Orlando Magic 2024-25 NBA Season Lookahead

Dan is joined by two of the co-hosts from The Uncontested Podcast (@The_Uncontested): Jacob Kniffen (@JacobKniffen) and Tayler Petersen (Tayler_P15) to talk about the 2024-25 Oklahoma City Thunder. SUBSCRIBE TO THE UNCONTESTED PODCAST HERE: https://t.co/qBiNELJolG. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro3:50 - Biggest takeaways from last season8:20 - What’s the next step(s) for Chet Holmgren?15:19 - How much will the Big Three progress? 21:06 - The continued development of Jalen Williams27:52 - Impact of adding Isaiah Hartenstein35:49 - Is Alex Caruso a perfect fit?44:37 - Does Oklahoma City have enough shot creation/playmaking?47:53 - Factors behind the offense’s half-court improvement50:24 - So, um, does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have another level?52:45 - Long-term outlook of Cason Wallace55:04 - How will the backcourt rotation shake out?57:58 - Early impressions of Nikola Topic1:01:44 - Early impressions of Dillon Jones1:04:31 - Early impressions of Ajay Mitchell1:06:31 - Time to sell our Ousmane Dieng stock?1:08:57 - “Aaron Wiggins is the most overrated player in the NBA.” -Jacob Kniffen1:12:20 - Anything about the Thunder flying under the radar?1:13:11 - Top-10 rotation1:15:38 - Best crunch-time lineup1:18:36 - Funky lineups we want to see1:21:23 - How many games will OKC win?, The Western Conference landscape1:31:09 - Closing thoughts on the Chet Holmgren-Isaiah Hartenstein frontcourtSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Ti Windisch (@TiWindisch) of the Gyro Step Podcast ( @WatchGSPN ) to break down everything about the 2024-25 Milwaukee Bucks. SUBSCRIBE TO THE GYRO STEP PODCAST. Also subscribe to their Substack. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro3:24 - Takeaways from last season6:04 - New additions12:01 - Ti’s biggest storyline (Three-star fit)14:34 - Dame and Giannis two-man game17:18 - Damian Lillard’s overall fit21:56 - Evolution of Giannis Antetokounmpo26:17 - Brook Lopez (edit freeze frame)33:05 - Khris Middleton’s health36:22 - Outlooks for MarJon Beauchamp, AJ Green, Andre Jackson Jr., Chris Livington, Tyler Smith, AJ Johnson47:49 - Are the Bucks juggling two timelines?50:20 - Biggest roster needs52:30 - Is Khris Middleton being underestimated on a national level?56:24 - The Top-10 rotation59:02 - Best crunch-time lineup1:01:39 - Funky lineups we want to see1:03:03 - Win totals, Where do the Bucks rank in the Eastern Conference?1:12:02 - Gary Trent Jr.’s role and closing thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Caitlin Cooper (@C2_Cooper), THE GOAT HERSELF, from 'BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE' to discuss the 2024-25 Indiana Pacers. SUBSCRIBE TO 'BASKETBALL, SHE WROTE' ON PATREON RIGHT THE HELL NOW: https://www.patreon.com/basketballshewrote/posts. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO3:12 - Indiana’s direction5:54 - Impressions of the Pacers offseason, Obi Toppin talk!9:332 - Caitlin’s biggest storyline for Indiana (Defense!)15:45 - Why the half-court offense improved18:33 - The Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam partnership21:10 - How should the Pacers use Siakam on defense?27:26 - More development from Haliburton?32:30 - The value of Andrew Nembhard, Will his usage change?39:12 - What does the future hold for Bennedict Mathurin?46:11 - The role and value of Ben Sheppard49:24 - The development of Jarace Walker56:17 - Early impressions of Johnny Furphy57:44 - Breaking down the frontcourt rotation59:29 - Team chemistry, defensive rebounding and Myles Turner’s future1:08:49 - Top-10 rotation1:09:52 - Best crunch-time lineup1:11:11 - Funky lineups we want to see1:13:45 - Win totals, Where do the Pacers rank in the East?1:18:49 - Should we expect the Pacers to make another significant trade?1:21:46 - Can James Wiseman actually help????SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Noah Magaro-George (@N_Magaro) from The Vic-And-Roll Substack to discuss the 2024-25 San Antonio Spurs and, of course, superstar cornerstone Sandro Mamukelashvili. Oh, and Victor Wembanyama, too. Subscribe to The Vic-And-Roll on Substack. And follow Noah on YouTube. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - Intro1:57 - San Antonio’s direction9:56 - Development of Devin Vassell16:58 - Is Victor Webmanyama god?26:29 - Was Stephon Castle the right pick?34:48 - Future of Jeremy Sochan40:43 - Future of Keldon Johnson46:15 - Chris Paul’s role48:05 - Secondary young guys52:58 - The big man rotation57:14 - Under the radar strengths1:00:01 - Biggest roster needs1:02:51 - Top-10 rotation1:05:06 - Best crunch-time lineup1:06:12 - Funky lineups we want to see1:08:17 - Win totals, Where do the Spurs rank in the West?1:11:49 - Harrison Barnes’ valueSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Jabari Ali Davis (@JabariADavis) from the Mad Boosties podcast to discuss everything and anything related to the 2024-25 Los Angeles Lakers. SUBSCRIBE TO MAD BOOSTIES HERE: https://t.co/k0fdAI2AMD. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:12 - Darvin Ham’s exit6:21 - Playing style under JJ Redick13:24 - Why did the Lakers stand pat?22:08 - Jabari’s biggest storyline of the season25:13 - Offense vs. Defense27:26 - Impact of Jarred Vanderbilt and Gabe Vincent30:33 - Anthony Davis as an offensive hub37:46 - Will Max Christie have a breakout season?45:48 - Early impressions of Bronny James50:22 - Can Austin Reaves get noticeably better?53:44 - Early impressions of Dalton Knecht56:27 - Is Rui Hachimura underrated?58:42 - Are we underestimating the Lakers’ flexibility?1:00:33 - Biggest roster needs1:02:20 - Top-10 rotation1:04:08 - Best crunch-time lineup, Funky lineups, win totals1:10:19 - Sneaky trade targets for the Lakers1:16:54 - Closing thoughts on this coming seasonSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan and Grant exit their lookahead bunker to discuss which NBA teams still seem to have unfinished business ahead of the 2024-25 regular season. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:32 - Team No. 17:20 - Team No. 211:26 - Team No. 317:02 - Team No. 421:45 - Team No. 528:30 - Team No. 634:55 - Team No. 740:38 - Team No. 842:13 - Team No. 943:20 - Team No. 10SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Greg Wissinger (@gwiss) from The Kings Herald (@thekingsherald) to discuss everything about the 2024-25 Sacramento Kings. Support The Kings Herald here: https://kingsherald.com/. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:41 - What went wrong last season?4:34 - DeMar DeRozan’s fit15:38 - Malik Monk’s return/role18:11 - Keegan Murray’s leap23:39 - The emergence of Keon Ellis27:41 - Sacramento’s defensive ceiling29:38 - Future of Kevin Huerter33:02 - Early impressions of Devin Carter37:17 - Why is Domantas Sabonis so polarizing?40:42 - Will the Kings make a trade?43:28 - The defense of Ellis and Murray44:49 - Biggest concern47:28 - Top 10 rotation48:21 - Best crunch-time lineup50:25 - Funky lineups we want to see51:14 - Win predictions56:29 - Closing thoughts on Domantas Sabonis and De’Aaron FoxSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Salman Ali (@SalmanAliNBA) from Red Nation Hoops to break down everything about the 2024-25 Houston Rockets. Subscribe to Red Nation Hoops. TIMESTAMPS👇0:00 - Intro2:05 - Rockets direction3:39 - Jalen Green, Alperen Sengun extensions10:23 - Amen Thompson’s upside17:21 - Will Reed Sheppard play?22:46 - Development of Jabari Smith Jr.30:45 - Prospect ranking45:53 - Will Houston improve on offense?48:24 - Can the Rockets dominate on defense?52:31 - Alperen Sengun-Amen Thompson fit57:23 - Assets, assets, assets1:15:20 - Top 10 rotation1:19:27 - Best crunch-time unit1:21:32 - Funky lineups we want to see1:22:49 - Win/standings predictions1:25:27 - Closing thoughtsSUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Fawzan Amer (@FAmer__) of The Sixth Man Show to discuss everything and anything about the 2024-25 Orlando Magic. Follow Fawzan Here: https://x.com/FAmer__. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO2:38 - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s fit, Impressions of the offseason6:46 - Fawzan’s biggest storyline (Anthony Black!)16:39 - Any concern for Franz Wagner?24:22 - Development of Jalen Suggs29:17 - Is Paolo Banchero That Dude?40:21 - Roles for Jett Howard, Tristan Da Silva43:52 - Can the Magic play faster?46:25 - Orlando’s three-point volume47:52 - Future of Wendell Carter Jr.51:35 - Big-man rotation54:48 - Jonathan Isaac, Cole Anthony56:30 - Underrated strengths of the roster57:31 - Biggest roster needs59:18 - Will the Magic make a trade?1:06:40 - Top-10 rotation1:10:30 - Best crunch-time unit1:12:45 - Funky lineups we want to see1:15:36 - Record predictions, Where do the Magic stack up in the East?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]

Dan is joined by Justin Rowan (@Cavsanada) from The Chase Down Podcast (@ChaseDownPod) to discuss everything you need to know about the 2024-25 Cleveland Cavaliers. SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHASEDOWN PODCAST. TIMESTAMPS⬇️0:00 - INTRO1:46 - Surprise! Everyone’s back7:20 - Moving on from J.B. Bickerstaff9:22 - How will the Cavs play under Kenny Atkinson?13:50 - Is Donovan Mitchell a top-10 player?18:40 - Expectations for the development of Evan Mobley34:47 - Any concerns about Darius Garland moving forward?39:01 - Breaking down the Isaac Okoro situation45:07 - Impact of Max Strus48:05 - The future of Caris LeVert50:26 - How important is Dean Wade to this team?53:13 - Will Sam Merrill have a role?54:00 - Ty Jerome = X-factor????55:49 - The future of Craig Porter Jr.56:59 - Time to upgrade from Georges Niang?58:52 - Early impressions and expectations for Jaylon Tyson1:04:12 - Biggest roster needs 1:05:56 - Top-10 rotation1:06:48 - Best crunch-time unit1:07:55 - Funky lineups we want to see1:09:55 -  Win projections, How do the Cavs stack up in the Eastern Conference?SUPPORT THE SHOW BY PURCHASING HARDWOOD KNOCKS MERCHJOIN OUR DISCORDSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNELFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL⬇️TIKTOK: @hardwoodknocksTWITTER @HardwoodKnocksIG: @hardwood_knocks DAN'S TWITTER/IG: @danfavale / @danfavaleGRANT'S TWITTER: @gt_hughesBUSINESS INQUIRES⬇️[email protected]