Hardwood Knocks

Andy and Dan break down and assess the offseason moves and changes made by the Timberwolves, Thunder, Jazz, Blazers and Nuggets. They also discuss Carmelo Anthony's future in the NBA, or perhaps lack thereof, and the three-year, $100 million extension Portland gave to CJ McCollum. 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

It's time for NBA offseason report cards! Andy and Dan analyze the offseason results for the Lakers, Clippers, Kings, Warriors and Suns while also delving into the possibility of a Bradley Beal extension and talking about the NBA's trade-demand "dilemma." 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 the latest Hardwood Knocks mailbag, Mo and Dan answer question that cover the NBA's best benches, top star duos, dark-horse MVP candidates, scoring-champ picks, the Charlotte Hornets' future, the Sacramento Kings' postseason odds, the most efficient mid-range shooters, Robin Lopez's shot selection, John Collins' potential at center, the Portland Trail Blazers' backup point guard situation and much, 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 and Mo dissect the Russell Westbrook-for-Chris Paul blockbuster trade from every imaginable angle. Did the Rockets give up too much for Russ? How will he fit with James Harden? We also get into the Thunder's future, and their plans for CP3. He's unlikely to finish next season in OKC, but which teams might be interested in trading for him? 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' latest mailbag incites discussion on Russell Westbrook trade destinations, Andre Iguodala landing spots, the Kings' free-agency pickups, the Blazers' rotation, the Nuggets' depth, the Jazz's versatility, the Pelicans' playoff potential, the Pistons, the Heat, the Western Conference's postseason race, potential sophomore breakouts and 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 discuss how Kawhi Leonard and Paul George joining the Clippers impacts the rest of the NBA. What does it mean for the Lakers, Thunder and Raptors? Are the Clippers now title favorites? What does the rest of championship picture look like? Also: They discuss potential trade destinations for Russell Westbrook now that Oklahoma City's future is in limbo. bluewirepods.com 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

Will Kawhi Leonard head to the Lakers? How does Al Horford fit with the 76ers? Can Kemba Walker make Celtics fans forget Kyrie Irving? How will the Nets look with Kyrie and Kevin Durant? How does it feel to be a Knicks fan right now? How big a loss is Malcolm Brogdon for the Bucks? Does he move the needle for the Pacers? Does Derrick Rose do anything for the Pistons? What was Jimmy Butler's move to Miami about? Answers to these questions and more are inside! bluewirepods.com 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 runs through some pertinent news items, including the Lakers carving out more cap space and Jimmy Butler sign-and-trade scenarios. Then, it's on to the futures of the Washington Wizards, Miami Heat and Oklahoma City Thunder! bluewirepods.com 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 a brief layover in Knicks #Takez Central, it's on to Toronto and Milwaukee for Hardwood Knocks! The reigning-champion Raptors get first licks, and their outlook begins with one defining question: Will Kawhi Leonard stick around? Mo and Dan unpack all possible scenarios while also going deep into Toronto's future cap space and Pascal Siakam's next contract. For the Bucks, it's all about incumbent free agents Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Malcolm Brogdon. Will they stay or go? Can the Bucks afford all three? Should they pay all three? Is Eric Bledsoe's extension looking worse by the day? Are they REALLY on the clock with Giannis Antetokounmpo? 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

Paul Garcia (@PaulGarciaNBA) from Project Spurs and The Spurs Cast podcast joins Mo and Dan for a trip down Into San Antonio's Weeds Lane. They cover everything pivotal about the Spurs moving forward: Dejounte Murray's return from a torn ACL and his fit with the current roster; DeMar DeRozan's future in San Antonio and his trade value; Derrick White's next step; Lonnie Walker's development; the roster's guard-drunk setup; the frontcourt rotation beyond LaMarcus Aldridge; potential trade candidates; Rudy Gay's free agency; cap-sheet analysis; possible free-agency targets; 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

Stephen Noh (@StephNoh) from The Athletic joins Hardwood Knocks to thoroughly assess the Bulls' future. Along with Dan, he gets into Coby White's fit and ceiling, the perception of Zach LaVine, Jim Boylen's evolving coaching style, Lauri Markkanen entering a pivotal third season, Wendell Carter Jr.'s role next year, Otto Porter's offensive expansion, Chicago's potential free-agency targets and oh-so-much more! bluewirepods.com 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

Adam Spinella (@Spinella14) from The Basketball Writers joins Dan to discuss all the implications from the 2019 NBA draft. Among the topics they cover: Draft-day steals; questionable picks; trade reactions; Mike Conley's fit with the Jazz; the promising futures of the Grizzlies and Pelicans; the Celtics' shaky, unreadable offseason; RJ Barrett's NBA ceiling; the Pacers' awkward roster construction; the oddity that is the Suns; free-agency fallout from the draft; and much, much more! bluewirepods.com 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

MEGA-POD ALERT. Andy, Mo and Dan discuss Al Horford's decision to probably leave the Celtics, where his best fits lie and what his exit means for Boston. After that, they tackle the Lakers' apparent mishandling of the salary-cap gymnastics involved in the Anthony Davis trade. From there, it's on to the Rockets' outlook and all their glorious drama. Should we believe the rumors of discord between James Harden and Chris Paul? Is any team willing to trade for CP3? Can the Rockets land a third star? What realistic free agents should they target? Let's roll people. 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 welcomes back Mo Dakhil...indefinitely! Mo and Dan dissect every angle of the Anthony Davis trade, including what it means for the Pelicans' rebuild and the Lakers' free-agency chances. After that, they get into the Celtics' long-term outlook. How does striking out on Davis impact their future? Is Kyrie Irving gone?; What will they do if he leaves? What becomes of their other free agents? Can they afford any other potential point guard solutions? Do they have another blockbuster trade package in them? We get into this, 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

The Toronto Raptors are NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors are banged up almost beyond repair, and the Association will never be the same. Andy and Dan dive into the profound fallout from the Finals, an emotive dissection that runs through Toronto's staying power as champs, Kawhi Leonard's free agency, Klay Thompson's torn ACL and next contract, the Warriors' title window and a thorough look at where Golden State goes from here over the offseason. bluewirepods.com 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

Let's talk about Kevin Durant's free agency, the latest in Anthony Davis trade rumors and the Lakers' future, shall we? With so much at stake in free agency and on the trade market, Hardwood Knocks turns to Victoria Jacobi (@CountOnVic) of SLAM's The Kaz and Vic Show to help make sense of it all. Along with Dan, she discusses what KD's Achilles injury does to his free agency, what the latest AD trade rumors mean for the Lakers, and what we should expect from the Purple and Gold in free agency and over the offseason. bluewirepods.com 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 brings in Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tcbbiggs) from the Blazer's Edge and Women's Hoops and Talks (W.H.A.T.) podcasts to talk about how Portland will continue building after its Western Conference Finals appearance. Along with Dan, she discusses everything from Damian Lillard's next contract and Jusuf Nurkic's injury, to Anfernee Simons' development and whether the Blazers have the assets to make a splash on the trade market. 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

Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) from the Locked on Hornets podcast and Dime Uproxx joins Dan for an all-in look at the stakes in Charlotte this offseason. Should the Hornets offer Kemba Walker the supermax? Regardless, will they? Do they have a clear path to contention if he sticks around? Are there any trade targets for them to pursue? What happens if he leaves? Should they tear it down? Can they? Who should they take with the No. 12 pick? And what should we expect moving forward from Miles Bridges, Devonte' Graham, Willy Hernangomez and Dwayne Bacon? 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

The Nets are set to be major players in free agency for Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant (or Jimmy Butler, FYI!) after sending Allen Crabbe to the Hawks. Hardwood Knocks rolls through all the implications of the trade, including Brooklyn's cap sheet, D'Angelo Russell's future, the ramifications on all of free agency and the Anthony Davis sweepstakes and what we should expect from the Hawks moving forward. After that, it's on to the Mavericks (29:54 mark)! They have plenty of cap space, but will they land a star or fringe star? Is Kristaps Porzingis worth the max? Were they smart to extend Dwight Powell? Should they keep Dorian Finney-Smith and Maxi Kleber? Can we expect bigger roles for Ryan Broekhoff and Jalen Brunson? Andy and Dan go DEEP into Dallas' future. Please join them. 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/advertisemen

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