Hardwood Knocks

Dan joined The Drop Step NBA podcast with Jack Quantrill (@TheDropStepNBA) about NBA players who need a change of scenery prior to the 2025 trade deadline! Subscribe to The Drop Step. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:00- Criteria4:06 - Player No. 16:44 - Player No. 219:22 - Players No. 3, 4 and 532:31 - Player No. 642:52 - Player No. 746:32 - Player No. 855:59 - Player No. 9 1:03:40 - Player No. 101:12:07 - Deeper-Cut CandidatesSUPPORT 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

Dan and Grant dissect and react to the latest news and rumors ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro1:33 - Is this year's rumor mill stale?8:12 - Cam Johnson's trade market and value18:00 - Should Brooklyn keep Cam?22:36 - Future of Zach LaVine31:44 - Injuries to Luka Doncic and PJ Washington35:33 - Jaden Ivey injury38:20 - Golden State Warriors trade targets43:58 - Kevin Durant and the Phoenix Suns51:26 - Houston Rockets trade deadline approach57:52 - Los Angeles Lakers trade deadline approach1:03:09 - Ja Morant injury and Memphis Grizzlies trade deadline approach1:10:27 - Anthony Edwards role on the Timberwolves1:24:56 - Future of Brandon Ingram1:28:50 - Future of Zion Williamson1:34:24 - Future of De'Aaron Fox1:41:53 - Sacramento Kings trade deadline approach1:47:06 - Should the Raptors trade Jakob Poeltl?1:49:38  - Breaking down the Jimmy Butler situationSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK:

Dan and Grant discuss questions they have for every (possible) NBA championship contender as we ring in the 2025 calendar year. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO5:34 - Boston Celtics9:19 - Cleveland Cavaliers 16:44 - Dallas Mavericks22:09 - Denver Nuggets29:45 - Houston Rockets42:16 - Memphis Grizzlies48:48 - Milwaukee Bucks53:11 - Minnesota Timberwolves1:00:25 - New York Knicks1:07:28 - Oklahoma City Thunder1:17:46 - Orlando Magic1:27:50 - Philadelphia 76ers1:34:44 - Fringe contenders1:42:22 - Lakers or Warriors?1:52:36 - Which fringe contender can enter real contention?1:53:38 - Sacramento Kings talkSUPPORT 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

Dan provides his instant reaction to the Los Angeles Lakers trading D'Angelo Russell and three second-round picks to the Brooklyn Nets for Dorian Finney-Smith. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant roll through a list of NBA players who (mostly) aren't inside the rumor mill and wonder whether they should be shopped and ultimately moved in advance of the 2025 trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS

Dan breaks down the latest Jimmy Butler trade rumors and then digs into which teams make the most sense as potential landing spots. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant discuss whether the NBA TV ratings matter as well as whether the league needs to discuss making rules to de-emphasize three-point shooting. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant put together their big board of the most valuable players realistically available ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS

After giving their thoughts on the state of the NBA Cup and discussing the new NBA All-Star Game Format,  Dan and Grant plunge through a subscribe mailbag that covers Jimmy Butler potentially being traded to the Phoenix Suns, the Denver Nuggets interest in Zach LaVine, the Chicago Bulls direction, the ceiling of Jalen Johnson in Atlanta, team-building concepts, positional designations and MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS

Which NBA teams will improve upon their performance after their first 25 or so games? Dan and Grant take a look at a bunch of different squads and decide. TIMESTAMPS

The Golden State Warriors traded for Dennis Schroder! Dan breaks down what it means for the Brooklyn Nets before getting into what it means for the Dubs in both the short and long terms. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:13 - Trade details4:30 - Why the Nets made this deal now7:30 - Why the Warriors made this deal now11:45 - How Dennis Schroder can help the Dubs18:58 - Concerns about Schroder on Golden State20:33 - The Dubs are still built for a mega trade23:48 - Golden State is actually more flexible with SchroderSUPPORT 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

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss which Western Conference teams they find most interesting to monitor entering the start of NBA trade season on December 15 and right on through the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss which Eastern Conference teams they find most interesting to monitor entering the start of NBA trade season on December 15 and right on through the 2025 NBA trade deadline. TIMESTAMPS

In the latest crossover extravaganza with The NBA Podcast, Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) discuss which NBA teams are confusing them the most this season. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant run through their CURRENT picks to win every 2024-25 NBA season award at the quarter pole. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant run through a list of 20-plus NBA players they believe have improved the most during the 2024-25 regular season. TIMESTAMPS

Dan reacts to Kenny For Real reacting to his '1 Trade Idea Every NBA Team Should Propose Right Now" article. It's reaction inception! TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant go through 40-plus sets(!) of NBA players and decide which one they would rather have for the NEXT FIVE YEARS. TIMESTAMPS

Dan quizzes Grant on which NBA player has the better ball-handler rating in NBA 2K25. TIMESTAMPS

Dan and Grant check in on some of the most important rookie of the 2024-25 NBA season and evaluate their performances so far with...grades! TIMESTAMPS