Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan is joined by Jabari A Davis (@jabariadavis) from iHeart to break down the 2026-27 Los Angeles Lakers! TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO 
0:57 - The Lakers’ offseason vision
3:08 - LeBron James’ exit
7:52 - Will the Lakers even miss LeBron?
9:21 - How do the Lakers intend to play?
13:24 - Walker Kessler’s fit
21:39 - The Jonathan Kuminga discussion
26:52 - The most important non-Kessler additions
29:12 - Fifth starter and backup bigs
35:09 - Trade targets to monitor
38:44 - Early impressions of Cameron Carr
43:04 - Breaking down Adou Thiero, Arthur Kaluma and Bronny James
49:52 - Which youngsters have the best shot at playing?
51:34 - Evaluating the Lakers’ depth
54:26 - Biggest remaining needs
56:04 - Is Luka Doncic flying under the radar?
59:33 - Top-10 rotation
1:02:28 - Go-to closing lineup
1:04:05 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:06:09 - Impact of the Lakers’ ownership battle
1:09:32 - PREDICTIONS!

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Dan is joined by Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) of Gyro Step podcast to break down the 2026-27 Milwaukee Bucks! SUBSCRIBE TO THE GYRO STEP HERE: https://www.youtube.com/@GyroStepPodcast. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:46 - The Giannis Antetokounmpo trade return
9:45 - Milwaukee’s rebuilding timeline
14:16 - The Gary Trent Jr. situation
17:25 - How will they play under Taylor Jenkins?
19:30 - Who will the Bucks cut off the roster?
22:46 - The future of Tyler Herro
26:48 - Ryan Rollins’ next frontier
32:43 - Early impressions of Brayden Burries
37:41 - How will the Bucks use Kel’el Ware?
44:21 - Development of Nate Ament
47:23 - Jaime Jaquez Jr.’s role
49:15 - Ousmane Dieng breakdown
51:17  - The fit of Kasparas Jakucionis
53:37 - Breaking down Bogoljub Marković
55:11 - Milwaukee’s biggest needs
56:22 - Who’s flying under the radar?
58:59 - Top-10 rotation
1:00:37 - Go-to closing lineup
1:01:28 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:03:16 - Predictions!

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Dan and Grant break down to the Denver Nuggets signing and trading Peyton Watson to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and the impact it has on ALL parties. After that, they gather 'round the STAT PADDING camp fire for an NBA 2K27-themed exercise. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - Intro + Trade details
1:47 - What are the Denver Nuggets doing?
22:23 - Impact on the Cleveland Cavaliers
30:26 - What's next for the Clippers?
35:18 - STAT PADDING

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Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns and Sacramento Kings.TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
2:53 - Re-Grade criteria
4:19 - Golden State Warriors
10:57 - Los Angeles Clippers
21:26 - Los Angeles Lakers
36:18 - Phoenix Suns
45:00 - Sacramento Kings

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Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, Portland Trail Blazers and Utah Jazz. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - Intro
1:27 - Re-grade criteria
2:55 - Denver Nuggets
17:00 - Minnesota Timberwolves 
30:07 - Oklahoma City Thunder 
36:56 - Portland Trail Blazers 
51:48 - Utah Jazz

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