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Dan is joined by Jason Patt (@Bulls_Jay) from the Cash Considerations podcast to discuss everything and anything about the 2023-24 Chicago Bulls. SUBSCRIBE TO CASH CONSIDERATIONS: https://www.bluewirepods.com/podcast/cash-considerations-a-chicago-bulls-pod. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO11:18 - General impressions of the Bulls offseason21:56 - Is Chicago's defense really this good?27:10 - Will the Bulls be better on offense?32:56 - Will DeMar DeRozan sign an extension?35:33 - The continued development of Patrick Williams44:44 - Who has a bigger role: Ayo Dosunmu or Coby White?47:49 - Breaking down the Julian Phillips pick50:41 - Do the Bulls need more wings?52:38 - Shout-out Alex Caruso, Can Nikola Vucevic evolve?, Should Zach LaVine take more threes?59:14 - The 10-man rotation1:01:33 - Best closing lineup1:03:21 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:05:10 - Win total prediction, Where do the Bulls stack up in the East?1:11:41 - Final thoughts, The Zach LaVine discourseSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERC

Dan is joined by Kyle from Court Cousins: An Orlando Magic NBA Podcast (@Court_Cousins) to discuss—YOU GUESSED IT—everything and anything about the 2023-24 Orlando Magic. SUBSCRIBE TO COURT COUSINS on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS24xb3LSYbzzTBtE3ASLvg. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:16 - General impressions of the Magic offseason7:17 - Breaking down the role of Joe Ingles10:23 - Anthony Black's fit and role15:11 - Is Markelle Fultz the point guard of the future?20:37 - Jett Howard's fit and role23:59 - The development of Paolo Banchero39:01 - The next frontier for Franz Wagner44:33 - Is Jalen Suggs on the ascent?50:47 - The Suggs, Cole Anthony and Gary Harris conundrum54:01 - Extensions for Markelle Fultz and Cole Anthony?59:14 - The importance of Wendell Carter Jr.1:06:38 - Are Jonathan Isaac and Chuma Okeke on their way out?1:10:01 - Will Kevon Harris or Caleb Houston play?1:12:31 - Biggest concern aside from shooting1:15:44 - What makes the defense special?1:18:10 - The 10-man rotation1:21:51 - B

Dan is joined by Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) from CBS Sports to discuss everything and anything about the 2023-24 Charlotte Hornets. FOLLOW KONATA ON BLUESKY: https://bsky.app/profile/natathescribe.bsky.social. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:56 - The sale of the team and its implications4:13 - The Kai Jones video5:58 - What is this team's direction?8:40 - Why did the Hornets draft Brandon Miller instead of Scoot Henderson?13:24 - What type of role will Brandon Miller have as a rookie?17:16 - Why did it take so long to re-sign P.J. Washington?19:47 - The future of Miles Bridges22:23 - Will Miles Bridges ever start over P.J. Washington or Gordon Hayward?24:37 - Why didn't the Hornets sign a veteran point guard or center?28:45 - The development of Mark Williams34:18 - The LaMelo Ball extension37:34 - What's the next frontier for LaMelo?40:14 - How will Nick Smith Jr. be used?43:34 - Players who will play a bigger role than expected/The return of Cody Martin46:21 - How good can Charlotte's defense be?49:56 - Hidde

Dan is joined by Matt Modderno (@MattModderno) from the Bleav in Wizards podcast (@BleavinWizards) to discuss the 2023-24 Washington Wizards and the beginning stages of their rebuild. SUBSCRIBE TO THE BLEAV IN WIZARDS pod here: https://bleav.com/shows/bleav-in-wizards/. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:01 - The Teardown!4:21 - Did the Wizards get enough when they blew it up?9:37 - Preparing Bilal Coulibaly experience15:07 - Is Wes Unseld Jr. on the hot seat?18:04 - The continued development of Deni Avdija27:53 - Jordan Poole's role32:37 - Is Kyle Kuzma here to stay?40:41 - Most intriguing long-term players on the roster45:01 - Figuring out the back end of the roster: Anthony Gill, Xavier Cook, Patrick Baldwin Jr., Ryan Rollins, Danilo Gallinari, Johnny Davis48:20 - How will the Wizards play on offense? On defense?52:34 - The 10-man rotation55:23 - Best crunch-time unit56:34 - Weirdo lineups we want to see59:06 - Win total prediction, Where do the Wizards stack up in the East?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD K

Dan is joined by Justin Rowan (@Cavsanda) from The Chase Down Podcast (@ChaseDownPod) to discuss everything you need to know about the 2023-24 Cleveland Cavaliers. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASEDOWN PODCAST HERE: https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/podcasts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:51 - Reflecting on the Cavs' 2022-23 season8:11 - Impressions of Cleveland's offseason11:42 - Biggest concern for the roster18:16 - The role of Caris LeVert without Ricky Rubio21:58 - The development of Evan Mobley34:02 - Does Isaac Okoro have a future in Cleveland?39:57 - The next frontier for Darius Garland46:54 - Donovan Mitchell and Darius Garland's dynamic53:41 - Dual Bigs vs. Dual-Small Guards57:54 - Will Dean Wade be healthy/better?1:00:14 - Developing Emoni Bates1:03:21 - The 10-man rotation1:04:19 - Best crunch-time lineup1:05:36 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:07:15 - Win total prediction, Where do the Cavs stack up in the East?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/disc

Dan and Grant are joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) from The Kings Herald (@thekingsherald) to discuss everything about the 2023-24 Sacramento Kings. Support The Kings Herald here: https://kingsherald.com/ TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:01 - General impressions of the Kings offseason3:58 - The Domantas Sabonis renegotiate-and-extend15:27 - Does Sabonis have another level to hit?20:26 - The defense22:41 - Impact of Sasha Vezenkov25:02 - The development of Keegan Murray28:06 - Does Davion Mitchell have a future in Sacramento?30:02 - De'Aaron Fox's defense/The next frontier for De'Aaron Fox35:16 - Can this core improve substantially on defense?38:55 - Roles for Chris Duarte and Kessler Edwards41:58 - How will the secondary big man rotation shake out?45:12 - Predicting the 10-man rotation47:23 - What's one thing with this team that flies under the national radar?49:33 - The best crunch-time lineup50:46 - Weirdo lineups we want to see51:52 - Over/under predictions, Where do the Kings stack up in the West?58:21 - Colby

Dan is joined by Lauren Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) from the Atlanta Journal Constitution to break down the 2023-24 Atlanta Hawks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:23 - Offseason impressions6:54 - The Quin Snyder hire10:31 - Functional changes to expect under Snyder15:09 - The Dejounte Murray fit entering Year 219:38 - Is Trae Young underrated?24:29 - The development of AJ Griffin28:51 - Clint Capela and Onyeka Okongwu31:24 - Extensions for Okongwu and Saddiq Bey?33:01 - A bigger role for Jalen Johnson34:59 - The fifth starter's spot37:28 - Can this Hawks core noticeably improve on the defensive end?40:02 - Pascal Siakam trade rumors43:20 - The 10-man rotation45:42 - Atlanta's biggest weakness/most surprising strength47:44 - Best crunch-time lineup48:27 - Weirdo lineups we want to see51:05 - Over/under prediction56:20 - Final thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyIFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKT

Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) from Red Nation Hoops to break down everything about the 2023-24 Houston Rockets. SUBSCRIBE TO HIS INDEPENDENT NEWS LETTER FOR MORE AWESOME ROCKETS COVERAGE HERE: https://t.co/R2FBmIxTMg. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro2:49 - General impressions of the Rockets offseason6:49 - Can the Rockets rein in Dillon Brooks on offense?13:04 - Who benefits the most from the arrival of Fred VanVleet?14:47 - How will the Rockets change under Ime Udoka?20:49 - Rookie year expectations for Amen Thompson26:20 - Rookie year expectations for Cam Whitmore & The Value of Jae'Sean Tate29:52 - The next step for Jalen Green34:49 - The development of Jabari Smith Jr. 36:47 - Is Houston committed to Alperen Sengun? (cut out pause)49:48 - Does Kevin Porter Jr. have a long-term future in Houston?52:33 - Year 2 exceptions for Tari Eason54:11 - The 10-man rotation59:50 - Biggest concern about the Rockets this season1:02:22 - Best crunch-time lineup1:03:10 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:07:39 - Ov

Dan is joined by Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) of the Gyro Step Podcast ( @WatchGSPN ) to break down everything about the 2023-24 Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:36 - Why are the Bucks so nerve-wracking on a national level?8:38 - General impressions of the Bucks offseason12:36 - Impact of Malik Beasley and Jae Crowder17:01 - Mike Budenholzer's exit/Adrian Grffin's arrival23:46 - The fifth starter27:03 - Any concern about Giannis Antetokounmpo's left knee29:16 - How will Giannis Antetokounmpo change as he ages?31:27 - Any reason to worry about the absence of a Giannis extension?33:41 - The importance of a healthy Khris Middleton 37:25 - Will Andre Jackson Jr., Chris Livingston or A.J. Green have a role?43:10 - How will MarJon Beauchamp fare in Year 2?48:29 - What will the offense look like? How many minutes will the stars play?52:16 - What is Milwaukee's title window with this core?59:21 - Will the Bucks look to add another shot creator?1:09:27 - The 10-man rotation1:13:19 - Best crunch-time lineup1:14:

Dan is joined by Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) from Detroit Bad Boys to break down the 2023-24 Detroit Pistons. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:17 - General impressions of the Pistons offseason7:06 - The Monty Williams hire12:37 - Rookie year role for Ausar Thompson17:16 - The development of Cade Cunningham20:44 - Is a Jaden Ivey leap coming?24:46 - Let's talk about 28:48 - WE ARE SMITTEN WITH JALEN DUREN34:02 - Early impressions of James Wiseman36:42 - The fit of Marcus Sasser38:25 - Does Killian Hayes have a future in Detroit? 42:18 - Isaiah Stewart's extension48:37 - Who plays a bigger role?53:04 - Will the Pistons be sellers this year if their record doesn't drastically improve?56:19 - The 10-man rotation59:01 - Best crunch-time unit1:00:06 - Weirdo lineups we want to see1:01:45 - Over/under prediction, Where does Detroit stack up in the East?1:06:21 - Believe in Isaiah LiversSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE C

Dan and Grant deliver their 2023 NBA offseaosn grades for the Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans and San Antonio Spurs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:16 - Dallas Mavericks10:42 - Houston Rockets22:23 - Memphis Grizzlies29:36 - New Orleans Pelicans40:17 - San Antonio SpursSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyIFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan and Grant deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Golden State Warriors, LA Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings and Phoenix Suns TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:58 - Golden State Warriors10:43 - LA Clippers17:39 - Los Angeles Lakers24:21 - Phoenix Suns31:16 - Sacramento KingsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyIFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan and Grant deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⬇️Nuggets (3:19)Timberwolves (14:33)Thunder (24:28)Blazers (33:01)Jazz (41:02)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyIFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) of Red Nation Hoops to discuss James Harden vs. Daryl Morey, NBA trade demands, the future of Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia Sixers and more! SUBSCRIBE TO RED NATION HOOPS: https://www.rednationhoops.comSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyIFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan and Grant deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:03 - Chicago Bulls8:11 - Cleveland Cavaliers12:32 - Detroit Pistons17:37 - Indiana Pacers24:47 - Milwaukee BucksSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyIFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan discusses the latest "breaking" news on James Harden vs. the Philadelphia 76ers. PLUS: AN ANNOUNCEMENT! TIMESTAMPS⬇️INTRO/ANNOUNCEMENT: 0:00James Harden vs. Daryl Morey: 3:12SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerchJOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwkSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyIFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan and Grant deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:42 - Atlanta Hawks 11:15 - Charlotte Hornets 17:43 - Miami Heat 23:53 - Orlando Magic 30:01 - Washington Wizards SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan and Grant deliver their 2023 NBA offseason grades for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:39 - Boston Celtics 11:51 - Brooklyn Nets 16:07 - New York Knicks 28:41 - Philadelphia 76ers 36:29 - Toronto Raptors SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks TWITTER: @SportsMathNet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/2916956/advertisement

Dan tackles questions that cover the fit between Julius Randle and RJ Barrett, the future of the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, the value of Devin Vassell, the next step for Anthony Edwards, the most interesting 2023 NBA training camp battles and MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:13 - Who's more likely to get traded: Julius Randle or RJ Barrett? 9:47 - Should the Minnesota Timberwolves trade Rudy Gobert or Karl-Anthony Towns: 15:29 - Realistic expectations for John Collins with Utah Jazz 19:25 - Why haven't teams signed P.J. Washington, Hamidou Diallo or Christian Wood? 23:43 - How much should the San Antonio Spurs pay Devin Vassell 30:53 - Which NBA team has the LEAST valuable 2029 first-round pick? Which NBA team has the MOST valuable 2029 first-round pick? 33:56 - How would YOU fix the Charlotte Hornets? 37:38 - Are Damian Lillard and James Harden trade rumors preventing the Dallas Mavericks, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, etc. from making more moves? 41:33 - Which position has the BES

Dan and Grant collaborate on some PEAK NBA offseason content by drafting the best players age 23 or younger as if they're landing them for the rest of their careers. Ages are accurate as of August 2, 2023. Let's do this. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - Intro/We missed you Grant! 4:49 - Criteria 8:16 - No. 1 11:37 - No. 2 15:58 - No. 3 19:44 - No. 4 24:34 - No. 5 28:32 - No. 6 34:16 - No. 7 37:08 - No. 8 41:31 - No. 9 42:46 - No. 10 47:57 - No. 11 50:35 - No. 12 53:33 - No. 13 56:46 - No. 14 1:00:29 - No. 15 1:02:59 - No. 16 1:07:17 - No.17 1:09:55 - No. 18 1:13:28 - No. 19 1:15:38 - No. 20 1:18:13 - No. 21 1:19:48 - No. 22 1:21:54 - No. 23 1:24:01 - No. 24 1:26:28 - No. 25 and No. 26 SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCH: https://bit.ly/hwkmerch JOIN OUR DISCORD: bit.ly/discordhwk SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL: bit.ly/31z7eyI FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️ TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavale TWITTER: @gt_hughes TWITTER: @fromal09 TWITTER/IG: @HardwoodKnocks / @hardwood_knocks TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocks T