Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

GIANNIS FOREVER, Lakers and Clippers Offseason Outlooks

22 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hardwood Knocks brings in SB Nation's Sabreena Merchant (@sabreenajm) to discuss all things Lakers and Clippers—trades, free agency, Kawhi Leonard, ...

MAILBAG: Bucks-Suns, Damian Lillard, Underrated NBA Skills, Nuggets Offseason

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. Hardwood Knocks' latest listener-steered trip around the NBA covers the NBA Finals, Phoenix Suns' three-game losing streak, Milwaukee Bucks...

Kawhi Leonard Injury Fallout, Anatomy of Fake Trades + Trade Ideas

14 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam and Dan discuss the process behind how they come up with fake NBA trades, and how they prepare for the negative backlash of them. This was a fun,...

MAILBAG: Jrue Holiday, Bucks Needs, 2018 Re-Draft, Eastern Conference Outlook

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. Our latest jaunt through listener questions covers Jrue Holiday's playoff struggles, the Milwaukee Bucks' long-term roster needs, the NBA F...

Suns-Bucks Finals Takeaways, Most Interesting Teams of NBA Offseason

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to discuss their biggest takeaways for the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks two games int...

Chauncey Billups, Becky Hammon, Damian Lillard's Future, CJ McCollum Trades, Blazers Offseason Outlook

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tcbbiggs) from the We Have A Take podcast returns to Hardwood Knocks to discuss the Portland Trail Blazers' complicated offseason a...

MAILBAG: Hawks-Bucks, Atlanta Trades, Turner vs. Sabonis, Grizzlies Trades, Underrated Free Agents

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME AGAIN. Hardwood Knocks drops our second mailbag of the week to discuss the Hawks-Bucks series immediately following Game 5 and take a look a...

MAILBAG: Dame Lillard, Playoff Rant, Suns-Clippers, Russ Trades(?), Knicks, Jazz, Kings, More

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. This week's listener-driven trip around the NBA includes the Phoenix Suns-Los Angeles Clippers series; a playoff-discourse rant; Damian Lil...

NBA Draft Lottery Fallout, New York Knicks Outlook

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan begins the episode dealing with the fallout from the 2021 NBA draft lottery. Will the Toronto Raptors consider trading the No. 4 pick? Can the Gol...

MAILBAG: Kemba Trade Eval, Jazz Trade/Fa Targets, Marcus Smart's Future, More

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. Hardwood Knocks' latest trip to ListenersAskQuestionsville covers the Utah Jazz's future, the Kemba Walker trade, the Boston Celtics' futur...

Sixers' Ben Simmons Problem, Bucks-Nets, Kawhi, CP3, LeBron, Pelicans & Wizards Coaching Jobs

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hardwood Knocks tackles the fallout from the Philadelphia 76ers' epic collapse(s) against the Atlanta Hawks; asks whether a Ben Simmons trade is inevi...

MAIL TIME: Nikola Jokic Rant, Bucks/Nets, Suns Core, Joel Embiid vs Jokic, Jazz vs PHX

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. Hardwood Knocks' latest bag was FULL of mail. We talked Nikola Jokic; Jokic vs. Joel Embiid; Milwaukee Bucks-Brooklyn Nets; the Phoenix Sun...

Nate Bjorkgren Fired, Indiana Pacers Outlook with Caitlin Cooper

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan talks with the GOAT, Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper) from Indy Cornrows, about the Indiana Pacers' future. They discuss everything from Nate Bjorkgren...

MAILBAG: Boston Celtics Deep Dive, Future of Dame/McCollum, Jazz, Suns, Nets-Bucks

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. Dan brings on Alex Kungu (@Kungu_NBA) to discuss the state of the Boston Celtics, including Danny Ainge's legacy, Brad Stevens' promotion, ...

Celtics Drama, Knicks Postmortem, Hawks-Sixers, Embiid Injury, NBA Tanking with Jake Fischer

03 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The NBA news cycle rages on, so Hardwood Knocks does, too. First, Adam and Dan discuss the Boston Celtics' front office overhaul, offering their thoug...

MAILBAG: Hawks-Knicks, John Collins, Collin Sexton, Anthony Davis Injury, LeBron, DeRozan

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME! Our latest listener-directed shindig covers the Atlanta Hawks and New York Knicks first-round series; Julius Randle's future; John Collins'...

NBA Playoff Takeaways for Clippers/Kawhi, Celtics, Jazz, Knicks, Hawks, Mavs, Heat, Bucks

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam and Dan zoom out on the 2021 NBA playoffs with some big-picture takeaways for the Los Angeles Clippers, Ty Lue, Paul George and Kawhi Leonard; Da...

MAILBAG: Jokic, Warriors Future, Grizzlies, Anthony Davis, Jazz, Playoffs

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. Our latest AMA covers Anthony Davis, Andre Drummond, Nikola Jokic, the Memphis Grizzlies, the Utah Jazz, Matisse Thybulle, the Boston Celti...

2021 NBA Playoff Predictions

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Seven of the eight first-round NBA playoff series are set: Sixers vs. Wizards, Nets vs. Celtics, Bucks vs. Heat, Knicks vs. Hawks, Suns vs. Lakers, Nu...

2021 All-NBA and All-Defense Picks

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan and Adam drop their officially official All-NBA and All Defense picks. Officially. And let's just say, some tough cuts were made. TIMESTAMPS⬇️...

2021 NBA Awards Picks

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's NBA awards time! With the regular season officially in the books, Adam and Dan go through their final picks—not to be confused with predictions...

First Annual All-Hardwood Knocks Teams

14 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Who needs All-NBA teams when you have All-Hardwood Knocks teams? Sure, we'll still discuss all the big names, a la Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball,...

MAILBAG: NBA All-Rookie Picks, Tanking, Grizzlies, Nuggets, Julius Randle, MPJ, SGA

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hardwood Knocks drops their officially official 2021 NBA All-Rookie teams, an exercise that gets super interesting after going over LaMelo Ball, Tyres...

NBA Fact or Fiction: Pacers, Steph, Dame, Suns, Nuggets, Bulls, Bucks, KLOE, Porzingis

07 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Dan is joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes (@gt_hughes) to discuss the turmoil with the Indiana Pacers; the Phoenix Suns' chances of winning the ...

MAILBAG: Gobert, Jokic, Devin Booker, Hornets, Wizards, Cavs, Dubs, Heat

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. Our latest trip around the NBA covers LaMelo Ball's return and the impact it has on the Charlotte Hornets; the futures of the Cleveland Cav...

The NBA's Most Underrated Players: Western Conference

30 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

POSITIVITY SEASON. Adam and Dan roll through their picks for the most underrated player on every Western Conference team. If you haven't listened to o...

MAILBAG: Ranking Futures of NBA's Worst Teams

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam and Dan rank the future outlooks for all seven NBA teams with sub-1 percent chances of making the playoffs this year: Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroi...

The NBA's Most Underrated Players: Eastern Conference

22 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's spread some positivity shall we? Adam and Dan discuss their most underrated player for all 15 of the Eastern Conference teams.  🔘 Atlanta Ha...

MAILBAG: Julius Randle vs Kristaps, Nuggets Future, East Playoff Predictions, Lu Dort Mania

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. This week, our wonderful listeners had us discuss the Eastern Conference playoff race, the Denver Nuggets' future post-Jamal Murray injury,...

Impact of Jamal Murray Injury, Keeping NBA Season in Perspective, Raptors Future

14 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

First, Dan discusses Jamal Murray tearing his ACL and the impact it has on on the star point guard's career, the Nuggets' 2021 title push and the team...

MAILBAG: James Wiseman Injury, RJ Barrett vs Ja Morant, Booker vs. Mitchell, Zion vs. Tatum

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. Adam and Dan discuss the impact of James Wiseman's injury on his future and the Golden State Warriors' outlook and then talk about the repo...

2021 NBA Draft Evaluation, Boston Celtics Outlook

09 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With March Madness officially behind us, Adam Spinella (@Spinella14) from The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) joins Dan to break down the top prospects a...

MAILBAG: Knicks, Pacers, Hornets, Embiid, Pistons, Raptors, East vs. West, Underrated Players

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MAIL TIME. This week, your questions take us on a journey that visits the Toronto Raptors, New York Knicks, Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers, Detroit...

2020 NBA Re-Draft

02 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adam and Dan collectively re-draft the 2020 NBA lottery, and woo boy, do things start to get interesting after LaMelo Ball. Let us know what you think...