Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast
Episodes
The Knicks Extended RJ Barrett—And That's Okay!
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan reacts to RJ Barrett signing a four-year, $120 million extension with the New York Knicks. Is RJ worth this much? And does his extension actually ...
MAILBAG, PART 2: James Harden for MVP?, Make or Break NBA Players, Regression Candidates
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME, AGAIN. This time, we're hitting questions about signature sneakers, the NBA's salary, battle royales, James Harden, regression candidates, ...
MAILBAG: Most Interesting Storylines for 2022-23 NBA Season, Pelicans Big 3?, LeBron and Bronny
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Our latest trip down the Listener Asks, We Answer Lane has talking about the New Orleans Pelicans having a potentially Big Three, the most ...
2022 NBA Offseason Grades: Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Suns, Kings
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Grant convene to deliver their 2022 NBA offseason grades for the Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacr...
Fallout From Kevin Durant Staying with the Brooklyn Nets
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Durant is staying with the Brooklyn Nets...But is he really? Dan gets into the impact KD's about-face has on the Nets, Kyrie Irving and the rest...
2022 NBA Offseason Grades: Celtics, Nets, Knicks, Sixers, Raptors
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Grant convene to deliver their 2022 NBA offseason grades for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toront...
GRIZZLIES ENTER KEVIN DURANT TRADE RUMORS, KNICKS AND JAZZ GETTING CLOSER(?)
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan dives into the latest Kevin Durant trade rumors and Donovan Mitchell update. Are the Memphis Grizzlies a threat to get KD? Are the Knicks and Jazz...
Can the LeBron James Extension Help the Lakers Land Another Star?
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan digs into the implications of the LeBron James extension with the Los Angeles Lakers, and whether it allows the team to chase a third star to pair...
2022 NBA Offseason Grades: Hawks, Hornets, Heat, Magic, Wizards
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Round 4. LET'S GO. Dan and Grant convene to deliver their 2022 NBA offseason grades for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magi...
2022 NBA Offseason Grades: Nuggets, Timberwolves, Thunder, Blazers, Jazz
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On to the Northwest Division! Dan and Grant convene to deliver their 2022 NBA offseason grades for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahom...
2022 NBA Offseason Grades: Mavs, Rockets, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Spurs
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Southwest Division, come on down! Dan and Grant convene to deliver their 2022 NBA offseason grades for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis ...
2022 NBA Offseason Grades: Bulls, Cavs, Pistons, Pacers, Bucks
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
OFFSEASON REPORT CARD TIME. Dan and Grant convene to deliver their 2022 NBA offseason grades for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pisto...
MAILBAG: Donovan Mitchell Trade Talk, Pistons Starting 5, Steve Nash's Future, NBA Expansion
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. AGAIN. This latest batch of question is THERMONUCLEAR AF...AND THEN SOME. We begin by talking about Donovan Mitchell trades as well as the ...
MAILBAG 2: Minnesota Timberwolves Ceiling, Fringe Contenders, Miami Heat Trade Targets
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another mailbag? ANOTHER MAILBAG. This time, we're covering which NBA teams are one internal leap away from contending for a title. We're also looking...
MAILBAG: Jaylen Brown's Future, Nets Direction, Blazers Ceiling, ROY Sleepers, Kings Dilemma
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Dan once again answers questions from all of you awesome thermonuclear AFers. This latest batch of inquiries covers the Boston Celtics' int...
Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets Have Reached the Point of No Return
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan reacts to Kevin Durant telling the Brooklyn Nets he wants a trade or the team needs to fire general manager Sean Marks and head coach Steve Nash. ...
MAILBAG: Brandon Ingram for Jaylen Brown Trade? Wendell Carter Jr. is an All-Star? Bones Hyland for MVP?!?
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. In this latest dive into questions from our Discord users, Dan tackles an interesting thought exercise: Should the New Orleans Pelicans and...
Best Landing Spots for Top 12 Remaining 2022 NBA Free Agents
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan gives a belated tribute to Bill Russell and then handles some mea culpas. After that, he goes through his top 12 remaining NBA free agents, breaks...
MAILBAG: Best Benches in the NBA, Anthony Edwards' Ceiling, Donovan Mitchell vs. Dwyane Wade
03 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Dan answers YOUR questions yet again, and this time around, they were heavy on Anthony Edwards. The mailbag also covers the best benches in...
Should the Utah Jazz Just Keep Donovan Mitchell?
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Donovan Mitchell trade rumors are heating up!...LOLOLOL JUST KIDDING! Dan gets into the report that the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards want ...
What is Collin Sexton Worth to the Cleveland Cavaliers?
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is back with another ROUSING edition of '1 Question." The topic this time around: What is Collin Sexton worth to the Cleveland Cavaliers? Is it mo...
MAILBAG: Rudy Gobert, Karl-Anthony Towns, Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, KD, Celtics, Jaylen Brown
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Dan answers listener questions about the fit between Rudy Gobert and Karl-Anthony Towns on the Minnesota Timberwolves and the dynamic betwe...
Dark Horse Landing Spots for Top NBA Trade Targets
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Durant to Atlanta? Donovan Mitchell to the Magic? John Collins to the Raptors? Dan made his list of the top NBA trade targets. Then he checked i...
MAILBAG: Ranking NBA Title Contenders, RJ Barrett, Donovan Mitchell, Finding the Next 2021-22 Cavaliers
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Dan offers his answers to listener questions that run the gamut of the NBA. We're talking Donovan Mitchell, Kevin Durant's trade request, R...
Kevin Durant to the Celtics?!?
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Boston Celtics have entered the Kevin Durant sweepstakes, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Should they trade Jaylen Brown (plus salary) and...
Can New Orleans Pelicans KEEP Brandon Ingram in Kevin Durant Trade?
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan debuts 'ONE QUESTION.' This will hopefully be a keeper installment in which all of us, as a family, ruminate on a subject he is thinking about/dis...
KnIcKs FoR cLiCkS
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan remains the quintessential, downloads-chasing narcissist and gives his thoughts on the New York Knicks restricting NBA media access to Jalen Bruns...
MAILBAG: Outrageous NBA Rookie Comps, Blazers Defense, Rockets Future, Dark Horse 2022-23 Awards Candidates
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Dan plows through a thought-provoking batch of questions that covers the Houston Rockets; outrageous NBA comparisons for Paolo Banchero, Ch...
NBA Trade Rumor Reaction: KD, Raptors, Heat, Knicks, Russ, More
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hardwood Knocks reacts to the latest NBA trade rumors, including rumblings on Donovan Mitchell to the Miami Heat, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving stayin...
Russell Westbrook Should NOT be the Lakers Scapegoat, PLUS Trades
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan gives his thoughts on why the Russell Westbrook discourse and the Los Angeles Lakers blame game have become ultra-cringey. After that, it's on to ...
Deandre Ayton and Suns Fallout, Kevin Durant Trades, Pacers Future, Donovan Mitchell to Knicks?
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan discusses Deandre Ayton returning to Phoenix, the Suns' chances of a Kevin Durant trade, the future of the Indiana Pacers and whether the New York...
2022 NBA Summer League Takeaways: Paolo Banchero & Chet Holmgren Forever, Kings, Pistons, Pelicans AND MORE
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@BoxAndOne_) to discuss their biggest summer league takeways, includING the play of Paolo Bancher...
Best Donovan Mitchell Trades, Utah Jazz Future, Kyrie Irving, Khris Middleton Injury
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan reacts to the news that the Utah Jazz are exploring Donovan Mitchell trades. After riffing on the direction of the Jazz franchise under Danny Aing...
MAILBAG: Deandre Ayton to Pacers, Mavs Annoying Luka Doncic?, NBA Draft vs. Trades vs. Free Agency
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Dan answers listener questions that cover Deandre Ayton potentially going to the Indiana Pacers, the direction of the Dallas Mavericks, NBA...
Ranking Best Contracts from 2022 NBA Free Agency So Far
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan ranks his top eight contracts given out in 2022 NBA free agency so far. Please note these rankings are from a bang-for-their-buck perspective and ...
Where Do San Antonio Spurs Go From Here? | Tanking for Victor Wembanyama
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro) from Pounding The Rock and the 'Alamo City Limits' podcast joins Dan to discuss the future of the San Antonio Spurs fol...
MAILBAG: Kevin Durant Trades, Nuggets Title Odds, Jazz Rebuild Around Donovan Mitchell
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. You asked. Dan answered. This trip down Listeners Rock Forever Lane covers Kevin Durant trades, the Phoenix Suns' best KD package without M...
Minnesota Timberwolves Trade for Rudy Gobert | Utah Jazz to Trade Donovan Mitchell Next?
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan reacts to the news that the Minnesota Timberwolves and Utah Jazz hashing out a Rudy Gobert trade. Does Rudy fit with Karl-Anthony Towns? Did the W...
Reacting to (Almost) Every 2022 NBA Free Agency Signing and Rumor | Day 1
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan reacts to (almost) every signing and rumor from Day 1 of 2022 NBA Free Agency. If you're looking for our emergency podcast and overarching thought...
KEVIN DURANT TRADE REQUEST REACTION, Future of the Nets, Kyrie + Ben Simmons Trades
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan reacts to Kevin Durant requesting a trade from the Brooklyn Nets and comes up with a bunch of fake deals and landing spots, an exercise that inclu...
Dejounte Murray Trade Reaction, 2022 NBA Free-Agency Lookaheads for Hawks, Hornets, Heat, Magic, Wizards
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan unpacks the blockbuster Dejounte Murray trade between the Atlanta Hawks and San Antonio Spurs and what it means for each team. From there, he also...
2022 NBA Free Agency Lookaheads: Bulls, Cavs, Pistons, Pacers, Bucks
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Grant dive into a 2022 NBA free-agency and overall offseason lookahead for the Central Division. We’re talking biggest needs and questions a...
2022 NBA FREE-AGENCY MAILBAG: Knicks-Pistons Trade, Jalen Brunson to NY, Best MLE FAs
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan reacts to the New York Knicks trading Alec Burks and Nerlens Noel to the Detroit Piston to clear the way for a Jalen Brunson signing in free agenc...
2022 NBA Free-Agency Lookaheads: Mavericks, Rockets, Grizzlies, Pelicans, Spurs
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Grant dive into a 2022 NBA free-agency and overall offseason lookahead for the Northwest Division. We’re talking biggest needs and questions...
2022 NBA Free Agency Lookaheads: Celtics, Nets, Knicks, Sixers, Raptors
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from The NBA Podcast, Forbes and Bleacher Report to dive into a 2022 NBA free-agency and overall offseason ...
2022 NBA Free Agency Lookaheads: Nuggets, Timberwolves, Thunder, Blazers, Jazz
26 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to dive into a 2022 NBA free-agency and overall offseason lookahead for the Pacific Divis...
2022 NBA Free Agency Lookaheads: Warriors, Clippers, Lakers, Suns, Kings
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to dive into a 2022 NBA free-agency and overall offseason lookahead for the Pacific Divis...
2022 NBA Draft Fallout: Knicks for Clicks, Pistons, Sixers, Paolo vs. Chet vs. Jabari, John Collins
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam and Dan break down all the biggest implications from the 2022 NBA Draft, including the New York Knicks trading their way back into oblivion, Paol...
Jerami Grant Trade Reaction: Impact on Blazers, Pistons, Rest of NBA
23 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan breaks down every angle of the Jerami Grant trade for the Detroit Pistons, Portland Trail Blazers and the rest of the NBA. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 ...
Dissecting Latest 2022 NBA Draft Rumors
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA trade rumor mill is ablaze! Scuttlebutt is reaching fever pitch ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft this Thursday, so Hardwood Knocks takes the time t...
The Warriors! Stephen Curry! Christian Wood Trade! And a MAILBAG!
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan reacts to the Golden State Warriors winning the 2022 NBA Finals, discusses the legacy of Stephen Curry, delves into the future of the Boston Celti...
2022 NBA Finals Deep Dive: Will Warriors vs. Celtics Deliver a Game 7?
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Mo Dakhil (@MoDakhil_NBA) from The Athletic, Bleacher Report, JumpBall.Net and the world-famous One MoThing video breakdowns to cover...
Nuggets-Thunder Trade Reaction, Are the Warriors Unfair?, John Collins' Value
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan offers his thoughts on the MEGA trade between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder (kidding about mega!), rails against this concept the G...
MAILBAG: NBA's Best Building Blocks, Fake Trades, Kings, Blazers, Raptors, Knicks, Pistons
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME! Dan discusses the latest news and rumors around the NBA, including fresh hires for the Minnesota Timberwolves, updates on the Utah Jazz’s...
Future of the Utah Jazz & 2022 NBA Draft Primer, Part 2
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan breaks down the significance of Quin Snyder leaving the Utah Jazz, and how it might affect the futures of Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell. After ...
2022 NBA Offseason Lookahead: Cleveland Cavaliers
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) from TheChase Down podcast to break down long-term outlook of the Cleveland Cavaliers entering the 2022 NBA...
Utah Jazz & OG Anunoby Rumors, 2022 NBA Finals Lookahead
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan reacts to the latest news about Quin Snyder potentially leaving the Utah Jazz and OG Anunoby's apparent unhappiness with the Toronto Raptors. Afte...
Kyrie, KD and Nets Rumors, Plus 2022 NBA Draft Primer (Part 1)
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan reacts to the report that the Brooklyn Nets are "outright unwilling" to give Kyrie Irving a long-term deal and also discusses the fall out from re...
Biggest Offseason Questions for Every NBA Lottery Team in the West
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam and Dan tackle their biggest questions for every Western Conference lottery team entering the 2022 NBA Offseason. Make sure to check out our pod ...
Biggest Offseason Questions for Grizzlies, Bucks, Sixers and Suns
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is once again joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to tackle the biggest questions facing the Memphis Grizzlies, Milwaukee Bucks,...
2022 NBA Draft Lottery Fallout
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the heels of the 2022 NBA draft lottery, Dan breaks down the impact of the official draft order for every team in the top 14. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘...
And Then There Were Four: Celtics-Heat, Warriors-Mavs Lookaheads
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to break down every aspect of the 2022 NBA conference finals matchups between the Boston ...
State of Bucks vs. Celtics (WTF?!?)
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Ti Windisch (@TiWindsich) from the Gyro Step Podcast (@GyroStepPod) to discuss all things Boston Celtics vs. Milwaukee Bucks, includi...
MAILBAG: Zach LaVine's Free Agency, Can Jazz Get a Third Star?, Biggest Underachievers/Overachievers
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Our latest dive into YOUR questions will cover Duncan Robinson's absence in the Miami Heat-Philadelphia 76ers series; Kyle Lowry's injury; ...
Biggest Offseason Questions for Eliminated 2022 NBA Playoff Teams
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) from Spotrac and the NBA Front OfficeShow to discuss their biggest offseason questions for every team el...
MAILBAG: Bucks-Celtics, Best Rudy Gobert Trades, Hawks Needs, Raptors Future, Pelicans vs. Wolves
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME! This latest dive into YOUR questions covers potential adjustments the Boston Celtics can make against the Milwaukee Bucks; the best Rudy Go...
Grizzlies vs. Timberwolves is Epically Hallucinogenic
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Keith Parish from the Fastbreak Breakfast (@fastbreakbreak) and Grits and Grinds (@grizzliespod) to discuss everything and anything a...
Biggest Questions for Every NBA Lottery Team in the East
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam and Dan tackle their biggest questions for every NBA lottery team in the Eastern Conference entering the 2022 offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 🔘 In...
Khris Middleton Injury Fallout, Bucks-Bulls, Celtics-Nets, Pelicans-Suns, Poole, Maxey, Brunson
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Adam discuss the impact of Khris Middleton's injury on the Milwaukee Bucks in their series with the Chicago Bulls and beyond. After that, we h...
MAILBAG: Devin Booker Injury, Gobert/Jokic Discourse, Hornets Needs, Ben Simmons' Return, Bucks, Pelicans
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Our latest trip down You Asked, We Answered Lane has us covering Devin Booker's hamstring injury; the New Orleans Pelicans' future with Zio...
2022 NBA Playoffs Deep Dive: Heat-Hawks, Suns-Pelicans
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam and Dan wrap up our 2022 NBA playoffs primer with a deep dive into the first-round matchups between the Miami Heat and Atlanta Hawks as well as P...
2022 NBA Playoffs Deep Dives: Celtics-Nets, Warriors-Nuggets, Sixers-Raptors
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by The NBA Podcast‘s Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) for Part 2 of our three-part deep dive into the 2022 NBA playoffs. Next up: Awesomely...
2022 NBA Playoffs Deep Dives: Bucks-Bulls, Grizzlies-Wolves, Mavs-Jazz
14 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by The NBA Podcast's Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) for part one of a three-part deep dive into the 2022 NBA playoffs. In this episode, they ...
MAILBAG: All-Defense, All-Rookie, Biggest Surprises/Disappointments, Finding the Next Ja Morant
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Adam and Dan start things off by tackling their official 2021-22 NBA All-Defense and All-Rookie selections. After that, they dive into a ma...
2022 NBA Offseason Primer: Lakers, Knicks, Pelicans, Jazz, Grizzlies with Jake Fischer
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We interrupt your foaming at the mouth over the 2022 NBA playoffs for a little 2022 NBA Offseason talk. Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) from Bleacher Rep...
2021-22 All-NBA Teams
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Awards season is rolling onward at Hardwood Knocks, and the 2021-22 All-NBA teams are next up on the docket. Adam and Dan break down their 15 picks ac...
2021-22 NBA Awards Ballots
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's NBA awards season, and Hardwood Knocks have the goods. Adam and Dan get together to deliver their official ballots for MVP, Defensive Player of t...
'WHO YA GOT?!?': 2021-22 NBA Season Edition
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tyler Herro or Jordan Poole? Tyrese Maxey or Tyrese Haliburton? Cade Cunningham, Evan Mobley or Scottie Barnes? Denver Nuggets or LA Clippers Adam and...
Every NBA Team’s Most Underrated Player: Western Conference
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s keep pouring ones out for the NBA’s most under-appreciated players this season. Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) is back to rap...
Every NBA Team's Most Underrated Player: Eastern Conference
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s pour one out for the NBA’s most under-appreciated players this season, shall we? Dan is joined by Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes (@gt_hugh...
2022 NBA Stretch Run Intrigue: Pelicans (Zion/CJ/Ingram), Lakers, Spurs, Mavs, Celtics, Knicks
17 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Jason Maples (@JJMaples55_MST) from the Temple of Hoop podcast to discuss teams that intrigue us ahead of the 2022 NBA playoffs—for...
MAILBAG: AD trades, Is Tyler Herro a Max player? Gobert vs. Bam, Rookie of the Year
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Our latest dive into listener questions covers Scottie Barnes' Rookie of the Year candidacy; Bam Adebayo's Defensive Player of the Year ...
Ranking Futures of the NBA's Rebuilding Teams
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LET'S RANK, BABY! Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) from ClutchPoints to rank the futures of the NBA's rebuilding squads. Though the concept...
MAILBAG: Lakers' Future, Celtics' Title Stock, Russell Westbrook, Scoring Title, MVP Criteria, Pacers, Herb Jones
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Hardwood Knocks' latest trip down YOU ASKED, WE ANSWERED LANE covers LeBron James' push for the scoring title; the Los Angeles Lakers' futu...
The East is GLORIOUSLY Absurd: Raptors, Sixers, Heat, Bucks, Bulls, Nets, Cavs, Celtics
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Imman Adan (@Imman_Adan) from the Dishes & Dimes podcast (@dishesdimespod) choppers in to help Hardwood Knocks try making sense of the wild, wacky...
MAILBAG: Harden-Embiid Fit, Best Rookies, Blazers, Cavs, MVP Teammates, Wiggins vs. Randle
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Your latest batch of questions has Hardwood Knocks talking about the supporting casts of the top MVP candidates; the future of the Clevelan...
MAILBAG: CP3 Injury, LeBron + Bronny, Trae, Zion, LaMelo, Cavs Future, Josh Giddey
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. This latest batch of listener questions has us discussing the impact of Chris Paul's injury on the Phoenix Suns; Josh Giddey's rise with th...
WNBA Free-Agency Fallout + Biggest Post-NBA-All-Star Questions in the West
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hardwood Knocks is joined by SB Nation's Sabreena Merchant (@sabreenajm) for a very special episode in which she guides Dan through all the major fall...
MAILBAG: Dark Horse Contenders, Knicks, Jazz, Hornets, Pacers, Raptors, Future Projections
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Our FANTABULOUS listeners asked a bunch of great questions that covered dark horse title contenders, future projections for rebuilding team...
2022 NBA Trade Deadline Fallout
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
GOOD. FRIGGIN'. LORD. What an NBA trade deadline we just enjoyed. It was chaotic and filled with marquee moves. And in the aftermath of it all, Adam a...
NBA TRADE-DEADLINE MAILBAG: Sabonis-for-Haliburton, McCollum-to-Pelicans, Blazers, Suns, Bucks, Thunder
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's trade deadline, everybody! Hardwood Knocks breaks down the two blockbusters the NBA gave us on Tuesday between the New Orleans Pelicans and Port...
FAKE NBA TRADES GALORE (Plus: LeVert/Powell Trades, Harden to Sixers)
06 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who ordered another piping-hot batch of 2022 NBA trade deadline ideas, with extra-special, thrice-as-spicy sauce? Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@bto...
10 Burning Questions Ahead of 2022 NBA Trade Deadline
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Because there's not enough 2022 NBA trade deadline content, Hardwood Knocks decided to drop some, well, 2022 NBA trade deadline content. Chopper in as...
MAILBAG: Cavs, Eric Gordon, NBA Playoff Predictions, Jokic, Jazz's Future, Buyout Candidates
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Hardwood Knocks sifts through questions from our caps-lock AWESOME listeners that have us covering Joe Ingles' injury and its impact on the...
2022 NBA Trade Deadline Buy, Sell or Hold: Eastern Conference
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is joined by Hardwood Knocks' GREAT friend, Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes), to play a game of 'BUY, SELL OR HOLD AT THE 2022 NBA TRAD...
2022 NBA Trade Deadline Buy, Sell or Hold: Western Conference
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our 2022 NBA Trade Deadline primers roll onward! Next up, we take at look at whether each team in the Western Conference should BUY, SELL OR HOLD in a...
2022 NBA Trade Deadline MAILBAG: Sixers, Jazz, Celtics, Mavs, Nuggets, Raptors, Cavs, MORE
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. AGAIN. NBA TRADE DEADLINE STYLE. Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report, Forbes and The NBA Podcast (@TheNBAPod) joins Dan for a su...
MAILBAG: Lakers 🤮, Steph, Kevin Love, Jazz, Mavs, Ben Simmons, Marcus Smart
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. Our latest journey through the minds of you, our treasured audience, takes us through the Los Angeles Lakers, Frank Vogel and Russell Westb...
Ranking Top 10 NBA Players Under 25 By Career Outlook
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
RANKINGS TIME. Major shoutout to Charles (@charles_swann_) for asking DMing us a question that inspired an entire podcast. And so, Adam and Dan will b...
MAILBAG: Cam Reddish Trade Reaction, 1st-Time All-Stars, Grizzlies Ascending, Suns Trade Targets
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MAIL TIME. But first: A TRADE. Adam and Dan break down every angle of the Atlanta Hawks sending Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks. After that, they b...