Hardwood Knocks

Dan is joined by Early Bird Rights founder Jeff Siegel (@jgsiegel) for a deep dive into the outlooks of the Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards. They talk about Trae Young's development, John Collins' defense, DeAndre Hunter at point guard, Bradley Beal's future in Washington, the Wizards' best non-Rui Hachimura prospects, bold predictions, trade candidates and so much more. Follow Early Bird Rights on Twitter (@EarlyBirdRights). Blue Wire thanks our partners for this week, Shipstation & Roman. Try Shipstation free for 60 days by going to shipstation.com and entering promo code Blue and go to roman.com/bluewire to get a free online visit and free two day shipping. 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

Andy and Dan predict the over/under win totals for all 15 of the Western Conference teams. Pelicans fans are free to thank Andy. Spurs fans can send their thanks to Dan. For the sports bettors out there, they also talk about the confidence level of their picks, just in case you feel like wagering your life savings on their whims. Thanks to our partners ShipStation and Roman. Sign-up at ShipStation.com and use promo code "BLUE" for a free 60-day trial. Visit GetRoman.com/BlueWire for a FREE online visit, plus FREE two-day shipping. 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 deep dive into the Northwest Division, Andy and Dan break down the 2019-20 outlooks for the Timberwolves, Blazers and Nuggets. Is this the year Andrew Wiggins pops? Will Portland make a blockbuster trade? Are the Nuggets the best team in the West? Did Dan REALLY suggest the Nuggets trade for Chris Paul? All this, and more, is ready for your listening pleasure. If you haven't checked out Hardwood Knocks' other season-preview pods, change that immediately: The Knicks, Nets, Sixers, Celtics, Raptors, Cavaliers, Bulls, Pistons, Pacers, Bucks, Suns, Kings, Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Jazz and Thunder are all set. You can listen to them here. Thanks to our partners Axios and Harrys. Sign-up at Sports.Axios.com for your daily newsletter and Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor. 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.spr

Andy and Dan discuss what's happening in Houston with Daryl Morey, Tilman Fertitta and the NBA before breaking down Kyle Lowry's one-year extension with the Raptors. After that, they stage deep dives into the regular-season outlooks of the Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder. Thanks to our partners Axios and Harrys. Sign-up at Sports.Axios.com for your daily newsletter and Harrys.com/bluewire for a free trial on a delivery razor. 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 our Central Division shindig, Lazarus Jackson from Blue Wire's Pistons vs Everybody podcast is back to cannonball into outlooks for the Pistons, Pacers and Bucks. Does Detroit have a surprise trade in store for us? Is there hope in Indiana for the Myles Turner-Domantas Sabonis pairing? Is Milwaukee preparing to regress without Malcolm Brogdon? We're going deep on all three teams. Please join us. And if you haven't checked out Part 1 of our Central Division outlook featuring the Cavaliers and Bulls, well, do that now! 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

Central Division Preview SZN has arrived! In Part 1 of Hardwood Knocks' Central Division preview, Lazarus Jackson from Detroit Bad Boys and Blue Wire's Pistons vs. Everyone podcast joins Dan for deep dives on the Cleveland Cavaliers and Chicago Bulls. They're tackling the the biggest roster questions, rotation issues, prospect developments, trade candidates, play styles and so much more! 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

On the heels of Andy publishing his top 50 NBA players of all time at Bleacher Report, Dan asks him about the process that went into his rankings while highlighting certain problem areas. Did LeBron have a case over MJ? Was Kevin Durant too low? Did Hakeem deserve to be ahead of The Admiral? Which other active players made his top-50 cut? Who were the biggest snubs? Plus, some PRO-KOBE talk! 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 our Pacific Division preview, Dan is joined by Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes to discuss the Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors. They cover all the pressing topics, including: Will De'Aaron Fox be a top-20 player? Might the Warriors miss the playoffs? How many games will PG13 and Kawhi play together? If you haven't checked out Part 1 of the Pacific Division preview featuring the Lakers and Suns, make sure you do that posthaste. 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

Part 1 of our Pacific Division preview is officially here! Up first: Deep, deep, so-mega-friggin'-deep dives into the Suns and Lakers outlooks with Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes. He and Dan are talking everything from offseason recaps, best additions, lingering concerns, must-see lineups, bold predictions and much, much, oh-so-much more. 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 once again joined by the New York Daily News' Kristian Winfield to wrap up their deep dive into the Atlantic Division. They're cannonballing into all things Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors, including trade candidates, breakout prospects, must-see lineups, on-court identity and so much more! If you haven't listened to Part 1 of our Atlantic Division preview, which featured in-depth analysis of the Nets and Knicks, you can, and should, and must, do that here. 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

Hardwood Knocks kicks off the season-preview train with the Atlantic Division. The New York Daily News' Kristian Winfield joins Dan for Part 1 of this shindig to talk about both the Knicks and Nets. They go over everything from offseason takeaways, regular-season identities, breakout candidates, sexy lineups, trade possibilities and so much more! Be on the lookout for Part 2 of our Atlantic Division preview, which will include in-depth breakdowns on the Boston Celtics, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. 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

What if you were an NBA coach? Which lineup would you deem must-see for your team? That's the exercise Andy and Dan undertake in the latest Hardwood Knocks. They're putting on their head coach's cap and coming up with the five-man combinations they'd roll out for all 15 Western Conference teams. Prepare for some weirdness. ALSO: It's the debut of our "Swole or Troll" segment. Get excited. And then get to listening. 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

Around the NBA we go! Mo and Dan talk about everything your heart clearly desires: Team USA's future and which superstars might come aboard for the 2020 Olympics; Kobe Bryant's weird flex on 11-year-olds; the perception of Kevin Durant; Nene's trade value under his new contract; Ben Simmons' jump shot; Mitch Kupchak's comments on Kemba Walker's exit; and Dwight Howard's love for Thanos and himself. We also dig deeper into Mo's reported feature on the difficulty that goes in to a player reinventing his jump shot. 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

Andy and Dan come up with some Andre Iguodala trades and discuss the NBA's mega-dumb decision to ban "ninja-style" headbands. They also build their All "Ninja Headband" Team, because why not? After that, they devote an entire mailbag to Eastern Conference happenings, a journey that will take them through potential breakout teams, the Knicks' ceiling, sleeper MVP picks, the Bulls' postseason chances, the lack of depth on the Sixers and Celtics, the shifting winds in Toronto and so much more! 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

Mo and Dan break down Team USA's performance against Turkey, their long-term prospects and Jayson Tatum's injury. Before that, though, they discuss Eric Gordon's four-year extension and the Rockets' outlook, along with the latest evidence that Anthony Davis doesn't want to play center for the Lakers. Oh, and they also review the 'Bad Boys III" trailer. 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

Mo and Dan rap about every recent event in the NBA that matters—and even some that probably don't: Caris LeVert's extension, Wilson Chandler's suspension, Carmelo Anthony's potential fit in Brooklyn, Dwight Howard's fit with the Lakers, the Donald Sterling/Clippers 30 for 30, Jeremy Lin signing in China, Jaylen Brown's next contract, Lonzo Ball's Lakers diss, Joe Johnson's possible NBA comeback and so much damn more! 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

Hardwood Knocks digs into a Western Conference-only mailbag this time around. The latest discussion topics include: next season's playoff picks; ranking the West's best backcourts; the Kings' ceiling; the Spurs' defense; potential win-total improvements for the Lakers and Suns; Deandre Ayton's sophomore outlook; the NBA's rookie survey; dark horse Rookie of the Year options in the West; 2019 playoff teams in danger of missing the postseason in 2020; and so much friggin' more! 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

Andy and Dan travel all over the place in Hardwood Knocks' latest mailbag. Their stops include: DeMarcus Cousins' torn ACL, centers the Lakers could target in free agency, Kobe Bryant's all-time rank, a discussion on team-building priorities, the Timberwolves' best-case scenario, surprise squads to watch out for and, obviously, an NBA royal-rumble conversation. 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

After dropping some takes on the 2019-20 NBA schedule release, Mo and Dan offer a deep evaluation of the offseason progress made by the Cavaliers, Bulls, Pistons, Pacers and Bucks. Did the Bulls—gulp—have the best summer of the bunch? And if you haven't done so already, please check out our report cards for each of the league's 25 other teams. 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

Up next in Hardwood Knocks' offseason pressure-cooker: The NBA's Southeast Division. But first: MOAR MELO! Mo and Dan try to find a good landing spot for Carmelo Anthony, assuming one exists. After that, they take a deep dive into all things Hawks, Wizards, Heat, Hornets and Magic. 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