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Dan and Grant link up to tier the Western Conference with NBA free agency and trade rumors grinding to a halt! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO/Our approach5:44 - F Tier14:58 - D Tier39:19 - C Tier51:38 - B Tier58:43 - A Tier1:13:48 - S Tier1:25:01 - RECAPSUPPORT 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 Yossi Gozlan (@yossigozlan) of the Third Apron to discuss the future of NBA free agency and trades, as well as some takeaways and emerging trends from this offseason. Subscribe to the Third Apron on YouTube and Substack. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:42 - Will free agency ever be cool again?11:18 - More buyouts coming? 16:44 - True impact of the second apron18:13 - The Thunder aren’t going anywhere22:47 - Future of the Thunder27:48 - The bar for max contracts is higher 30:18  - Will NBA players take more pay cuts?32:47 - Trade value of distant first-round picks36:37 - Teams with unfinished business this offseasonSUPPORT 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 are BACK to break down all the NBA offseason questions we still need answered, as well as the latest and greatest breaking news and transactions that we need to catch up on. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:48 - John Collins and the LA Clippers8:17 - Norman Powell and the Miami Heat12:28 - Are expiring contracts no longer valuable?16:02 - Kelly Olynyk to the Spurs!17:08 - What are the Lakers doing? 24:53 - LeBron James trade destinations 34:52 - Will NBA free agency ever be cool again?41:01 - Is the Denver Nuggets offseason overrated?50:39 - Are offseason buyouts going to be more common?57:28 - Will max contracts fall by the wayside?59:06 - How do we feel about the Knicks?1:07:43 - Jonathan Kuminga, Josh Giddey, Quentin Grimes, Cam Thomas 1:11:50 - Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic1:16:00 - Free agents in the backcourt galore!1:11:53 - Rookie extension game!1:51:06 - Blockbuster trade candidatesSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down all of the action (pre-Tre Mann contract) from Day 2 of NBA free agency. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:28 - Milwaukee Bucks27:28 - Indiana Pacers 35:43 - Detroit Pistons (Duncan Robinson!)38:46 - Sacramento Kings 44:43 - New York Knicks (Yabu!)55:10 - Toronto Raptors 1:04:02 - Denver Nuggets & West Rankings1:32:43 - Charlotte Hornets1:35:34 - Oklahoma City Thunder & Shai Gilgeous-AlexanderSUPPORT 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 Day 1 of 2025 NBA free-agency by going through EVERY team's transactions. TIMESTAMPS

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro trade and discuss their biggest questions this offseason for the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers and Milwaukee Bucks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:08 - Chicago Bulls27:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers43:10 - Detroit Pistons1:16:18 - Indiana Pacers1:32:21 - Milwaukee BucksSUPPORT 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 Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast discuss their biggest questions this offseason for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. After that, they get into the Toronto Raptors moving on from Masai Ujiri TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:34 - Denver Nuggets24:33 - Minnesota Timberwolves40:51 - Oklahoma City Thunder57:03 - Portland Trail Blazers1:13:58 - Utah Jazz1:30:55 - Toronto Raptors fire Masai UjiriSUPPORT 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 NBA offseason outlooks for the Toronto Raptors, New Orleans Pelicans and Washington Wizards. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:38 - Toronto Raptors Offseason Lookahead27:58 - New Orleans Pelicans Offseason Lookahead52:48 - Washington Wizards Offseason LookaheadSUPPORT 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 fallout from the 2025 NBA draft, but WITH A TWIST: Grant does not know the results, and will be reacting LIVE, for you! TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast cannonball into the Chicago Bulls' 2025 offseason outlook. Will they finally rebuild? Is the franchise hopeless? Who gets an extension? We cover it all. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:58 - Do the Bulls actually have a plan? 4:22 - Chicago's cap sheet and trade assets5:29 - Future of Josh Giddey13:10 - Future of Coby White22:36 - Futures of Ayo Dosunmu and Nikola Vucevic25:54 - The Bulls' biggest needs31:02 - Will Chicago ever change?37:23 - Are the Bulls failing to capitalize on their brand?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

Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast wrap up the Oklahoma City Thunder winning their first NBA championship and dive into what their offseason could and should look like. After that, they get into their appreciation for the Indiana Pacers, the Tyrese Haliburton injury, and the team's overall future. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:27 - In appreciation of the Thunder10:23 - OKC's offseason cap sheet + assets13:33 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander superman14:19 - Jalen Williams & Chet holmgren extensions24:03 - Lu Dort's extension eligibility33:15 - Thunder's biggest needs + trade targets56:13 - Appreciating this Pacers' run1:01:20 - Impact of Tyrese Haliburton injury1:03:05 - Indiana's cap sheet and assets 1:04:54 - Future of Myles Turner1:11:19 - Future of Aaron Nesmith1:13:23 - Should the Pacers extend Bennedict Mathurin?1:17:56 - Will the Pacers embrace a gap year?1:22:10- Biggest needs + free-agency and trade targetsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTU

Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast' discuss their biggest NBA offseason questions for the Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. PLEASE NOTE: We recorded this before the Kevin Durant trade. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:08 - Boston Celtics20:15 - Brooklyn Nets41:48 - New York Knicks59:35 - Philadelphia 76ers1:14:35 - 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: @danfavaleGrant's Bluesky: @granthughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Dan and Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast break down the Phoenix Suns trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets, what it means for both teams, their futures, potential follow-up moves, and much more!  TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:45 - Kevin Durant trade details3:44 - Where do the Suns go from here?12:25 - Mat Ishbia is running a you-know-what show26:37 - Did the Rockets just make the perfect trade36:09 - Future of Houston's youngsters39:02 - Follow-up trade targets for the Rockets44:58 - The Kevin Durant extensionSUPPORT 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 every aspect of the Portland Trail Blazers' 2025 offseason, including extension candidates, biggest needs, overall direction and potential trade targets! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro0:45 - Are the Blazers the NBA's biggest wild card?3:44 - Blazers cap sheet and trade assets5:18 - Shaedon Sharpe extension9:12 - Toumani Camara extension11:40 - Anfernee Simons extension16:45 - Will the Blazers be buyers or sellers?18:41 - Biggest needs and trade targetsSUPPORT 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 are joined by Bleacher Report colleague Jonathan Wasserman (@NBADraftWass) to preview ALL THINGS related to the 2025 NBA draft, including prospect breakdowns, team-building philosophies, skill-set superlatives and much more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro1:14 - Where does the 2025 draft class rank?3:49 - How NIL is impacting the draft7:26 - Any new NBA draft trends?10:27 - Cooper Flagg breakdown15:52 - Dylan Harper breakdown19:02 - Ace Bailey breakdown28:37 - VJ Edgecombe breakdown32:06 - Jeremiah Fears breakdown37:32 - Tre Johnson breakdown40:08 - Kon Knueppel breakdown42:32 - Collin Murray-Boyles breakdown45:24 - Derik Queen breakdown47:09 - Egor Demin breakdown49:15 - Khaman Maluach breakdown52:18 - Carter Bryant breakdown55:26 - Highest variance draft prospect56:36 - Best pick-and-roll initiators58:22 - Best rim protectors59:36 - Best movement shooters1:00:28 - Best on-ball defenders1:01:44 - Hidden gems to monitor1:03:34 - The next Quinten Post1:04:27 - Should NBA teams give us more peeks behind

Dan and Grant break down their biggest questions and thoughts about the New York Knicks' offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:48 - Knicks' offseason cap sheet & trade assets9:18 - Mikal Bridges extension15:10 - Should the Knicks extend Karl-Anthony Towns?21:53 - The Kevin Durant trade talk29:20 - Biggest needs + free-agency & trade targetsSUPPORT 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 riff on the report that the San Antonio Spurs aren't aggressively pursuing Kevin Durant because they are waiting to pair Victor Wembanyama with another star. Naturally, they try to sleuth out who that star might be. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:45 - Are the Spurs out on Kevin Durant5:54 - The De'Aaron Fox, Stephon Castle & Dylan Harper problem12:37 - Would San Antonio trade De'Aaron Fox?17:04 - Stars the Spurs are waiting for (Part 1)29:49 - Cooper Flagg to San Antonio?!35:24 - Should the Spurs wait to strike?41:59 - Wild Kevin Durant trade idea!44:41 - Final thoughtsSUPPORT 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 talk about the NBA Finals, the Oklahoma City Thunder providing a glimpse of what's to come, the Tyrese Haliburton injury and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:19 - Jalen Williams is going kaboom7:53 - The Thunder are just getting started16:02 - The Tyrese Haliburton injury23:25 - Can the Pacers win without Hali at full strength?27:23 - What to watch for in Game 641:41 - Closing thoughtsSUPPORT 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 blockbuster Desmond Bane trade, and what it means for both the Memphis Grizzlies and Orlando Magic. They also get into why this trade hints as a WILD offseason, and how it may reflect a shift in how teams view their contention windows. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:09 - Craziest NBA offseason ever? (Shams Charania called it!)6:41 - Desmond Bane trade details13:33 - Desmond Bane's fit on the Orlando Magic23:45 - Are NBA teams embracing shorter windows?29:53 - What is the Memphis Grizzlies' plan?36:03 - The future of Jaren Jackson Jr.43:03 - Closing thoughtsSUPPORT 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 ins and outs of the Utah Jazz's 2025 offseason, including whether the team is itching to make a big move. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO0:34 - Is it time for the Jazz to make a big swing?2:03 - Utah's cap situation7:36 - Future of Walker Kessler13:40 - Future of Lauri Markkanen19:34 - Jazz's biggest needs + potential tradesSUPPORT 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