Hardwood Knocks

Dan is joined by Nets Daily's Matt Brooks (MattBrooksNBA) for a deep dive into the 2022-23 Brooklyn Nets, a team that could be literally anything at this point. They discuss the offseason from hell, what's next for Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, the fit of Ben Simmons, Brooklyn's defensive potential, the rotation, different lineup combinations, substitution patterns and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 - INTRO 3:10 - Is the offseason drama behind the Nets? 6:23 - Timeline for return on Seth Curry, Joe Harris and TJ Warren 11:56 - Early impressions of Ben Simmons' fit 17:00 - The Ben Simmons-Nic Claxton frontcourt/Ben Simmons-at-the-5 20:11 - New offensive identity? 24:42 - How should the Nets stagger their stars? 27:05 - Is there a role for Cam Thomas in Brooklyn/What about Kessler Edwards? 29:17 - Will Yuta Watanabe make the roster? 31:25 - Defensive identity 36:56 - Underrated strengths of the roster 39:12 - Biggest roster concerns 42:19 - Will the Nets be aggressive in search of roster upgrades? 44:43 - The 10