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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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Did Victor Wembanyama Start A Trend? | Revisiting Jaylen Brown Trade | Gary Trent Jr. Got WHAT?!
Jul 1501:07:32Tap 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
Jul 1102:00:13Tap 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
Jul 1001:24:13Tap 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
Jul 801:58:38Tap 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
Jul 401:51:12Tap 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
Jul 101:45:32Tap 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
Jun 3000:16:46Tap 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
Jun 2800:27:24Tap 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
Jun 2700:49:53Tap 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
Jun 2700:24:17Tap 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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