All posts by Dan Favale

Are the New Orleans Pelicans screwed long term?

The New Orleans Pelicans Will Never Be The Same

Dan and Grant are trading big-picture observations for that will define the rest of the NBA season, potentially the 2023 NBA playoffs and definitely the 2023 NBA offseason. This journey includes the future of the New Orleans Pelicans, the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks,

Are the Denver Nuggets toeing the edge of implosion?

Are the Denver Nuggets in Big Trouble?

MAIL TIME. In part 1 of this week’s mailbag, Dan discusses the Denver Nuggets’ recent struggles, player evaluation, the long-term future of the Miami Heat, Kyrie Irving’s next contract, the most important role players of the NBA playoffs and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:30 – INTRO3:26

The 2022-23 Sacramento Kings are here to stay.

Stop Sleeping on the Sacramento Kings

Dan is joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) of The Kings Herald to discuss—YOU GUESSED IT—the rise of the 2022-23 Sacramento Kings. From what makes them tick to their biggest flaws to breaking down potential playoff matchups, they get into it all. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 1:30 – INTRO3:31

Why The NBA MVP Debate Is So Toxic

Why the NBA MVP Debate is So Toxic

Dan goes long on one question, which was inspired by Discord user ItsAllen: Why do basketball fans care about the NBA MVP award so much? JOIN OUR DISCORD CHANNEL⬇️Hardwood Knocks Chitchat SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE⬇️Hardwood Knocks’ YouTube Channel FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA⬇️ @gt_hughes | @danfavale | @fromal09 | @SportsMathNet

These NBA players could get max contracts this summer.

NBA Players About to Get Massive Paydays

WELCOME TO NBA ‘HOT OR NOT?!’ You submitted your hot takes. Dan and Grant are here to discuss whether they’re too spicy or not incendiary enough. This batch of surface-of-the-sun takes will cover everything from max (or near-max) contract candidates this summer, the rise of

The NBA MVP discourse needs to change.

The NBA MVP Debate Is Getting Out of Control

MAIL TIME. Dan drops Part 2 of this week’s mailbag, which includes a look at the surging New York Knicks, the ambiguous L.A. Clippers, the NBA MVP race, Anthony Edwards, playoff seeds and more! TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:30 – INTRO1:39 – Anthony Edwards5:02 – Are the

Are the Toronto Raptors built to last?

The Toronto Raptors are Approaching a Crossroads

MAIL TIME. In Part 1 of a two-pod mailbag, Dan ventures through questions that cover the Toronto Raptors, Oklahoma City Thunder, playoff basketball, Ja Morant and the Memphis Grizzlies. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 – INTRO1:46 – Ja Morant, Memphis Grizzlies Outlook13:00 – Is it time for the

Who are the most interesting NBA teams for the rest of this season?

The 8 Most Interesting NBA Teams

Dan and Grant go through their EIGHT most interesting NBA teams heading into the stretch run of the 2022-23 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 – INTRO3:23 – Most interesting team No. 18:55 – Most interesting team No. 212:40 – Most interesting team No. 313:22 – Will