Hardwood Knocks is rolling out 2022-23 NBA season lookaheads for EVERY. SINGLE. TEAM. You can find them all below as they come out. If this is your first time checking us out, please don’t forget to subscribe on BOTH YouTube and wherever you consume the audio version of your podcasts.

Atlanta Hawks Hawks Lookahead

Dan is joined by Lauren L. Williams (@WilliamsLaurenL) of the AJC for a deeeeeep dive into the 2022-23 Atlanta Hawks. They discuss everything from the Dejounte Murray fit with and without Trae Young to the future of John Collins and De’Andre Hunter to the best crunch-time lineup and 10-man rotation and much more! TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️

0:30 - INTRO
4:53 - The Dejounte Murray fit
9:41 - Will Trae Young be playing off the ball more?
15:17 - Have the Hawks complicated or optimized John Collins’ role?
22:28 - The future of De’Andre Hunter
24:43 - Clint Capela’s value
27:43 - More reps for Onyeka Okongwu
31:01 - JALEN JOHNSON TIME?!?
34:36 - Revisiting the Kevin Huerter trade
40:24 - The non-Trae minutes vs. The Defense
45:36 - Building a 10-man rotation
49:16 - The importance of starting the season on a high note
51:27 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
53:31 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
56:39 - Over/under predictions, Where do the Hawks finish in the East?

Boston Celtics Lookahead

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Brooklyn Nets Lookahead

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Charlotte Hornets Lookahead

Dan is joined by Konata Edwards (@NataTheScribe) from CBS Sports to break down the ins and outs of the 2022-23 Charlotte Hornets. They discuss the team’s offseason, the next step for LaMelo Ball, how Steve Clifford will adapt his defense to Charlotte’s offense, the importance of Cody Martin, roles for James Bouknight and Mark Williams, the value of Gordon Hayward and much, MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 - INTRO
2:47 - Miles Bridges
8:24 - Offseason impressions
10:45 - The coaching search
14:36 - Can Steve Clifford improve the defense without sacrificing offensive identity?/Will Terry Rozier suffer?
19:10 - Has Gordon Hayward more important this year?
22:40 - How much will LaMelo Ball improve?
25:08 - Does LaMelo Ball need an off-the-dribble three?
27:59 - Mark Williams’ role and fit
30:24 - Year 4 expectations for P.J. Washington
34:12 - Importance of Cody Martin
38:07 - Does Kelly Oubre Jr. have a future in Charlotte?
40:02 - Should Charlotte trade for Jae Crowder?
41:48 - Roles for James Bouknight, JT Thor, Kai Jones
44:01 - Is Jalen McDaniels on his way out?
46:23 - Biggest roster concerns/Secondary guard rotation
52:01 - Building a 10-man rotation
53:24 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
54:20 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
56:24 - Over/under predictions, Where do the Hornets land in the East?
1:05:23 - Will Charlotte be better than expected?

Chicago Bulls Lookahead

Dan is joined by Jason Patt (@Bulls_Jay) from the Cash Considerations podcast as well as ClutchPoints, Blog A Bull and Forbes to discuss—you guessed it—the 2022-23 Chicago Bulls. Everything is on the table, including the Lonzo Ball injury, the development of Patrick Williams, the 10-man rotation, roster concerns, trade targets, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan, the regression of Nikola Vucevic and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 - INTRO
2:35 - Offseason impressions
8:55 - Were the Bulls of last season for real?
12:55 - Will DeMar DeRozan regress?
17:16 - Impact of Lonzo Ball injury
21:16 - Patrick Williams’ development
29:30 - Should we be concerned about Nikola Vucevic?
36:20 - The center rotation
42:25 - Zach LaVine
47:19 - Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Goran Dragic
54:26 - Dalen Terry
56:46 - Biggest roster concerns
59:16 - Are the Bulls ripe for a trade?
1:05:48 - 10-man rotation
1:08:23 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:10:49 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:12:17 - Over/under predictions, Where do the Bulls land in the East?
1:16:26 - Would Chicago consider blowing it up?

Cleveland Cavaliers Lookahead

Dan is joined by Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) of The Chase Down podcast to dig deep into the 2022-23 Cleveland Cavaliers. They break down the Donovan Mitchel trade nearly one month later, envision what leaps look like for Evan Mobley and Darius Garland, tackle the issues on the wing, cobble together a 10-man rotation and MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 - INTRO
2:27 - How surprising was the Donovan Mitchell trade?
7:02 - Was this the right time to trade for a star?
11:50 - Donovan Mitchell’s offensive fit
14:15 - Backcourt defense
17:58 - The starting 3 spot
20:56 - Isaac Okoro
22:46 - Dean Wade
25:05 - The future of Caris LeVert
30:07 - What does a leap from Evan Mobley look like?
35:28 - The next frontier for Darius Garland
40:05 - Ricky Rubio’s return/role
42:46 - Kevin Love’s role
46:09 - Can Jarrett Allen get better?
48:31 - Team culture
52:46 - Biggest roster concerns
56:11 - Building the 10-man rotation
58:36 - Go-to crunch-time unit
1:00:44 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:02:52 - Over/under predictions, Where do the Cavs rank in the East?

Dallas Mavericks Lookahead

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Denver Nuggets Lookahead

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Detroit Pistons Lookahead

Dan is joined by Lazarus Jackson (@lazchance) from Detroit Bad Boys for a deeeeep dive into the 2022-23 Detroit Pistons. They discuss Cade Cunningham’s next step, his fit with Jaden Ivey, expectations for Killian Hayes and Jalen Duren, the team’s rotation, Marvin Bagley III’s future, win-loss predictions and MUUUUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 – INTRO
4:15 – Offseason impressions
7:41 – Bojan Bogdanovic’s fit
11:00 – Cade Cunningham’ development
17:16 – Rookie year expectations for Jaden Ivey/His fit with Cade Cunningham
27:49 – Isaiah Stewart playing beside other bigs
35:06 – Rookie year expectations for Jalen Duren/His fit next to Cade Cunningham and Jaden Ivey
38:58 – The trajectory of Killian Hayes
46:03 – How will Marvin Bagley III get used on this team?/How important is he?
51:16 – WHAT IS SADDIQ BEY?!?
56:54 – Nerlens Noel, Alec Burks, Cory Joseph
58:47 – Will Isaiah Livers have a consistent role?
1:00:05 – Is this team ripe for a midseason move?
1:01:17 – Building the 10-man rotation
1:02:51 – Go-to crunch-time unit
1:03:40 – Weirdo Lineups we want to see
1:04:00 – Over/under predictions, Where do the Pistons place in the East?
1:08:22 – Final thoughts, Does Hamidou Diallo fit into the rotation?, Cade Cunningham is God

Golden State Warriors Lookahead

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Houston Rockets Lookahead

Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@salmanalinba) from Red Nation Hoops (@RedNationHoops) to break down the short- and long-term future of the Houston Rockets. Chief among the topics discussed: Jabari Smith Jr.’s trajectory, expectations for Jalen Green, Kevin Porter Jr.’ value, Alperen Sengun’s place in the NBA, the Rockets’ ability to shock the rest of the league, Houston’s 10-man rotation and MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 - Intro
5:14: Offseason thoughts
6:13 - Alperen Sengun’s development
11:38 - Expectations for Jabari Smith Jr.
22:38 - Year 2 Jalen Green
27:49 - Kevin Porter Jr.’s ideal role
35:01 - TyTy Washington expectations
37:38 - Impressions of Tari Eason so far
41:02 - The value of Josh Christopher
47:18 - Usman Garuba’s development
50:58 - Building a 10-man rotation
55:34 - KJ Martin/Eric Gordon
1:01:08 - Who’s out before the regular season?
1:03:14 - Roster concerns
1:08:59 - Best crunch-time lineup
1:11:57 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:15:23 - Over/under predictions
1:22:19 - Final thoughts/Stephen Silas

Indiana Pacers Lookahead

Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper), the resident GOAT at Indy Cornrows, to break down the short- and long-term future of the Indiana Pacers. How can Tyrese Haliburton take the next step? Is Isaiah Jackson a point guard now? Will Bennedict Mathurin play a big role in Year 1? Do we finally get a Myles Turner trade? Can Indiana defend without true wings? They touch on all this, construct a 10-man rotation and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 - INTRO
2:40 - Offseason impressions/The Deandre Ayton pursuit
6:22 - Myles Turner trade murmurings
11:55 - How will the Pacers use Myles Turner?
15:52 - Expectations for Tyrese Haliburton
22:52 - How much will Bennedict Mathurin play during his rookie season?
26:27 - Can Jalen Smith succeed at the 4?
28:46 - Isaiah Jackson on the ball?!?
31:52 - Next step for Chris Duarte
35:22 - Offensive identity
38:57 - The wing depth
42:07 - Building a 10-man rotation, Who gets squeezed out of the rotation?
46:33 - Defensive identity
50:42 - Measuring progress of the rebuild
57:17 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
59:00 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:01:32 - Over/under prediction, Where do the Pacers land in the East?
1:07:36 - Popsicle Power Rankings

LA Clippers Lookahead

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Los Angeles Lakers Lookahead

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Memphis Grizzlies Lookahead

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Miami Heat Lookahead

Dan is joined by Allana Tachauer (@AllanaTachauer) from Five Reasons Sports to cannonball into the 2022-23 Miami Heat. They discuss the Tyler Herro extension and his development, the next step for Bam Adebayo, P.J. Tucker’s departure, Victor Oladipo’s role, Jimmy Butler, the rotation, trade targets and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 - INTRO
4:55 - Tyler Herro extension/His next step
11:48 - Offseason impressions
14:09 - The loss of P.J. Tucker/His replacement
19:12 - Trade targets at 3/4
22:16 - Duncan Robinson’s role
25:58 - The value of Victor Oladipo
28:34 - Who starts at the 2?
31:32 - How Bam Adebayo can get better
34:56 - THREE IMPORTANT JIMMY BUTLER QUESTIONS
39:07 - Concerned about Kyle Lowry?
44:08 - Actual roles for Omer Yurtseven and Nikola Jovic?!?
46:16 - Biggest roster concerns
48:17 - Underrated strengths of the roster
49:18 - Building a 10-man rotation
50:21 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
51:39 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
52:50 - Over/under predictions, Where do the Heat rank in the East

Milwaukee Bucks Lookahead

Dan is joined by Ti Windisch (@tiwindisch) from the Gyro Step Podcast for a deeeep dive into the Milwaukee Bucks ahead of the 2022-23 NBA season. Are the Bucks still favorites in the East? Will Giannis Antetokounmpo keep getting better? When will Khris Middleton be healthy? What should we expect from Brook Lopez and Jrue Holiday? Will rookie MarJon Beauchamp play? They discuss all of this—AND MORE! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 - INTRO
2:11 - Offseason impressions
6:26 - How much of an impact will Joe Ingles have?
12:50 - Frontcourt rotation
19:09 - Khris Middleton’s timeline for return
20:43 - The fifth starter
25:56 - Expectations for Brook Lopez
31:05 - The next frontier for Giannis Antetokounmpo
35:44 - Jrue Holiday’s offensive game
39:46 - Can MarJon Beauchamp carve out a role in Year 1?
43:13 - Jevon Carter, Serge Ibaka, George Hill
47:38 - Biggest roster concern
50:34 - Most underrated part about the Bucks
51:52 - Building a 10-man rotation
54:52 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
56:40 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:00:09 - Over/under predictions/Place in the East

Minnesota Timberwolves Lookahead

Dan is joined by Derek James (@DerekJamesNBA), who covers the Minnesota Timberwolves for his Substack, By Derek James, to talk about—YOU GUESSED IT—the 2022-23 Minnesota Timberwolves. They get into everything from the Rudy Gobert trade and Anthony Edwards’ next step to how this team will defend and the 10-man rotation. Plus…MUCH MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 - Intro
3:25 - Offseason impressions
5:39 - The cost of the Rudy Gobert trade
12:46 - Rudy Gobert’s offensive fit
16:06 - The defense with Rudy Gobert
19:46 - Biggest concerns about Rudy Gobert-Karl-Anthony Towns partnership
25:35 - Is Karl-Anthony Towns under more pressure than ever?
26:32 - The trajectory of Anthony Edwards
31:35 The importance of Jaden McDaniels
33:13 - How D’Angelo Russell can make an impact
36:47 - Secondary guard rotation
38:43 - Best use of Kyle Anderson
39:56 - Stagerring Gobert and KAT
41:23 - Biggest roster concerns
43:29 - Building a 10-man rotation
45:58 - Go-to crunch-time unit
46:47 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
48:18 - Over/under prediction, Where do the Wolves stand in the Western Conference

New Orleans Pelicans Lookahead

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New York Knicks Lookahead

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Oklahoma City Thunder Lookahead

Dan is joined by Olivia Panchal (@olivianba), formerly of Daily Thunder, for an extensive discussion about the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Chet Holmgren injury, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, the future and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️

0:30 - Intro
2:39 - Chet Holmgren injury
4:55 - Impact of Chet’s injury on timeline
6:11 - Outside perception of the Thunder’s rebuild
10:16 - Does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have another leap in him?
18:00 - Josh Giddey’s development
21:22 - Jalen Williams, Jaylin Williams and Ousmane Dieng
24:04 - Alexsej Pokusevski’s future
27:24 - The futures of Tre Mann, Aaron Wiggins and Vit Krejci
29:06 - Building a 10-man rotation for Oklahoma City
38:48 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
40:02 - Biggest roster needs
42:42 - Best crunch-time lineup
44:39 - Over/under predictions
47:46 - Final thoughts/Lu Dort

Orlando Magic Lookahead

Dan is joined by Khobi Price (khobi_price) of the Orlando Sentinel for a deeeeeep dive into the 2022-23 Orlando Magic. They get into expectations for Paolo Banchero’s rookie year, the importance of Franz Wagner, Jalen Suggs trying to have a bounce-back season, lineups the team should try, the potential 10-man rotation, Jonathan Isaac’s role and MUCH MORE! TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️

0:30 - INTRO
1:31 - Offseason Impressions
2:56 - Expectations for Paolo Banchero in Year 1
13:00 - The importance of Wendell Carter Jr.
19:36 - Franz Wagner’s next level
26:43 - Expectations for Jalen Suggs in Year 2
34:56 - Timelines for Jonathan Isaac and Gary Harris
38:92 - Jonathan Isaac’s long-term fit
46:53 - Markelle Fultz’s future
53:15 - Chuma Okeke’s development
56:17 - Biggest roster concern
58:32 - Building a 10-man rotation
1:03:48 - Are the Magic ripe for a trade?
1:08:27 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:14:06 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:16:51 - Over/under predictions, Orlando’s place in the East

Philadelphia 76ers Lookahead

Dan is joined by Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Liberty Ballers and The NBA Podcast (@TheNBAPod) for a deeeep dive into the 2022-23 Philadelphia 76ers. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️

0:30 - INTRO
2:46 - Offseason thoughts
7:12 - Is James Harden on the decline?
12:37 - Joel Embiid-James Harden partnership
14:28 - Two MVP candidates?
19:19 - Tyrese Maxey’s development
28:50 - Paul Reed/Backup center rotation
33:10 - Matisse Thybulle
36:40 - Speed of the offense
38:44 - Biggest roster concerns
40:03 - Trade targets
44:42 - Player most likely to be traded
45:22 - 10 man rotation
47:17 - Player most likely to have a bigger role than expected
48:48 - Best crunch-time unit
51:01 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
53:33 - Over/Under and playoff predictions
59:53 - Final thoughts

Phoenix Suns Lookahead

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Portland Trail Blazers Lookahead

Dan is joined by Tara Bowen-Biggs (@tcbbiggs) from the We Have A Take Podcast (@wehaveatake) for a deeeeeeep dive into the 2022-23 Portland Trail Blazers. They discuss the team’s biggest offseason additions in Jerami Grant and Gary Payton II, along with the extension and future for Damian Lillard. After that, they get into Anfernee Simons’ development, the importance of Jusuf Nurkic, the rotation, lineup, predictions and MUCH more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 - INTRO
3:39 - Offseason impressions
6:25 - Chauncey Billups
10:26 - The direction
14:36 - Damian Lillard’s return from injury
17:45 add
19:46 - The impact of Jerami Grant/His fit with Jusuf Nurkic
25:01 - Gary Payton II’s fit
29:13 - How tall is Anfernee Simons REALLY?
29:56 - Where has Anfernee Simons improved?, His partnership with Dame
35:00 - How much will Shadeon Sharpe play?
39:08 - The fifth starter
39:36 - The importance Nassir Little
40:58 - Expectations for Jusuf Nurkic
45:55 - Secondary center rotation, Roles for Trendon Watford and Jabari Walker
49:10 - Preparing for a different style
51:04 - Roster concerns
53:36 - Building a 10-man rotation, Justise Winslow’s role, Greg Brown III
58:02 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
1:01:06 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
1:06:53 - Over/under predictions, Where do the Blazers stack up in the West
1:09:40 - Blazers player pet sleuthing!

Sacramento Kings Lookahead

Dan is joined by Managing Editor of The Kings Herald Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) to talk about—you guessed it—the 2022-23 Sacramento Kings. Is the Domantas Sabonis trade looking better? How’s his fit with De’Aaron Fox? Was Keegan Murray the right draft pick? How will this team defend under head coach Mike Brown? What’s the wing rotation look like? Is this squad rip for a trade? We get into it ALL…and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:30 - INTRO
2:13 - The Mike Brown hire
7:26 - Thoughts on the Domantas Sabonis trade
11:58 - Early impressions of the De’Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis fit
14:46 - What do the Kings need to see from De’Aaron Fox in Year 6?
20:48 - Rookie-year expectations for Keegan Murray
23:55 - Thoughts on the Kevin Huerter trade/The Kevin Huerter fit
26:52 - How will the new-look Kings use Davion Mitchell?/Davion Mitchell’s offensive development
31:03 - Does Richaun Holmes have a future in Sacramento?
35:01 - How will the Kings defend with Sabonis at the 38:04 - Harrison Barnes’ defense/His future in Sacramento
42:42 - The secondary frontcourt rotation
45:22 - Trade targets to fill minutes on the wing
49:00 - Building a 10-man rotation
51:42 - Go-to crunch-time lineup
53:00 - Weirdo lineups we want to see
56:01 - Over/under predictions, The Kings’ place in the Western Conference

San Antonio Spurs Lookahead

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Toronto Raptors Lookahead

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Utah Jazz Lookahead

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Washington Wizards Lookahead

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