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Analyzing the Lottery Landscape, Its Ramifications, and Naz Reid Trades? | Third Apron Podcast

We spent a good amount of time discussing the Naz Reid rumor and analyzing the robust market he should have if available. We then have a deeper conversation about lottery

Nique Clifford Trade, Luka Raising the Lakers, Celtics Check, & Nuggets Convo | Third Apron Podcast

The Thunder finally address their wing deficit by trading for Nique Clifford. We discuss that, as well as Luka Doncic's historic start to the season, and gauge the Lakers

Rookie Contract Decisions, Cooper Ascending, Yaxel Rising, & Suns Struggles | Third Apron Podcast

We discuss teams expected to compete for a Play-In Spot. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.

Heat Struggles, Blazers and Rockets Hot Starts, and More Injuries | Third Apron Podcast

We discuss some of our most interesting teams of the past week and how they may need to improve later. Also, more injuries... You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://t

Jalen Williams + Suggs, Several Others Injured, and First Week Thoughts | Third Apron Podcast

Jalen Williams landed on his leg awkwardly and appeared to have seriously injured his ankle. Shortly after, Jalen Suggs suffered what appeared to be a serious knee injury

Rookie Extensions & Predictions for the 2026-27 Season: Part II

We go over the last few extensions given to Brandon Miller, Cason Wallace, Jaden McDaniels, and Oso Ighodaro. And then we go through some final predictions before the reg

Predictions for the 2026-27 Season: Part I

We go over various predictions for the upcoming season. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.b

Teams with the Most Pressure Ahead of the 2026-27 NBA Season

The start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season is one week away. Sam and I preview it by going over the teams we believe have the highest stakes. We also discuss the Brandin

The Second Annual Trade Awards for 2025-26 | Third Apron Podcast

In honor of our first anniversary as co-hosts, Sam hosts our second annual trade awards. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https

Detroit Pistons 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis

Bryce Simon and Omari Sankofa join the show to review the Pistons' offseason while I break down the salary cap mechanics of all their transactions. You can follow Yossi

Drafting the Top Players to Start a Franchise with in 2026: Part 2 | Third Apron Podcast

John Gonzalez of CBS Sports joins the show to help us draft the best players to start a franchise with. We took turns selecting players in a three-team snake draft. You

Jalen Duren re-signs with Pistons, Stephen Curry and Jamal Shead extensions, and another Hield trade

Jalen Duren is re-signing with the Pistons for five years, $200 million. Sam and I review the deal and then look ahead into potential trades when he becomes trade-eligibl

Drafting the Top Players to Start a Franchise with in 2026: Part 1

John Gonzalez of CBS Sports joins the show to help us draft the best players to start a franchise with. But we took turns selecting players in a three-team snake draft.

Dallas Mavericks 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis

Grant Afseth joins the show to review the Mavericks' offseason while I break down the salary cap mechanics of all their transactions. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: h

Kawhi Leonard extension, Jalen Duren sign-and-trades, Knicks negotiations, & Hawks-Hornets trade

We discuss the top transactions and rumors from the past week. Kawhi Leonard extended with the Raptors for two years, worth $115 million. The Pistons increased their offe

Memphis Grizzlies 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis

Damichael Cole and Joe Mullinax join the show to review the Grizzlies' offseason while I break down the salary cap mechanics of all their transactions. You can follow Yo

New Orleans Pelicans 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis

Jake Madison returns to the show to review the Pelicans offseason while I break down how they accomplished them cap-wise. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitt

Extensions for Keyonte George, Ausar Thompson, Saddiq Bey, and Pelle Larsson

We discuss the four extensions released over the last couple of days. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile

Charlotte Hornets 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis

James Plowright of BuzzBeat returns to the show to review the Hornets' offseason moves. And of course, I break down how they accomplished them cap-wise. You can follow Y

Mailbag: Kawhi Trade, Jalen Duren Update, Knicks 14th Spot, and more

Sam returns from vacation to help answer your questions and react to recent league news. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https