Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast Blue Wire

Dan goes LONG on the Paul George injury and its impact on the short- and long-term future of the LA Clippers. Then, while nobody asked for this, Dan offers one 2023 free agent every NBA team should already be thinking about— in the name of changing pace. CHAPTERS BELOW⬇️
1:15 - INTRO
2:50 - The LA Clippers without Paul George
24:02 - Atlanta Hawks
24:59 - Boston Celtics
25:24 - Brooklyn Nets
26:15 - Charlotte Hornets
27:06 - Chicago Bulls
27:43 - Cleveland Cavaliers
28:18 - Dallas Mavericks
28:57 - Denver Nuggets
29:53 - Detroit Pistons
30:22 - Golden State Warriors
31:11 - Houston Rockets
32:00 - Indiana Pacers
33:00 - LA Clippers
33:34 - Los Angeles Clippers
34:45 - Memphis Grizzlies
36:03 - Miami Heat
36:38 - Milwaukee Bucks
37:46 - Minnesota Timberwolves
38:26 - New Orleans Pelicans
39:37 - New York Knicks
42:00 - Oklahoma City Thunder
44:15 - Orlando Magic
45:58 - Philadelphia 76ers
46:47 - Phoenix Suns
48:10 - Portland Trail Blazers
50:12 - Sacramento Kings
51:34 - San Antonio Spurs
53:10 - Toronto Raptors
53:52 - Utah Jazz
55:30 - Washington Wizards

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Dan and Grant are trading big-picture observations for that will define the rest of the NBA season, potentially the 2023 NBA playoffs and definitely the 2023 NBA offseason. This journey includes the future of the New Orleans Pelicans, the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks, Jalen Williams and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
1:15 - INTRO
4:45 - The future of the New Orleans Pelicans is complicated
15:32 - Free-agency outlook, Jerami Grant, Nikola Vucevic
24:16 - Are the New York Knicks underrated?
35:07 - Next steps for the Knicks
36:23 - Are the Philadelphia 76ers Tier 1 title contenders?
42:31 - The Memphis Grizzlies playoff stock
47:26 - Is Kawhi Leonard a top-five player again?
53:23 - Can Jalen Williams be better than Paolo Banchero?

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MAIL TIME. In Part 3 of our three-part mailbag, Dan and Grant dive into the future of the New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets, the latest Lonzo Ball injury news, Jayson Tatum's slumping MVP case, the Denver Nuggets' title chances, the Golden State Warriors' transition into the post-Stephen Curry era, the best clutch players who don't score and MORE. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
1:30 - Who gets more wins over the next three seasons: The New York Knicks or Brooklyn Nets?
7:57 - Why has Jayson Tatum fallen out of the MVP discussion?
12:36 - Which NBA franchise would you chose to represent the model of how to build a team, culture, manage finances, etc
23:37 - Lonzo Ball update
24:39 - True shooting percentage
26:14 - Who are the best clutch time NBA players based on stats excluding points scored? Guys who do all the little things at the end of the game but don’t hit the final shot.
31:22 - Should the Denver Nuggets be title favorites?
36:26 - What will happen to the Golden State Warriors after Stephen Curry retires?

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MAIL TIME. In Part 2 of our three-part mailbag, Dan and Grant react to Bogdan Bogdanovic signing an extension with the Atlanta Hawks before tackling the free-agency outlooks for Cam Johnson and Hamidou Diallo. After that, they talk about Kawhi Leonard's All-NBA candidacy, as well as the battle for the final center spot. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
1:30 - INTRO
4:46 - The Bogdan Bogdanovic extension 
17:51 - How much will Cam Johnson get in free agency?
22:52 - What will be Hamidou Diallo's free-agent market?
33:51 - Are the Sacramento Kings locks to win the Pacific Division?
39:21 - Will Kawhi Leonard make an All-NBA team?
45:21 - Who's your third-team All-NBA center?

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MAIL TIME. In part 1 of this week's mailbag, Dan discusses the Denver Nuggets' recent struggles, player evaluation, the long-term future of the Miami Heat, Kyrie Irving's next contract, the most important role players of the NBA playoffs and MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
1:30 - INTRO
3:26 - Are the Denver Nuggets in trouble?
17:28 - Who will be the Portland Trail Blazers' next head coach?
23:26 - What matters more in player evaluation: offense or defense?
26:26 - How important is continuity for NBA title contenders?
31:18 - What should Kyrie Irving's next contract look like?
35:58 - Who will make the next Mikal Bridges-type leap? 
38:19 - Deepest playoff teams, most important role players in the postseason
48:18 - The significance postseason runs for the Denver Nuggets and Sacramento Kings 
51:16 - Can Miami Heat avoid remaining trapped in mediocrity?
54:13 - Will LeBron James play until he's 45?!?
56:09 - Which role players can you NOT imagine playing for another team?
57:41 - Which role player would be the best star in the league if they got... WEMBY-PILLED

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Dan is joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) of The Kings Herald to discuss—YOU GUESSED IT—the rise of the 2022-23 Sacramento Kings. From what makes them tick to their biggest flaws to breaking down potential playoff matchups, they get into it all. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
1:30 - INTRO
3:31 - How surprising is this Kings team?
9:22 - The defining factors of the NBA's best offense
10:58 - Domantas Sabonis' better-than-expected fit
12:22 - The growth of De'Aaron Fox
15:58 - Staggering the minutes of Sabonis and Fox
19:11 - Development of Keegan Murray
22:28 - Impact of Malik Monk
25:17 - Is the Kings defense really that bad?
30:43 - Revisiting the Kevin Huerter trade
32:47 - Are the Kings underrated?
35:36 - Ideal first-round playoff matchup for the Kings
39:27 - Most problematic playoff matchups for the Kings

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