The NBA Podcast
Morten Stig Jensen walks through all of the latest happenings in the NBA, both on and off the court.
Hardwood Knocks Takeover: 2025 Southeast Re-Grades
Dan and Grant play re-grade the 2025 NBA offseason for the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic and Washington Wizards.
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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: NBA Breakout Players Draft
Dan is joined by Mike Shearer of Basketball Poetry (@bballispoetry) to draft NBA breakout candidates who fascinate them the most.
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Lakers Sale & RFA Market - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss the Lakers sale, as well as the restricted free agency market.
NOTE: Peyton Watson deal went down only hours after recording.
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The Kawhi Leonard Saga Continues.. - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bry discuss the Kawhi Leonard situation, which is becoming more weird by the day.
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Predicting 2026-2027 NBA Awards - Featuring Stephen Noh
Mort has Stephen Noh on the show to predict next season's NBA Awards winners.
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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: NBA 'Fact Or Fiction'
Dan and Grant play 'Fact or Fiction?!' with a BUNCH of topical, big-picture and, yes, thermonuclear NBA predictions, observations and storylines.
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Mort's Visit On Havlicek Stole the Pod: Projecting the West for 2026-27
Mort joined Havlicek Stole the Pod to help project the West for 2026-27.
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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Buy Or Sell Biggest NBA Summer League Takeaways
Dan is joined by Stephen Gillaspie (@StephenGHoops) from No Ceilings to play 'Buy or Sell?!' with a bunch of NBA Summer League rookie and sophomore takeaways.
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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: We Bravely Entered The NBA Gauntlet
Dan and Grant attempt to navigate the NBA Starting 5 Gauntlet, before getting into some contract and trash-talking trivia!
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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: The Most Confusing NBA Teams Draft
Dan and Grant take turns drafting the NBA teams they find most confusing now that most of the offseason's biggest business is in the books.
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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Did Victor Wembanyama Start A Trend
Dan and Bryan Toporek (@btoporek) from Bleacher Report discuss some of the biggest recent developments around the NBA. This includes the Victor Wembanyama extension, Gary Trent Jr.'s new contract with the Bucks and the Pelicans' approach to DeAndre Jordan's free agency. They also dig into the Jaylen Brown trade and some of the longer-term ramifications it might have.
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LeBron James Signs With The Philadelphia 76ers! - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort and Bryan discuss LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Silly Rabbit, $64 million Is For Someone Other Than Gary Trent Jr - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort and Bryan discuss the NBA's investigation of Gary Trent Jr's $64 million deal, as well as the second apron, and NBA Europe.
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Biggest Needs, West Part 2 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort and Dan talk about the biggest needs for all 30 teams, concluding with Part 2 of the Western Conference.
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Biggest Needs, West Part 1 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort and Dan talk about the biggest needs for all 30 teams, continuing with Part 1 of the Western Conference.
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Biggest Needs, East Part 2 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort and Dan talk about the biggest needs for all 30 teams, continuing with Part 2 of the Eastern Conference.
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Biggest Needs, East Part 1 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort and Dan talk about the biggest needs for all 30 teams, starting with Part 1 of the Eastern Conference.
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We're Just Asking Questions, Part 2 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort and Dan raise questions about the Jazz, Wizards, Nuggets, Jaylen Brown, Donovan Mitchell, LeBron James, and Jalen Duren.
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We're Just Asking Questions, Part 1 - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort and Dan raise questions about the Spurs, Lakers, Thunder, Bulls, and Hornets.
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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Indiana Pacers 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan and Tony East discuss the upcoming offseason for the Indiana Pacers.
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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Golden State Warriors 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Dan and Grant discuss the upcoming offseason for the Golden State Warriors.
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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: The NBA Offseason Chaos Draft - Featuring Keith Smith
Mort is still on holiday, so Dan is joined by Keith Smith from Spotrac and The Front Office Show for an NBA offseason chaos draft.
(Recorded June 13th)
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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Lessons Every NBA Team Can Learn From The Finals
Dan and Grant gather 'round the Hardwood Knocks campfire to discuss what every team can learn from the 2026 NBA Finals.
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Giannis! LaMelo! Draft! This Are Happening! - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bryan discuss the trades of Giannis Antetokounmpo, LaMelo Ball, and the 2026 NBA Draft.
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Discussing The Top 2026 NBA Draft Prospects - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bryan discuss the top prospects of the 2026 NBA Draft.
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Previewing 2026 NBA Free Agency - Featuring Keith Smith
Mort & Keith Smith discuss 2026 NBA Free Agency, and what to expect.
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Go New York, Go New York, Go! - Featuring Keith Smith
Mort & Keith Smith discuss the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA Championship, as well as Chicago's decision to hire Tiago Splitter as their new head coach.
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Sacramento Kings 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Sacramento Kings, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.
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Brooklyn Nets 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Brooklyn Nets, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.
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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Detroit Pistons 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Grant & Dan discuss the Detroit Pistons, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.
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Toronto Raptors 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Toronto Raptors, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.
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New Orleans Pelicans 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the New Orleans Pelicans, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.
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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: Boston Celtics 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead
Grant & Dan discuss the Boston Celtics, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.
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Utah Jazz 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Utah Jazz, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.
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Washington Wizards 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Washington Wizards, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.
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Milwaukee Bucks 2026 NBA Offseason Lookahead - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss the Milwaukee Bucks, as they head into the 2026 NBA Offseason.
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NBA News and Rumors (Eastern Conference) - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss storylines, wrapping up with the Eastern Conference.
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NBA News and Rumors (Western Conference) - Featuring Dan Favale
Mort & Dan discuss storylines, starting with the Western Conference.
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NBA Playoff Update - Featuring Bryan Toporek
Mort & Bryan discuss the Philadelphia 76ers/Boston Celtics series, the Nuggets, and look ahead to Spurs/Wolves.
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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: 2026 NBA Draft Lottery Karma Rankings
Which team DESERVES to win the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery the most? You better believe Dan and Grant came up with a totally scientific, not-at-all-arbitrary way of figuring it out. Introducing: KARMA. You're welcome. Or, we're sorry.
(Released February 21st)
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