Category Archives: Hardwood Knocks

Jalen Brunson can change everything for the New York Knicks.

Jalen Brunson Can Reinvent the New York Knicks

Dan is joined by Andrew Claudio (@AndrewJClaudio_) from Knicks Film School (@KnickFilmSkool) to dissect everything and anything about the 2022-23 New York Knicks. They discuss the Donovan Mitchell trade that wasn’t, the impact of Jalen Brunson, how RJ Barrett can develop into a star, the

The 2022-23 Boston Celtics are built to make it back to the Finals.

Can the 2022-23 Boston Celtics Make It Back to the NBA Finals?

Dan is joined by Boston Celtics expert Alex Kungu (@Kungu_NBA) to talk about—THAT’S RIGHT—the 2022-23 Boston Celtics. They discuss the impact of Robert Williams III missing probably the rest of 2022, the frontcourt rotation, the next frontier Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum, Malcolm Brogdon’s fit,

There's no need to overly worry about the 2022-23 Phoenix Suns.

The 2022-23 Phoenix Suns Are Still NBA Title Threats

Dan is joined by Mike Vigil (@protectedpick) from The Timeline Podcast (@TheTimelinePod) for a deep dive into the 2022-23 Phoenix Suns. They tackle…well, they cover EVERYTHING. Robert Sarver, DeAndre Ayton, Jae Crowder trades, the development of Mikal Bridges and Cameron Johnson, Chris Paul’s age, Devin

The 2022-23 San Antonio Spurs are at the forefront of the Victor Wembanyama sweepstakes.

The 2022-23 San Antonio Spurs Are the Perfect Kind of Bad

Dan is joined by Paul Garcia (@PaulGarciaNBA) from Project Spurs and Spurscast (@TheSpurscast) for a deep dive into the 2022-23 San Antonio Spurs. They talk about the organization’s decision to really rebuild, the development of Devin Vassell and Josh Primo, Keldon Johnson’s trajectory, rookie-year expectations

Are the 2022-23 Dallas Mavericks on the Decline?

The 2022-23 Dallas Mavericks Might Miss the NBA Playoffs

Dan is joined by Kirk Henderson (@KirkSeriousFace) from Mavs Moneyball to discuss the ins and out of the 2022-23 Dallas Mavericks. They get into how much the team will miss Jalen Brunson, the defensive identity, lineups and rotations, whether the offense can play faster, Christian

The 2022-23 NBA GM survey is out, and Hardwood Knocks has thoughts!

Reacting to the 2022-23 NBA GM Survey

Dan reacts to the 2022-23 NBA GM survey that was released on Tuesday, October 4. And yes, he has qualms. Like, WHO THE HELL VOTED ANDREW WIGGINS FOR THE BEST DEFENSIVE PLAYER IN THE NBA?!? 0:30 – INTRO/HARDWOOD KNOCKS UPDATE3:32 – The 2022-23 NBA GM