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Dallas Mavericks 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis
Listen now (49 mins) | Grant Afseth joins the show to review the Mavericks’ offseason while I break down the salary cap mechanics of all their transactions.
Kawhi Leonard extension, Jalen Duren sign-and-trades, Knicks negotiations, & Hawks-Hornets trade
Listen now (65 mins) | We discuss the top transactions and rumors from the past week.
Memphis Grizzlies 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now (53 mins) | Damichael Cole and Joe Mullinax join the show to review the Grizzlies' offseason while I break down the salary cap mechanics of all their transactions.
New Orleans Pelicans 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now (48 mins) | Jake Madison returns to the show to review the Pelicans offseason while I break down how they accomplished them cap-wise.
Extensions for Keyonte George, Ausar Thompson, Saddiq Bey, and Pelle Larsson | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now (68 mins) | We discuss the four extensions released over the last couple of days.
Charlotte Hornets 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now (66 mins) | James Plowright of BuzzBeat returns to the show to review the Hornets’ offseason moves.
Mailbag: Kawhi Trade, Jalen Duren Update, Knicks 14th Spot, and more | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now (85 mins) | Sam returns from vacation to help answer your questions and react to recent league news.
Increasing Salary Guarantees to Facilitate Trades
The list of each time a player on non- or partial guaranteed salary had his guarantee increased to fulfill salary matching in trades.
Front Office Rankings: 2026 Offseason Edition Part IV | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now (77 mins) | We go through teams 25-30 of Sam’s front office rankings.
Los Angeles Lakers 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now (68 mins) | Jovan Buha joins the show to discuss the Lakers’ offseason.
Los Angeles Clippers 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Tomer Azarly joins the show to discuss the Clippers’ offseason while I break down how they were able to execute all their moves under the salary cap rules and tight apron restrictions.
Jordan Hawkins-AJ Johnson Trade Breakdown and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | The Pelicans are trading Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a second-round pick, and a second-round pick swap for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson.
Front Office Rankings: 2026 Offseason Edition Part III | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | We go through teams 18-24 of Sam’s front office rankings.
The Rookie Extension Standard is Shifting
A look at the history of maximum rookie-scale extensions, why Amen Thompson’s deal may signal a shift in how teams determine max players, and how it could influence future negotiations.
Brooklyn Nets 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Brian Lewis and Erik Slater return to the show to discuss the Nets’ offseason while I break down how they were able to execute all their moves under the salary cap rules and tight apron restrictions.
Clippers Punished, to Forfeit 5 First-Round Picks, Suspensions/Fines, and more | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Emergency episode that has brought Sam out of his vacation.
2027 Mock Expansion Draft | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Bobby Marks and Keith Smith join the show to do the 2027 mock expansion draft.
Front Office Rankings: 2026 Offseason Edition Part II | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | We discuss teams 11-17 of Sam’s front office rankings.
2026 Stretch Deadline: Fitting Jonathan Kuminga, Bennedict Mathurin, and James Harden
On the surprisingly active stretch deadline and the players who could potentially become cap casualties this week so the Wolves, Pelicans, and Cavaliers can complete their recent moves.
Miami Heat 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Wes Goldberg joins the show to discuss the Heat’s offseason while I break down how they were able to execute all their moves under the salary cap rules and tight apron restrictions.
Front Office Rankings: 2026 Offseason Edition Part I | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | We go through the first 10 teams of Sam’s front office rankings.
Cleveland Cavaliers 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Spencer Davies and Spencer German return to the show to discuss all of the Cavaliers’ offseason moves while Yossi breaks them all down from a salary cap perspective.
Peyton Watson to the Cavaliers, Max Strus to the Clippers, Five-Team Trade | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Peyton Watson has been signed and traded to the Cavaliers in a deal involving five teams, with the Clippers getting Max Strus.
Houston Rockets 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports joins the show to discuss all of the Suns’ offseason moves while Yossi breaks them all down from a salary cap perspective.
Biggest "What Ifs" for Star Players Who Left Their Team: Part II | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Sam and I go over some more of the teams featuring star players that we wished had stayed together a little longer.
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