Listen to “NBA Optimism Index: The Eastern Conference” on Spreaker. Dan and Grant discuss one thing, development, player, etc. that has impressed them this season for EVERY NBA team in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 – INTRO2:44 – Atlanta Hawks, Jalen Johnson8:50 – Boston Celtics,
Listen to “Miami Heat 2023-24 Lookahead” on Spreaker. Dan is joined by Miami Heat podcaster and fan Allana Tachauer (@AllanaTachauer) to talk about…the 2023-24 Miami Heat! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 – INTRO1:01 – Miami’s 2023 Finals run4:48 – The departures of Max Strus and Gabe Vincent5:59 –
Listen to “2023-24 NBA Award Predictions” on Spreaker. Dan and Grant go through their 2023-24 NBA Awards predictions ahead of the regular season. Buckle up! TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 – INTRO5:43 – Awards Criteria8:48 – MVP24:43 – Defensive Player of the Year33:59 – Rookie of the Year45:54
Listen to “JRUE HOLIDAY TO THE CELTICS TRADE REACTION” on Spreaker. Dan breaks down every angle of the Portland Trail Blazers sending Jrue Holiday to the Boston Celtics. TIMESTAMPS⬇️ 0:00 – INTRO1:48 – Trade details, Jrue Holiday’s fit on the Celtics, Boston’s depth17:34 – Direction
Listen to “DAMIAN LILLARD TO THE BUCKS TRADE REACTION” on Spreaker. Dan and Grant dive into all angles of the Damian Lillard trade to the Milwaukee Bucks, including what it means for Dame, Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Portland Trail Blazers, the Phoenix Suns, the Toronto Raptors,
Dan and Grant react to the Toronto Raptors firing Nick Nurse and then go through their EARLY 2023 NBA playoffs winners and losers so far. JOIN OUR DISCORD CHANNEL⬇️Hardwood Knocks Chitchat SUBSCRIBE TO US ON YOUTUBE⬇️Hardwood Knocks’ YouTube Channel FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA⬇️ @gt_hughes | @danfavale | @fromal09 | @SportsMathNet
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
Awards season is rolling onward at Hardwood Knocks, and the 2021-22 All-NBA teams are next up on the docket. Adam and Dan break down their 15 picks across the All-NBA First, Second and Third teams while also dissecting their biggest hangups, including whether to include