Hardwood Knocks: An NBA Podcast Blue Wire

Dan is joined by Adam Spinella from The Box and One (@TheBoxAndOne_) for an extensive discussion about the 2023 NBA draft, as well as the latest Chris Paul rumors. Subscribe to The Box and One here: https://theboxandone.substack.com/.TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:17 - Chris Paul leaving the Phoenix Suns?
6:38 - Draft philosophy
10:04 - The NBA draft audience/High school prospect evaluation
12:03 - Evaluating prospects from Overtime Elite
13:37 - Victor Wembanyama
21:58 - Scoot Henderson vs Brandon Miller
24:44 - Who's the fourth best player in this draft?
27:27 - Anthony Black
30:52 - Ausar Thompson
31:27 - Jarace Walker
32:14 - Gradey Dick
33:57 - - Cason Wallace
35:12 - Cam Whitmore
36:48 - Taylor Hendricks
39:47 - How is this year's draft influenced by the 2023 NBA playoffs?
41:54 - Emoni Bates
43:04 - Kobi Bufkin
44:03 - Who helped themselves the most at the NBA draft Combine?
45:19 - Who hurt themselves the most at the NBA draft Combine?
46:56 - Who are you most higher on relative to consensus?
48:03 - Who are you most lower on relative to consensus?
49:06 - Brice Sensabaugh
50:13 - Which prospects are hardest to evaluate?
52:22 - Will there be more trades than usual inside the lottery?
55:27 - Which teams should prioritize win-now prospects over potential?
57:06 - One under-the-radar prospect to watch
58:39 - 2023 NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Edition

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Dan and Grant discuss the first two NBA Finals games between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat, in addition to the latest coaching hires and the LeBron James and Dallas Mavericks rumors After that, they preview the offseason for the Brooklyn Nets, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers and Toronto Raptors. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:47 - Nuggets vs Heat
18:44 - Monty Williams to Detroit, 
22:45 - Frank Vogel to Phoenix
26:59 - LeBron James, Dallas Mavericks Rumors
33:32 - Boston Celtics Offseason Outlook
41:12 - Brooklyn Nets Offseason Outlook
51:08 - New York Knicks Offseason Outlook
1:01:36 - Philadelphia 76ers Offseason Outlook
1:11:12 - Toronto Raptors Offseason Outlook

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MAIL TIME. First, though, Dan riffs on the mega contract plows through a list of mailbag questions that cover the NBA Finals, all-time-great playoff performances, Bruce Brown's free agency, next year's title and MVP favorites, draft targets for the Utah Jazz, a four-team trade idea for the Dallas Mavericks, Miami Heat, Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors and MUUUUUCH more. TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:58 - Monty Williams joins the Detroit Pistons
7:33 - Who's winning the NBA Finals?
10:58 - Best individual postseasons of all time by the numbers 
16:11 - DENVER NUGGETS RANT ALERT
24:18 - Can Nikola Jokic be stopped?
28:22 - 2024 NBA title favorites
30:08 - Best fits for Bruce Brown free agency
35:11 - Should the Charlotte Hornets draft Scoot Henderson or Brandon Miller?
38:16 - 2024 NBA MVP favorites
41:40 - Should New York Knicks fans be hopeful or skeptical about the team's immediate future?
49:19 - Four-team trade idea featuring the Heat, Mavericks, Suns and Raptors
58:22 - Who is the better NBA draft fit for the Utah Jazz: Anthony Black, Cason Wallace, Taylor Hendricks or Gradey Dick?
1:05:02 - Most efficient clutch players for the 2023 postseason
1:06:36 - Is Mayonnaise an instrument?

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Dan and Grant preview the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat facing off in the NBA Finals and tackle the outlook of the Boston Celtics in the aftermath of their Eastern Conference Finals Game 7 loss. They also get into Bob Myers leaving the Golden State Warriors as well as the Milwaukee Bucks hiring Adrian Griffin, the Philadelphia 76ers hiring Nick Nurse and more! TIMESTAMPS⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:46 - Bob Myers steps down
15:41 - Boston Celtics outlook
36:16 - Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heat primer
1:12:42 - Adrian Griffin to the Milwaukee Bucks
1:15:55 - Nick Nurse to the Philadelphia 76ers
1:24:06 - Monty Williams, the Toronto Raptors search for a new head coach

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MAIL TIME. Dan answers a wide array of questions that tackle the state of NBA media coverage, the prospect of a Philadelphia 76ers rebuild, Portland Trail Blazers trades, LeBron James' retirement, coaching searches for the Toronto Raptors and Milwaukee Bucks, James Harden's potential impact on the Houston Rockets and MUCH, MUCH more. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
1:54 - Is NBA coverage broken?
24:01 - The Washington Wizards hire Michael Winger from the LA Clippers
30:38 - Who's the best fit for the Milwaukee Bucks head coaching vacancy?
33:01 - Should the Philadelphia 76ers consider trading Joel Embiid and rebuilding?
37:04 - How would the retirement of LeBron James impact the Los Angeles Lakers' cap sheet?
39:31 - Should the Phoenix Suns keep Deandre Ayton?
41:11 - Should the New Orleans Pelicans Go After Bobby Portis?
43:14 - Is LeBron James trying to fool NBA media?, Should the Lakers try trading for Fred VanVleet?, Should the Lakers consider moving Anthony Davis? 
54:23 - Why are the Toronto Raptors taking so long to find a head coach?
57:22 - Who can the Portland Blazers trade for with the No. 3 pick?
1:01:24 - Is Jaylen Brown a good fit for the Blazers? 
1:03:04 - Will Doc Rivers be coaching in the NBA next season?
1:04:24 - Are the Dallas Mavericks better off without Kyrie Irving?
1:18:23 - If the Houston Rockets land James Harden, will he hurt the development of Jalen Green or Alperen Sengun?

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Dan and Grant discuss the Denver Nuggets winning the Western Conference and heading to the NBA Finals, as well as the superstar trajectory of Nikola Jokic. After that, they talk about Boston Celtics vs. Miami Heat and get into some offseason musings about the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. TIMESTAMPS BELOW⬇️
0:00 - INTRO
2:59 - Is Nikola Jokic the best player in the NBA?
21:09 - Boston Celtics outlook
34:40 - Miami Heat secret sauce
42:09 - Have the playoffs diminished the meaning of the regular season?
46:36 - Milwaukee Bucks coaching search
52:39 - Will LeBron James actually retire?
59:40 - Los Angeles Lakers offseason outlook
1:14:03 - Carmelo Anthony's retirement

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