Third Apron
A fun NBA podcast about transactions and the CBA. Hosted by salary cap analyst Yossi Gozlan and NBA writer Sam Quinn.
Episodes
NBA Trade Predictions Pt 2: Starters Who Could Get Traded in the 2026 Offseason
We make predictions about which players could be traded this summer and where.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBS Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoy
Memphis Grizzlies 2026 Offseason Part 1: Focusing on Drafting and Development
Damichael Cole returns to the show to discuss the Grizzlies' upcoming offseason. We sort through who is a keeper and who is expendable, what they could seek in trades for veterans, and why lottery reform may actually leave them in a stronger position moving forward.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sh
Brooklyn Nets Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Brian Lewis and Erik Slater return to the show to assist with the Nets mock offseason. We go through their various cap space projections, examine potential new contracts for Michael Porter Jr. and Day'Ron Sharpe, and use their cap space for imbalanced trades to add talented veterans.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.s
Brooklyn Nets 2026 Offseason Part 1: Pushing This Rebuild to the Next Stage
Brian Lewis and Erik Slater return to the show to discuss the Nets upcoming offseason. We give our opinions on the progress of their rebuild, drafting, development, and how we could see them proceed this offseason with lottery reform eliminating incentives to lose games.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary c
Washington Wizards Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason | Third Apron Podcast
Greg Finberg returns to assist with the Wizards mock offseason. We take the ideas discussed in part 1 and go through how they could create more tax flexibility so they could add much-needed shooting.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast prov
Washington Wizards 2026 Offseason Part 1: Making a Push for the Playoffs
Greg Finberg returns to the show to discuss the Wizards' offseason. We check in on their rebuild, if they need to make more changes to the roster, and how they benefit from the new lottery reform.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast provide
NBA Trade Prediction: Who Will Get Traded in the 2026 Offseason and Where
We make predictions about which players could be traded this summer and where.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBS Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoy
Dallas Mavericks Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Grant Afseth returns to the show to assist with the Mavericks mock offseason. We use some of the ideas discussed in part 1 to pursue trades that allow the Mavericks to accumulate draft assets while keeping the roster relatively competitive.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThi
Dallas Mavericks 2026 Offseason Part 1: Building Around Cooper Flagg
Grant Afseth returns to the show to discuss the Mavericks upcoming offseason. We touch on their changes to the front office, how they should balance competing with building around Cooper Flagg, and which players are expendable versus worth keeping.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheet
Cleveland Cavaliers Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Spencer Davies and Spencer German return to assist with the mock offseason. We go over contract projections for top free agents, how James Harden taking a discount helps, if they can keep both Keon Ellis and Dean Wade, explore the Giannis scenario, and how they could upgrade the roster with more toughness despite their apron restrictions and depleted draft assets.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: h
Cleveland Cavaliers 2026 Offseason Part 1: Run It Back or Shake Things Up?
Spencer Davies returns, and Spencer German makes his debut on the show to discuss the Cavaliers' offseason. We go over if the core is good enough to compete, if they should explore significant changes like a Giannis trade, and what other needs they could pursue to improve the roster.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.s
Oklahoma City Thunder 2026 Mock Offseason and Preview
Andrew Schlecht returns to the show to discuss the Thunder's offseason and if they need to make significant changes to the roster after losing to the Spurs. He then assists with the mock offseason, where we look at ways they could retain as much depth as possible while fulfilling their payroll goals. They will need to reduce salaries not just to have a reasonable luxury tax bill, but also to poten
Milwaukee Bucks Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Frank Madden returns to the show to assist with the Bucks mock offseason. This is a massive deep dive on the Giannis trade market, the tiers of trades that may or may not be available to them, salary cap dynamics, how potential targets fit into their payroll, and some Myles Turner trades at the end. You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/prof
Milwaukee Bucks 2026 Offseason Part 1: Trading Giannis For Real This Time
Frank Madden returns to the show to discuss the highly anticipated Bucks' offseason. We discuss the types of returns we could see them get for Giannis Antetokounmpo and if they lost value over the past few years by waiting too long. We also discuss what they'll prioritize, considering they're at a draft pick deficit, leaving them with no incentive to miss the playoffs. You can follow Yossi on
Knicks-Spurs Finals! And Offseason Questions for the Thunder and Cavaliers
The Spurs have eliminated the defending champion Thunder and will face the Knicks in the Finals. We now look ahead to see what the Cavaliers and Thunder could be facing this offseason.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinn
Minnesota Timberwolves Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Dane Moore joins the show again to assist with the Wolves' mock offseason. We take ideas discussed in part 1 to see how they could make significant trades and re-sign Ayo Dosunmu while adhering to the second apron.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on a
Minnesota Timberwolves 2026 Offseason Part 1: Ayo, free agency, & trade market
Dane Moore joins the show again to discuss the upcoming Timberwolves' offseason. We largely debate what it would take to acquire a ceiling-raising star and if the risk to hopefully beat Oklahoma City or San Antonio is worth messing with a good, sustainable roster.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap shee
Detroit Pistons Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Bryce Simon joins the show again to assist with the Pistons mock offseason. We go over some of the targets mentioned in Part 1 and how they could potentially acquire them with cap space, or through a trade as an over-the-cap team.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron i
Detroit Pistons 2026 Offseason Part 1: Duren contract, Ausar extension, & more
Bryce Simon joins the show again to discuss the Pistons' upcoming offseason. We debate if they made the right decision to stand pat at the trade deadline, targets for Cade's co-star, the potential of them eventually choosing between Duren and Thompson, and when that could be.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSal
Los Angeles Clippers Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Law Murray joins the show again to assist with the Clippers' mock offseason. We go over the various roster decisions, contract projections, Kawhi Leonard trades, and the broad differences between being a cap space team versus operating over the cap.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capshee
Los Angeles Clippers 2026 Offseason Part 1: Kawhi future, Aspiration, & more
Law Murray joins the show again to discuss the Clippers' upcoming offseason. We go over the uncertainty looming from the aspiration case, debate whether they should trade Kawhi Leonard regardless of the outcome, and if they should lean further into their recent youth movement.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSa
Atlanta Hawks Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Brad Rowland joins the show again to discuss the Hawks' mock offseason. We use ideas discussed in part 1 to put together a roster that maximizes the vast amount of spending power they have this offseason. Re-signing their own free agents, trading for a more expensive player, using the mid-level exception- - they can do it all this summer.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGo
Atlanta Hawks 2026 Offseason Part 1: Lottery pick, CJ + JK free agency, & more
Brad Rowland joins the show again to discuss the Hawk's upcoming offseason. We touch on targets for their 8th pick, the possibility of trading up or down, needs across the roster, the free agency of CJ McCollum and potentially Jonathan Kuminga, and weigh if they should get into the trade market for a star this offseason.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https
"Which Team Do You Want to Be" Draft: Western Conference
Sam takes the reins as he guides us through a drafting of which teams we think have the best chances of winning a title over the next 7 years.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBS Third Apron is available on all p
Orlando Magic Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason | Third Apron Podcast
Jason Beede joins the show again to assist with the Magic's mock offseason. After coming to the conclusion that they won't make any significant changes to the core, we explore how they can create more tax and apron flexibility so they can replenish their bench.NOTE: The stretched dead cap hit shown for Jonathan Isaac is incorrect. It should be $1,142,857 over seven years. You can follow Yossi
Orlando Magic 2026 Offseason Part 1: Black extension, potential trades, & more
Jason Beede joins the show again to discuss the Magic's upcoming offseason. We delve deep into the ceiling of their core, how much time they have before big changes may be needed with the roster getting more expensive, and why they'll be limited toward upgrading the bench.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary
Lakers, Pistons, Wolves, and 76ers Offseason Questions
We discuss the teams eliminated in the semifinals and explore what decisions may be ahead of them this offseason.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBS Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subs
Los Angeles Lakers Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen join the show again to help do the Lakers mock offseason. We use ideas discussed in part 1, go through all the various ways the Lakers can maximize their cap space, and continue building the roster once they go over the cap.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: ww
Los Angeles Lakers 2026 Offseason Part 1: LeBron future, trade targets, & more
Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen join the show again to discuss the Lakers upcoming offseason. We touch on their needs, free agency goals, and why they must capitalize on acquiring targets this summer.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast p
Philadelphia 76ers Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Adam Aaronson joins the show again to do the Sixers mock offseason. We take some of the ideas discussed in part 1 and create a deep roster within their likely payroll requirements. We also go over the types of trades we'd do for Joel Embiid and Paul George, but conclude that the cost to move them wouldn't be worth it.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://
Philadelphia 76ers 2026 Offseason Part 1: Embiid future, George trades & more
Adam Aaronson joins the show to discuss the Sixers’ upcoming offseason. We evaluate the trade market for Joel Embiid and Paul George, how the cons outweigh the pros, and why they're on the clock for Tyrese Maxey, whether they realize it or not.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.co
Boston Celtics Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Justin Quinn and Alex Goldberg of Havlicek Stole the Pod join the show again for the Celtics 2026 mock offseason. We explore some of the ideas discussed in part 1, including detailed trades we'd accept for Jaylen Brown, and settle for some smaller-scale upgrades to the rotation.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.social
Boston Celtics 2026 Offseason Part 1: Jaylen Brown trades, luxury tax, & more | Third Apron Podcast
Justin Quinn and Alex Goldberg of Havlicek Stole the Pod join to the show to discuss the Celtics’ upcoming offseason. We weigh the pros and cons of trading Jaylen Brown, worthwhile returns, and how they could replenish depth in what will likely be another season under the luxury tax line.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.b
"Which Team Do You Want to Be" Draft: Eastern Conference | Third Apron Podcast
Sam takes the reins as he guides us through a drafting of which teams we think have the best chances of winning a title over the next 7 years.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBS Third Apron is available on all p
Indiana Pacers Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason | Third Apron Podcast
Tony East of Locked on Pacers returns to the show to do the Pacers mock offseason. We build a roster based on some of the ideas discussed in part 1 and settle on modest changes in what we expect to be one of the quieter teams in the league this offseason.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.c
Indiana Pacers 2026 Offseason Part 1: Haliburton's return and bench upgrades | Third Apron Podcast
Tony East of Locked on Pacers returns to the show to discuss the Pacers’ upcoming offseason. We relitigate their last 12 months, their outlook now that we have post-lottery clarity, and the types of moves they should make on the margins.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird
Toronto Raptors Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason | Third Apron Podcast
Es Baraheni of The Athletic and Raptors Republic joins the show again to help build a roster based on the ideas we discussed in our part 1 conversation. You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share
Toronto Raptors 2026 Offseason Part 1: RJ Barrett extension, star trade & more | Third Apron Podcast
Es Baraheni of The Athletic and Raptors Republic joins the show again to discuss the Raptors’ upcoming offseason. We give our takeaways from the Cavaliers series, who is worth investing in on the roster, and go through the challenges they'll have to upgrade it.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets:
2026 NBA Lottery Reaction: Wizards & Jazz move up, Pacers lose big bet, & more | Third Apron Podcast
We react to the results of the 2026 draft lottery, list winners and losers, and, as usual, give out fake trades.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBS Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subsc
Denver Nuggets 2026 Mock Offseason and Preview | Third Apron Podcast
Matt Moore of Locked On Nuggets joins the show again to discuss the Nuggets offseason, their existential contention crisis, and why a major shakeup across their core might be necessary. We then illustrate what that could look like with a complete teardown of the roster outside of Nikola Jokic. You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yo
Nuggets, Celtics, and Other First Round Exits with Big Offseason Questions
We answer bigger picture questions on some of the more disappointing first round exits.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBS Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if
Houston Rockets Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Ben DuBose of RocketsWire joins the show again to assist in the Rockets mock trade deadline. We construct a roster with the resources available to them, based on the ideas we discussed in part 1, and within a reasonable budget.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is a
Houston Rockets 2026 Offseason Part 1: Amen extension, Eason contract, & more
Ben DuBose of RocketsWire joins the show again to discuss the Rockets’ upcoming offseason. We touch on their ups and downs this season, what was exposed about them despite their injuries, and debate how to improve a flawed lineup.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron i
Portland Trail Blazers Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason | Third Apron Podcast
Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report joins the show again to help me do the Blazers mock offseason. We take some of the ideas we discussed in part 1 and put them together to construct a roster that accomplishes their goals and is legal within salary cap rules.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: ww
Portland Trail Blazers 2026 Offseason Part 1: Team Seeking Offensive Help
Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report joins the show again to discuss the Blazers’ upcoming offseason. We discuss their successful season, who is safe or expendable, and how aggressive they should be in upgrading the roster. You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is a
Phoenix Suns Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason | Third Apron Podcast
Gerald Bourguet of Suns After Dark joins the show again to do the Suns mock offseason. We take ideas discussed from the first part of our discussion and put together moves that could help accomplish the Suns' goals while being legal under the salary cap.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.ca
Phoenix Suns 2026 Offseason Part 1: How Much Further Can This Group Go?
Gerald Bourguet of Suns After Dark joins the show again to discuss the Suns’ upcoming offseason. We touch on their season, the types of marginal moves they could make, and whether it's worth continuing with this group or taking a step back. You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.
Reacting to the NBA's 16 Team Lottery Plan
The NBA is inching closer to reforming the lottery. According to ESPN, it's called the "3-2-1 lottery". It's a radical change that will fundamentally change the lottery system. It'll include:-expanding the lottery to 16 teams-switching from multiple ping pong ball combinations to drawing a single ball to determine each selection-drawing selections for all 16 lottery selections as opposed to 4-flat
Charlotte Hornets Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
James Plowright of BuzzBeat joins the show again to help build a roster for the Hornets mock offseason based on the ideas put together in our part 1 discussion.0:00 Intro, Hornets’ salary cap analysis, and assets6:26 Setting Up The Mock Offseason10:29 Brandon Miller Extension Decision20:03 All-in for a superstar like Giannis?26:11 Elite starting wing and the Hornets as a Giannis facilitator31:29 C
Charlotte Hornets 2026 Offseason Part 1: Building Upon a Promising Young Core
James Plowright of BuzzBeat joins the show again to discuss the Hornets’ upcoming offseason. We touch on whether or not they should be aggressive this offseason and the types of targets we’d like to see them pursue.0:00 Intro and the Hornets early arrival6:32 Should they go all in now?15:08 Who is safe, who is expendable22:44 Physicality targetsYou can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/
Golden State Warriors Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Rich Twu of Let's Go Warriors joins the show again to help me do the Warriors mock offseason. We built a roster based on the ideas we discussed in part 1.0:00 Intro and Warriors cap situation3:57 Draymond’s Player Option8:02 Warriors’ 2027 Flexibility17:33 De’Anthony Melton’s Market21:56 Brandin Podziemski Extension30:58 Running it back option33:29 Kawhi trade framework You can follow Yossi o
Knicks, Rockets, and the Most Concerning Teams of the Playoffs
We give our early playoff takeaways and the teams already creating concern.0:00 Intro3:45 Knicks existential danger31:03 Rockets potentially starting their summer early53:54 Why the Lakers can't get carried away with this first round1:00:57 Nuggets earning signs1:08:47 Raptors’ outclassed by the CavsYou can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/y
Golden State Warriors 2026 Offseason Part 1: Extending Steph Curry's Twilight
Rich Twu of Lets Go Warriors joins the show again to discuss the Warriors' upcoming offseason. There is a ton of uncertainty surrounding Steve Kerr's future, where their lottery pick lands, and how Jimmy Butler will look when he returns. It'll all make for one of the more fascinating teams to watch.0:00 Intro3:30 Season recap and Steve Kerr uncertainty11:01 Lottery-pick implications16:00 Jimmy But
New Orleans Pelicans Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Jake Madison of Locked On Pelicans joins the show again to help build the Pelicans' 2026-27 roster based on suggestions from our conversation in part 1 and make sure they work within salary cap rules.0:00 Intro and payroll analysis6:53 Saddiq Bey extension11:27 Addressing starting center 19:06 Backup big and shooter targets You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan
New Orleans Pelicans 2026 Offseason Part 1: Big Men Targets for a Small Team
Jake Madison of Locked On Pelicans joins the show to discuss the Pelicans' upcoming season. We gauge their outlook, determine the direction they'll likely take, and identify big men targets they could pursue.0:00 Intro and front office concerns5:23 Identifying the core and why the Pelicans keep competing18:46 Frontcourt and rebounding needsYou can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Yossi
Miami Heat Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason
Brian Goins joins me again to build the Heat's 2026-27 roster based on suggestions from our conversation in part 1 and make sure they work within salary cap rules.0:00 Intro and Heat cap sheet analysis9:02 Tyler Herro’s extension and trade value14:12 Jaime Jaquez Jr. extension debate18:29 Norman Powell and free-agent holdovers24:35 Miami’s draft ammo and choosing Donovan Mitchell37:28 Daniel Gaffo
Miami Heat 2026 Offseason Part 1: Time to Go All-in For a Star | Third Apron Podcast
We kick off Third Apron's offseason preview series with a discussion on the Miami Heat. Joining me are returning guests Ethan Skolnick and Brian Goins to discuss their needs (a star), which ones they'd ideally pursue, and who is currently on the roster they'd prioritize to keep.0:00 Intro and why Heat fans feel despondent4:18 Why Miami has to go all-in and ranking Miami’s real star targets11:34 Do
Clippers, Magic, and More Play-In Teams with Pivotal Summers Ahead
We check in on the Play-In Tournament and explore what could be next for these teams as they get eliminated this week or after the first round of the playoffs.0:00 Intro + Play-In Format Debate6:19 Have we seen Kawhi's last game in a Clippers uniform?27:41 Warriors’ crossroad38:19 Heat finally get a star?49:05 Magic nightmare season1:06:22 Hornets preaching patience1:14:05 Suns stuck in the middle
What's Next for the Bulls + Thoughts on 18 Team Lottery
Yossi and Sam open with a full postmortem on the Bulls after the firing of Arturas Karnisovas and Mark Eversley, focusing on where the front office held on too long, what a reset should look like, and how Billy Donovan’s job candidacy elsewhere factors in. Then they touch on the NBA’s proposed 18-team lottery, why the reform would likely move tanking rather than solve it, before closing on a late
CBA Changes We Would Like to See: Part 2
We continue our discussion on CBA changes we'd like to see, including ones that delve into how draft picks are handled, restructuring how contracts and extensions work, and some fun exceptions.Part 1: https://youtu.be/cyCaNAILwA8CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-injury-nbpa-bucks-tanking/ 0:00 Intro/Mat Ishbia Rule6:06 Should Teams Have a Draft Pick Cap?8:04
CBA Changes We Would Like to See
The 65-game rule is dominating NBA discourse after the NBPA issued two separate statements. We discuss why it must be eliminated, and pitch our own CBA modifications. Some serious, some not so much.CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-injury-nbpa-bucks-tanking/ 0:00 Intro2:32 The 65 Game Rule's Real Damage22:31 One Max Contract31:50 Super Max Timing Is Broken34
Reacting to the NBA Expansion Update
We discuss the NBA expansion news update from earlier this week. We dive into how team franchise valuations and the financial aspect is motivating owners to finally do this. We also discuss the mechanics of how a 32-team league would actually work and the salary cap ramifications under the current CBA. 0:00 Intro5:02 League talent and if there's enough to add two more teams11:32 Examining exp
Ranking the Worst Contracts Heading into 2026-27
We rank our top 15 best contracts in the league.Sam's rankings: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ranking-worst-nba-contracts-joel-embiid-ja-morant-paul-george/0:00 Intro2:02 Devin Vassell7:28 De'Aaron Fox16:33 Jerami Grant23:20 Devin Booker35:22 Immanuel Quickley39:40 Jalen Green46:00 Domantas Sabonis50:00 Myles Turner54:45 Anthony Davis59:45 Christian Braun1:07:00 Karl-Anthony Towns1:13:00 Paul
Ranking the Best Contracts Heading into 2026-27
We rank our top 15 best contracts in the league.Sam's rankings: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ranking-best-nba-contracts-jalen-brunson-deni-avdija-alperen-sengun/0:00 Intro1:56 Aaron Nesmith7:32 Nickeil Alexander-Walker11:57 Derrick White17:13 Neemias Queta22:46 Scotty Pippen Jr.27:26 Aaron Wiggins31:53 Isaiah Stewart36:10 Payton Pritchard39:12 Onyeka Okongwu43:11 Jaden McDaniels47:45 Ajay Mi
2025-26 Front Office Rankings Part 3
We discuss the bottom 10 of Sam's front office rankings.Sam's rankings: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-front-office-rankings-lakers-hornets-thunder-celtics/ 0:00 Intro/qualifying for this tier4:44 Orlando Magic19:31 Washington Wizards34:35 Toronto Raptors43:15 Milwaukee Bucks55:59 Los Angeles Lakers1:08:39 Phoenix Suns1:18:04 Dallas Mavericks1:24:20 Chicago Bulls1:31:13 New Orleans Pe
2025-26 Front Office Rankings Part 2
We discuss the middle-10 of Sam's front office rankings.Sam's rankings: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-front-office-rankings-lakers-hornets-thunder-celtics/0:00 Memphis Grizzlies13:01 Charlotte Hornets21:00 Atlanta Hawks31:20 Miami Heat42:19 Brooklyn Nets55:40 Detroit Pistons1:00:47 Golden State Warriors1:11:29 Los Angeles Clippers1:23:52 Portland Trail Blazers1:35:40 Denver NuggetsY
2025-26 Front Office Rankings Part I
We discuss the top-10 of Sam's front office rankings. Sam's rankings: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-front-office-rankings-lakers-hornets-thunder-celtics/0:00 Into8:28 Oklahoma City Thunder19:23 Boston Celtics30:18 Houston Rockets43:17 San Antonio Spurs53:44 Cleveland Cavaliers1:04:08 Indiana Pacers1:13:02 New York Knicks1:31:39 Utah Jazz1:42:09 Philadelphia 76ers1:56:04 Minnesota Ti
Debunking Your NBA Lottery Reform Proposals
We're back! Sam and I return from our slumber to tackle the issue that has everyone so angry: tanking. We look at Sam's article listing all the proposals thrown on the internet and explain why they wouldn't work.Sam's article: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-tanking-solutions-lottery-tournament/0:00 Into5:38 Why the NBA made a mistake flattening the lottery odds14:01 Abolishing the draft an
2026 NBA Trade Deadline Reaction: Zubac, Ayo, Kuminga, Alvarado and more
We discuss all of the final trades of the trade deadline. 0:00 Ivica Zubac to the Pacers21:52 Kristaps Porzingis for Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield37:11 Ayo Dosunmu to Minnesota46:16 Jose Alvarado to the Knicks57:59 Luke Kennard to the Lakers1:09:14 Boston Celtics duck the tax1:18:02 Bucks and the Giannis market in the summer1:23:17 Heat's outlook after missing out on Giannis1:31:16 J
Anthony Davis to the Wizards. Coby White to the Hornets, and more!
We discuss the two trades that happened this morning as well as the big trade rumored to happen between Cleveland and Los Angeles. 0:00 Mavs side of AD trade17:38 Wizards side of AD trade35:13 Jared McCain and Coby White trdes53:32 Cavs dump Wall, Ja Morant to Kings rumor, and Khris Middleton teamsYou can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profil
Jaren Jackson Jr. Traded! James Harden for Darius Garland? and more!
We discuss the two trades that happened this morning as well as the big trade rumored to happen between Cleveland and Los Angeles. 0:00 Jaren Jackson Jr. to Utah28:03 James Harden for Darius Garland40:41 Kawhi teams and Giannis/Cavs56:08 Celtics/Bulls, Bulls/Pistons/WolvesYou can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialS
De'Andre Hunter-Keon Ellis Trade and NBA Trade Deadline Talk
Last night, we got the second trade of the season featuring the Cavaliers, Kings, and Bulls. We break it down and discuss other topics around the league. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/blazers-nba-trade-interest-giannis-antetokounmpo-bucks/ 0:00 Intro0:58 Cavs, Kings, Bulls trade41:14 Vit Krejci trade, and if the Blazers could get Giannis1:08:30 Paul George suspension You can fo
Analyzing The Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Landscape
Giannis Antetokounmpo has finally requested a trade from the Bucks... or at least the Bucks are finally going to entertain trade offers for him. There are four teams in play for him. In this episode, we analyze their best offers. 0:00 Intro2:58 Minnesota Timberwolves join the battle26:15 New York Knicks have an uphill climb45:25 Golden State Warriors have the most assets right now56:23 Miami
Reacting to Giannis news, and a big Who Says No?
Giannis may have played his last game for the Bucks after ruling himself out for the next 4-6 weeks. We react to that and get deeper into what the blueprint of a Giannis trade could look like. And then, we play a big game of Who Says No? 0:00 Intro28:24 Portland as a facilitatorYou can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.s
2026 Trade Deadline Talk with Michael Scotto
Michael Scotto of HoopsHype joins the show to discuss the trade deadline, the overall market, and if some of the top players in rumors get moved.0:00 Intro1:01 Rapidfire questions around the league to keep an eye on17:38 Ja Morant and others in pre-agency28:02 Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Knicks, and Karl-Anthony Towns You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: htt
Jimmy Butler OUT for the season: Where do the Warriors go from here?
Jimmy Butler tore his ACL last night against the Heat. Their outlook for both this season and next has been altered. We discuss how this could impact their trade deadline. You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBSThir
Pacific Division Trade Deadline: End of Kuminga Watch, Kings Fire Sale, and more
In this episode, we continue our division trade deadline preview series on the Pacific Division. We pitch our (hopefully) final Kuminga trades, debate whether the Clippers should continue trying to compete or enter a rebuild, and explore what the Kings could get in return for their players.0:00 Into0:40 Golden State Warriors25:36 Los Angeles Clippers48:24 Los Angeles Lakers1:11:54 Phoenix Su
Southwest Division Trade Deadline: Ja Morant Trades, Anthony Davis Injury, & more
In this episode, we continue our division trade deadline preview series with a timely one on the Southwest Division. Lots of news yesterday, particularly that will impact the Mavericks and Grizzlies in the next 30 days.0:00 Into0:37 Dallas Mavericks29:23 Houston Rockets45:46 Memphis Grizzlies1:28:23 New Orleans Pelicans1:58:12 San Antonio Spurs You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitte
Trae Young Traded to the Washington Wizards
Trae Young is being traded to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. We discuss the trade live and break down what it means for these teams.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBSThird Apron is available on all p
Northwest Division Trade Deadline Preview
In this episode, we preview the five NorthwestDivision teams and what they could be planning ahead of the trade deadline.0:00 Intro0:30 Denver Nuggets20:17 Minnesota Timberwolves41:43 Oklahoma City Thunder1:00:42 Portland Trail Blazers1:16:06 Utah JazzYou can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.caps
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