Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan and Grant hold their First Annual NBA Trade Value Draft! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO/Criteria6:32 - THE DECISION7:07 - Pick No. 114:42 - Pick No. 220:37 - Pick No. 323:20 - Pick No. 428:46 - Pick No. 532:50 - Pick No. 639:55 - Pick No. 743:22 - Pick No. 846:48 - Pick No. 948:26 - Pick No. 1050:32 - Pick No. 1156:46 - Pick No. 1259:47 - THE REAL PICK NO. 121:04:14 - Pick No. 13 1:10:12 - Pick No. 141:13:41 - Snubs/Honorable MentionsSUPPORT 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⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant go through their awards ballot a little more than one-quarter of the way through the NBA season, with a focus on one big-time question: Is the MVP race already over? TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO3:09 - MVP9:59 - Who’s easier to build around: SGA or Jokic?20:36 - Defensive Player of the Year30:29 - Should the NBA change the awards rules?33:41 - Rookie of the Year40:35 - Most Improved Player55:02 -Sixth Man of the Year1:03:42 - Coach of the Year1:14:23 - Executive of the Year1:21:58 - STAT PADDINGSUPPORT 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⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Mort Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to go back and forth on questions they have for every NBA team as we near the official start of NBA trade season on December 15. First up: The Eastern Conference! TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:01 - Detroit Pistons15:30 - New York Knicks28:24 - Boston Celtics40:54 - Toronto Raptors52:00 - Orlando Magic1:04:40 - Miami Heat1:14:44 - Philadelphia 76ers1:25:22 - Cleveland Cavaliers1:33:43 - Atlanta Hawks1:44:37 - Milwaukee Bucks1:54:23 - Chicago Bulls1:58:31 - Charlotte Hornets 2:05:31 - Brooklyn Nets2:11:59 - Indiana Pacers2:21:49 - Washington WizardsSUPPORT 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⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant break down the latest in the Giannis Antetokounmpo rumor mill and then spend time talking about whether the NBA's superstar-trade market will change. After that, they get into potential Giannis packages. Finally, they welcome on Hardwood Knocks' new video editor, Andrew Willet (@theacwillett22). TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO2:58 - Latest Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors4:07 - Why is Giannis doing this now?11:57 - Can the Bucks salvage the Giannis situation?23:29 - Should NBA teams still go all-in on star trades?52:43 - Giannis to the New York Knicks54:22 - Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Atlanta Hawks1:00:35 - Giannis to the San Antonio Spurs1:08:02 - Giannis to the OKC Thunder 1:10:23 - Giannis to the Golden State Warriors1:13:11 - Giannis to the Houston Rockets1:16:32 - Giannis to the Lakers1:17:22 - Giannis to the Miami Heat 1:20:07 - Giannis to the Detroit Pistons1:21:42 - Giannis to the Indiana Pacers1:23:40 - Giannis to the Toronto Raptors 1:25:29 - Giannis to the Memphis Grizzlies1:27:00 - Giannis to the Cleveland Cavaliers 1:28:48 - Giannis to the Orlando Magic1:31:36 - STAT PADDING WITH ANDREW WILLETTSUPPORT 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⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant are choppering in to discuss the state of the Los Angeles Clippers and talk about some trade scenarios—including one that could net them back some of their own first-round picks. They'll also be digging into the latest Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors. TIMESTAMPS⤵️0:00 - INTRO1:37 - Why the Clippers sent Chris Paul home9:14 - Trades to get the Clippers their picks back26:36 - James Harden to the Minnesota Timberwolves35:06 - James Harden to the Golden State Warriors37:22 - James Harden to the Atlanta Hawks41:12 - James Harden to the Phoenix Suns44:01 - James Harden to the Detroit Pistons48:42 - James Harden to the Memphis Grizzlies53:31 - Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors57:46 - James to the Milwaukee Bucks1:02:06 - Kawhi Leonard to the Milwaukee Bucks1:07:03 - Kawhi Leonard to the Minnesota Timberwolves 1:11:51 - Kawhi Leonard to the Sacramento Kings1:17:03 - Kawhi Leonard to the Philadelphia 76ers1:22:55 - So...What should the Clippers do?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⬇️[email protected]