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Hardwood Knocks, Episode 99 — Ode to Gary Harris and Nikola Jokic…AKA: 2017-18 Denver Nuggets Preview

iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher | Google Play (coming soon) @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale THROWBACK ALERT. Former co-host of Hardwood Knocks-turned-founder of NBA Math Adam Fromal (@fromal09) reunited with Dan Favale to discuss the 2017-18 Denver Nuggets—the toast of the NBA’s up-and-comer discussion. You can’t blame anyone for being high on the Nuggets. The combination of Nikola

Hardwood Knocks, Episode 98 — Back to the NBA Lottery, Part 6: 2017-18 Orlando Magic Preview

iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher | Google Play (coming soon) @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale More than a half-decade has come and gone since the Orlando Magic last made the playoffs. And, well, they’re not about to reverse course anytime soon. Led by a new front office regime following the exit of general manager Rob

Hardwood Knocks, Episode 97 — Faith in Skal Labissiere, For the Culture: 2017-18 Sacramento Kings Preview

iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher | Google Play (coming soon) @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale Let’s pour one out for the Sacramento Kings’ annual failed pursuit of a playoff berth they had no business pursuing in the first place, shall we? In furtherance of the post-DeMarcus Cousins era, the Kings spent the offseason neither

Hardwood Knocks, Episode 96 — Do It for Michael Porter Jr: 2017-18 Chicago Bulls Preview

iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher | Google Play (coming soon) @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale The Chicago Bulls are firing up the tank. Or rather, they’ve been firing up the tank. The Bulls leaned hard into the rebuild they’ve spent the past few years evading by trading Jimmy Butler, cutting ties with Dwyane Wade

Hardwood Knocks, Episode 95 — Dallas Mavericks Preview: How will Dirk and the Kids Look in 2017-18?

iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher | Google Play (coming soon) @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale Dirk Nowitzki’s 20th season. A new era led by Harrison Barnes and Dennis Smith Jr.. And contract years for Nerlens Noel and Seth Curry. All those ingredients suggest it’s another transitional year for the Dallas Mavericks. For Nowitzki, age

Hardwood Knocks, Episode 94 — Let the Audition for LeBron James and Paul George Begin: 2017-18 Lakers Preview

iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher | Google Play (coming soon) @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale On the latest episode of Hardwood Knocks, standup comedian and Los Angeles Lakers aficionado Brandt Tobler joined the show to talk Lonzo Ball, Brandon Ingram, LeBron James and so much more. What kind of impact will Lonzo have on

Hardwood Knocks, Episode 93 — Life After Gordon Hayward: 2017-18 Utah Jazz Preview

iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher | Google Play (coming soon) @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale Most NBA teams are thrust into a thorough rebuild after losing a top-20 player, but not the Utah Jazz. They have a superstar cornerstone in Rudy Gobert, which gives them license to chase playoff berths in the immediate aftermath

Hardwood Knocks, Episode 92 — Dwight Howard’s Last Stand Needs Kemba: 2017-18 Charlotte Hornets Preview

iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher | Google Play (coming soon) @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale The Charlotte Hornets stayed true to their roots over the NBA’s offseason: They retooled, despite being a non-factor in free agency, without embracing a total reinvention. And, by leaning into this approach, they’ve instantly turned into one of the

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