Third Apron

We go over some of the recent moves around the league and answer questions.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

It's 2010 all over again. LeBron James is a free agent and is choosing between six teams. We rank them and their fits for him. Also, we discuss the Nuggets' silence and what it entails. And we catch up on other transactions around the league.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

We recap today's moves: Jaylen Brown for Paul George, Walker Kessler to the Lakers, and more.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

We recap today's moves: Kawhi Leonard is heading back to Toronto, LeBron announces he won't return to the Lakers, and more.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

Ja Morant has been traded to the Trail Blazers for Jerami Grant and Kris Murray. We discuss that, Jalen Duren seeking a sign and trade, what the Pistons are trying to do, the Warriors trying to get LeBron and Anthony Davis, plus contracts for Andrew Wiggins, Julian Champagnie, Landry Shamet, Day'Ron Sharpe, Kristaps Porzingis, and more.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

The Suns traded for Miles Bridges today. We discuss that, what the Suns could do next, today's batch of Kawhi Leonard rumors, and what LeBron's non-Laker options look like.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

According to Marc Stein, Nikola Jokic may hold off on extending with the Nuggets. Can they make the moves necessary to convince him to extend? And what kind of trade should the Celtics accept for Jaylen Brown? We discuss that and more.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

The Wolves are trading Naz Reid and every last draft pick they could for LaMelo Ball. Could Kawhi return to his previous teams? Isaiah Stewart also got traded and Austin Reaves got a max contract. We'll discuss that and where the Grizzlies and Lakers could go from here.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

It's finally over! We discuss the trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Heat, why the Timberwolves dumped Julius Randle, the Bulls getting Nic Claxton. Also, Ayo Dosunmu and Trae Young got HOW MUCH?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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

We're still on Giannis watch. We immediately break down the Aaron Wiggins trade and discuss the free agent signings we've had thus far. Then we answer your questions.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

Bryan Kalbrosky, draft expert for USA Today, returns to the show to discuss this week's draft and predict the lottery order.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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

Jared Weiss makes his Third Apron debut in an offseason discussion on the Spurs. We touch on the De'Aaron Fox dilemma, contract projections for Victor Wembanyama and Julian Champagnie, and analyze the trade market for upgrades at the four.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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

We catch up on today's recent reports largely surrounding Tyler Herro, Detroit's quest for more shooting, the Wolves desire for a starting point guard, and fake Trey Murphy and Ja Morant 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 subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

Ian Begley returns to the show to discuss the Knicks upcoming offseason. We go over contract projections for all of their top free agents and extension-eligible candidates. We then go over why they must go over the second apron and how long they can be above that threshold before the punitive penalties kick in.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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

James Ham joins the show again to assist with the mock offseason. We first create significant cap flexibility to resolve their tax crunch, then move their veterans for as much value as possible.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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

We catch up on today's recent reports largely surrounding the Warriors, LeBron James, and the Lakers.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

James Ham joins the show to discuss the Kings upcoming offseason. We reflect on the last few years, touch on their outlook, and discuss what needs to be done to hopefully turn the ship around.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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

Tony Jones returns again to assist with the Jazz mock offseason. We go over extensions for top players and use their spending power to bolster the bench.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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

We catch up on all the latest news and rumors today, and go over what will (hopefully) be our last discussion on Giannis trades before it finally happens.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

Tony Jones joins the show to discuss the Jazz upcoming offseason. We reflect on their rebuild, discuss draft options, and identify bench needs.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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

Sam and I recap the Knicks and Spurs series, discuss decisions ahead of them this offseason, and how what other teams make take away from them with roster building.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

Jay Patt and Ricky O'Donnell return to assist with the Bulls mock offseason. We sort through some undervalued veterans that fit the timeline while finding ways to take on bad salaries to move up in the draft.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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

Jay Patt and Ricky O'Donnell of Cash Considerations podcast join the show to discuss the Bulls' offseason. We touch on the previous regime, optimism for the new front office, who they'll prioritize on the roster, and how they should use their cap space 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 providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

Damichael Cole returns to the show to assist with the Grizzlies mock offseason. We use ideas discussed in part one to find suitable trades for their veterans while exhausting their tax flexibility and various exceptions.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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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: 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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 potentially duck 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 all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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: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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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/SamQuinnCBS Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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/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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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: www.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.capsheets.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.comThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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-flattened odds where teams in the 4-10 range get three lottery balls (8.1% odds)-a relegation zone where the bottom three teams and 9-10 seeds get two lottery balls (5.4% odds)-loser of the 7-8 games gets 1 lottery ball each (2.7% odds)-no consecutive #1 pick winners, no three-year consecutive in the top 5-no protecting picks 12-15-expanded disciplinary anti-tanking measures, including the option to reduce lottery odds and draft position-starts with the 2027 draft and only for three years, so the league can bail on this 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 Coby White extension38:21 Targets for the MLE or sign and trade 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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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/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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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/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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 Butler vs. Draymond in a star trade22:54 Warriors payroll and apron flexibility26:24 Porzingis, wings, and realistic targetsYou 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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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/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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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/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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 Gafford, Harrison Barnes, and roster fill-outs47:16 Year-two outlookYou 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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 Donovan vs. Giannis16:01 Kawhi as a fallback19:23 Giannis fit and injury concerns, and why Donovan is the cleaner fit26:50 Jaquez, Larsson, and Heat role players33:03 Norm Powell, Wiggins, and free-agent decisionsYou 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 if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 cap tangent about the 65-game rule and a potential Wembanyama/Rose Rule issue.0:00 Intro/Why the Bulls finally moved on 6:24 The AKME timelines and when Chicago should’ve pivoted16:43 What the Bulls should do next and Billy Donovan's future38:28 The 18-Team Lottery Proposal47:33 Unintended consequences and impact on outgoing draft picks1:05:07 More 65 game rule nonsenseYou 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 Eliminating Fake First Round Picks13:14 Minimum Contract Restructuring & Conversions16:36 Abolishing the Hinky Special19:15 The Udonis Haslem Rule25:21 Eliminating Base Year Compensation30:25 Isaiah Hartenstein Rule: Early Bird Rights Fix35:01 Making Trade Exceptions Actually Useful37:05 Tyrese Maxey Rule: Fixing Cap Holds44:15 NBA Franchise TagYou 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 Broken34:18 Dynamic Escalating Super Max Proposal39:55 Eliminate Supermax Team Restrictions41:48 Second Apron & Repeater Tax OverkillYou 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 expansion draft rules and potential adjustments22:47 Salary cap impact on free agency/extensions33:40 Conferences/realignment40:48 How teams could prepare for expansionYou 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 George1:19:00 Dejounte Murray1:22:45 Patrick Williams1:25:00 Jamal Murray1:30:30 Jakob Poeltl1:34:00 Ja Morant1:39:00 Joel Embiid1:46:00 Bam Adebayo and honorable mentionsYou 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 Mitchell55:19 Jabari Smith Jr.59:37 Alperen Sengun1:05:03 Jalen Brunson1:09:16 Trey Murphy1:15:01 Jalen Johnson1:17:14 Deni Avdija1:21:55 Honorable mentionsYou 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 Pelicans1:40:55 Sacramento Kings 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 NuggetsYou 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 TimberwolvesYou 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 and incentivizing winning21:24 Lottery tournament27:37 Lottery committee and voting on who gets the top picks33:01 Fining teams/financially penalize tanking39:01 The wheel42:32 COLA/multi-year standings52:23 Wins counting as losses56:24 Musical chairs and Play-In Tournament benefits1:04:50 Eliminating pick protections and bringing back old lottery oddsYou 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 Ja Morant not traded1:34:45 Nets total cap space return 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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/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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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 Heat's chances1:06:11 Myles Turner and Ryan Rollins 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 subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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.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 enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com

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: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Michael on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/MikeAScottoThird Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlanYou can also access Yossi's salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com