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Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast) break down the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers series. Drop your thoughts in the comments! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:48 - Biggest surprises of the series so far4:18 - The Pacers are still underrated somehow10:42 - How should Indiana defend Karl-Anthony Towns?13:48 - Have the Knicks unlocked Karl-Anthony Towns?18:51 - The Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns partnership22:18 - Inconsistency of Mikal Bridges/the Knicks29:03 - More Pascal Siakam, please32:16 - Future of Myles Turner and Aaron NesmithSUPPORT 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 Denver Nuggets offseason outlook, including what types of move they can and should be looking to make. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:36 - Nikola Jokic's recent comments2:53 - Will Nikoa Jokic sign an extension?7:02 - The Nuggets' salary-cap situation8:01 - Christian Braun & Peyton Watson extensions13:27 - The Kevin Durant-to-Denver talk19:54 - Biggest needs and free-agency targets27:03 - Do the Nuggets need more offense?30:07 - Trade targets and ideas!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 the Thunder-Timberwolves series, and get into why Oklahoma City is starting to feel inevitable. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:55 - The OKC Thunder doing the darn thing1:25 - Dan tries coffee for the second time ever4:03 - Breaking down Thunder-Wolves8:01 - Any adjustments Minnesota can make?13:05 - The Julius Randle tangent14:45 - OKC can still be better17:56 - The Thunder are starting to feel inevitable22:09 - OKC give you ZERO margin for error26:10 - Do the Wolves still have a chance?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 the 2025 NBA offseason outlook for the Los Angeles Clippers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:35 - Clippers cap situations1:18 - Future of James Harden2:47 - Biggest needs4:11 - What's the best path forward for the Clippers?8:16 - What can the Clippers' trade assets get?11:32 - Clippers free-agent 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 break down the offseason outlook for the Boston Celtics. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:50 - Salary cap situation2:08 - How aggressively will Boston cut costs?4:33 - Should the Celtics shop Jaylen Brown?7:50 - Is a Derrick White trade inevitable?9:34 - Jrue Holiday trade idea11:36 - Why the Celtics will make MULTIPLE big moves14:12 - Kristaps Porzingis' and Jrue Holiday's value?15:30 - Another Jrue Holiday trade idea18:02 - Kristaps Porzingis trades24:34 - Derrick White trade idea30:18 - Another Kristaps Porzingis trade idea33:21 - What are the chances Jaylen Brown gets traded?34:44 - The fragility of NBA title windowsSUPPORT 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 Western Conference Finals matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves. Let us know your predictions for this series in the comments! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:39 - Thunder vs Wolves tactical questions17:01 - Thunder vs Wolves storylines26:22 - Thunder and Timberwolves x-factors33:09 - Thunder vs Timberwolves predictions35:23 - Knicks vs Pacers lead-in37:15 - Knicks vs Pacers tactical questions58:32 - Knicks vs Pacers storylines1:09:02 - Knicks and Pacers x-factors1:12:43 - Knicks 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 how the Atlanta Hawks will approach the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Cap situation + draft picks1:35 - Where are the Hawks going?2:58 - Future of Trae Young6:01 - What is Trae's value?8:01 - The Dyson Daniels extension10:59 - Atlanta's biggest needs13:30 - Importance of Caris LeVert14:32 - What happens if they trade Trae Young?15:53 - The argument for keeping Trae YoungSUPPORT 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 how the Golden State Warriors should navigate their 2025 offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:28 - Cap situation + sign-and-trade rules3:04 - Future of Jonathan Kuminga10:22 - Golden State's biggest needs12:27 - Warriors trade targets + Kuminga landing spots20:33 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo noise21:19 - WILD blockbuster trade idea (The perfect Warriors offseason)28:03 - Draymond Green extension, Steph Curry's future30:23 -Future of Brandin PodziemskiSUPPORT 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 stakes for the Cleveland Cavaliers heading into the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant break down how the 2025 NBA draft lottery results will impact offseason activity—specifically trades. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:52 - Is the NBA draft lottery broken?11:50 - Dallas Mavericks21:23 - San Antonio Spurs28:35 - Philadelphia 76ers32:31 - Charlotte Hornets34:14 - Utah Jazz37:14 - Washington Wizards39:00 - New Orleans Pelicans42:36 - Brooklyn Nets 44:53 - Toronto Raptors46:45 - Houston Rockets49:49 - Portland Trail Blazers52:32 - Chicago Bulls54:38 - Atlanta Hawks56:53 - San Antonio Spurs, againSUPPORT 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 Phoenix Suns' offseason from every angle, including their financial outlook, the future of Kevin Durant, the Devin Booker extension and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:20 - Will the Suns duck the second apron?1:49 - What will Phoenix target in a KD trade?7:01 - Hypothetical Kevin Durant trade9:51 - The future of Devin Booker16:11 - The PERFECT Suns trade?!18:49 - Bradley Beal's contract19:36 - Biggest needs, head coach search 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 discuss the Jayson Tatum injury and how it will impact the Boston Celtics' future. Then, they get into the series between the Knicks and Celtics, as well as the Timberwolves vs. Warriors matchup. Then...GUESS-A-PLAYER TIME. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:37 - Jayson Tatum injury, and Boston's future18:11 - Celtics vs Knicks breakdown36:43 - Wolves vs Warriors breakdown1:01:25 - Guess The NBA Player! (GAP)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 Mort Jensen (@msjnba) from 'The NBA Podcast' discuss their biggest takeaways and expectations moving forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunders vs. Denver Nuggets playoff series. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:11 - Cavs vs. Pacers takeaways27:13 - Most entertaining NBA Finals matchups28:55 - Nuggets vs. Thunder takeaways1:00:09 - Is OKC-DEN actually the West Finals?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 how the Detroit Pistons should approach the 2025 NBA offseason. Will Cade Cunningham's breakout convince them to take a big swing? Or should they play it safe? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more fun and in-depth NBA content. TIMESTAMPS⬇️:00 - Setting the stage...1:01 - Future of Malik Beasley2:56 - Identifying Pistons core players4:36 - Jalen Duren extension6:15 - Future of Jaden Ivey7:10 - Biggest needs and trade targets11:31 - How aggressive should the Pistons be?14:41 - More trade targets/offseason approachesSUPPORT 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 how the Los Angeles Lakers should approach the offseason while trying to capitalize on the LeBron James and Luka Doncic. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Setting the stage...1:21 - Can the Lakers make a big trade?3:06 - What type of big man does Luka Doncic need?7:15 - Other needs Lakers must fill10:45 - Luka Doncic and LeBron James contracts13:07 - Players most likely 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 is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down how much every 2025 NBA draft lottery team needs Cooper Flagg, ultimately deciding which franchise most needs to win the No. 1 pick. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Our approach2:59 - Charlotte Hornets9:58 - Utah Jazz15:59 - Washington Wizards23:39 - New Orleans Pelicans28:32 - Philadelphia 76ers34:46 - Brooklyn Nets40:54 - Toronto Raptors45:50 - San Antonio Spurs48:56 - Houston Rockets55:08 - Portland Trail Blazers59:20 - Dallas Mavericks 1:02:36 - Chicago Bulls1:05:49 - Sacramento Kings1:09:54 - Best Cooper Flagg destinationsSUPPORT 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 Houston Rockets entering the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro0:39 - Rockets cap sheet1:29 - The Fred VanVleet decision4:06 - Houston can't take its window for granted7:35 - Should Rockets be interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo?9:15 - The Devin Booker and Kevin Durant chatter11:30 - Preserving Houston's identity + other trade targets15:26 - Should the Rockets just stand pat?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 their biggest takeaways from Game 1 between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, as well as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. After that, they ask which of the heavy favorites from Round 2 are in more trouble: The Celtics, Thunder or Cleveland Cavaliers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:19 - Celtics vs Knicks takeaways23:00 - Thunder vs Nuggets takeaways45:16 - Cavs vs Pacers takeaways52:33 - Who's more concerned: Thunder, Celtics or Cavs?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 is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss their initial impressions of the Cleveland Cavaliers-Indiana Pacers second-round series. TIMETSTAMPS

Dan and Grant give their initial thoughts and breakdowns for the second-round series matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Tactical questions11:58 - Storylines16:44 - Wolves vs Warriors x-factors21:44 - Wolves vs Warriors 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