Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro trade and discuss their biggest questions this offseason for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:08 - Chicago Bulls 27:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers 43:10 - Detroit Pistons 1:16:18 - Indiana Pacers 1:32:21 - Milwaukee Bucks SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast discuss their biggest questions this offseason for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. After that, they get into the Toronto Raptors moving on from Masai Ujiri TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:34 - Denver Nuggets 24:33 - Minnesota Timberwolves 40:51 - Oklahoma City Thunder 57:03 - Portland Trail Blazers 1:13:58 - Utah Jazz 1:30:55 - Toronto Raptors fire Masai Ujiri SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down their NBA offseason outlooks for the Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 0:38 - Toronto Raptors Offseason Lookahead 27:58 - New Orleans Pelicans Offseason Lookahead 52:48 - Washington Wizards Offseason Lookahead SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down the fallout from the 2025 NBA draft, but WITH A TWIST: Grant does not know the results, and will be reacting LIVE, for you! TIMESTAMPS👇 0:00 - INTRO 3:21 - Cooper Flagg to the Dallas Mavericks 6:26 - Dylan Harper to the San Antonio Spurs 9:08 - VJ Edgecombe to the Philadelphia 76ers 11:46 - Don Knueppel to the Charlotte Hornets 16:14 - Ace Bailey to the Utah Jazz 20:22 - Tre Johnson to the Washington Wizards 22:54 - Jeremiah Fears to the New Orleans Pelicans 24:13 - Egor Demin to the Brooklyn Nets 26:24 - Collin Murray-Boyles to the Toronto Raptors 30:26 - Khaman Muluach and Mark Williams to the Phoenix Suns 35:38 - Cedric Coward to the Memphis Grizzlies 37:35 - Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trail Blazers 44:04 - Noa Essengue to the Chicago Bulls 45:35 - Derik Queen to the New Orleans Pelicans 49:21 - CJ McCollum to the Wizards, Jordan Poole to the Pelicans 54:32 - Kristaps Porzingis the to Atlanta Hawks 1:04:35 - Carter Bryant to the San Antonio Spurs 1:07:35 - Other takeaways from the first round 1:20:39 - Closing thoughts and predictions SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast cannonball into the Chicago Bulls' 2025 offseason outlook. Will they finally rebuild? Is the franchise hopeless? Who gets an extension? We cover it all. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 0:58 - Do the Bulls actually have a plan? 4:22 - Chicago's cap sheet and trade assets 5:29 - Future of Josh Giddey 13:10 - Future of Coby White 22:36 - Futures of Ayo Dosunmu and Nikola Vucevic 25:54 - The Bulls' biggest needs 31:02 - Will Chicago ever change? 37:23 - Are the Bulls failing to capitalize on their brand? SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast wrap up the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first NBA championship and dive into what their offseason could and should look like. After that, they get into their appreciation for the Indiana Pacers, the Tyrese Haliburton injury, and the team's overall future. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:27 - In appreciation of the Thunder 10:23 - OKC's offseason cap sheet + assets 13:33 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander superman 14:19 - Jalen Williams & Chet holmgren extensions 24:03 - Lu Dort's extension eligibility 33:15 - Thunder's biggest needs + trade targets 56:13 - Appreciating this Pacers' run 1:01:20 - Impact of Tyrese Haliburton injury 1:03:05 - Indiana's cap sheet and assets 1:04:54 - Future of Myles Turner 1:11:19 - Future of Aaron Nesmith 1:13:23 - Should the Pacers extend Bennedict Mathurin? 1:17:56 - Will the Pacers embrace a gap year? 1:22:10- Biggest needs + free-agency and trade targets SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast' discuss their biggest NBA offseason questions for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. PLEASE NOTE: We recorded this before the Kevin Durant trade. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:08 - Boston Celtics 20:15 - Brooklyn Nets 41:48 - New York Knicks 59:35 - Philadelphia 76ers 1:14:35 - Toronto Raptors SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down the Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, what it means for both teams, their futures, potential follow-up moves, and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:45 - Kevin Durant trade details 3:44 - Where do the Suns go from here? 12:25 - Mat Ishbia is running a you-know-what show 26:37 - Did the Rockets just make the perfect trade 36:09 - Future of Houston's youngsters 39:02 - Follow-up trade targets for the Rockets 44:58 - The Kevin Durant extension SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down every aspect of the Portland Trail Blazers' 2025 offseason, including extension candidates, biggest needs, overall direction and potential trade targets! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - Intro 0:45 - Are the Blazers the NBA's biggest wild card? 3:44 - Blazers cap sheet and trade assets 5:18 - Shaedon Sharpe extension 9:12 - Toumani Camara extension 11:40 - Anfernee Simons extension 16:45 - Will the Blazers be buyers or sellers? 18:41 - Biggest needs and trade targets SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant are joined by Bleacher Report colleague Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) to preview ALL THINGS related to the 2025 NBA draft, including prospect breakdowns, team-building philosophies, skill-set superlatives and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - Intro 1:14 - Where does the 2025 draft class rank? 3:49 - How NIL is impacting the draft 7:26 - Any new NBA draft trends? 10:27 - Cooper Flagg breakdown 15:52 - Dylan Harper breakdown 19:02 - Ace Bailey breakdown 28:37 - VJ Edgecombe breakdown 32:06 - Jeremiah Fears breakdown 37:32 - Tre Johnson breakdown 40:08 - Kon Knueppel breakdown 42:32 - Collin Murray-Boyles breakdown 45:24 - Derik Queen breakdown 47:09 - Egor Demin breakdown 49:15 - Khaman Maluach breakdown 52:18 - Carter Bryant breakdown 55:26 - Highest variance draft prospect 56:36 - Best pick-and-roll initiators 58:22 - Best rim protectors 59:36 - Best movement shooters 1:00:28 - Best on-ball defenders 1:01:44 - Hidden gems to monitor 1:03:34 - The next Quinten Post 1:04:27 - Should NBA teams give us more peeks behind the curtain? SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down their biggest questions and thoughts about the New York Knicks' offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 0:48 - Knicks' offseason cap sheet & trade assets 9:18 - Mikal Bridges extension 15:10 - Should the Knicks extend Karl-Anthony Towns? 21:53 - The Kevin Durant trade talk 29:20 - Biggest needs + free-agency & trade targets SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to riff on the report that the San Antonio Spurs aren't aggressively pursuing Kevin Durant because they are waiting to pair Victor Wembanyama with another star. Naturally, they try to sleuth out who that star might be. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 0:45 - Are the Spurs out on Kevin Durant 5:54 - The De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle & Dylan Harper problem 12:37 - Would San Antonio trade De'Aaron Fox? 17:04 - Stars the Spurs are waiting for (Part 1) 29:49 - Cooper Flagg to San Antonio?! 35:24 - Should the Spurs wait to strike? 41:59 - Wild Kevin Durant trade idea! 44:41 - Final thoughts SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder providing a glimpse of what's to come, the Tyrese Haliburton injury and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:19 - Jalen Williams is going kaboom 7:53 - The Thunder are just getting started 16:02 - The Tyrese Haliburton injury 23:25 - Can the Pacers win without Hali at full strength? 27:23 - What to watch for in Game 6 41:41 - Closing thoughts SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down the blockbuster Desmond Bane trade, and what it means for both the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. They also get into why this trade hints as a WILD offseason, and how it may reflect a shift in how teams view their contention windows. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:09 - Craziest NBA offseason ever? (Shams Charania called it!) 6:41 - Desmond Bane trade details 13:33 - Desmond Bane's fit on the Orlando Magic 23:45 - Are NBA teams embracing shorter windows? 29:53 - What is the Memphis Grizzlies' plan? 36:03 - The future of Jaren Jackson Jr. 43:03 - Closing thoughts SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down the ins and outs of the Utah Jazz's 2025 offseason, including whether the team is itching to make a big move. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 0:34 - Is it time for the Jazz to make a big swing? 2:03 - Utah's cap situation 7:36 - Future of Walker Kessler 13:40 - Future of Lauri Markkanen 19:34 - Jazz's biggest needs + potential trades SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down the perception of the New York Knicks' head coaching search, whether they are being unfairly judged, and if it's really possible to get a dramatic upgrade from Tom Thibodeau. After that, it's Guess The Mystery NBA Player (GAP) time! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 0:37 - Do the Knicks have a post-This plan? 7:40 - Is it easy to upgrade from Thibodeau? 13:00 - Reasons for concern about the Knicks 18:50 - Timing of the Thibs firing 19:49 - The Knicks deserve some leeway... 21:29 - Guess-A-Player SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant discuss the insanity of the 2025 NBA Finals so far while digging into what makes the Indiana Pacer so special, and what the Oklahoma City Thunder might attempt to do moving forward. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:31 - The adaptability of the Pacers 2:58 - Tyrese Haliburton vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 10:10 - Indiana's offense is more dynamic 13:05 - Rick Carlisle vs. Mark Daigneault 18:03 - The Pacers keep proving everyone wrong 21:38 - Adjustments and things to watch for SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about their biggest offseason questions for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 0:46 - Golden State Warriors 11:29 - Los Angeles Clippers 22:25 - Los Angeles Lakers 45:28 - Phoenix Suns 1:07:38 - Sacramento Kings SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss some of the biggest developments through the first two games of the NBA Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:40 - Do the Pacers have a Tyrese Haliburton problem? 18:15 - Other adjustments for Pacers 28:13 - Importance of Aaron Wiggins 30:14 - Should the Thunder play two bigs more? 34:27 - The brilliance of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcasts to talk about their biggest offseason questions for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:45 - Atlanta Hawks 16:43 - Charlotte Hornets 39:29 - Miami Heat 54:51 - Orlando Magic 1:12:06 - Washington Wizards SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH JOIN OUR DISCORD SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TikTok: @hardwoodknocks Twitter @HardwoodKnocks Instagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavale Dan's Twitter: @danfavale Dan's IG: @danfavale Grant's Bluesky: @granthughes BUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️ hardwoodknocks@gmail.com