Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast
Episodes
Ranking Top 10 Chicago Bulls of the Past Decade
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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NBA Rumor Roundup, Ranking Top 10 Charlotte Hornets of the Decade
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Ranking the Top 10 Brooklyn Nets of the Past Decade
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Top 10 Boston Celtics Players of the Decade
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Top 10 Atlanta Hawks Players of the Decade
26 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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NBA Player Agent Todd Ramasar
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Tatum's Rise, Gobert-Mitchell, Grant Hill vs Klay Thompson, Draymond Green's Value
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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The Coronavirus Has Hit the NBA: What Now?
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Kenny Atkinson Fallout: Where Nets Go From Here, Kyrie/KD, Best Fits for Atkinson
09 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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The Knicks! Steph Back! Should NYK Trade for CP3? Luka vs Zion! The West's Race for 8th
06 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Giannis vs Harden, LeBron for MVP(?), Lonzo's Future, Kevin Knox's Outlook
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Zion/Tatum Rankings, NBA Parity, Mavs Ceiling, Rookie of the Year
29 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Ranking Top 2020 NBA Free-Agent Destinations, Part 2
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Lakers in Crunch Time, Nets without Kyrie, Sixers/Pacers Roster Constructions
24 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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MVP Ladder, Heat Defense, Bogdan vs Buddy, Melo, Michael Porter Jr., Wizards
21 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Ranking Top NBA Free Agent Destinations, Part 1
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Cavs/Beilein, Top 5 PGs of the Decade, Warriors Trade Idea, Most Overrated NBA Player
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Luka Doncic, Blazers, Khris Middleton/Bucks, Donovan Mitchell, Ben Wallace(!)
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Buyout Candidates, 76ers Weirdness
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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MAILBAG: Raptors Streaking, Devin Booker, Jokic's MVP Case, Rockets Small-Ball
10 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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2020 NBA Trade Deadline: Winners, Losers, Free-Agency Fallout, Playoff Implications
07 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now THAT was an NBA trade deadline. To make sense of it all, Hardwood Knocks has tapped Bleacher Report's Grant Huges (gt_hughes). He and Dan break do...
Clint Capela 4-Team Trade Reaction, Top 5 Players, All-Star Snubs
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the debut of Hardwood Knocks' daily(ish mailbag. As a brief intro, these will be solo pods, hosted by Dan or Andy, that tackle YOUR most pr...
NBA Trade Ideas Galore
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
To get you primed for the 2020 NBA trade deadline, Hardwood Knocks drops a bunch of different hypothetical deals to get your wheels turning. But first...
Processing the Loss and Legacy of Kobe Bryant
27 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hardwood Knocks discusses the loss and legacy of Kobe Bryant following the tragic news that he, his daughter, Gianna, and seven others were killed in ...
NBA Rumor Roundup: Zion, Mavs/Heat Trades, The Knicks!, Pistons/D-Rose
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With the rumor mill rolling along, Hardwood Knocks goes deep on the latest news. We analyze Zion Williamson's debut; the Pelicans' trade deadline plan...
2020 All-Star Picks, Blazers-Kings Trade, Royce O'Neale Extension
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA's 2020 All-Star polls are closed, so it's obviously time for Hardwood Knocks to put in their two cents. Andy and Dan choose their 12-player po...
Teague Trade, Kyrie Feelz, DLo's Trade Value, MAILBAG
17 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Dan break down the implications of the Jeff Teague trade for both the Hawks and Timberwolves. After that, they go in depth on D'Angelo Russel...
Trade Targets for Every Eastern Conference Team
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Dan go into detail about their favorite trade targets and most realistic deals for every Eastern Conference team. If you missed their podcast...
Trade Targets for Every Western Conference Team
10 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA's rumor mill is ablaze—or, at least, sort of ablaze. So, inside one month of the February trade deadline, Dan and Andy break down their favo...
NBA Trade Rumor Roundup
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Andy analyze the ups, downs, ins, outs and diagonals of the latest NBA trade rumors. This dive down the rabbit hole includes scorchingly sensi...
76ers Problems, Karl-Anthony Towns' Future, Kevin Love Trades
02 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by The Basketball Writers' Adam Spinella (@Spinella14) to discuss a bunch of different big-picture topics. First and foremost, it seems ...
Mea Culpas Galore
30 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hardwood Knocks closes out the calendar year by revisiting their preseason predictions and hot takezzz and then accepting responsibility for what they...
Surprise Trade Candidates, Raptors Injuries, Mailbag
20 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
To wrap up the start of Trade SZN week, Hardwood Knocks takes a look at a bunch of players not being mentioned in the rumor mill who might be dealt an...
Jrue Holiday Trades, Buyers and Sellers
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hardwood Knocks celebrates the official start of TRADE SZN in the NBA by going around the league and determining whether the biggest question-mark tea...
Re-Ranking Worst Contracts from 2019 NBA Free Agency
13 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) is back to re-rank the worst contracts from 2019 NBA free agency. He and Dan separate what they now belie...
The Knicks!, Plus an Eastern Conference Mailbag
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Dan discuss whether Masai Ujiri should consider leaving the Raptors for the Knicks, and whether New York can ever hope to be successful with ...
Re-Ranking Best Contracts from 2019 NBA Free Agency
07 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With the NBA now more than one-quarter of the way through the regular season, it's a good time to reassess the best contracts signed in free agency. S...
MAILBAG: DeRozan Trades, Jokic's Slump, Westbrook's Decline, Are Mavs Contenders?
05 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In their latest Western Conference mailbag, Hardwood Knocks tackles some tantalizing big-picture questions: What's DeMar DeRozan's trade value? Will t...
We Hate Your Team: Biggest Concern for Every Eastern Conference Squad
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hardwood Knocks still hates your name...but not really! In Part 2 of the "We Hate Your Team" series, Hardwood Knocks discusses their biggest long-term...
We Hate Your Team: Western Conference Edition
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
THIS JUST IN: Hardwood Knocks hates your team! Okay, not really. Our "We Hate Your Team" series is more about identifying our biggest concern for ever...
Melo's Fit w/ Blazers, Injury Sadz, MAILBAG!
16 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Dan break down the implications of the Blazers signing Carmelo Anthony and then dive into the impact of all the latest NBA injury reports. Af...
Buy or Sell with Haley O'Shaughnessy
14 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The Ringer's Haley O'Shaughnessy (@HaleyOSomething) stops by Hardwood Knocks to talk pleasant surprises; disappointments; the early postseason battle ...
NBA Front Office Talk, Plus Bulls/Pelicans/Suns with Seth Partnow
07 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hardwood Knocks welcomes The Athletic's Seth Partnow (@SethPartnow) for one doozy of a podcast. Dan questions Seth, the former Director of Basketball ...
Warriors Future, Embiid vs. KAT, Kyrie/KD, MAILBAG
01 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Dan discuss what Stephen Curry's injury means for the Warriors' future. Should they trade Draymond Green? D'Angelo Russell? Are they doomed? ...
Grading Rookie Extensions, RFA Predictions w/ Adam Fromal
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Bleacher Report's and NBA Math's Adam Fromal (@fromal09) to evaluate every single rookie extension from Ben Simmons all the way down ...
2020 NBA Awards Predictions
25 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hardwood Knocks makes their start-of-season picks for the NBA's major year-end awards. Come join us as we agonize over who to choose for MVP, Defensiv...
Playoff/Finals Predictions, Pelicans and Rockets Outlooks
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the opening day of the 2019-20 regular season, Andy and Dan break down the Pelicans outlook following Zion Williamson's meniscus surgery, as well a...
Zion Injury, Spurs w/ Paul Garcia, Mavs w/ Isaac Harris, Grizzlies w/ Keith Parish
18 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After a breaking down the news that Zion Williamson will miss time with a knee injury, Dan is joined by Paul Garcias (@PaulGarciaNBA) of Project Spurs...
Beal Extension, Eastern Conference Win Total Predictions, LeBron/China
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hardwood Knocks breaks down the impact of Bradley Beal signing an extension with the Washington Wizards and then predicts over/under on win totals for...
Heat, Hornets and Magic Outlooks with Jeff Siegel
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Early Bird Rights founder Jeff Siegel (@jgsiegel) is back for a deep dive into the outlooks of the Miami Heat, Charlotte Hornets and Orlando Magic. Al...
Hawks and Wizards Outlooks with Jeff Siegel
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Early Bird Rights founder Jeff Siegel (@jgsiegel) for a deep dive into the outlooks of the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards. They...
Western Conference Win Total Predictions
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Dan predict the over/under win totals for all 15 of the Western Conference teams. Pelicans fans are free to thank Andy. Spurs fans can send ...
Timberwolves, Blazers and Nuggets Outlooks
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of their deep dive into the Northwest Division, Andy and Dan break down the 2019-20 outlooks for the Timberwolves, Blazers and Nuggets. Is t...
Kyle Lowry Extension, NBA vs. Morality, Jazz and Thunder Outlooks
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Dan discuss what's happening in Houston with Daryl Morey, Tilman Fertitta and the NBA before breaking down Kyle Lowry's one-year extension wi...
Bucks, Pacers and Pistons Outlooks with Lazarus Jackson
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our Central Division shindig, Lazarus Jackson from Blue Wire's Pistons vs Everybody podcast is back to cannonball into outlooks for the P...
Cavaliers and Bulls Outlook with Lazarus Jackson
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Central Division Preview SZN has arrived! In Part 1 of Hardwood Knocks' Central Division preview, Lazarus Jackson from Detroit Bad Boys and Blue Wire'...
Hardwood Knocks, Episode 292: Top 50 NBA Players of All Time
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On the heels of Andy publishing his top 50 NBA players of all time at Bleacher Report, Dan asks him about the process that went into his rankings whil...
Pacific Division Preview Part 2: Warriors, Clippers, Kings Outlooks w/ Grant Hughes
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our Pacific Division preview, Dan is joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes to discuss the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers and G...
Pacific Division Preview Part 1: Lakers and Suns Outlooks w/ Grant Hughes
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of our Pacific Division preview is officially here! Up first: Deep, deep, so-mega-friggin'-deep dives into the Suns and Lakers outlooks with Bl...
Atlantic Division Preview Part 2: Celtics, 76ers, Raptors w/ Kristian Winfield
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is once again joined by the New York Daily News' Kristian Winfield to wrap up their deep dive into the Atlantic Division. They're cannonballing in...
Atlantic Division Preview Part 1: Knicks and Nets Outlook with Kristian Winfield
23 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hardwood Knocks kicks off the season-preview train with the Atlantic Division. The New York Daily News' Kristian Winfield joins Dan for Part 1 of this...
Must-See Lineups for Every Western Conference Team
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What if you were an NBA coach? Which lineup would you deem must-see for your team? That's the exercise Andy and Dan undertake in the latest Hardwood K...
The KD Stigma, Ben Simmons' Jumper, The Kobe Mentality, Team USA's Future
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Around the NBA we go! Mo and Dan talk about everything your heart clearly desires: Team USA's future and which superstars might come aboard for the 20...
MAILBAG: Iguodala Trades, Breakout East Teams, Sleeper MVP Picks, All-Ninja Squad, Knicks Ceiling
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Dan come up with some Andre Iguodala trades and discuss the NBA's mega-dumb decision to ban "ninja-style" headbands. They also build their Al...
Team USA, Jayson Tatum Injury, Eric Gordon Extension, Brow Hates the 5
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mo and Dan break down Team USA's performance against Turkey, their long-term prospects and Jayson Tatum's injury. Before that, though, they discuss Er...
Melo to Nets(?), Clippers 30 for 30, LeVert vs. Jaylen Brown, Jeremy Lin, D12/Lakers
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mo and Dan rap about every recent event in the NBA that matters—and even some that probably don't: Caris LeVert's extension, Wilson Chandler's suspe...
Western Conference Mailbag: Top Backcourts, Playoff Picks, Most Improved Teams, Rookie Survey
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hardwood Knocks digs into a Western Conference-only mailbag this time around. The latest discussion topics include: next season's playoff picks; ranki...
MAILBAG: DeMarcus Cousins Injury, Kobe's All-Time Rank, Gobert vs. DeRozan
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Dan travel all over the place in Hardwood Knocks' latest mailbag. Their stops include: DeMarcus Cousins' torn ACL, centers the Lakers could t...
Central Division Offseason Grades, NBA Schedule Reaction
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
After dropping some takes on the 2019-20 NBA schedule release, Mo and Dan offer a deep evaluation of the offseason progress made by the Cavaliers, Bul...
Southeast Division Offseason Grades, Best Fits for Carmelo Anthony
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Up next in Hardwood Knocks' offseason pressure-cooker: The NBA's Southeast Division. But first: MOAR MELO! Mo and Dan try to find a good landing spot ...
Atlantic Division Offseason Grades, Draymond's Extension
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mo and Dan discuss the logic behind Draymond Green's four-year, $99.7 million extension, and why it was a win for both he and the Warriors. After that...
Southwest Division Offseason Report Cards
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mo and Dan give ultra-thorough assessments on the offseason moves and directions of the Mavericks, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Spurs and Rockets. Let's set t...
Northwest Division Offseason Grades, Melo's Future, McCollum Extension
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Andy and Dan break down and assess the offseason moves and changes made by the Timberwolves, Thunder, Jazz, Blazers and Nuggets. They also discuss Car...