Category Archives: Hardwood Knocks

Are the New Orleans Pelicans title threats?

The New Orleans Pelicans Could Be This Year’s Boston Celtics

Dan and Grant wrap up ‘Hot or Not?!’ 2.0 with Part 2 of YOUR blistering takes. This time, we’re talking about the New Orleans Pelicans’ title stock, Zion Williamson’s MVP candidacy, the future of the Toronto Raptors, the San Antonio Spurs going full Charlotte Bobcats,

Is it time for the Portland Trail Blazers to make a trade?

Do The Portland Trail Blazers Need To Make A Trade?

Dan is back for Part 3 of our three-part mailbag series this week. (Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2!) This batch of questions will cover A LOT of ground. We’re talking Memphis Grizzlies, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets, Utah Jazz, Minnesota Timberwolves,

Did the Lakers and Clippers make massive mistakes?

Do The Lakers and Clippers Regret Their Superstar Trades

Dan and Grant reconvene for Part 2 of our epic three-part mailbag. (FIND PART 1 HERE!) This batch of questions sees us tackling the value of Kyrie Irving to the Nets; whether the Lakers and Clippers should regret their superstar trades from a few years

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in trouble.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in Big Trouble

Dan and Grant chopper in to tackle PART 1 OF A THREE-PART NBA MAILBAG! They begin by discussing the impact of the Karl-Anthony Towns on the Minnesota Timberwolves. After that, they ponder how many stars you need to win a title. Then, they talk all

Is RJ Barrett a bust?

Did The New York Knicks Make A Mistake Keeping RJ Barrett?

Dan and Grant reconvene for Part 4 of a four-part series in which they thoroughly discuss their biggest question for every NBA team through the first portion of the 2022-23 season. Next up: The Miami Heat, Milwaukee Bucks, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers,

The Boston Celtics look like the best team in the NBA.

The Boston Celtics Are The Best Team In The NBA

Dan and Grant reconvene for Part 3 of a four-part series in which they thoroughly discuss their biggest question for every NBA team through the first portion of the 2022-23 season. Next up: The Atlanta Hawks, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland