Hardwood Knocks, Episode 546 — MAILBAG: Cam Reddish Trade Reaction, 1st-Time All-Stars, Grizzlies Ascending, Suns Trade Targets
MAIL TIME. But first: A TRADE. Adam and Dan break down every angle of the Atlanta Hawks sending Cam Reddish to the New York Knicks. After that, they belly flop into a mailbag that covers the Memphis Grizzlies’ ascent and playoff stock; the NBA’s best defensive communicators; ideal trade targets for the Phoenix Suns; potential first-time All-Stars; RJ Barrett’s recent hot streak; and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
🔘 0:19 – Intro
🔘 CAM REDDISH TRADE REACTION
——Details (2:40)
——Hawks (3:45)
—— Knicks (21:59)
🔘 What is the Grizzlies’ ceiling this season? (32:59)
🔘 RJ Barrett’s recent “Holy hell!” tear (39:02)
🔘 Better SECONDARY duo: Atlanta (Hunter/Collins) or Memphis (Bane/JJJ)? (42:53)
🔘 Who is Phoenix Suns’ ideal trade target? (47:26)
🔘 Predicting first-time All-Stars (50:42)
🔘 How important is communication on defense? / Who are the NBA’s best defensive talkers? (55:35)
🔘 Tyrese Haliburton’s crunch-time efficiency (59:30)
🔘 Why the Wizards SHOULDN’T trade Beal (1:00:22)
🔘 Are the Raptors a dark-horse giant? (1:02:58)
@fromal09 | @danfavale | @SportsMathNet