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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 - Intro0:45 - Are the Blazers the NBA's biggest wild card?3:44 - Blazers cap sheet and trade assets5:18 - Shaedon Sharpe extension9:12 - Toumani Camara extension11:40 - Anfernee Simons extension16:45 - Will the Blazers be buyers or sellers?18:41 - Biggest needs and trade targetsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

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 - Intro1:14 - Where does the 2025 draft class rank?3:49 - How NIL is impacting the draft7:26 - Any new NBA draft trends?10:27 - Cooper Flagg breakdown15:52 - Dylan Harper breakdown19:02 - Ace Bailey breakdown28:37 - VJ Edgecombe breakdown32:06 - Jeremiah Fears breakdown37:32 - Tre Johnson breakdown40:08 - Kon Knueppel breakdown42:32 - Collin Murray-Boyles breakdown45:24 - Derik Queen breakdown47:09 - Egor Demin breakdown49:15 - Khaman Maluach breakdown52:18 - Carter Bryant breakdown55:26 - Highest variance draft prospect56:36 - Best pick-and-roll initiators58:22 - Best rim protectors59:36 - Best movement shooters1:00:28 - Best on-ball defenders1:01:44 - Hidden gems to monitor1:03:34 - The next Quinten Post1:04:27 - Should NBA teams give us more peeks behind

Dan and Grant break down their biggest questions and thoughts about the New York Knicks' offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:48 - Knicks' offseason cap sheet & trade assets9:18 - Mikal Bridges extension15:10 - Should the Knicks extend Karl-Anthony Towns?21:53 - The Kevin Durant trade talk29:20 - Biggest needs + free-agency & trade targetsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

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 - INTRO0:45 - Are the Spurs out on Kevin Durant5:54 - The De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle & Dylan Harper problem12:37 - 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 thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

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 - INTRO1:19 - Jalen Williams is going kaboom7:53 - The Thunder are just getting started16:02 - The Tyrese Haliburton injury23:25 - Can the Pacers win without Hali at full strength?27:23 - What to watch for in Game 641:41 - Closing thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

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 - INTRO1:09 - Craziest NBA offseason ever? (Shams Charania called it!)6:41 - Desmond Bane trade details13:33 - Desmond Bane's fit on the Orlando Magic23:45 - 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 thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

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 - INTRO0:34 - Is it time for the Jazz to make a big swing?2:03 - Utah's cap situation7:36 - Future of Walker Kessler13:40 - Future of Lauri Markkanen19:34 - Jazz's biggest needs + potential tradesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

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 - INTRO0:37 - Do the Knicks have a post-This plan?7:40 - Is it easy to upgrade from Thibodeau?13:00 - Reasons for concern about the Knicks18:50 - Timing of the Thibs firing19:49 - The Knicks deserve some leeway...21:29 - Guess-A-PlayerSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

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 - INTRO1:31 - The adaptability of the Pacers2:58 - Tyrese Haliburton vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander10:10 - Indiana's offense is more dynamic13:05 - Rick Carlisle vs. Mark Daigneault18:03 - The Pacers keep proving everyone wrong21:38 - Adjustments and things to watch forSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

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 - INTRO0:46 - Golden State Warriors11:29 - Los Angeles Clippers22:25 - Los Angeles Lakers45:28 - Phoenix Suns1:07:38 - Sacramento KingsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

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 - INTRO1:40 - Do the Pacers have a Tyrese Haliburton problem?18:15 - Other adjustments for Pacers28:13 - Importance of Aaron Wiggins30:14 - Should the Thunder play two bigs more?34:27 - The brilliance of Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

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 - INTRO1:45 - Atlanta Hawks16:43 - Charlotte Hornets39:29 - Miami Heat54:51 - Orlando Magic1:12:06 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to (over)react to what we've seen during the NBA Finals so far. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:03 - NBA teams will try to copy the Thunder and Pacers15:26 - Indiana's Game 1 turnovers20:13 - Myles Turner vs Chet Holmgren24:15 - Should the Thunder play both bigs?27:-5 - Making life easier for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander28:52 - Shooting variance31:26 - We don't appreciate the Pacers offense enough36:25 - Adjusting expectationsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

Dan and Grant break down what is shaping up to be either an uneventful of absolutely pivotal offseason for the Charlotte Hornets. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:58 - Hornets cap sheet + future of Tre Mann2:07 - Biggest needs5:26 - What should Charlotte do at No. 4?7:39 - Future of Mark Williams10:16 - The LaMelo Ball talk14:56 - WILD TRADE IDEA ALERT (loose framework)16:11 - In defense of LaMelo Ball19:02 - The Hornets situation is fascinating...20:23 - Players the Hornets should targetSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the NBA Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Indiana Pacers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - The Tom Thibodeau News1:31 - Is this move a surprise?3:56 - Thibs wasn't the Knicks' biggest problem7:22 - Is New York's roster better than it showed?9:43 - The "Too many minutes" talk13:14 - Possible Thibodeau replacements for the Knicks19:20 - What's next for the Knicks?30:05 - Thunder vs Pacers tactical questions51:58 - Thunder and Pacers storylines1:05:31 - Pacers and Thunder x-factors1:10:20 - Thunder vs Pacers predictionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

Dan and Grant discuss the NBA team that's built to control the 2025 offseason: The Brooklyn Nets! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:32 - Why the Nets will define the offseason1:47 - Brooklyn's offseason cap sheet3:35 - Future of Cam Thomas5:26 - How should the Nets use their cap space?7:58 - Should the Nets be a Giannis Antetokounmpo team?10:47 - Will Sean Marks chase any big-name free agents?13:18 - Other teams need Brooklyn to help with trades15:34 - Potential trades!19:53 - Can the Nets change out some of their draft picks?22:17 - "We're just asking questions" mode activated (more trades!)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

Dan and Grant break down what's shaping up to be a crucial offseason for the Minnesota Timberwolves. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - One Big Question0:35 - Timberwolves' cap situation1:37 - How does the Wolves' loss to the Thunder impact their direction?5:10 - Futures of Julius Randle, Naz Reid and Nickeil Alexander-Walker12:33 - Minnesota's direction under new ownership19:26 - Wolves' biggest offseason needs24:26 - Should the Timberwolves trade for Kevin Durant30:45 - Is Minnesota the best fit for KD?32:54 - Other needs and offseason targets35:35 - Will Minny consider moving Naz Reid or Rudy Gobert?37:17 - Donte DiVincenzo's future and most likely player to be tradedSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

Dan and Grant go LONG on the Dallas Mavericks' offseason (and long-term!) outlook. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:47 - Impact of drafting Cooper Flagg2:47 - Who would the Mavs consider trading No. 1 for?7:03 - Mavs' cap sheet8:00 - Future of Kyrie Irving10:59 - Should Dallas consider taking a gap year?12:14 - Mavs' biggest needs14:01 - Trade and free-agent targets17:02 - Does Dallas need more shooting?18:53 - Mavs trade ideas!25:27 - Our favorite Mavs trade target(s)26:54 - Are the Mavs a Kevin Durant team?28:20 - Will Dallas look to shed salary?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

Dan and Grant break down every angle of the Philadelphia 76ers offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:35 - Is this the most important Sixers offseason of all time?4:00 - What should they do with the No. 3 pick?7:10 - Sixers' cap sheet + future of Quentin Grimes13:04 - How much will Philly pay for this team?17:03 - Should the Sixers rebuild around Tyrese Maxey and No. 3?19:35 - Biggest roster needs + possible targets24:27 - A wild trade idea!26:11 - The Sixers need to have an open mind29:17 - What's the trade value of the No. 3 pickSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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

Dan and Mort Jense (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast discuss the biggest questions they have this offseason for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:36 - Our approach2:31 - Dallas Mavericks14:30 - Houston Rockets33:51 - Memphis Grizzlies46:57 - New Orleans Pelicans1:00:26 - San Antonio SpursSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE 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