Which NBA Teams Need A New Best Player?

Which NBA Teams Need A New Best Player?

Author: HardwoodKnocks: An NBA Podcast April 30, 2026 Duration: 1:20:03
Dan and Grant hold a "Which NBA team needs a new best player the most?!" draft. TIMESTAMPS⤵️

0:00 - INTRO
1:04 - Our approach
6:16 -  No. 1 
10:40 -  No. 2
13:39 - No. 3 
15:55 - No. 4 
19:15 - No. 5 
21:26 - No. 6 
27:35 - No. 7 
34:14 - No. 8 
39:16 - No. 9 
46:12 - No.10 
50:00 - No. 11 
53:37 - No. 12 
59:15 - No. 13 
1:01:59 - No. 14 
1:11:05 - No. 15 
1:12:59 - No. 16 
1:16:02 - Other teams to consider

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