Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast
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
October 11, 2025 • 80 mins
Dan is joined by Grant Hughes (@granthuhges) of the world-famous Hardwood Knocks NBA podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:28 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation
12:37 - Al Horford’s fit
17:29 - The defense
24:15 - The Jimmy Butler fit
30:31 - Expectations for Stephen Curry
34:45 - Expectations for Draymond Green
38:41 - Next frontier for Brandin Podziemski
42:18 - Quinten Post’s role
46:1...
0:00 - INTRO
2:28 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation
12:37 - Al Horford’s fit
17:29 - The defense
24:15 - The Jimmy Butler fit
30:31 - Expectations for Stephen Curry
34:45 - Expectations for Draymond Green
38:41 - Next frontier for Brandin Podziemski
42:18 - Quinten Post’s role
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October 9, 2025 • 71 mins
Dan and Grant are joined by Lucas Kaplan (@lucaskaplan) from Nets Daily for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Brooklyn Nets. FOLLOW LUCAS' WORK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:32 - What is the Nets’ plan?
5:26 - The Cam Thomas situation
15:28 - Brooklyn’s draft philosophy
20:01 - The vision Egor Demin
22:18 - Outlook for Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf
26:00 - Will Drake Powell and Danny Wolf play?
30:08 - Picking the Nets’ most interesting pro...
0:00 - INTRO
1:32 - What is the Nets’ plan?
5:26 - The Cam Thomas situation
15:28 - Brooklyn’s draft philosophy
20:01 - The vision Egor Demin
22:18 - Outlook for Nolan Traore and Ben Saraf
26:00 - Will Drake Powell and Danny Wolf play?
30:08 - Picking the Nets’ most interesting pro...
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October 8, 2025 • 82 mins
Dan is joined by Sarah Todd (@nbasarah) of the Deseret News and the Unsalvageable'podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Utah Jazz. SUBSCRIBE TO UNSALVAGEABLE HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:43 - Biggest takeaways from last season
5:48 - The future of Walker Kessler
12:57 - What’s next for Lauri Markkanen?
22:37 - Development of Ace Bailey
29:32 - The backcourt rotation
43:12 - Taylor Hendricks’ return
48:19 - Continued development of...
0:00 - INTRO
1:43 - Biggest takeaways from last season
5:48 - The future of Walker Kessler
12:57 - What’s next for Lauri Markkanen?
22:37 - Development of Ace Bailey
29:32 - The backcourt rotation
43:12 - Taylor Hendricks’ return
48:19 - Continued development of...
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October 4, 2025 • 80 mins
Dan and Grant are joined by Andrew "GMAC" Claudio (@andrewjclaudio_) of Knicks Film School for a deep dive into the 2025-26 New York Knicks. SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 -Intro
2:13 - The Thibodeau firing
7:27 - Tactical changes under Mike Brown
10:43 - Who should start?
17:56 - Josh Hart’s fit
21:55 - How will the Knicks flesh out the roster?
25:35 - Jordan Clarkson’s fit
28:10 - Importance of Guerschon Yabusel...
0:00 -Intro
2:13 - The Thibodeau firing
7:27 - Tactical changes under Mike Brown
10:43 - Who should start?
17:56 - Josh Hart’s fit
21:55 - How will the Knicks flesh out the roster?
25:35 - Jordan Clarkson’s fit
28:10 - Importance of Guerschon Yabusel...
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October 2, 2025 • 79 mins
Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Liberty Ballers, Forbes, FanSided AND Bleacher Report for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Philadelphia 76ers. FOLLOW HIS WORK AT LIBERTY BALLERS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
3:17 - End of the Quentin Grimes saga / The offseason
11:59 - What is the Sixers’ direction?
15:50 - Expectations for Joel Embiid
19:06 - The Sixers’ play style moving forward
23:20 - Three-guard and four-guard lineups
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0:00 - INTRO
3:17 - End of the Quentin Grimes saga / The offseason
11:59 - What is the Sixers’ direction?
15:50 - Expectations for Joel Embiid
19:06 - The Sixers’ play style moving forward
23:20 - Three-guard and four-guard lineups
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September 30, 2025 • 99 mins
Dan and Grant drop their biggest questions, takeaways and observations entering NBA training camp on the heels of EVERY team having their 2025 Media Day. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:226 - Al Horford to the Warriors
5:56 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation
8:57 - The Quentin Grimes
14:02 - Are the Sixers going to be healthy?
19:47 - Will Jayson Tatum play this year?
23:45 - Is Giannis Antetokounmpo trolling us all?
31:52 - The Kevin Durant t...
0:00 - INTRO
2:226 - Al Horford to the Warriors
5:56 - The Jonathan Kuminga situation
8:57 - The Quentin Grimes
14:02 - Are the Sixers going to be healthy?
19:47 - Will Jayson Tatum play this year?
23:45 - Is Giannis Antetokounmpo trolling us all?
31:52 - The Kevin Durant t...
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September 27, 2025 • 148 mins
At LONG LAST, Dan and Grant drop their 2025 offseason grades for every NBA team in the Western Conference. Check out the Eastern Conference grades here. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO / Criteria
3:17 - Dallas Mavericks
10:39 - Houston Rockets
16:37 - Fred VanVleet injury
30:05 - Memphis Grizzlies
39:52 - New Orleans Pelicans
47:43 - San Antonio Spurs
56:35 - Denver Nuggets
1:05:57 - Minnesota Timberwolves
1:13:53 - Oklahoma City Thunder
1:20:28 ...
0:00 - INTRO / Criteria
3:17 - Dallas Mavericks
10:39 - Houston Rockets
16:37 - Fred VanVleet injury
30:05 - Memphis Grizzlies
39:52 - New Orleans Pelicans
47:43 - San Antonio Spurs
56:35 - Denver Nuggets
1:05:57 - Minnesota Timberwolves
1:13:53 - Oklahoma City Thunder
1:20:28 ...
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September 26, 2025 • 80 mins
Dan is joined by Jason Patt (@bullsjay) from the Cash Considerations podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Chicago Bulls. SUBSCRIBE TO CASH CONSIDERATIONS HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:17 - What is the Bulls’ direction?
6:03 - Billy Donovan extension / Offensive style
11:03 - Can Josh Giddey be a star?
24:07 - The Isaac Okoro trade and fit
28:53 - Future of Coby White
35:19 - Tre Jones / the guard rotation
39:28 - Continued develop...
0:00 - INTRO
2:17 - What is the Bulls’ direction?
6:03 - Billy Donovan extension / Offensive style
11:03 - Can Josh Giddey be a star?
24:07 - The Isaac Okoro trade and fit
28:53 - Future of Coby White
35:19 - Tre Jones / the guard rotation
39:28 - Continued develop...
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September 25, 2025 • 67 mins
Dan is joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) from The Kings Herald for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Sacramento Kings. CHECK OUT THE KINGS HERALD HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 -INTRO
1:07 - The Kings’ direction
2:21 - The Doug Christie hire
6:45 - Dennis Schroder’s fit
10:47 - Future of Malik Monk
14:58 - The Russell Westbrook rumors
15:38 - Jonathan Kuminga rumors
17:16 - Future of Keon Ellis
22:18 - The Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan fits
28:02 - Impa...
0:00 -INTRO
1:07 - The Kings’ direction
2:21 - The Doug Christie hire
6:45 - Dennis Schroder’s fit
10:47 - Future of Malik Monk
14:58 - The Russell Westbrook rumors
15:38 - Jonathan Kuminga rumors
17:16 - Future of Keon Ellis
22:18 - The Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan fits
28:02 - Impa...
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September 24, 2025 • 84 mins
Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper/@caitlinmaycooper) from 'Basketball, She Wrote" for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Indiana Pacers. SUBSCRIBE TO BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE ON PATREON. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:27 - The transformation of the Pacers
10:10 - Covering the NBA Finals
12:51 - The Tyrese Halliburton recovery
16:36 - The loss of Myles Turner
20:38 - Playing five-out vs four-out
23:26 - Isaiah Jackson’s return
25:18 - Jay Huf...
0:00 - INTRO
1:27 - The transformation of the Pacers
10:10 - Covering the NBA Finals
12:51 - The Tyrese Halliburton recovery
16:36 - The loss of Myles Turner
20:38 - Playing five-out vs four-out
23:26 - Isaiah Jackson’s return
25:18 - Jay Huf...
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September 23, 2025 • 86 mins
Dan is joined by Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) and Sam Cooper (@scooperhoops) of 'The Timeline' pod for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Phoenix Suns! SUBSCRIBE TO THE 'THE TIMELINE' PATREON HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
1:34 - RIP to the Kevin Durant era
8:19 - The second Kevin Durant trade
13:39 - The Bradley Beal Exit
18:28 - The hiring of Brian Gregory
21:18 - Impact of Jordan Ott hire
24:25 - The future of Devin Booker
31:10 - Jalen Gree...
0:00 - INTRO
1:34 - RIP to the Kevin Durant era
8:19 - The second Kevin Durant trade
13:39 - The Bradley Beal Exit
18:28 - The hiring of Brian Gregory
21:18 - Impact of Jordan Ott hire
24:25 - The future of Devin Booker
31:10 - Jalen Gree...
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September 20, 2025 • 136 mins
At LONG LAST, Dan and Grant drop their 2025 offseason grades for every NBA team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:50 - Grading criteria
5:01 - Atlanta Hawks
13:53 - Charlotte Hornets
19:38 - Miami Heat
26:00 - Orlando Magic
39:11 - Washington Wizards
47:15 - Boston Celtics
56:22 - Brooklyn Nets
1:09:15 - New York Knicks
1:22:05 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:26:39 - Toronto Raptors
1:34:43 - Chicago Bulls
1:44:02 - Cleveland Cav...
0:00 - INTRO
2:50 - Grading criteria
5:01 - Atlanta Hawks
13:53 - Charlotte Hornets
19:38 - Miami Heat
26:00 - Orlando Magic
39:11 - Washington Wizards
47:15 - Boston Celtics
56:22 - Brooklyn Nets
1:09:15 - New York Knicks
1:22:05 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:26:39 - Toronto Raptors
1:34:43 - Chicago Bulls
1:44:02 - Cleveland Cav...
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September 18, 2025 • 66 mins
Dan is joined by Shamit Dua (@fearthebrown) from the 'In The N.O.' Substack and podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 New Orleans Pelicans. SUBSCRIBE TO IN THE N.O ON YOUTUBE AND SUBSTACK. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:57 - The Pelicans’ direction
8:05 - Expectations for Derik Queen
16:50 - Expectations for Jeremiah Fears
23:43 - Continued development of Trey Murphy
28:08 - Future of Zion Williamson
36:11 - Continued development of Yve...
0:00 - INTRO
0:57 - The Pelicans’ direction
8:05 - Expectations for Derik Queen
16:50 - Expectations for Jeremiah Fears
23:43 - Continued development of Trey Murphy
28:08 - Future of Zion Williamson
36:11 - Continued development of Yve...
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September 16, 2025 • 86 mins
Dan is joined by Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tccbiggs) and Rose Harding (@roselharding) from the We Have A Takee podcast for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Portland Trail Blazers. SUBSCRIBE TO WE HAVE A TAKE HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
3:10 - Takeaways from last season
4:45 - The return of Damian Lillard
9:46 - Offseason impressions / Jrue Holiday fit
15:47 - Yang Hansen’s fit and role
25:30 - Donovan Clingan expectations
30:27 - Continued deve...
0:00 - INTRO
3:10 - Takeaways from last season
4:45 - The return of Damian Lillard
9:46 - Offseason impressions / Jrue Holiday fit
15:47 - Yang Hansen’s fit and role
25:30 - Donovan Clingan expectations
30:27 - Continued deve...
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September 13, 2025 • 55 mins
Dan is joined by Kirk Henderson (@KirkSeriousFace) from Pod Maverick and Mavs Moneyball for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Dallas Mavericks. SUBSCRIBE TO POD MAVERICK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
0:56 - The Mavs’ direction
7:02 - Cooper Flagg development
12:56 - Kyrie Irving timeline
15:10 - Offseason impressions
17:58 - The big-man rotation
19:51 - Future of Dereck Lively II
23:36 - Dallas’ transition offense
26:17 - Mavs’ defensive cei...
0:00 - INTRO
0:56 - The Mavs’ direction
7:02 - Cooper Flagg development
12:56 - Kyrie Irving timeline
15:10 - Offseason impressions
17:58 - The big-man rotation
19:51 - Future of Dereck Lively II
23:36 - Dallas’ transition offense
26:17 - Mavs’ defensive cei...
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September 12, 2025 • 75 mins
Dan is joined by Lauren Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) from the AJC for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Atlanta Hawks. CHECK OUT LAUREN' WORK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:14 - Biggest takeaway from last season
3:16 - Continued development of Jalen Johnson
5:54 - The offseason and front office
14:05 - Future of Trae Young
21:26 - Kristaps Porzingis-Onyeka Okongwu fit
26:43 - Secondary ball-handling
30:40 - The rise of Dyson Daniels
38:16 - Z...
0:00 - INTRO
1:14 - Biggest takeaway from last season
3:16 - Continued development of Jalen Johnson
5:54 - The offseason and front office
14:05 - Future of Trae Young
21:26 - Kristaps Porzingis-Onyeka Okongwu fit
26:43 - Secondary ball-handling
30:40 - The rise of Dyson Daniels
38:16 - Z...
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September 11, 2025 • 102 mins
Dan and Grant are joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the latest news and rumors around the NBA, including the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard cap circumvention scandal, Cam Thomas signing his qualifying offer, Josh Giddey getting $100M from the Bulls and more. TIMESTAMPS⤵️
0:00 - INTRO
2:02 - The Clippers' Kawhi Leonard/salary-cap scandal
53:09 - Cam Thomas signs his qualifying offer
1:09:09 - Josh Giddey gets ...
0:00 - INTRO
2:02 - The Clippers' Kawhi Leonard/salary-cap scandal
53:09 - Cam Thomas signs his qualifying offer
1:09:09 - Josh Giddey gets ...
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September 9, 2025 • 91 mins
Dan is joined by Tayler Peterson (@Tayler_P15) and JD Silva (@jdsilva_) from The Uncontested Podcast (@The_Uncontested) for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder. SUBSCRIBE TO THE UNCONTESTED ON PATREON. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:51 - The Thunder’s title run
6:21 - Biggest takeaways from last season
9:36 - Why the Thunder are built to last
12:22 - The Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams extensions
17:45 - Continued developm...
0:00 - INTRO
2:51 - The Thunder’s title run
6:21 - Biggest takeaways from last season
9:36 - Why the Thunder are built to last
12:22 - The Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams extensions
17:45 - Continued developm...
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September 6, 2025 • 86 mins
Dan is joined by Laz Jackson (@lazchance) from Detroit Bad Boys for a deep dive into the 2025-26 Detroit Pistons. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:06 - Last season’s most important development
4:53 - Impact of JB Bickerstaff
6:36 - The Offseason
16:40 - Continued development of Jaden Ivey
24:06 - Future of Jalen Duren
29:33 - Ausar Thompson’s next steps
36:01 - Continued development of Ron Holland
42:56 - The next frontier for Cade Cunningham
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0:00 - INTRO
1:06 - Last season’s most important development
4:53 - Impact of JB Bickerstaff
6:36 - The Offseason
16:40 - Continued development of Jaden Ivey
24:06 - Future of Jalen Duren
29:33 - Ausar Thompson’s next steps
36:01 - Continued development of Ron Holland
42:56 - The next frontier for Cade Cunningham
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September 4, 2025 • 101 mins
Dan is joined by Clippers reporter Justin Russo (@flybyknite) for a deep dive into—you guessed it!—the 2025-26 Los Angeles Clippers. Please note we recorded BEFORE the Kawhi Leonard salary-cap circumvention allegations. SUBSCRIBE TO JUSTIN'S 'RUSSO WRITES' SUBSTACK HERE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:18 - Takeaways from last season
3:43 - Planning for the future
10:27 - Did the offseason hurt their defensive identity?
15:31 - Evolution o...
0:00 - INTRO
2:18 - Takeaways from last season
3:43 - Planning for the future
10:27 - Did the offseason hurt their defensive identity?
15:31 - Evolution o...
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