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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

Front Office Rankings: 2026 Offseason Edition Part IV

We go through teams 25-30 of Sam's front office rankings. Article: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-front-office-rankings-part-2-lakers-trail-blazers-2026/ You ca

Los Angeles Lakers 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis

Jovan Buha joins the show to discuss the Lakers' offseason. I also break down how they utilized all their cap space to complete their signings and the moves they made onc

Los Angeles Clippers 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis

Tomer Azarly joins the show to discuss the Clippers' offseason while I break down how they were able to execute all their moves under the salary cap rules and tight apron

Jordan Hawkins-AJ Johnson Trade Breakdown and Salary Cap Analysis

The Pelicans are trading Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a second-round pick, and a second-round pick swap for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson. I break down the cap mechanics of t

Front Office Rankings: 2026 Offseason Edition Part III

We go through teams 18-24 of Sam's front office rankings. Article: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-front-office-rankings-part-2-lakers-trail-blazers-2026/ You ca

Brooklyn Nets 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis

Brian Lewis and Erik Slater return to the show to discuss the Nets' offseason while I break down how they were able to execute all their moves under the salary cap rules

Clippers Punished, to Forfeit 5 First-Round Picks, Suspensions/Fines, and more

Emergency episode that has brought Sam out of his vacation. The NBA has ruled that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to funnel money to Kawhi Leonard. They will lo

2027 Mock Expansion Draft | Third Apron Podcast

Bobby Marks and Keith Smith join the show to do the 2027 mock expansion draft. They represent the two new expansion teams and select players available to them from all 30

Front Office Rankings: 2026 Offseason Edition Part II

We discuss teams 11-17 of Sam's front office rankings. Article: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-front-office-rankings-top-15-knicks-celtics-2026/ You can follow

Miami Heat 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast

Wes Goldberg joins the show to discuss the Heat's offseason while I break down how they were able to execute all their moves under the salary cap rules and tight apron re

Front Office Rankings: 2026 Offseason Edition Part I

We go through the first 10 teams of Sam's front office rankings. Article: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-front-office-rankings-top-15-knicks-celtics-2026/ You

Cleveland Cavaliers 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis

Spencer Davies and Spencer German return to the show to discuss all of the Cavaliers' offseason moves while Yossi breaks them all down from a salary cap perspective. You

Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers, Max Strus to the Clippers, Five-Team Trade

Peyton Watson has been signed and traded to the Cavaliers in a deal involving five teams, with the Clippers getting Max Strus. The Dennis Schroder-Tre Mann trade has been

Houston Rockets 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis

Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports joins the show to discuss all of the Suns' offseason moves while Yossi breaks them all down from a salary cap perspective. You can follow Yossi