Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

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...

1 Important Stat for Every Western Conference Team

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

STIZZATZ TIME. As we near the midway point of the 2021-22 NBA season, Adam and Dan have cobbled together one stat for each Western Conference team tha...

MAILBAG: Blazers Fire Sale?, MVP Ladder, LaMelo, Rookie, Jazz Trade Targets, Jokic, Steph

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. Our latest dive into listener questions covers the MVP race, a potential Portland Trail Blazers fire sale, trade targets for the Utah Jazz,...

Kemba, Julius Randle, the Knicks and a 2021-22 NBA Season on the Brink

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) from Knicks Film School is back for a deep dive into—you guessed it—the 2021-22 New York Knicks! He joins Dan to...

1 Important Stat for Every Eastern Conference Team

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With NBA rosters still in flux on a daily basis, Adam and Dan take the opportunity to unearth one stat they find telltale, intriguing, hyper-important...

MAILBAG: Every NBA Team's MIP, Trades!, De'Aaron Fox, Hornets, Grizz, Jazz, Cavs!, Celtics

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME! You asked. Hardwood Knocks answered. And this time, your questions left us talking about every NBA team's most underrated player; Charlotte...

2022 NBA Trade Deadline Targets for Every Western Conference Conference Team

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's officially NBA trade season, so Hardwood Knocks naturally has targets for every single team in the NBA. We already tackled the Eastern Conference...

Beyond the Trade Rumors: What's Next for the Indiana Pacers?

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Indiana Pacers have been making maaaany headlines over the past two weeks, so Hardwood Knocks did the only thing it could: turn to the one, the on...

The Future of the Portland Trail Blazers and Damian Lillard

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by the ever awesome Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tcbbiggs) from the We Have A Take podcast to discuss everything in the world of the Portland Trai...

2022 NBA Trade Deadline Targets for Every Eastern Conference Team

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With the unofficial starts of NBA trade season just around the corner, Adam and Dan are coming up with a handful of potential targets for every team. ...

Where Do the Denver Nuggets Go From Here?

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by T.J. McBridge (@TJMcBrideNBA) from Mile High Sports to break down the short- and long-term outlook of the Denver Nuggets. They discus...

MAILBAG: Kemba, John Wall Trades, Underrated Players, Draymond Green, NBA Trades

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. Our latest trip down You Asked, We Answered Lane covers potential John Wall trades, the Denver Nuggets' future following the Michael Porter...

Pressing Questions: Kings, Dubs, Nuggets, Cavs, Clippers, NBA Playoff Predictions, Devin Booker/Suns

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to tackle the biggest questions they each have as the NBA nears the quarter-mark of the 2...

MAILBAG: Guilty Pleasure Teams, Luke Walton/Kings, DeMar DeRozan, New Foul Rules, Jonas Valanciunas

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the second part of a super-duper-mega mailbag, Adam and Dan discuss Jonas Valanciunas' impact on the New Orleans Pelicans; the news about the Sacra...

MAILBAG: Hawks Woes, KAT's Future, Hornets Trade Targets, Spurs, Clippers, Nuggets

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME! In Part One of our TWO-PART SUPER-DUPER-MEGA MAILBAG, your questions have us covering Karl-Anthony Towns' future with the Minnesota Timberw...

2021-22 NBA Awards Ladder: Who Leads the MVP Field?

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam and Dan build their NBA awards ladders now that every team has played around 10 games for the season. Please note these are not meant to be predi...

Robert Sarver Allegations, 1 Interesting Stat for Every NBA Team

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hardwood Knocks reacts to the explosive report from ESPN that alleges Phoenix Suns managing partner Robert Sarver has created a racist and misogynisti...

MAILBAG: The Knicks!, Jokic/MPJ, Jimmy Butler, Miles Bridges, Evan Mobley, Raptors Rookies

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME! This week's dive into listener questions will cover the New York Knicks' hot start (loss to the Toronto Raptors not withstanding), Scottie ...

Truth or Trash?!? - Suns, Harden, Lakers, Grizzlies, Hornets, Cavs, More

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for our second annual NBA 'Truth or Trash?!?' Sure, it's basically rebranded 'Fact or Fiction," but who cares? Dan is joined by Bleacher Rep...

MAILBAG: Ben Simmons, Ja vs. Zion, The Bulls! Tyler Herro, Nuggets Title Chances

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME IS BACK! In our first mailbag of the 2021-22 NBA season, Hardwood Knocks covers the Ben Simmons saga FROM A DIFFERENT ANGLE, talks about Tyl...

2021-22 NBA Win-Total Predictions for Every Team

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam is back, which means the band is back, which means he and Dan have over/under win predictions for every NBA team ahead of the 2021-22 season. Buc...

2021-22 Miami Heat Lookahead

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Allana Tachauer (@AllanaTachauer) of the Feel The Heat podcast over at 5 Reasons Sports to discuss all things Miami Heat ahead of the...

2021-22 Chicago Bulls Lookahead

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Jason Patt (@Bulls_Jay) from the Cash Considerations podcast for a mega-ultra-super-deep dive into the Chicago Bulls ahead of the 202...

2021-22 Orlando Magic Lookahead

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) from The NBA Front Office Show and Spotrac for a deeeeeep dive into the Orlando Magic ahead of the 2021-...

2021-22 Memphis Grizzlies Lookahead

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Sharon Brown (@SharonShyBrown) of the Memphis Flyer for a fantastic and in-depth discussion about the Memphis Grizzlies ahead of the ...

2021-22 New Orleans Pelicans Lookahead

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) from the In The N.O. podcast for an honest and thorough talk about the New Orleans Pelicans' present and f...

2021-22 Minnesota Timberwolves Lookahead

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Derek James (@DerekJamesNBA), one of the smartest Minnesota Timberwolves insiders/analysts/writers around, to talk about—you guesse...

2021-22 Sacramento Kings Lookahead

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) from The Kings Herald for a deeeeeep dive into the Sacramento Kings ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season. Their co...

2021-22 Denver Nuggets Lookahead

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Adam Mares (@Adam_Mares) from DNVR and the Locked On Nuggets podcast for an in-depth chat about the Denver Nuggets ahead of the 2021-...

2021-22 Phoenix Suns Lookahead

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Sam Cooper (@scooperhoops) and Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) from The Timeline Podcast for a mega-ultra-super-deep dive into the Phoeni...

2021-22 Utah Jazz Lookahead

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Tony Jones (@TjonesontheNBA) for a deeeeep dive into the Utah Jazz ahead of 2021-22 NBA season. They talk urgency within the franchis...

2021-22 Philadelphia 76ers Lookahead

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from The NBA Podcast and Forbes to discuss all things Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season. T...

2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers Lookahead

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Jabari Ali Davis (@JabariDavisNBA) from the Never Meet Your Heroes and The Baseline podcasts for a deeeeep dive into the Los Angeles ...

2021-22 Brooklyn Nets Lookahead

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed) from the New York Daily News and Uninterrupted's Certified Buckets show for a deeeeep dive into the ...

2021-22 Cleveland Cavaliers Lookahead

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) from The Chase Down podcast to cannonball, nosedive and belly flop into all things Cleveland Cavaliers ahea...

2021-22 San Antonio Spurs Lookahead

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Paul Garcia (@PaulGarciaNBA) from Project Spurs to discuss all things San Antonio Spurs ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season. They cover S...

2021-22 Washington Wizards Lookahead

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Quinton Mayo (@RealQuintonMayo) of BetMGM, Audacy and Blue Wire Pods for a deeeeeep dive into the Washington Wizards ahead of the 202...

2021-22 Portland Trail Blazers Lookahead

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tcbbiggs) from the We Have A Take podcast for a deeeeeep dive into the Portland Trail Blazers ahead of the 2021-22...

2021-22 Detroit Pistons Lookahead

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) from SB Nation's Detroit Bad Boys and Blue Wire's Pistons vs. Everybody podcast for a wildly, and enjoya...

2021-22 LA Clippers Lookahead

02 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Sabreena Merchant (@sabreenajm) from SB Nation and The Step Through podcast for a mega-ultra-super deep dive into the LA Clippers ahe...

2021-22 Toronto Raptors Lookahead

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Yasmin Duale (@carmelodrama) from the Dishes & Dimes podcast to cannonball into all things Toronto Raptors in advance of the 2021...

2021-22 Dallas Mavericks Lookahead

30 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Dalton Trigg (@Dalton_Trigg) of the Mavs Step Back podcast to break down all things Dallas Mavericks in advance of the 2021-22 NBA se...

2021-22 Boston Celtics Lookahead

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Alex Kungu (@Kungu_NBA) from Hoops Island for a deeeeeep dive into the Boston Celtics ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season. We're talking ...

2021-22 Oklahoma City Thunder Lookahead

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Olivia Panchal (@olivianba) from Daily Thunder's Crossbolts podcast to break down the long-term trajectory and current expectations f...

2021-22 Milwaukee Bucks Lookahead

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) from the Gyro Step Podcast to discuss the immediate and long-term outlook of the REIGNING CHAMPION Milwauke...

2021-22 Charlotte Hornets Lookahead

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) from the Locked On Hornets podcast to discuss the ins, outs and diagonals of—you guessed it!—the ...

2021-22 Indiana Pacers Lookahead

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by the world-famous Caitlin Cooper (C2_Cooper) from Indy Corn Rows and FiveThirtyEight to cannonball into all things Indiana Pacers ahea...

2021-22 Atlanta Hawks Lookahead

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan speaks with Sarah K. Spencer (@sarah_k_spence) of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution about everything and anything Atlanta Hawks in advance of the 2...

2021-22 Golden State Warriors Lookahead

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Sam Esfandiari (@samesfandiari) of the Light Years Podcast to for an in-depth chat about the Golden State Warriors heading into the 2...

2021-22 Houston Rockets Lookahead

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) from the Red Nation Hoops podcast to talk about all things Houston Rockets heading into the 2021-22 NBA se...

2021-22 New York Knicks Lookahead

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_), the producer of Knicks Film School (@KnicksFilmSkool) and co-host of Final Review (@FinalReviewPod...

2021 NBA Offseason Grades: Western Conference

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to drop their offseason grades for every team in the Western Conference. Buckle up, bec...

MAILBAG: Ben Simmons, Wild LeBron Stats, Spurs, Tatum's MVP Path, Top Remaining Free Agents

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Our latest batch of listener questions covers Ben Simmons' potential fit on the Cavaliers, Jayson Tatum's MVP candidacy, the Utah Jazz's center rotati...

2021 NBA Offseason Grades: Eastern Conference

09 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to drop their offseason grades for every team in the Eastern Conference. Buckle up, becau...

2021-22 Breakout Candidates for Every Western Conference Team

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam and Dan select one player from every Western Conference team they believe could have a breakout year in 2021-22. Be sure to check out our Eastern...

Ben Simmons Trade Rumors, 2021-22 Breakout Candidates for Every Eastern Conference Team

02 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam and Dan dissect the latest Ben Simmons trade rumors AND rap about his best potential destinations. After that, they move on to their 2021-22 brea...

MAILBAG PART 2: RJ Barrett, Dubs, Rockets, Bucks, OG Anunoby, Surprises/Disappointments

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. Hardwood Knocks is back with Part 2 of our mailbag with questions that cover RJ Barrett, the New York Knicks, potential surprises and disap...

Dillon Brooks/Kyle Anderson Trades, Klay Thompson, Hornets, Jokic's MVP Case, T-Wolves' Ceiling

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. In the first of a two-part listener-driven shindig, Hardwood Knocks comes up with the best fits and trades for Kyle Anderson and Dillon Bro...

NBA Rumors and News Catch-Up: Ben Simmons, Joel Embiid, Terry Rozier, Marcus Smart

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's time to catch up on the latest batch of NBA rumors and news. In this episode, Dan covers the Terry Rozier extension, Marcus Smart extension, Joel...

Draft Steals, Suggs vs Barnes, Rudy Gobert, Kings Defense, Warriors, Richaun Holmes

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. Our latest plunge for listener questions will cover studs from Summer League; our bigger non-lottery steals from the 2021 draft; Richaun Ho...

NBA Agent Todd Ramasar on Josh Primo to the Spurs, Pre-Draft Process

12 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Josh Primo, the youngest player in the 2021 draft, was initially projected to go in the second round. He ended up with the San Antonio Spurs at No. 12...

MAILBAG: Steph vs. Trae, Raptors, Bulls, Jazz, Kangz(?), Mavs, Hornets, RJ Barrett, More

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

test dive into listener questions includes a look at Stephen Curry's Year 3 in the NBA vs. Trae Young's Year 3 in the NBA; the highest usage rate of a...

Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Impossible Rise of an NBA MVP

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You may have heard that The Ringer's Mirin Fader (@MirinFader) has a book coming out on August 10: Giannis Antetokounmpo: The Improbable Rise of an NB...

Free-Agency Winners & Losers (So Far): Lakers, Pelicans, Bulls, Bucks, Heat, Knicks, Raptors, Warriors

04 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Good lord. The first couple days of NBA free agency were a whirlwind. And while there's still plenty of offseason left to unfold, Hardwood Knocks tapp...

2021 NBA Offseason Trade & Free-Agency Targets for Every Eastern Conference Team

29 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hardwood Knocks analyzes the free-agency and trade markets for all 15 NBA teams in the Eastern Conference, a journey that covers proposed targets and ...

Grizzlies-Pelicans Trade, Top Free-Agency & Trade Targets for Every Western Conference Team

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NBA Offseason mode is fully engaged, and so are we. Adam and Dan analyze the ins and outs of the trade between the New Orleans Pelicans and Memphis Gr...

2021 NBA Draft Primer

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

NBA DRAFT SZN LET'S F'N GO! Hardwood Knocks brings back the best in the biz, Adam Spinella (@Spinella14) of The Box and One (@theboxandone_) to discus...