All posts by Dan Favale

Hardwood Knocks, Episode 150 — Celtics Ceiling without Kyrie Irving, All-Defense and All-Rookie NBA Teams

Another NBA regular season is grinding to a close, which means it’s time to start addressing end-of-the-year honors. iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale First up for Hardwood Knocks: All-Rookie First and Second Team picks. After that, it’s on to All-Defense First and Second Team selections. Before Andy and

Hardwood Knocks, Episode 149 — MAILBAG: Kawhi Leonard Trades, All-Rookie Teams, Jabari Parker’s Value

MAIL TIME! iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale In the latest listener-driven episode, Andy and Dan get equally topical, hot takey, analytical, historical, obscure and, most critically, all kinds of impassioned. They tackle questions that take you down all kinds of rabbit holes—tangents that collectively include: Kawhi Leonard trade

Hardwood Knocks, Episode 147 — Ranking NBA’s 25 Best Lineups (Part I), and Impact of Kyrie, Steph Injuries

Ever wonder which NBA teams are deploying the best lineups this season? Think you know which five-man units are the cream of the Association’s crop? Are you just interested in the data that goes in to determining this year’s best arrangements? iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale Whatever your

Hardwood Knocks, Episode 146 — MAILBAG: Kawhi-Spurs Sadz, Kyrie Injury, LeBron is Good, Crunch-Time Kings

MAIIIIIIIL TIME! You asked. Andy and Dan answered. iTunes | BlogTalkRadio | Stitcher @HardwoodKnocks | @AndrewDBailey | @DanFavale This week’s mailbag covers a little bit of everything. Here’s a quick breakdown: LeBron James’ greatness at Age 33 Kyrie Irving’s  knee injury Persisting awkwardness between Kawhi Leonard and the Spurs LaMarcus Aldridge’s season-long offensive