Hardwood Knocks: Long-Term Outlook Breakdowns for Every NBA Team
Looking for one spot to dive into all of Hardwood Knocks’ NBA outlook pods? We’ve got you covered.
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These podcasts cannonball into the offseason and long-term arcs of each squad, and many of them include esteemed guests who know their ish. We will update this list as the episodes go live. As ever, please remember to rate, review and subscribe to Hardwood Knocks, if only so we can keep Andy, Mo and Dan rolling in name-brand no-show socks.
Atlanta Hawks
With: Dan and Jeff Siegel (@jgsiegel)
Starts at the 27:47 mark. Jeff and Dan cover everything from Trae Young and John Collins, to Taurean Prince and Omari Spellman, to Dewayne Dedmon and Atlanta’s cap sheet, to potential free-agency and draft targets.
Boston Celtics
With: Dan and Mo
Starts at the 35:58 mark. Dan and Mo cover the Celtics’ future from all angles. Will they miss Kyrie Irving? Will Gordon Hawyard recapture his form? Is Jayson Tatum primed for a leap? What about Jaylen Brown? Will they miss the playoffs without Irving and Horford? What are some non-star free agents they can target? Who among their own other free agents will return?
For more on the Celtics following the news that Al Horford probably isn’t coming back, tune in here:
Brooklyn Nets
With: Dan and Kristian Winfield (@Krisplashed)
Kristian joins Dan to discuss the pivotal summer ahead for the Nets. They get into D’Angelo Russell’s value, his restricted free agency, other free-agent targets for Brooklyn, Caris LeVert’s development, Jarrett Allen’s next step, possible trades and so much more!
Charlotte Hornets
With: Dan and Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe)
Should the Hornets offer Kemba Walker the supermax? Regardless, will they? Do they have a clear path to contention if he sticks around? Are there any trade targets for them to pursue? What happens if he leaves? Should they tear it down? Can they? Who should they take with the No. 12 pick? And what should we expect moving forward from Miles Bridges, Devonte’ Graham, Willy Hernangomez and Dwayne Bacon? Konata and Dan assess Charlotte’s high-stakes offseason and future from every possible angle.
Chicago Bulls
With Dan and Stephen Noh (@StephNoh)
Stephen and Dan thoroughly assess the Bulls’ future by getting into Coby White’s fit and ceiling, the perception of Zach LaVine, Jim Boylen’s evolving coaching style, Lauri Markkanen entering a pivotal third season, Wendell Carter Jr.’s role next year, Otto Porter Jr.’s offensive expansion, Chicago’s potential free-agency targets and oh-so-much more!
Cleveland Cavaliers
With: Dan and Mike Zavagno (@MZavagno11)
Starts at the 27:27 mark. (Note this was recorded before the Cavs hired John Beilein.) Mike and Dan break down Cleveland’s outlook, head coaching search, draft priorities, Collin Sexton’s ceiling, Kevin Love’s future and much more.
Dallas Mavericks
With: Andy and Dan
Starts at 29:54 mark. The Mavericks have plenty of cap space, but will they land a star or fringe star? Is Kristaps Porzingis worth the max? Were they smart to extend Dwight Powell? Should they keep Dorian Finney-Smith and Maxi Kleber? Can we expect bigger roles for Ryan Broekhoff and Jalen Brunson? Andy and Dan go DEEP into Dallas’ future. Please join them.
Denver Nuggets
With: Dan and Adam Mares (@Adam_Mares)
Everything is on the table as Adam and Dan discuss Nikola Jokic’s superstar value, Jamal Murray’s ceiling, extension possibilities for he and Malik Beasley, Will Barton’s injury, Michael Porter Jr.’s recovery, Monte Morris, Jarred Vanderbilt, Paul Milsap’s team option, potential trade targets, possible free-agency additions and oh-so-much more!
Detroit Pistons
With: Dan and Sham Mohile (@shamshammgod)
Sham joins Dan to discuss what’s next for the Pistons after their super sweep at the hands of the Bucks. Their extensive conversation covers Blake Griffin’s health and ability to dominate again in 2019-20; Andre Drummond’s defensive value; the ceilings on Khyri Thomas, Bruce Brown and Luke Kennard; Reggie Jackson’s trade value; free-agent targets; potential trades; draft-day priorities; and so much more!
Golden State Warriors
With: Andy and Dan
Starts at the 25:34 mark. The Toronto Raptors are NBA champions, the Golden State Warriors are banged up almost beyond repair, and the Association will never be the same. Andy and Dan dive into the profound fallout from the Warriors losing in Finals, an emotive dissection that runs through Klay Thompson’s torn ACL and next contract, Kevin Durant’s free agency, the Warriors’ title window and a thorough look at where Golden State goes from here over the offseason.
Houston Rockets
With: Dan, Mo and Andy
Andy, Mo and Dan belly flop into the Rockets’ outlook and all their glorious drama. Should we believe the rumors of discord between James Harden and Chris Paul? Is any team willing to trade for CP3? Can the Rockets land a third star? Is the Jimmy Butler-to-Houston noise real? What non-star free agents should they target? Let’s roll people.
Indiana Pacers
With: Dan and Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper)
Caitlin joins the pod to discuss Victor Oladipo’s return from injury, the Pacers’ plans for in-house free agents, prospective trade and free-agent targets, the future of Domantas Sabonis, Myles Turner’s development and whether D’Angelo Russell is worth a max contract.
Los Angeles Clippers
With: Dan and Mo
Mo and Dan analyze the Clippers’ offseason outlook from every angle, including salary-cap projections, superstar free-agent targets, non-star free-agent targets, potential Plan Bs and Cs and Ds and so on, the development of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Landry Shamet, and oh-so-much more.
Los Angeles Lakers
With: Dan and Vic (@CountOnVic)
Pre-Anthony Davis Trade:
Along with Dan, Vic discusses what KD’s Achilles injury does to his free agency, what the latest AD trade rumors mean for the Lakers, and what we should expect from the Purple and Gold in free agency and over the offseason.
Post-AD Trade with Dan and Mo:
Dan and Mo pore over the Lakers’ future following their acquisition of Anthony Davis. Can they land a third star? Are they favorites in the West already? Is the front office a problem? What non-star free agents fit this team? All this, and so much more!
Memphis Grizzlies
With: Dan and Keith Parish (@RoyIra)
Is Ja Morant the no-brainer pick? Should the Grizzlies consider trading the selection? Will they deal Mike Conley over the summer? Who among their incumbent free agents will be back? What’s up with their head coaching search? Is Jaren Jackson Jr. a future superstar? Keith and Dan discuss all this, and so much more.
Miami Heat
With: Dan and Andy
Starts at the 38:17 mark. The Heat’s future is complicated. How talented is the core they have in place? Who might they trade to duck the luxury tax? Which player on the roster has the most breakout potential? Should they consider Chris Paul trades if he’s available? Can they really sign two stars in 2020 free agency?
Milwaukee Bucks
With: Mo and Dan
Starts at the 40:39 mark. For the Bucks, it’s all about incumbent free agents Brook Lopez, Khris Middleton and Malcolm Brogdon. Will they stay or go? Can the Bucks afford all three? Should they pay all three? Is Eric Bledsoe’s extension looking worse by the day? Are they REALLY on the clock with Giannis Antetokounmpo?
Minnesota Timberwolves
With: Dan and Derek James (@DerekJamesNBA)
Derek joins Dan to talk all things Timberwolves. And we really mean “all things.” Will Karl-Anthony Towns be a top-10 player next season? Is it just over for Andrew Wiggins? What does the hiring of Gersson Rosas mean for the team’s future? Who should they target in free agency? Is Josh Okogie better than we think? Will Derrick Rose, Taj Gibson or Tyus Jones be back next season? Let’s go deep, people.
New Orleans Pelicans
With: Dan, Shamit Dua (@FearTheBrown) and Mason Ginsberg (@MasonGinsberg)
Shamit and Mason discuss Anthony Davis’ future and whether the Celtics, Knicks, Clippers and Lakers have the assets to pry him away. After him, they get into everyone else—most notably soon-to-be Pelican Zion Williamson, and his potential with or without AD. On top of that, we cover New Orleans’ other trade chips, salary-cap projections, free-agent targets, in-house free agents, view of Jrue Holiday and so much friggin’ more.
New York Knicks
With: Andy and Dan
Starts at the 35:26 mark. Andy and Dan’s mega-deep dive into the Knicks features loads of free-agency predictions, salary-cap projections, trade hypotheticals, draft-pick discussions and honest evaluations of their incumbent talent.
Oklahoma City Thunder
With: Dan and Andy
Starts at the 58:49 mark. With rumors that the Thunder were trying to skirt the luxury tax heading into the draft, the future in Oklahoma City is weird. What are some potential Steven Adams trades? Will Russell Westbrook ever be a league-average three-point three-point shooter? Where can they trade Dennis Schroder? Is there any way for them to add more shooting next season?
Orlando Magic
With: Dan and Adam Spinella (@Spinella14)
Starts at the 23:05 mark. Adam and Dan cannonball into the Magic’s future, covering everything from top to bottom. How much should they pay Nikola Vucevic and Terrence Ross? Which other free agents should they target? How do Jonathan Isaac, Mo Bamba and Wes Iwundu fit into their future? Is Orlando primed for a trade? It’s all happening, at the same time, right here. Let’s go.
Philadelphia 76ers
With: Dan and Chris Crouse (@NBACrouse)
Starts at the 17:58 mark. Chris and Dan talk cap-sheet projections; the futures of Jimmy Butler, Tobias Harris and JJ Redick; other in-house free agents; potential outside free-agent targets; the long-term fit between Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons; the chances of Simmons testing out a jumper next year; Zhaire Smith’s development; and so much more!
Phoenix Suns
With: Andy, Dan and Sam Cooper (@scooperhoops)
Sam joins Dan and Andy for an n-depth look at the Suns’ offseason and long-term outlook, and they leave no frontier unexplored. What should we make of the Monty Williams hire? Is Devin Booker underrated? What do the futures of Deandre Ayton and Mikal Bridges look like after strong rookie campaigns? Is there hope for Josh Jackson? Will Kelly Oubre Jr. and Richaun Holmes be back next year? What will the Suns do at point guard? How about power forward? Will they trade the No. 6 pick or T.J. Warren? Which free agents should they be targeting? We dive down each of these rabbit holes, along with many others.
Portland Trail Blazers
With: Dan and Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tcbbiggs)
Tara comes on to talk about how Portland will continue building after its Western Conference Finals appearance. Along with Dan, she discusses everything from Damian Lillard’s next contract and Jusuf Nurkic’s injury, to Anfernee Simons’ development and whether the Blazers have the assets to make a splash on the trade market.
Sacramento Kings
With: Dan and Greg Wissinger (@gwiss)
Greg and Dan get into it ALL: De’Aaron Fox’s leap; the developments of Harry Giles and Marvin Bagley III; Willie Cauley-Stein’s restricted free agency; Harrison Barnes’ long-term fit; the backup point guard situation; cap-space projections; potential free-agent targets; Buddy Hield’s extension and step-back three-pointer; and so much more!
San Antonio Spurs
With: Dan, Mo and Paul Garcia (@PaulGarciaNBA)
Paul joins Mo and Dan for trip down Into San Antonio’s Weeds Lane. They cover everything pivotal about the Spurs moving forward: Dejounte Murray’s return from a torn ACL and his fit with the current roster; DeMar DeRozan’s future in San Antonio and his trade value; Derrick White’s next step; Lonnie Walker’s development; the roster’s guard-drunk setup; the frontcourt rotation beyond LaMarcus Aldridge; potential trade candidates; Rudy Gay’s free agency; cap-sheet analysis; possible free-agency targets; and so much damn more!
Toronto Raptors
With: Mo and Dan
Starts at the 10:28 mark. The outlook for the reigning-champion Raptors begins with one simple, yet defining, question: Will Kawhi Leonard stick around? Mo and Dan unpack all possible scenarios while also going deep into Toronto’s future cap space, Pascal Siakam’s next contract and potential trade targets if Leonard returns.
Utah Jazz
With: Andy and Dan
Starts at the 34:46 mark. Andy and Dan go DEEP into the Jazz’s outlook. Their thorough rap session includes an exhaustive overview of in-house free agents, other free-agent targets, Rudy Gobert’s value; Donovan Mitchell’s season; and so much more!
Washington Wizards
With: Dan and Andy
Starts at the 4:38 mark. Were the Wizards smart to complete a trade with the Lakers? Will they ever hire a general manager? Are they rebuilding? Should they trade Bradley Beal? Which free agents should they keep? Will John Wall play next season?