Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast

Dan and Grant break down the Houston Rockets entering the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Rockets cap sheet
1:29 - The Fred VanVleet decision
4:06 - Houston can't take its window for granted
7:35 - Should Rockets be interested in Giannis Antetokounmpo?
9:15 - The Devin Booker and Kevin Durant chatter
11:30 - Preserving Houston's identity + other trade targets
15:26 - Should the Rockets just stand pat?

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Dan and Grant break down their biggest takeaways from Game 1 between the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks, as well as the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. After that, they ask which of the heavy favorites from Round 2 are in more trouble: The Celtics, Thunder or Cleveland Cavaliers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:19 - Celtics vs Knicks takeaways
23:00 - Thunder vs Nuggets takeaways
45:16 - Cavs vs Pacers takeaways
52:33 - Who's more concerned: Thunder, Celtics or Cavs?


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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss their initial impressions of the Cleveland Cavaliers-Indiana Pacers second-round series. TIMETSTAMPS👇

0:00 - INTRO
1:24 - The Pacers keep proving people wrong
3:37 - This is no time for Cleveland to panic
8:30 - Indiana's defense on Donovan Mitchell
11:19 - Should the Cavs change their defense on Tyrese Halliburton? 
13:57 - Aaron Nesmith is underrated
18:28 - Andrew Nembhard is the ultimate x-factor

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Dan and Grant give their initial thoughts and breakdowns for the second-round series matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Tactical questions
11:58 - Storylines
16:44 - Wolves vs Warriors x-factors
21:44 - Wolves vs Warriors predictions

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Dan and Grant break down the second-round matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. Who ya got? Let us know in the comments! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:30 - Tactical questions
6:10 - Storylines
9:53 - Thunder and Nuggets x-factors
13:42 - Thunder vs Nuggets predictions

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Dan and Grant preview the second-round NBA playoff matchups between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Indiana Pacers, and the Boston Celtics and New York Knicks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:01 - Cavs vs Pacers tactical questions
11:30 - Cavs vs Pacers storylines
15:25 - Cavs and Pacers x-factors
21:18 - Cavs vs Pacers predictions
24:29 - Celtics vs Knicks tactical questions
33:50 - Celtics vs Knicks storylines
41:10 - Celtics and Knicks x-factors
44:29 - Celtics vs Knicks predictions

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss how the Orlando Magic should approach the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:09 - Current impressions of the Magic
2:54 - Paolo Banchero extension
4:40 - Cap sheet & trade assets
9:38 - The Magic's biggest needs
13:13 - The type of contract Orlando needs
21:21 - Trade targets for the Magic
36:24 - Free-agency targets for Orlando
44:56 - Surprise trade target!

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss how the Miami Heat should approach the 2025 NBA offseason. TIMETSTAMPS👇

0:00 - INTRO
0:48 - Cap sheet and trade-asset breakdown
4:13 - Should the Heat start over?
6:42 - Can Miami pull off a blockbuster trade?
7:08 - Trae Young
9:37 - Zach LaVine
11:30 - LaMelo Ball
12:13 - Zion Williamson
16:48 - Kevin Durant
17:46 - Ja Morant
17:58 - Coby White
19:00 - Paul George
26:12 - Lauri Markkanen
28:54 - Giannis Antetokounmpo
29:13 - Joel Embiid
30:48 - Bradley Beal
33:02 - Do...

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss how the Milwaukee Bucks should approach their future following the news that Damian Lillard suffered a torn ACL injury. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:08 - Damian Lillard's injury 
4:30 - Appreciating Dame's legacy
11:25 - Can the Bucks continue to contend?
21:50 - Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and trade talk
23:16 - San Antonio Spurs
31:07 - Houston Rockets
42:25 - Oklahoma City Thunder
48:31 - Memphis Grizzlies
52:25 - Atlanta Hawks
54:10 - Golden State Warriors
57:11 - Miami Heat and New York Knicks
59:25 - Denv...

Dan and Grant uncork their biggest reactions and observations from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Farewell, Memphis Grizzlies
0:40 - Cap situation & Jaren Jackson Jr. extension
3:09 - Memphis faces challenges on the trade market
6:29 - Should blowing it up be an option?
9:58 - What type of addition do the Grizzlies need?
12:24 - Is Jaren Jackson Jr. a trade candidate?
16:12 - Can you trade Ja Morant or Desmond Bane and get better?
23:09 - Would you trade Ja for Trae Young?
25:44 - Guess-A-Player No. 1
30:07 - Guess-A-Player No. 2
35:47 - Gu...

Dan and Grant uncork their biggest reactions and observations from the first week of the 2025 NBA playoffs! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:50 - Aren't the playoffs great?!
2:54 - Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors
19:40 - Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Clippers
31:47 - New York Knicks vs. Detroit Pistons
48:47 - Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
59:22 - Indiana Pacers vs. Milwaukee Bucks
1:15:24 - Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Miami Heat
1:23:33 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Memphis Grizzlies
1:31:07 - Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to break down the latest NBA rumors, news and organizational overhauls we are already seeing. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:32 - The Atlanta Hawks are making changes
22:06 - Will the Warriors get rid of Jonathan Kuminga?
45:27 - Nico Harrison spoke about Luka Doncic again...
1:00:57 - What are the New Orleans Pelicans doing?
1:12:40 - How should the Phoenix Suns approach the offseason?
1:33:25 - Are the Sacramento Kings stuck?

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Dan and Grant preview and drop their predictions for EVERY first-round series in the 2025 NBA playoffs. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

:00 - INTRO
0:38 - Playoff vibes
5:24 - Indiana Pacers vs Milwaukee Bucks
23:43 - Denver Nuggets vs Los Angeles Clippers
41:27 - New York Knicks vs Detroit Pistons
58:00 - Los Angeles Lakers vs Minnesota Timberwolves
1:20:08 - Boston Celtics vs Orlando Magic
1:34:04 - Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors
1:55:18 - Cleveland Cavaliers vs Miami Heat
2:05:26 - Oklahoma City Thunder vs Memphis Grizzlies

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Dan and Grant (finally) drop their 2025 NBA awards ballots, including a HANDFUL OF BRAND-SPANKING NEW CATEGORIES nominated by our subscribes! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:25 - Our approach
2:50 - MVP
17:47 - All-NBA 
28:14 - Defensive Player of the Year
36:39 - All-Defense
45:40 - Rookie of the Year
50:34 - All- Rookie
59:24 - Most Improved Players
1:06:33 - Sixth Man of the Year
1:09:03 - Coach of the Year 
1:12:36 - Executive of the Year
1:17:31 - Clutch Player of the Year
1:20:27 - Best Finisher Under 6'5"
1:22:47 - The Aaron Wiggins Award
1:24:48 - The Ja...

Dan and Grant revisit some of their biggest misses and WORST predictions prior to the start of the 2024-25 NBA season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
1:25 - Our approach
4:26 - Chicago Bulls
5:51 - Cleveland Cavaliers
7:01 - Dallas Mavericks
8:01 - New Orleans Pelicans
9:53 - Orlando Magic
11:15 - Philadelphia 76ers
13:42 - Detroit Pistons
17:40 - Portland Trail Blazers
21:22 - Houston Rockets
26:21 - Los Angeles Clippers
29:26 - Phoenix Suns
33:00 - Brooklyn Nets
36:26 - JJ Redick
39:56 - LaMelo Ball
41:45 - Jonathan Kuminga
44:43 - New York Knicks
55:01 - Ja M...

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss the future of the Denver Nuggets and Nikola Jokic after the team fired head coach Michael Malone and general manager Calvin Booth. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Details of Denver's firings
1:44 - What does the timing say about the Nuggets?
4:30 - Firing Michael Malone now is wild
10:36 - NBA head coaching seats are hotter than ever
14:49 - Jalen Pickett ruined everything!
18:28 - Are the Nuggets cleaning house?
22:20 - Did the Jamal Murray injury accelerate this?
25:36 - The future of Nikola Jokic...

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about NBA head coaches who may be on the hot seat once the regular season is over. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Criteria
2:34 - Tuomas Iisalo (Memphis Grizzlies)
3:22 - Mitch Johnson (San Antonio Spurs)
6:09 - Doug Christie (Sacramento Kings)
8:57 - Doc Rivers (Milwaukee Bucks)
16:29 - Michael Malone (Denver Nuggets)
28:37 - Tom Thibodeau (New York Knicks)
37:54 - Mike Budenholzer (Phoenix Suns)
45:33 - Willie Green (New Orleans Pelicans)
51:01 - Jamahl Mosley (Orlando Magic)
58:35 - JB Bickerstaff (Detroit Pistons)
1:05:38 - Nic...

Guess-A-Player Volume 4 is here! Can you beat Dan and Grant to correctly guessing the mystery NBA player?!? Join our discord to submit your OWN Guess-A-Player nominees: https://discord.com/invite/vFF4kKPMdb. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Mystery NBA Player No. 1
9:30 - Mystery NBA Player No. 2
19:01 - Mystery NBA Player No. 3
22:59 - Mystery NBA Player No. 4
30:25 - Mystery NBA Player No. 5
37:44 - Mystery NBA Player No. 6


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Dan and Grant dive into the most disappointing teams of the NBA season and evaluated their future outlooks according to their S.C.R.E.W.E.D scale, a proprietary scoring metric that rates the hopelessness of a given franchise.TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
1:13 - Criteria
6:26 - Team 1
11:52 - Team 2
21:03 - Team 3
30:24 - Team 4
35:44 - Team 5
42:36 - Team 6
49:59 - Team 7
58:05 - Team 8
1:08:00 - Team 9
1:14:01 - Team 10

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Dan is joined by Es Baraheni (@justesbaraheni) of The Athletic Daily and Raptors Republic to discuss which 2025 NBA playoff teams have the most at stake entering the postseason. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro/Nuggets-Wolves absurdness
1:13 - Criteria
3:08 - NBA Playoff Team No. 1
8:10 - NBA Playoff Team No. 2
17:23 - NBA Playoff Team No. 3
25:21 - NBA Playoff Team No. 4
31:56 - NBA Playoff Team No. 5
42:14 - NBA Playoff Team No. 6
53:16 - NBA Playoff Team No. 7
1:03:42 - NBA Playoff Team No. 8
1:06:20 - NBA Playoff Team No. 9
1:14:40 - NBA Playoff Team No. 10

Guess-A-Player Volume 3 is here! Can you beat Dan and Grant to correctly guessing the mystery NBA player?!? Join our discord to submit your OWN Guess-A-Player nominees: https://discord.com/invite/vFF4kKPMdb. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:32 - Mystery NBA Player No. 1
5:58 - Mystery NBA Player No. 2
16:39 - Mystery NBA Player No. 3
27:30 - Mystery NBA Player No. 4
30:24 - Mystery NBA Player No. 5
35:31 - Mystery NBA Player NO. 6

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Dan and Grant draft NBA stars that they believe are most likely to get traded next. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:45 - Criteria
5:42 - Pick No. 1 
9:01 - Pick No. 2
12:08 - Pick No. 3
17:39 - Pick No. 4
23:48 - Pick No. 5
29:03 - Pick No. 6
38:06 - Pick No. 7
42:56 - Pick No. 8 
49:00 - Pick No. 9
53:59 - Pick No. 10

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Dan and Grant catch up some of the some of the latest NBA news and rumors, including the injury to Damian Lillard, fallout from the sale of the Boston Celtics, salary-cap notes and more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:22 - Can we actually fix tanking?
7:40 - Damian Lillard injury
13:18 - Giannis Antetokounmpo's recent comments
17:06 - The future of Giannis in Milwaukee
19:17 - This Bucks offseason is critical 
26:50 - Biggest questions following Boston Celtics Sale
30:04 - How long with the Celtics stay together
40:58 - How much say will Bill Chisholm have?
45:04 - Did t...

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about NBA teams that have (seemingly) turned things around or explored new highs following the All-Star break or since the start of March. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
2:16 - Can we make March basketball matter more?
4:35 - Atlanta Hawks
14:16 - Chicago Bulls
28:33 - Detroit Pistons
37:07 - Golden State Warriors
46:58 - Indiana Pacers
54:29 - Los Angeles Clippers
1:01:20 - Minnesota Timberwolves
1:13:12 - Phoenix Suns
1:25:18 - Portland Trail Blazers

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Guess-A-Player Volume 2 is here! Can you beat Dan and Grant to correctly guessing the mystery NBA player?!? Join our discord to submit your OWN Guess-A-Player nominees: https://discord.com/invite/vFF4kKPMdb. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:30 - Mystery NBA Player No. 1
5:57 - Mystery NBA Player No. 2
11:43 - Grant files a complaint with the proper authorities
12:48 - Mystery NBA Player No. 3


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Dan and Grant spotlight a bunch of NBA players whose midseason and late-season performances deserve more attention. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:43 - Criteria and approach
4:54 - Deni Avdija
10:32 - Josh Giddey
19:34 - Quentin Grimes
33:12 - Moses Moody
40:21 - Quinten Post
46:33 - Zeke Nnaji
52:51 - Jalen Pickett
58:56 - Isaiah Collier
1:03:44 - Kyle Filipowski
1:08:58 - Brice Sensabaugh
1:11:35 - Kyshawn George

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Dan is joined by Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) from Spotrac and 'The NBA Front Office Show' to discuss teams that will define the 2025 NBA offseason as well as how the league is and will continue to react to the new collective bargaining agreement. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:45 - How much do you trust post-All-Star-break performances?
2:05 - Impressions of how the CBA has impacted the NBA so far
5:01 - Unintended consequences of the NBA CBA
9:29 - What the Celtics can tell us about the second apron
17:36 - Will we see more bad contracts moving forward?
21:08 - Wi...

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast for Part 2 of their MEGA MAILBAG. This time, they are discussing the Phoenix Suns' disastrous season, Orlando Magic trade targets, rebuilding around LaMelo Ball and Zion Williamson, NBA players who deserve more playing time and MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
1:12 - How much is Mike Budenholzer to blame for the Phoenix Suns struggles?
8:40 - LaMelo Ball or Zion Williamson?
12:42 - Realistic Orlando Magic trade targets
21:29 - What should Oklahoma City do with Philadelphia's draft pick?
29:22 - Are there any Rookie of the Year s...

Dan and Grant take stock of every major 2024-25 NBA season award race. PLUS: A special surprise at the end! TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Submit a new NBA Award!
1:25 - Criteria and our approach
5:39 - MVP
26:37 - All-NBA
40:19 - Defensive Player of the Year
46:02 - All-Defense
56:18 - Rookie of the Year
1:02:24 - All-Rookie
1:10:17 - Most Improved Player
1:19:22 - Sixth Man of the Year
1:23:41 - Coach of the Year
1:35:11 - Clutch Player of the Year
1:43:19 - Guess-A-Player

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to discuss which NBA teams should blow it up over the 2025 offseason. Be on the lookout for PART 2 OF OUR MEGA MAILBAG, releasing this TUESDAY, MARCH 18. TIMESTAMPS👇

0:00 - INTRO
3:10 - Phoenix Suns
9:46 - Philadelphia 76ers
19:43 - Dallas Mavericks
26:54 - Chicago Bulls
30:39 - Sacramento Kings
41:19 - New Orleans Pelicans
57:36 - Which team is most likely to blow it up?
58:57 - Mort teaches Dan Danish, Volume 7

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to revisit the biggest acquisitions from the 2025 NBA trade deadline roughly one month later to see how they're fitting in. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
4:21 - Atlanta Hawks
14:28 - Chicago Bulls
19:33 - Cleveland Cavaliers
23:35 - Dallas Mavericks
30:01 - Detroit Pistons
37:10 - Golden State Warriors
46:09 - Los Angeles Clippers
50:25 - Los Angeles Lakers
58:47 - Miami Heat
1:08:53 - Milwaukee Bucks
1:17:09 - Philadelphia 76ers
1:28:21 - Sacramento Kings
1:41:57 - San Antonio Spurs
1:50:50 - Phoenix Suns

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Dan and Grant spend two hours responding to NBA rule changes submitted by our subscribers. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
1:31 - Overall impressions of this exercise
2:58 - Fouling up three
7:26 - Free-throw shot clock
11:40 - Off-arm use
15:29 - Freedom of movement
20:36 - Charge calls
24:04 - Gather steps & carries
26:49 - Number and length of timeouts
31:07 - Retroactive calls on replay
35:11 - Home-court advantage in the Finals
37:17 - National TV start times
40:05 - Abolish the NBA draft?
51:16 - Eliminate the NBA draft lottery
53:21 - Re-weight the NBA draft lott...

Dan and Grant go through a bunch of NBA teams that could end up looking dramatically different before the 2025-26 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro1:35 - Our approach
5:01 - Team No. 1
18:22 - Team No. 2
27:51 - Team No. 3
40:22 - Team No. 4
48:55 - Team No. 5
57:24 - Team No. 6
1:05:22 - Team No. 7
1:13:53 - Team No. 8
1:22:12 - Team No. 9
1:31:47 - Team No. 10
1:38:52 - Honorable mentions

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Dan runs through some of the most recent NBA news and rumors before being joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast to talk about potential Kevin Durant trade destinations and the weird Luka Doncic trade defense from the Dallas Mavericks. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:37 - News and Rumors Catch-Up
20:23 - The Luka Doncic trade spin, weeks later
42:08 - Kevin Durant trade destinations


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Dan and Grant pick a pair of players (and sometimes more) from each NBA team and discuss which one is more important to the organization moving forward. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
1:22 - Our approach
2:12 - Atlanta Hawks
6:02 - Boston Celtics
10:54 - Brooklyn Nets
13:32 - Charlotte Hornets
16:09 - Chicago Bulls
18:16 - Cleveland Cavaliers
23:00 - Dallas Mavericks
28:20 - Denver Nuggets
31:27 - Detroit Pistons
39:15 - Golden State Warriors
46:02 - Houston Rockets
50:09 - Indiana Pacers
53:38 - Los Angeles Clippers
56:55 - Los Angeles Lakers
1:00:01 - Memphis Grizzlies 
1:06:09 - Mem...

Dan and Grant go through a bunch of NBA sophomores and play "Stock Up, Stock Down" based on everything we have seen this season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Gym Rant, Volume 1
4:27 - Sophomore stock reports overview
6:38 - Victor Wembanyama
17:58 - Chet Holmgren
26:03 - Scoot Henderson
32:57 - Toumani Camara
38:43 - Amen Thompson
50:46 - Brandin Podziemski
58:15 - Ausar Thompson
1:09:18 - Bilal Coulibaly
1:19:39 - Jarace Walker
1:21:56 - Gradey Dick
1:23:52 - Cason Wallace
1:27:44 - Keyonte George
1:30:08 - Brandon Miller
1:34:15 - Dereck Lively II
1:36:32 - Julian Stra...

Dan and Grant check in on the NBA's biggest overachievers and underachievers so far. After that they have a conversation on the state of the NBA game and the discourse surrounding it. Finally, they discuss the Brandon Ingram extension and the long-term direction of the Toronto Raptors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
1:45 - Cleveland Cavaliers
2:52 - Detroit Pistons
4:23 - Portland Trail Blazers
6:12 - Brooklyn Nets
8:17 - Oklahoma City Thunder
11:19 - New Orleans Pelicans
12:46 - Philadelphia 76ers
15:14 - Utah Jazz
17:17 - Phoenix Suns
18:45 - Charlotte Hornets
20:31 - Other standout teams
...

Dan and Grant dive deep into the storylines and questions that will be capturing their attention the most to close out the 2024-25 NBA season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - Intro
1:48 - Our approach to late-season storylines
6:54 - Do the Oklahoma City Thunder have a fatal flaw?
22:14 - Are the Knicks actually the biggest threat to the Cavs and Celtics? 
35:44 - How good can the Golden State Warriors be?
45:32 - BAD-SEASON FALLOUT RANKINGS: Mavs, Sixers, Suns & Kings
58:44 - Will Luka Doncic regain his mojo for the Lakers?
1:06:10 - Which NBA team will break out to cl...

Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast for a vibe check on rebuilding NBA teams in the Western Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:47 - Houston Rockets
36:18 - New Orleans Pelicans
50:19 - Portland Trail Blazers
1:03:57 - San Antonio Spurs
1:13:27 - Utah Jazz
1:28:30 - Mort teaches Dan Danish, Volume 4

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Dan is joined by Morten Stig Jensen (@msjnba) of The NBA Podcast for a vibe check on rebuilding NBA teams in the Eastern Conference. TIMESTAMPS⬇️

0:00 - INTRO
0:41 - 2025 NBA All-Star Weekend Reaction
10:29 - How we evaluate rebuilds
12:01 - Brooklyn Nets
32:34 - Charlotte Hornets
53:18 - Chicago Bulls
1:07:32 - Detroit Pistons
1:18:44 - Toronto Raptors
1:39:06 - Washington Wizards
2:00:06 - Mort teaches Dan Danish, Volume 3

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