Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast
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Hardwood Knocks is a totally, completely, thoroughly fun AF NBA podcast in which Bleacher Report's Dan Favale and Grant Hughes analyze the ins, outs, ups, downs and, heck, even diagonals of The Association. FOLLOW US EVERYWHERE⬇️ Apple: http://apple.co/2iIw0IJ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Xnq1yKgX8uJCllz1fOQfP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HardwoodKnocksNBA TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hardwoodknocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/HardwoodKnocks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hardwood_knocks/ SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH⬇️ https://hardwood-knocks-shop.fourthwall.com/?
Episodes
- Cleveland Cavaliers 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan and Grant gather around the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Cleveland Cavaliers. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 0:25 - Cleveland Cavaliers offseason vitals 3:12 - Will they stay in the second apron? 4:10 -…
- The Knicks Are Juggernauts | Spurs vs Thunder Game 7 | NBA Draft Lottery Reform | Cavaliers Future
Dan and Grant discuss the Knicks' dominant rise and the Mitchell Robinson injury, react to NBA draft lottery reform, tackle the Cavaliers' offseason lookahead and of course, give their thoughts on the series and upcoming Game 7 between the…
- Minnesota Timberwolves 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan and Grant gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks NBA campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Minnesota Timberwolves. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:11 - Timberwolves offseason vitals 5:20 - Cost of retaining Ayo Dosunmu 10:04 - Do t…
- Toronto Raptors 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan and Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' gather around the Hardwood Knocks campfire to for the officially official Toronto Raptors offseason lookahead. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 0:59 - Raptors offseason vitals 3:11 - Will they pay the tax…
- New Orleans Pelicans 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan and Mort Jensen of 'The NBA Podcast' gather around the Hardwood Knocks campfire to for the officially official New Orleans Pelicans offseason lookahead. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 0:34 - The Jamahl Mosley hire 8:47 - Pelicans offseason…
- NBA Offseason Predictions That Keep Getting Hotter
Dan and Grant gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to drop a handful of NBA offseason predictions in order of increasing spiciness. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:46 - Good players are going to get underpaid 11:00 - More teams will crea…
- NBA Playoff Musings: Cavs-Pistons, Spurs-Wolves, Is OKC Inevitable?
Dan and Grant convene to talk about Spurs vs Timberwolves, Cavaliers vs Pistons, the Knicks, the Thunder and the larger NBA playoff landscape.TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:19 - The Pistons have a Jalen Duren problem 7:43 - Cade Cunningham ne…
- Philadelphia 76ers 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) of Bleacher Report, Forbes and SI to discuss the Philadelphia 76ers' firing Daryl Morey, what it means for their future and also their overall offseason. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:39 - Did Daryl…
- Boston Celtics 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan and Grant gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to preview the 2026 NBA offseason for the Boston Celtics. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:32 - Celtics offseason vitals 5:20 - Was this season a waste? 11:20 - Future Neemias Queta 16:05…
- Biggest Takeaways for Every Round 2 NBA Playoff Series
Dan and Grant unload the takeaways clip for every Round 2 series of the NBA playoffs. TIMESTAMPS⤵️ Knicks-Sixers (3:35) Pistons-Cavs (25:52) Thunder-Lakers (43:48) Spurs-Timberwolves (50:03) SUPPORT US ON PATREON 🫶 SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PUR…
- NBA News and Rumors Catch-Up
Dan and Mort Jensen of "The NBA Podcast" provide an update on NBA news and rumors. Topics covered include Masai Ujiri
- Guess-A-Player Extravaganza
In this episode of Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast, hosts Dan and Grant play a game where they guess NBA players' identities using clues provided by listeners.
- The NBA Playoffs Are Leaving Us With Questions...
In this episode of Hardwood Knocks, Dan and Grant explore key questions and observations from the NBA playoffs. They delve into topics concerning eliminated teams, current series, and anticipated matchups, with specific segments on Jaden M…
- Which NBA Teams Need A New Best Player?
Dan and Grant conduct a draft to determine which NBA teams most need a new best player. They outline their criteria before discussing teams ranked from No. 1 to No. 16.
- Biggest NBA Playoff Surprises and Disappointments
Dan and Mort Jensen of The NBA Podcast review the NBA playoffs, detailing their biggest surprises and disappointments. The discussion includes player and team analysis, covering topics like injuries and specific performances.
- NBA Playoff Takeaways That Keep Getting Hotter
Dan and Grant share playoff observations over 90 minutes, covering teams like the Knicks, Rockets, Celtics, Nuggets, Timberwolves, Thunder, Pistons, Raptors, and Spurs, along with offensive trends.
- The Most Interesting 2026 NBA Rookie Extension Candidates (Western Conference)
On the Hardwood Knocks podcast, Dan and Mort Jensen discuss the 2026 NBA rookie extension candidates from the Western Conference. They cover players such as Victor Wembanyama, Amen Thompson, Brice Sensabaugh, Keyonte George, Scoot Henderso…
- Thunder-Suns, Celtics-Sixers, Pistons-Magic & Warriors Future
The Hardwood Knocks podcast covers the NBA playoff matchups: Celtics vs Sixers, Thunder vs Suns, and Pistons vs Magic. The episode also includes a segment on the future outlook for the Golden State Warriors.
- 2026 NBA Playoffs Mega Primer
This episode of Hardwood Knocks provides a preview of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, reacting to play-in games and dissecting all five first-round series matchups.
- 2026 NBA Playoffs Pressure Index
On the Hardwood Knocks podcast, hosts Dan and Grant discuss NBA play-in and playoff teams, ranking them into tiers according to the pressure they face entering the postseason. The episode covers a wide range of teams, analyzing their speci…
- It's Over for the Bucks, Bulls' Direction, NBA's Rebuilding Challenges
Dan and Mort Jensen discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks, the future of the Chicago Bulls, NBA rebuilding strategies in the new lottery era, and the impact of injuries on the Lakers.
- It's Time To Pick NBA Awards...
Dan and Grant discuss their picks for the 2025-26 NBA Awards, including MVP, All-NBA teams, Defensive Player of the Year, Rookie of the Year, Sixth Man of the Year, and Coach of the Year. They also touch on Executive of the Year and "stat-…
- The NBA's Most Interesting Underdog(s) & NBPA's Tanking Solution
Dan and Mort Jensen discuss the NBA's most interesting underdogs from teams like the Raptors, Hawks, Hornets, 76ers, Magic, and Clippers. They also explore potential solutions to the league's tanking problem.
- The NBA's Biggest Underachievers and Overachievers in 2025-26
Dan and Grant analyze NBA teams that exceeded or fell short of their preseason win expectations for the 2025-26 season. The episode includes discussions on specific teams and their performance relative to predictions.
- The Most Intriguing 2026 NBA Rookie Extension Candidates (Eastern Conference)
Dan and Mort Jensen of The NBA Podcast examine the most interesting 2026 NBA rookie extension candidates from the Eastern Conference. They cover players such as Brandon Miller, Anthony Black, Ausar Thompson, Bilal Coulibaly, and Jaime Jaqu…
- Just Because It's Over Doesn't Mean It's Really Over
On the Hardwood Knocks podcast, Dan and Mort Jensen explore why viewers should still pay attention to the NBA's 10 worst teams. The episode details the Washington Wizards, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Utah…
- MAILBAG: Giannis Rumors, Pistons Outlook, NBA Superpowers, The Next Derrick White
In this mailbag episode of Hardwood Knocks, Dan and Grant discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's situation with the Bucks, the Pistons' outlook after Cade Cunningham's injury, and NBA expansion. They also answer listener questions on various NBA…
- Spotlighting Future All-NBA Candidates
Dan and Mort Jensen discuss players with the potential to become future All-NBA candidates. The episode highlights players such as Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel, Jalen Johnson, Paolo Banchero, and others.
- LONG LIVE THE LAS VEGAS VAMPIRE SQUIDS
Dan and Mort Jensen of The NBA Podcast discuss NBA expansion plans, including impacts on tanking, owner approval, team relocation, and the potential return of the Seattle SuperSonics. They also speculate on expansion draft details and pote…
- NBA 'Fact Or Fiction?!'
In this episode of Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast, Dan and Grant engage in a game of "Fact or Fiction?!" discussing various NBA topics. They cover points such as Bam Adebayo's performance, the standing of players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexan…
- NBA Teams We Already Know Will Define The Offseason
In this episode of Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast, hosts Dan and Grant discuss their predictions for which NBA teams are guaranteed to be central figures in the upcoming offseason. They cover a range of teams, including the Milwaukee Buck…
- Flaws That Could Doom NBA Title Contenders
Dan and Grant identify the primary flaws of top NBA contenders and assess the potential impact on their title hopes using a 1-10 worry scale. Teams discussed include the Spurs, Pistons, Rockets, Cavaliers, Celtics, Nuggets, Thunder, Knicks…
- Has The NBA's Focus On Tanking Gone Too Far?
Dan and Grant discuss whether the NBA has focused too much on tanking, review proposed solutions, and offer their own ideas for addressing the problem.
- The NBA X-factors Draft!
On the Hardwood Knocks podcast, Dan and Grant drafted the NBA's biggest x-factors for the current season and beyond. They discuss players including Julian Champagnie, Stephon Castle, Scoot Henderson, Aaron Gordon, Anthony Black, Jayson Tat…
- The Biggest Threat To The Detroit Pistons Is...
This episode of Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast features Dan and Bryant Toporek discussing the primary Eastern Conference competitors that pose a threat to the Detroit Pistons' ambition of reaching the NBA Finals. They analyze several team…
- Joe Mazzulla or Batman?! (STAT PADDING)
This episode of Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast poses the question: 'Joe Mazzulla or Batman?!' The episode also includes an intro and a segment titled 'Great job, Grant!'.
- 2026 NBA Draft Lottery KARMA Rankings
On the Hardwood Knocks podcast, Dan and Grant introduce a ranking system called KARMA to determine which team is most deserving of winning the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery. The episode includes discussions on the Dallas Mavericks, San Antonio Sp…
- Every NBA Team's Mt. Rushmore Since 2000
On the Hardwood Knocks podcast, hosts Dan and Grant build a Mount Rushmore for each NBA team, focusing on players since 2000 as per a request from Bleacher Report. The episode details their selections for all 30 NBA franchises.
- These NBA Questions Need Answers After The All-Star Break
In this episode of Hardwood Knocks, Dan and Grant address pressing NBA questions after the All-Star break. They analyze the stakes for Eastern and Western Conference teams and players, discuss the potential shutdown of Giannis Antetokounmp…
- The Most Fascinating NBA Teams Post-Trade Deadline
Dan and Mort Jensen of The NBA Podcast identify and discuss twelve compelling NBA teams in the wake of the 2026 NBA trade deadline.
- 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Wrap-Up Extravaganza
Dan and Grant of the Hardwood Knocks podcast review the significant NBA player transactions from the week of the trade deadline. The episode covers moves involving numerous teams and players.
- Dallas Mavericks 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer
Dan and Grant preview the Dallas Mavericks 2026 NBA trade deadline, covering trade values for players like Anthony Davis and Max Christie, discussing whether the team will sell, and identifying their biggest needs and trade targets. The ep…
- Oklahoma City Thunder 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer
Dan and Grant preview the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2026 NBA trade deadline. The episode covers the team's trade-deadline status, whether a trade is necessary, identified needs, and potential player targets.
- Houston Rockets 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer
Dan and Grant preview the Houston Rockets' 2026 NBA trade deadline. They cover the team's trade deadline vitals, the impact of Steven Adams' injury, potential trade targets including Giannis Antetokounmpo, and discuss how aggressive the te…
- New Orleans Pelicans 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer (FIXED AUDIO)
Dan and Mort Jensen of The NBA Podcast preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the New Orleans Pelicans. They discuss the team's trade deadline vitals, whether the Pelicans will sell, and the trade value of Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy, He…
- Los Angeles Clippers 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer
Dan and Mort Jensen of The NBA Podcast preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the Los Angeles Clippers. They cover the team's financial considerations like the tax and cap space, their potential aggressiveness in trades, the trade value o…
- Chicago Bulls 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer
Dan and Mort Jensen of The NBA Podcast preview the 2026 NBA trade deadline for the Chicago Bulls. Topics include trade deadline vitals, approach, the possibility of trading for Giannis, cap space plans, and the trade value of Coby White an…
- Utah Jazz 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer
Dan and Grant preview the Utah Jazz's 2026 NBA trade deadline. They cover the team's trade deadline vitals, approach, needs, and targets, while discussing the potential impact of moving players like Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen.
- Portland Trail Blazers 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer
Dan and Grant preview the Portland Trail Blazers
- Minnesota Timberwolves 2026 NBA Trade Deadline Primer
Dan and Grant preview the Minnesota Timberwolves