Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan is joined by Will Griffith (@WillofThaPeople) and Tony Xypteras (@TonyXypteras) from The Kings Herald to break down the 2026-27 Sacramento Kings. Subscribe to their podcast, The Kings Herald Show, that also features Jerry Reynolds on both Apple and Spotify. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO 
2:12 - The Kings’ offseason approach
5:26 - Scott Perry’s vision for the roster
9:01 - How will the Kings handle the vets?
12:35 - Early impressions of Darius Acuff Jr.
21:55 - What’s next for Keegan Murray?
28:00 - Will Ben Simmons make an impact?
29:44 - Maxime Raynaud breakdown
32:38 - Emmanuel Sharpe breakdown
34:32 - Dylan Cardwell breakdown
37:40 - Nique Clifford breakdown
39:19 - Alex Karaban breakdown
41:43 - Daqwon Plowden breakdown
42:29 - Sacramento’s offensive identity under Doug Christie
49:21 - The Kings’ season is a success if…
52:00 - Biggest needs
55:16 - Defensive strengths
56:09 - Top-10 rotation
59:52 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:01:58 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:03:10 - PREDICTIONS

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Dan is joined by Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) from Knicks Film School to break down the 2026-27 New York Knicks! SUBSCRIBE TO KNICKS FILM SCHOOL ON YOUTUBE. SUPPORT KFS ON SUBSTACK, TOO: https://knicksfilmschool.substack.com/.

0:00 - INTRO
1:24 - Covering the Knicks’ title run
17:01 - Impact of Mike Brown
20:45 - Appreciating the Knicks’ run
23:10 - Mitchell Robinson’s exit
26:20 - Andre Drummond’s fit
29:21 - The final big-man spots + playing small
34:30 - Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart and Deuce McBride extensions
44:53 - KAT as the offensive hub
49:36 - Josh Hart’s shooting
51:35 - Mikal Bridges’ half-court rim pressure + Jalen Brunson’s shot distribution
55:21 - Will the Knicks manage workloads?
59:22 - Development of Tyler Kolek, Mohamed Diawara, Tyler Nickel, Pacome Dadiet
1:05:43 - Biggest needs and the Knicks’ place in history
1:06:46 - Top-10 rotation, crunch-time lineups and the INFAMOUS MEETING
1:10:20 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:15:04 - PREDICTIONS

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Dan and Grant drop their 2026-27 NBA season over/under picks for EVERY team in the Western Conference. After that, they drop their EXACT win-loss projections for all 30 teams, as well as their final standings for both conferences. JOIN OUR OVER/UNDER COMPETITION HERE: https://forms.gle/ehLDByEWtmoBSZgQ9. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
5:51 - SPIN THE WHEEL
7:46 - Dallas Mavericks
12:40 - Denver Nuggets
18:24 - Golden State Warriors
24:10 - Houston Rockets
28:44 - Los Angeles Clippers
33:29 - Los Angeles Lakers
37:33 - Memphis Grizzlies
42:14 - Minnesota Timberwolves
49:55 - New Orleans Pelicans
53:46 - Oklahoma City Thunder
57:36 - Phoenix Suns
1:05:20 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:11:51 - Sacramento Kings
1:16:22 - San Antonio Spurs
1:21:06 - Utah Jazz
1:28:28 -  BEST PICKS
1:30:54 - Western Conference standings
1:37:00 - Eastern Conference standings

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Dan is joined by Lucas Kaplan (@lucaskaplan) from Nets Daily to break down the 2026-27 Brooklyn Nets. Make sure to follow Lucas’ work on Nets Daily. And follow his WNBA and general basketball coverage on his Substack. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:02 - Biggest takeaways from last season
3:31 - The offseason approach and franchise direction
6:21 - Julius Randle’s fit
10:04 - Egor Demin’s continued development
14:45 - Sean Marks’ job security
21:01 - Early impressions of Mikel Brown Jr.
27:01 - Michael Porter Jr.’s role and future
34:16 - Expectations for Day’Ron Sharpe
40:27 - Mo Wagner + the secondary center rotation
42:42 - Nolan Traore, Drake Powell, Ben Saraf, Danny Wolf
46:17 - Noah Clowney or Josh Minott?
49:49 - The Nets’ transition offense
52:15 - Jordi Fernandez’s approach
57:45 -  Biggest needs
58:29 - Brooklyn’s roster management
1:00:02 - Top-10 rotation
1:01:43 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:02:15 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
:03:36 - Size and rebounding have arrived
1:04:43 - PREDICTIONS


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Dan and Grant drop their 2026-27 NBA season record predictions and over/under picks for EVERY team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
5:28 - Atlanta Hawks
13:41 - Boston Celtics
17:54 - Brooklyn Nets
22:29 - Charlotte Hornets
27:48 - Chicago Bulls
31:33 - Cleveland Cavaliers
35:47 - Detroit Pistons
40:49 - Indiana Pacers
44:11 - Miami Heat
48:48 - Milwaukee Bucks
56:36  - New York Knicks
1:02:49 - Orlando Magic
1:11:14 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:18:00 - Toronto Raptors
1:23:06 - Washington Wizards
1:28:41 - BEST PICKS

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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 - INTRO
2:41 - Drinking 76ers Kool-Aid
11:24 - Nikola Jokic addresses his future
19:58 - Jalen Duren updates + Ausar Thompson’s handle
29:45 - Brandon Ingram’s Achilles injury
35:05 - The Raptors’ frontcourt
39:49 - Are the Warriors screwed?
45:54 - The Knicks’ extensions are becoming a distraction
55:21 - San Antonio’s Dylan Harper problem
1:02:19 - Who should start in Utah?
1:04:55 - Brandon Miller is ready to rock for the Hornets
1:08:46 - Ivica Zubac's fit in Indiana
1:13:05 - The Brooklyn Nets are…
1:16:17 - AJ Dybantsa GETS IT
1:18:30 - Favorite media day quotes

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Dan is joined by Wes Goldberg (@wcgoldberg) from Locked On Heat, Locked On NBA and RealGM Radio to break down the 2026-27 Miami Heat. SUBSCRIBE TO Locked On Heat ON YOUTUBE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:38 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
5:08 - Giannis’ offensive impact
8:38 - Do the Heat have enough ball-handling?
10:43 - Pelle Larsson’s development + The fifth starting spot
12:43 - Bam Adebayo’s offensive role
16:44 - Can the Heat generate offense without Giannis?
18:04 - Miami’s defensive ceiling
23:06 - Bobby Portis Jr. + backup big rotation
26:16 - Klay Thompson vs Tim Hardaway Jr.
27:13 - Dru Smith vs Simone Fontecchio
28:33 - The Pelle Larsson extension
31:01 - Early impressions of Ryan Conwell and Myron Gardner
33:46 - HIGHER OR LOWER?!
36:36 - Biggest needs
37:53 - The importance of Erik Spoelstra
39:19 - Top-10 rotation
40:04 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
41:04 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
42:36 - Miami Heat fanbase vibe check
44:54 - PREDICTIONS

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Dan is joined by Sam Cooper (@scooperhoops) and Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) from The Timeline podcast to break down the 2026-27 Phoenix Suns! Subscribe to The Timeline on YouTube HERE. Support Mike and Sam on Patreon HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:32 - Biggest takeaways from last season
5:02 - Overall offseason impressions
7:38 - The Miles Bridges trade and fit
12:18 - Phoenix’s other moves
14:02 - Dillon Brooks’ role
19:58 - Can the Suns lighten Devin Booker’s workload? / Oso Ighodaro’s impact
27:26 - Khaman Maluach’s development and ceiling
36:40 - How good is Rasheer Fleming?
42:14 - Can Jalen Green work on this team?
45:11 - Stylistic changes from Jordan Ott
48:12 - Early impressions of Koa Peat
53:30 - Haywood Highsmith or Ryan Dunn?
55:21 - Biggest needs
55:57 - Undercovered storylines
57:29 - Top-10 rotation
1:01:05 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:03:16 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:06:09 - PREDICTIONS

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Dan is joined by Salt City Hoops’ Dan Clayton (@danclayt0n) and Mark Russell Pereira (@jazzmanmark) to break down the 2026-27 Utah Jazz. Follow all of Salt City Hoops’ Jazz coverage HERE. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:17 - The Walker Kessler trade
8:29 - Should the Jazz have done more to replace Kessler?
10:17 - Changes to the Jazz’s defense
14:23 - Jaren Jackson Jr. at the 5
18:28 - Jaren Jackson Jr.’s offensive usage
23:24 - Keyonte George’s continued development
39:19 - Early impressions of Darryn Peterson
53:26 - Ace Bailey’s development and role
57:28 - Who will the Jazz start?
1:03:29 - Will Hardy juggling development with heightened expectations
1:08:01 - Ranking Isaiah Collier, Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh
1:11:10 - Who draws the most fouls?
1:14:58 - The Jazz’s offensive ceiling
1:17:43 - Biggest needs
1:19:28 - Who guards the opposing team’s player?
1:20:40 - Top-10 rotation
1:22:48 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:24:36 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:27:53 - Brice Sensabaugh’s future
1:28:51 - Will Utah be active at the trade deadline?
1:30:38 - PREDICTIONS

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Dan and Grant are grading the 2026 NBA offseason for EVERY team! NEXT UP: The Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
3:08 - Grading criteria
5:40 - Dallas Mavericks
21:13 - Houston Rockets
39:05 - Memphis Grizzlies
50:05 - New Orleans Pelicans
58:37 - San Antonio Spurs

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