24:59 - Darius Garland’s future32:47 - Bennedict Mathurin restricted free agency35:34 - Biggest needs and targetsSUPPORT 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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Atlanta Hawks 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
1w ago00:24:17Tap to summarizeDan and Grant gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks NBA campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Atlanta Hawks. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:20 - Hawks offseason vitals2:35 - Jonathan Kuminga's team option4:09 - Are the Hawks plotting something big?8:40 - What are their biggest needs?12:38 - Potential trade and free-agency targets19:00 - Onyeka Okongwu extension20:29 - Big-name targetsSUPPORT 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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LaMelo Ball Trade Reaction | Kawhi Leonard Trade Rumors
1w ago01:53:56Tap to summarizeDan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report break down their reaction to LaMelo Ball getting traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves. After that, they gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Los Angeles Clippers. Follow Bryan HERE: https://bsky.app/profile/btoporek.bsky.social. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO4:09 - LaMelo trade details4:40 - Impact of the trade for the Timberwolves39:52 - Impact of the trade on the Hornets1:04:57 - Clippers offseason vitals1:06:50 - Clippers direction1:13:01 - Kawhi trade rumors1:29:01 - Darius Garland’s future1:36:50 - Bennedict Mathurin restricted free agency1:39:38 - Biggest needs and targetsSUPPORT 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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Dallas Mavericks 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
1w ago00:42:10Tap to summarizeDan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Dallas Mavericks. Follow Bryan HERE: https://bsky.app/profile/btoporek.bsky.social. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:44 - Mavs offseason vitals5:53 - Are the Mavs prime vitals?9:07 - Kyrie Irving’s trade value15:48 - Extension candidates23:09 - What are the Mavs’ biggest needs?25:49 - Potential trade and free-agency targetsSUPPORT 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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Memphis Grizzlies 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
2w ago00:46:55Tap to summarizeDan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the NBA offseason for the Memphis Grizzlies. Follow Bryan HERE: https://bsky.app/profile/btoporek.bsky.social. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO0:45 - Grizzlies Offseason vitals4:24 - The Isaiah Stewart trade10:10 - Will Ja Morant be traded?27:55 - Should Memphis extend Jaylen Wells?30:01 - Best way to build around Cam Boozer31:37 - Potential trade and free-agency targetsSUPPORT 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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BLIND 2026 NBA Draft Reaction | Giannis Trade Breakdown | Trae Young Contract
2w ago02:22:35Tap to summarizeDan and Grant break down the fallout from the 2026 NBA draft, and like always, Mr. Hughes is COMING IN BLIND. The fantabulous duo is also reacting to the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, Trae Young extension, Julius Randle trade AND MORE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:47 - AJ Dybantsa to the Washington Wizards8:13 - Darryn Peterson to the Utah Jazz12:08 - Cam Boozer to the Memphis Grizzlies18:32 - Caleb Wilson to the Chicago Bulls22:14 - Keaton Wagler to the Los Angeles Clippers25:48 - Mikel Brown Jr. to the Brooklyn Nets28:13 - Darius Acuff Jr. to the Sacramento Kings31:55 - Kingston Flemings to the Atlanta Hawks36:10 - Morez Johnson to the Dallas Mavericks38:56 - Brayden Burries to the Milwaukee Bucks42:54 - Yaxel Lendeborg to the Golden State Warriors46:33 - Aday Mara, Nate Ament, Allen Graves, Dailyn Swain, Hannes Steinbach, Bennett Stirtz1:09:09 - The Milwaukee Bucks’ return for Giannis1:20:16 - The Heat got Giannis…now what?1:33:11 - Where do the Celtics and Jaylen Brown go from here?1:42:35 - Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets1:44:54 - The Bulls did a good thing!1:46:03 - The Timberwolves’ direction1:53:11 - Aaron Wiggins to the Atlanta Hawks1:57:47 - The Thunder’s cost-cutting2:03:17 - Trae Young’s contract with the Wizards2:16:35 - Blazers hire Micah NoriSUPPORT 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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