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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: NBA Opening Week Winners

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Oct 30, 20261:25:59

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Dan and Grant run alternating picking their biggest winners from opening week of the 2026-27 NBA season. They also tackle the devastating Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace injury news and it's impact on the Thunder. Then, they do the same for Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and the Magic. Finally, they hit some of the newsier items, including Nikola Jokic's thoughts on booing Nuggets fans and the latest Jaylen Brown rumors and Celtics beef.

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When was this episode published?: October 30, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 25 min.
What podcast is this from?: The NBA Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The NBA Podcast covers basketball. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Mentioned in this episode

CWCason Wallace PBPaolo Banchero JSJalen Suggs JBJaylen Brown NJNikola Jokic JWJalen Williams

Boston Celtics

Orlando Magic

Oklahoma City Thunder

Episode Notes

Dan and Grant run alternating picking their biggest winners from opening week of the 2026-27 NBA season. They also tackle the devastating Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace injury news and it's impact on the Thunder. Then, they do the same for Paolo Banchero, Jalen Suggs and the Magic. Finally, they hit some of the newsier items, including Nikola Jokic's thoughts on booing Nuggets fans and the latest Jaylen Brown rumors and Celtics beef.

Odds via FanDuel Sportsbook

https://www.fanduel.com/research/ncaab

Next listen

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Hardwood Knocks Takeover: NBA All-Pendulum Draft

Oct 30, 202617:21

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How do I listen to this episode of The NBA Podcast?

"Hardwood Knocks Takeover: NBA Opening Week Winners" is an episode of The NBA Podcast. Runtime 1 hr 25 min. Published October 30, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

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When was this episode published?: October 30, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 1 hr 25 min.
What podcast is this from?: The NBA Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The NBA Podcast covers basketball. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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