Hardwood Knocks show

Hardwood Knocks

Summary: Hardwood Knocks is an NBA Math podcast where Bleacher Report columnist Andy Bailey and NBA Math deputy editor Dan Favale analyze the ins, outs, ups, downs—heck, even diagonals—of the NBA.

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 225 - More Lakers/AD Drama, Trade-Deadline Primer for West's Playoff Teams | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4204

In the fourth and final installment of Hardwood Knocks' trade-deadline primer, Andy and Dan rap about the latest Lakers-Anthony Davis drama before diving into a complete preview for the Western Conference's projected playoff teams—the Jazz, Spurs, Blazers, Thunder, Clippers, Rockets, Warriors and Nuggets. As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 224 - Trade-Deadline Primer for East's Playoff Teams, Rodney Hood Trade | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5350

In Part 3 of their NBA trade-deadline primer, Andy and Dan break down Rodney Hood getting dealt to the Blazers, talk about the Lakers' latest drama and discuss how the Knicks could wind up with Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant AND Anthony Davis. After that, hypothetical trades abound, as they analyze what to expect at the deadline from the East's playoff projected playoff teams: Toronto Raptors, Philadelphia 76ers, Milwaukee Bucks, Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets. As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 223 - Porzingis Trade Reaction, Trade-Deadline Preview Part 2: West's Lottery Teams | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4249

To kick off Part 2 of their four-part trade-deadline preview, Andy and Dan react to the Knicks trading Kristaps Porzingis to the Mavericks. After that, it's hypothetical trades galore, as they break down what to expect from the seven projected Western Conference lottery teams at the deadline: the Mavericks, Lakers, Grizzlies, Timberwolves, Pelicans, Kings and Suns. As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 222 - Trade-Deadline Preview for Eastern Conference Lottery Teams | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4077

In Part 1 of their four-part trade-deadline preview, Andy and Dan break down what to expect from the seven projected Eastern Conference lottery teams: the Pistons, Wizards, Magic, Hawks, Bulls, Cavaliers and Knicks. With salary-cap outlooks, asset overviews and fake trades galore, you don't want to miss this series. As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 221 - Anthony Davis Trade Packages, Pelicans Future, Lakers/Celtics Dilemma | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4047

With Anthony Davis informing the Pelicans he won't re-sign with them, Andy and Dan explore a bunch of potential trade packages and landing spots. They also discuss the Pelicans' next move, trades for New Orleans' other players, which teams should NOT make a play for Davis, and whether the Celtics really will have the best offer if this situation spills into the offseason. As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 220 - Pacers Outlook without Oladipo, Mike Conley Trades, East Report Cards | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4883

Andy and Dan assess the Pacers' outlook following Victor Oladipo's season-ending injury and hand out in-depth midseason report cards for the Heat, Bucks, Knicks, Magic, 76ers, Raptors and Wizards. And after that, they talk through some potential Mike Conley trades. As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 219 - Anthony Davis Injury, Gasol/Conley Rumors, East Report Cards (Part I) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4218

Report Card #SZN continues at Hardwood Knocks, with Andy and Dan delivering their midseason grades for the first half of the Eastern Conference—the Hawks, Nets, Celtics, Hornets, Bulls, Cavaliers, Pistons and Pacers. After that, they analyze the Marc Gasol and Mike Conley trade rumors, as well as the Pelicans' immediate future following Anthony Davis' potentially sort-of-serious finger injury. As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 218 - NBA Midseason Report Cards: Western Conference Edition | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 5358

It's NBA Report Card #SZN again! With the Association past the halfway point of the 2018-19 campaign, Dan and Andy hand out grades for every Western Conference team: Mavericks, Nuggets, Warriors, Rockets, Clippers, Lakers, Grizzlies, Timberwolves Pelicans, Thunder, Suns, Blazers, Kings, Spurs and Jazz. Remember: Our report cards for each squad are assembled RELATIVE TO EXPECTATIONS. As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 217 - Wolves Fire Thibs, Butler's Future in Philly, Grizz/Cavs/Harden/NBA Lottery Talk | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3481

Andy and Dan bounce around the NBA to talk about the Timberwolves firing Tom Thibodeau; Jimmy Butler's second tour de force and his future in Philly; the Grizzlies trying to trade Chandler Parsons; James Harden's budding MVP case; potential Andrew Wiggins trades; the Cavaliers' historically bad season and whether it'll be worth the struggle; and so much more! As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 216 - MAILBAG: MVP Rankings, Jazz Trades, Dennis Smith Jr. Rumors | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3830

MAIL TIME! In the latest Hardwood Knocks mailbag, Andy and Dan discuss Nikola Jokic's MVP case; overall MVP rankings; trade-deadline targets for the Jazz; Dennis Smith Jr. rumors; the future of Nikola Vucevic in Orlando; Eric Bledsoe's career year with the Bucks; Derrick Rose's surge in Minnesota; the Nets' playoff hopes; and so much more! As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 215 - LeBron Loves Anthony Davis, West Playoff Race, Trade-Deadline Sellers, Kings Future | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3104

Washington and Jefferson's Assistant Men's basketball coach Adam Spinella (@spinella) joins Hardwood Knocks to discuss the flurry of confusion currently enveloping the NBA. Along with Dan, he raps about LeBron James' endorsement of Anthony Davis and Carmelo Anthony, the Wizards' future after acquiring Trevor Ariza, the Kings' revival, the free-for-all playoff race happening in the Western Conference and the search for trade-deadline sellers in a complicated market. As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 214 - TRADE-IDEA MAILBAG: Notes on Lakers, Spurs, Pacers, Heat, Pelicans, More! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3269

MAIL TIME! Hardwood Knocks celebrates the start of the NBA's trade season (Dec. 15) by tackling questions and hypothetical deals for the Lakers, Bulls, Suns, Cavaliers, Heat, Pelicans, Hawks, 76ers, Jazz, Knicks, Nets, Spurs, Mavericks, Wizards, Kings, Grizzlies, Bucks, Raptors, Magic, Pistons, Hornets, Nuggets, Warriors and Thunder. Let's do this! As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 213 - Eastern Conference Quarterly Grades (Part 2), Bulls Mutiny, Bucks/Cavs/Wiz Trade | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 4194

And that does it for the first segment of REPORT CARD SZN. Hardwood Knocks finishes up its quarter-pole grades by breaking down the performances of the Hawks, Celtics, Nets, Bulls, Cavaliers, Hornets, Pistons and Pacers. Also, in case you didn't hear, the Bucks, Cavaliers and Wizards completed a three-team trade that left George Hill in Milwaukee, Cleveland with a bunch of picks, and Washington within striking distance of avoiding the luxury tax. The Baby Bulls attempted a mutiny against head coach Jim Boylen, too. Andy and Dan dissect it all! For even more fun, be sure to check out our Western Conference report cards, which were separated into Part I (Jazz, Spurs, Kings, Blazers, Suns, Thunder and Pelicans) and Part II (Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Rockets, Nuggets and Mavericks). You should also listen to Part I of the East (Wizards, Raptors, Sixers, Magic, Knicks, Bucks, Heat). As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 212 - Melo to Lakers(?), Eastern Conference Quarterly Grades, Part I | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3642

Report card SZN is rolling on, and on, and on. Next up: The first half of the Eastern Conference, featuring #takez and #stizzatz on the Wizards, Raptors, Sixers, Magic, Knicks, Bucks and Heat. Andy and Dan also begin the podcast reacting to the news that LeBron James wants Carmelo Anthony on the Lakers. Fun! And for even more fun, be sure to check out our Western Conference report cards, which were separated into Part I (Jazz, Spurs, Kings, Blazers, Suns, Thunder and Pelicans) and Part II (Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Rockets, Nuggets and Mavericks). As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

 211 - Reaction to Bulls Firing Hoiberg, Western Conference Quarterly Grades (Part 2) | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 3635

Report-card SZN continues with Part II of our Western Conference grades, featuring the Timberwolves, Grizzlies, Lakers, Clippers, Warriors, Rockets, Nuggets and Mavericks. First, though, Andy and Dan react to the Bulls firing head coach Fred Hoiberg, and what this means for Chicago's future. Be sure to check out Part I of our Western Conference report cards, which tackled the Jazz, Spurs, Kings, Blazers, Suns, Thunder and Pelicans. As always, please subscribe to and rate Hardwood Knocks on iTunes. You can also find us on basically anywhere podcasts are offered. And as 50 Cent's biopic suggests: Follow Andy Bailey (@AndrewDBailey), Dan Favale (@danfavale), the show (@HardwoodKnocks) and NBA Math (@NBA_Math) on Twitter or die trying.

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