Hardwood Knocks

Dan is joined by Bryant Toporek (@btoporek) of Bleacher Report, Forbes and Liberty Ballers to discuss their biggest takeaways, reactions, questions, etc. from all the various 2026 NBA Media Days! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:41 - Drinking 76ers Kool-Aid11:24 - Nikola Jokic addresses his future19:58 - Jalen Duren updates + Ausar Thompson’s handle29:45 - Brandon Ingram’s Achilles injury35:05 - The Raptors’ frontcourt39:49 - Are the Warriors screwed?45:54 - The Knicks’ extensions are becoming a distraction55:21 - San Antonio’s Dylan Harper problem1:02:19 - Who should start in Utah?1:04:55 - Brandon Miller is ready to rock for the Hornets1:08:46 - Ivica Zubac's fit in Indiana1:13:05 - The Brooklyn Nets are…1:16:17 - AJ Dybantsa GETS IT1:18:30 - Favorite media day quotesSUPPORT US ON PATREON