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Dan is joined by Katie Heindl (@wtevs), the author of the wildly popular Basketball Feelings Substack, to discuss her upcoming book, her NBA "Exits" series, offseason superlatives, the Toronto Raptors, the Boston Celtics, the LA Clippers, the Philadelphia 76ers, the Atlanta Hawks and much more. SUBSCRIBE TO BASKETBALL FEELINGS: https://basketballfeelings.substack.com. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO/Did Katie really survive NINE days in Las Vegas? 4:46 - Katie is writing a book! She takes us inside the concept, the inspiration, the execution and challenges of it all. 18:50 - Katie discusses her NBA "Exits" series for Basketball Feelings, which provides a unique reflection on how every team's season ended. 27:04 - Atlanta Hawks talk 30:48 - The future of the Toronto Raptors 42:43 - Katie's affinity for the Detroit Pistons 44:03 - The LA Clippers are polarizing and weird! 47:37 - Has any NBA team drastically changed your opinion of it between the end of last season and now? 48:22 - Are the Boston Celtics traveling d

Dan provides his thoughts and reactions to "The Weakest Link in Every NBA Team's Start 5." 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 is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from The NBA Podcast, Forbes and Liberty Ballers to discuss the latest on the James Harden and Philadelphia 76ers situation. After that, they dig into four NBA teams that have been overlooked this offseason and then wrap up with a conversation about superstar trade demands and the future of supermax contracts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:47 - James Harden, Philadelphia 76ers 25:03 - Charlotte Hornets 36:40 - Chicago Bulls 45:38 - Milwaukee Bucks 54:14 - Minnesota Timberwolves 1:03:57 - Superstar trade requests 1:14:01 - Supermax contracts 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

Dan analyzes whether the Boston Celtics made a mistake with the Jaylen Brown extension and what his deal means for supermax candidates moving forward. After that, it's on to a miniature mailbag. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 1:17 - Did the Boston Celtics overpay Jaylen Brown?/Will supermax-extension standards increase under the new CBA? 16:27 - Why aren't NBA teams more aggressive with offer sheets for rival restricted free agents? 21:04 - Is Jalen Suggs a bust? 23:22 - How do you tell if a prospect can fix his jump shot? / Amen Thompson vs. Ausar Thompson 25:28 - Is the NBA headed for all-time parity? 32:59 - What's the most unbreakable counting stats record? 35:16 - The greatest seasons in Total Points Added 36:31 - Who is the most efficient player in the fourth quarter? 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 T

ONE QUESTION MINI POD ALERT. Should the Cleveland Cavaliers trade Donovan Mitchell? Tim Bontemps of ESPN thinks so. Dan disagrees. And he's here to explain why. 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 dives into a mailbag that covers the best Joel Embiid trade destinations, NBA teams that had the best offseason, how Devin Booker will fare running the Phoenix Suns offense, funky Team USA lineups, the 2024 offseason, the future of Superteams and much more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:15 - INTRO 1:53 - Who is the most overrated NBA head coach? 4:59 - Is the 2024 NBA offseason going to suck? 10:41 - Are people underestimating the ability of Devin Booker to run point for the Phoenix Suns? 20:33 - Which team will finish with the higher seed in their conference next season: Indiana Pacers or Dallas Mavericks? 23:58 - Will the Denver Nuggets actually be better in 2023-24? 26:23 - Should the NBA's midseason tournaments have emphasized divisions? 28:10 - Are Superteams officially incapable of working? 35:16 - What would be the funniest resolution to the NBA's current trade demands? 38:24 - Which NBA team is having the best offseason? 41:23 - The best Team USA starting lineup and the best "funky" lineup 42:38 - Who are the mo

Dan is joined by Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) from SDPN Sports to talk about the Toronto Raptors, Pascal Siakam trade rumors and a few NBA teams not getting enough shine this offseason—including the New York Knicks, Detroit Pistons, New Orleans Pelicans, Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:23 - Toronto Raptors direction 9:46 - Pascal Siakam trade rumors 14:03 - Pascal Siakam trade packages 21:36 - Most likely Pascal Siakam outcomes  24:33 - The development of Scottie Barnes 30:46 - New Orleans Pelicans 37:17 - New York Knicks 50:33 - Orlando Magic  58:00 - Memphis Grizzlies/Boston Celtics 1:04:12 - Detroit Pistons 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 mor

Dan discusses the recent comments made by Joel Embiid that hints at an uncertain future with the Philadelphia 76ers. 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 discuss their offseason impressions of the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, Dallas Mavericks, Indiana Pacers, Cleveland Cavaliers, San Antonio Spurs, Scoot Henderson, Brandon Miller, the Charlotte Hornets and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:18 - Golden State Warriors 9:10 - Los Angeles Lakers 17:13 - Dallas Mavericks 27:14 - Indiana Pacers 38:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers 43:57 - San Antonio Spurs 55:50 - Scoot Henderson/Portland Trail Blazers/Charlotte Hornets 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

Dan and Grant bounce around the NBA rumor, news and offseason mill. Part 1 covers the new In-Season Tournament, Damian Lillard trades, Pascal Siakam trade rumors, the Phoenix Suns championship stock, the Denver Nuggets, the Dejounte Murray extension and outlook for the Atlanta Hawks, the Miami Heat offseason and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 6:43 - In-Season Tournament 16:01 - Damian Lillard/Portland Trail Blazers 25:24 - Miami Heat  30:34 - Dejounte Murray extension/Atlanta Hawks 39:33 - Pascal Siakam trade rumors/Toronto Raptors 46:50 - Oklahoma City Thunder/Chet Holmgren 53:44 - Phoenix Suns/Denver Nuggets 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 podcastc

Dan dives into a mailbag that covers the latest Damian Lillard trade rumors, a potential deal that lands Dame with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Milwaukee Bucks' guard situation, the San Antonio Spurs' rotation, summer league memories, NBA draft pick development and much more! TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:20 - Latest Damian Lillard trade rumors 17:41 - Dame to the Oklahoma City Thunder? 26:23 - Best remaining NBA free agents 28:51 - Hamidou Diallo 31:19 - All-Time "Too Good for Summer League" Team 32:55 - Who should the Spurs start alongside Victor Wembanyama and Devin Vassell? 37:24 - Owning up to previously bad NBA offseason takes 40:20 - How much does team situation matter for NBA draft pick development? 46:42 - Summer League! 48:59 - Milwaukee Bucks point guard trade and free-agency options 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 / @

Dan breaks down all the angles of the Damian Lillard trade request, including the best destinations and offers, and whether the Portland Trail Blazers should consider sending him to a team not on his list of preferred destinations. 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

In Part 4 of our live 2023 NBA free agency show, Dan runs solo for a few minutes to discuss the remaining free-agency landscape, the San Antonio Spurs, Austin Reaves and more. After that, he's joined by The NBA Podcast's Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) to discuss the James Harden situation, potential trades to the LA Clippers and the future of the Philadelphia 76ers. Finally, they react to the FRED VANVLEET MEGA CONTRACT while putting a bow on their finals thoughts from Day 1 of the free agency process. 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 pod

In Part 3 of their live 2023 NBA free agency show, Dan and Grant react to every rumor and signing while tackling some big picture questions. This one continues with the Detroit Pistons' outlook and lack of moves. It closes with our favorites and least favorite contracts so far, and with Grant departing before the fourth and FINAL part. 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

In Part 2 of their 2023 NBA free agency live show, Dan and Grant react to every signing and rumor, beginning with Jakob Poeltl returning to the Toronto Raptors. This cuts off after some Detroit Pistons and Joe Harris talk. 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

In Part 1 of our 2023 NBA free agency live show, Dan and Grant react to every signing and rumor. This one cuts off right before the Jakob Poeltl signing. 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 preview the 2023 NBA offseason for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:48 - Chicago Bulls 15:44 - Cleveland Cavaliers 21:54 - Detroit Pistons 30:59 - Indiana Pacers 40:27 - Milwaukee Bucks 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 preview the 2023 NBA offseason for Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 4:06 - Denver Nuggets 13:08 - Minnesota Timberwolves 23:59 - Oklahoma City Thunder 33:04 - Portland Trail Blazers 46:14 - Utah Jazz 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 discuss all their most significant observations coming out of the 2023 NBA Draft. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:47 - Chris Paul - Jordan Poole trade 13:44 - Washington Wizards 19:14 - Dallas Mavericks 23:18 - Oklahoma City Thunder 27:59 - Are older NBA rookies en vogue?/ 33:58 - The fall of Cam Whitmore 38:06 - Is the NBA approaching a moral dilemma? 43:13 - Charlotte Hornets/Brandon Miller 48:36 - Portland Trail Blazers, Damian Lillard, Scoot Henderson 57:07 - Orlando Magic 1:00:12 - Sacramento Kings 1:05:29 - San Antonio Spurs/Victor Wembanyama 1:06:38 - Memphis Grizzlies/Boston Celtics 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

Marcus Smart is now in the Memphis Grizzlies! Kristaps Porzingis is a member of the Boston Celtics! Tyus Jones is on the suddenly rebuilding Washington Wizards! GOOD. LORD. Dan breaks down the fallout from this three-team trade. After that, it's on to the first annual HARDWOOD KNOCKS LISTENER 2023 NBA MOCK DRAFT! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 - INTRO 2:16 - Kristaps Porzingis/Marcus Smart Trade Details 4:28 - Washington Wizards 10:34 Memphis Grizzlies 19:02 - Boston Celtics 29:58 - Hardwood Knocks Community 2023 NBA Mock Draft 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 adver