Dan and Grant discuss one thing, development, player, etc. that has impressed them this season for EVERY NBA team in the Western Conference.TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:56 - Dallas Mavericks6:00 - Denver Nuggets9:41 - Golden State Warriors15:28 - Houston Rockets18:11 - LA Clippers22:20 - Los Angeles Lakers28:02 - Memphis Grizzlies32:05 - Minnesota Timberwolves35:16 - New Orleans Pelicans40:33 - Oklahoma City Thunder49:32 - Phoenix Suns56:01 - Portland Trail Blazers1:01:27 - Sacramento Kings1:07:29 - San Antonio Spurs1:13:25 - Utah Jazz1:19:41 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

NBA Optimism Index: The Western Conference

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Dan and Grant break down the fallout from the Denver Nuggets, New York Knicks and Oklahoma City Thunder getting bounced in the second round of the NBA playoffs. From there, they (quickly) preview the Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves and Indiana Pacers vs. Boston Celtics series. Finally, they react to the 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie Teams and then, most importantly, run through some GUESS-A-PLAYER segments! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:42 -  Where do the Nuggets go from here?31:54 - Where do the Knicks go from here?1:03:30 - Where do the Thunder go from here?1:25:19 - Mavericks vs. Timberwolves lookahead1:37:06 - Pacers vs. Celtics lookahead1:47:20 - Reacting to 2023-24 NBA All-Rookie teams1:49:38 - STAT PADDING (GUESS-A-PLAYER!)SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

How The Wolves' 2024-25 Luxury-Tax Bill Impacts Bronny James' Legacy

Dan and Grant discuss the latest Cleveland Cavaliers rumors and how the team will approach the NBA offseason. After that, they discuss the state of the Boston Celtics. From there, they dive into Game 6 outlooks for the New York Knicks vs. Indiana Pacers and Dallas Mavericks vs. Oklahoma City Thunder. Finally, they conclude with some Nikola Jokic talk (prior to the Denver Nuggets' Game 6 beatdown). TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO4:30 - Cleveland Cavaliers41:40 - Boston Celtics49:04 - Thoughts on New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers59:38 - Thoughts on Oklahoma City Thunder vs Dallas Mavericks1:11:52 - Nikola Jokic, Denver Nuggets (pre-Game 6)1:17:53 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

What's Next for the Cavs?, Knicks vs Pacers, Mavs vs Thunder, Nikola Jokic Forever

Psych! Dan and Grant discuss their biggest question(s) for every team remaining in the 2024 NBA playoffs! After that, they talk about the fallout from the Atlanta Hawks winning the NBA draft lottery. Finally, they wrap up with some good ol' fashioned GUESS-A-PLAYER! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:37 - Cleveland Cavaliers13:44 - Boston Celtics25:03 - Dallas Mavericks47:00 - Oklahoma City Thunder52:15 - New York Knicks1:02:20 - Indiana Pacers1:12:58 - Denver Nuggets1:21:54 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:36:37 - 2024 NBA Draft Lottery reaction1:54:12 - GUESS-A-PLAYER!SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

A 2-Hour Relitigation Of The Jakob Poeltl Trade

Dan and Grant discuss Nikola Jokic winning MVP, the other award results, the latest NBA coaching news and rumors, Jimmy Butler's future in Miami, the Jamal Murray fine, the Rick Carlisle rant, Knicks vs. Pacers, injuries and MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:41 - Reactions to Nikola Jokic winning MVP, interpretation of Most Improved Player, other award results14:38 - NBA head coaching news, rumors28:06 - Jimmy Butler's future with the Miami Heat34:10 - Jamal Murray fine37:16 - Rick Carlisle, NBA officiating46:02 - Impact of New York Knicks injuries, defending Tom Thibodeau1:00:33 - Can the Indiana Pacers come back against the Knicks?1:15:13 - Thoughts on Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers1:20:47 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks1:29:17 - STAT PADDING1:37:41 - GUESS-A-PLAYERSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

Did Nikola Jokic Deserve MVP?, Can The Knicks Survive?,  Is Rick Carlisle Right?, NBA News

Dan and Grant discuss the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves series, their takeaways from Game 1 between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers, the future of the Orlando Magic and MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:25 - Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves thoughts35:37 - New York Knicks vs Indiana Pacers thoughts48:01 - Orlando Magic offseason lookahead1:05:50 - Boston Celtics vs. Cleveland Cavaliers thoughts (pre-Game 1!)1:10:39 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Dallas Mavericks thoughts (pre-Game 1!)1:17:53 - STAT PADDING1:24:45 - GUESS-A-PLAYERSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️hardwoodknocks@gmail.com

NBA Optimism Index: The Western Conference

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