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Dan and Mort Jensen (@msjnba) from 'The NBA Podcast' discuss their biggest takeaways and expectations moving forward for the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunders vs. Denver Nuggets playoff series. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:11 - Cavs vs. Pacers takeaways27:13 - Most entertaining NBA Finals matchups28:55 - Nuggets vs. Thunder takeaways1:00:09 - Is OKC-DEN actually the West Finals?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down how the Detroit Pistons should approach the 2025 NBA offseason. Will Cade Cunningham's breakout convince them to take a big swing? Or should they play it safe? Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more fun and in-depth NBA content. TIMESTAMPS⬇️:00 - Setting the stage...1:01 - Future of Malik Beasley2:56 - Identifying Pistons core players4:36 - Jalen Duren extension6:15 - Future of Jaden Ivey7:10 - Biggest needs and trade targets11:31 - How aggressive should the Pistons be?14:41 - More trade targets/offseason approachesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down how the Los Angeles Lakers should approach the offseason while trying to capitalize on the LeBron James and Luka Doncic. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Setting the stage...1:21 - Can the Lakers make a big trade?3:06 - What type of big man does Luka Doncic need?7:15 - Other needs Lakers must fill10:45 - Luka Doncic and LeBron James contracts13:07 - Players most likely to be tradedSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down how much every 2025 NBA draft lottery team needs Cooper Flagg, ultimately deciding which franchise most needs to win the No. 1 pick. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Our approach2:59 - Charlotte Hornets9:58 - Utah Jazz15:59 - Washington Wizards23:39 - New Orleans Pelicans28:32 - Philadelphia 76ers34:46 - Brooklyn Nets40:54 - Toronto Raptors45:50 - San Antonio Spurs48:56 - Houston Rockets55:08 - Portland Trail Blazers59:20 - Dallas Mavericks 1:02:36 - Chicago Bulls1:05:49 - Sacramento Kings1:09:54 - Best Cooper Flagg destinationsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down the Houston Rockets entering the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro0:39 - Rockets cap sheet1:29 - The Fred VanVleet decision4:06 - Houston can't take its window for granted7:35 - Should Rockets be interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo?9:15 - The Devin Booker and Kevin Durant chatter11:30 - Preserving Houston's identity + other trade targets15:26 - Should the Rockets just stand pat?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down their biggest takeaways from Game 1 between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, as well as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. After that, they ask which of the heavy favorites from Round 2 are in more trouble: The Celtics, Thunder or Cleveland Cavaliers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:19 - Celtics vs Knicks takeaways23:00 - Thunder vs Nuggets takeaways45:16 - Cavs vs Pacers takeaways52:33 - Who's more concerned: Thunder, Celtics or Cavs?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss their initial impressions of the Cleveland Cavaliers-Indiana Pacers second-round series. TIMETSTAMPS

Dan and Grant give their initial thoughts and breakdowns for the second-round series matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Tactical questions11:58 - Storylines16:44 - Wolves vs Warriors x-factors21:44 - Wolves vs Warriors predictionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant break down the second-round matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. Who ya got? Let us know in the comments! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:30 - Tactical questions6:10 - Storylines9:53 - Thunder and Nuggets x-factors13:42 - Thunder vs Nuggets predictionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant preview the second-round NBA playoff matchups between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers, and the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:01 - Cavs vs Pacers tactical questions11:30 - Cavs vs Pacers storylines15:25 - Cavs and Pacers x-factors21:18 - Cavs vs Pacers predictions24:29 - Celtics vs Knicks tactical questions33:50 - Celtics vs Knicks storylines41:10 - Celtics and Knicks x-factors44:29 - Celtics vs Knicks predictionsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss how the Orlando Magic should approach the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:09 - Current impressions of the Magic2:54 - Paolo Banchero extension4:40 - Cap sheet & trade assets9:38 - The Magic's biggest needs13:13 - The type of contract Orlando needs21:21 - Trade targets for the Magic36:24 - Free-agency targets for Orlando44:56 - Surprise trade target!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss how the Miami Heat should approach the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMETSTAMPS

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss how the Milwaukee Bucks should approach their future following the news that Damian Lillard suffered a torn ACL injury. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:08 - Damian Lillard's injury 4:30 - Appreciating Dame's legacy11:25 - Can the Bucks continue to contend?21:50 - Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and trade talk23:16 - San Antonio Spurs31:07 - Houston Rockets42:25 - Oklahoma City Thunder48:31 - Memphis Grizzlies52:25 - Atlanta Hawks54:10 - Golden State Warriors57:11 - Miami Heat and New York Knicks59:25 - Denver Nuggets1:02:27 - Detroit Pistons1:04:41 - Utah Jazz1:06:26 - Boston Celtics1:07:36 - Portland Trail Blazers1:08:31 - Los Angeles Lakers1:09:48 - Dallas Mavericks1:11:20 - Toronto RaptorsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG:

Dan and Grant uncork their biggest reactions and observations from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Farewell, Memphis Grizzlies0:40 - Cap situation & Jaren Jackson Jr. extension3:09 - Memphis faces challenges on the trade market6:29 - Should blowing it up be an option?9:58 - What type of addition do the Grizzlies need?12:24 - Is Jaren Jackson Jr. a trade candidate?16:12 - Can you trade Ja Morant or Desmond Bane and get better?23:09 - Would you trade Ja for Trae Young?25:44 - Guess-A-Player No. 130:07 - Guess-A-Player No. 235:47 - Guess-A-Player No. 346:22 - Guess-A-Player No. 4SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant uncork their biggest reactions and observations from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:50 - Aren't the playoffs great?!2:54 - Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors19:40 - Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers31:47 - New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons48:47 - Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves59:22 - Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks1:15:24 - Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat1:23:33 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies1:31:07 - Boston Celtics vs. Orlando MagicSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the latest NBA rumors, news and organizational overhauls we are already seeing. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:32 - The Atlanta Hawks are making changes22:06 - Will the Warriors get rid of Jonathan Kuminga?45:27 - Nico Harrison spoke about Luka Doncic again...1:00:57 - What are the New Orleans Pelicans doing?1:12:40 - How should the Phoenix Suns approach the offseason?1:33:25 - Are the Sacramento Kings stuck?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com 

Dan and Grant preview and drop their predictions for EVERY first-round series in the 2025 NBA playoffs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️:00 - INTRO0:38 - Playoff vibes5:24 - Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks23:43 - Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers41:27 - New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons58:00 - Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves1:20:08 - Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic1:34:04 - Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors1:55:18 - Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat2:05:26 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis GrizzliesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Grant (finally) drop their 2025 NBA awards ballots, including a HANDFUL OF BRAND-SPANKING NEW CATEGORIES nominated by our subscribes! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:25 - Our approach2:50 - MVP17:47 - All-NBA 28:14 - Defensive Player of the Year36:39 - All-Defense45:40 - Rookie of the Year50:34 - All- Rookie59:24 - Most Improved Players1:06:33 - Sixth Man of the Year1:09:03 - Coach of the Year 1:12:36 - Executive of the Year1:17:31 - Clutch Player of the Year1:20:27 - Best Finisher Under 6'5"1:22:47 - The Aaron Wiggins Award1:24:48 - The Jaxson Hayes Award1:27:48 - Worst Contract 1:28:52 - Black Hole Award1:31:44 - Stars Who Made The Biggest Sacrifice Award1:34:57 - They Should Have Played More, Dammit! (Duop Reath Award)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthug

Dan and Grant revisit some of their biggest misses and WORST predictions prior to the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro1:25 - Our approach4:26 - Chicago Bulls5:51 - Cleveland Cavaliers7:01 - Dallas Mavericks8:01 - New Orleans Pelicans9:53 - Orlando Magic11:15 - Philadelphia 76ers13:42 - Detroit Pistons17:40 - Portland Trail Blazers21:22 - Houston Rockets26:21 - Los Angeles Clippers29:26 - Phoenix Suns33:00 - Brooklyn Nets36:26 - JJ Redick39:56 - LaMelo Ball41:45 - Jonathan Kuminga44:43 - New York Knicks55:01 - Ja Morant59:50 - Reed Sheppard1:03:48 - Cody Williams1:06:44 - Scottie Barnes1:08:34 - Bouncing around the rest of the NBA1:15:24 - Winner of HWK's over/under competition!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss the future of the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic after the team fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Details of Denver's firings1:44 - What does the timing say about the Nuggets?4:30 - Firing Michael Malone now is wild10:36 - NBA head coaching seats are hotter than ever14:49 - Jalen Pickett ruined everything!18:28 - Are the Nuggets cleaning house?22:20 - Did the Jamal Murray injury accelerate this?25:36 - The future of Nikola Jokic32:31 - Can the Nuggets get better this summer?41:06 - Should the Nuggets hire Mort Jensen?!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TikTok: @hardwoodknocksTwitter @HardwoodKnocksInstagram: @hardwood_knocks Dan's Bluesky: @danfavaleDan's Twitter: @danfavaleDan's IG: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com