Category Archives: Hardwood Knocks

Yes, Tyrese Haliburton is an All-Star.

Tyrese Haliburton Deserves to Start in the 2023 NBA All-Star Game

With fan voting officially live, Dan and Grant drop their much-too-early picks for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. Yes, this was tough. Yes, we hate ourselves. Yes, Tyrese Haliburton and Lauri Markkanen were seriously considered. No, we’re not sorry. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️ 0:25 – INTRO2:05 –

The 2022-23 Chicago Bulls are a joke.

The 2022-23 Chicago Bulls Are a Lost Cause

Dan discusses the impact Anthony Davis’ injury will have on the Los Angeles Lakers and how they approach the rest of their season. After that, he gets into the crapshow that is the Chicago Bulls. And finally, he takes a look at what’s ailing the

It's officially the start of NBA trade season!

3 Trade Targets for EVERY NBA Team

Dan reacts to a Bleacher Report article from Zach Buckley on three trade targets for every NBA team. This one’s a doozy, so buckle up! And check out the full article here. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:30 – INTRO2:43 – Atlanta Hawks3:37 – Boston Celtics4:56 – Brooklyn Nets6:00

Will the Stephen Curry injury doom the Golden State Warriors?

The Golden State Warriors are Doomed without Stephen Curry

Dan dives into the implications that the Stephen Curry shoulder injury and his subsequent absence will have on the Golden State Warriors. Is their season over? Will they make a trade? Embrace a gap year? VICTOR WEMBANYAMA TO THE DUBS? It’s all on the table.

Is it time for the Cleveland Cavaliers to panic?

Relax, the Cleveland Cavaliers are Going to be Awesome

Dan and Grant are back for Part 1 of the weekly two-part mailbag. This time around, your questions cover the state of affairs for the Cleveland Cavaliers, the future of the Chicago Bulls, trade deadline dives into the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder, the

The Detroit Pistons have plenty to play for without Cade Cunningham.

The Detroit Pistons Are NOT Screwed without Cade Cunningham

Dan cannonballs into the impact of the Cade Cunningham injury on both the short- and long-term outlooks of the Detroit Pistons. He also delves into what we’ve seen from Bojan Bogdanovic, Killian Hayes, Jaden Ivey, Isaiah Stewart and more over the past few weeks. JOIN

How should the New York Knicks approach the NBA trade deadline?

The New York Knicks Trade Deadline Approach is Very Complicated

Dan gives a quick shout-out to Brittney Griner following her release from Russian custody. After that, it’s time to have an honest discussion about the New York Knicks, their trade-deadline approach and the players and assets at hand. JOIN OUR DISCORD CHANNEL⬇️Hardwood Knocks Chitchat SUBSCRIBE