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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.
Phoenix Suns 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Gerald Bourguet of Suns After Dark 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 I | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Sam and I go over some of the biggest star movements of the past 15 years and discuss what could’ve happened if the player stayed.
Minnesota Timberwolves 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Dane Moore joins the show to review the Wolves’ offseason, each move they made, the long-term implications of the LaMelo Ball trade, and how they could round out their frontcourt later.
Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Thunder's Summer of Savings
This post details every Thunder transaction, exactly how much money it saved them, and why. Also, an early preview on the 2027 offseason and the much more difficult decisions ahead of them.
Golden State Warriors 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Sam Esfandiari of Light Years podcast joins the show to review the Warriors' offseason, each move they made, why they're in this position, and how they should proceed.
Philadelphia 76ers 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Adam Aaronson joins the show to review the Sixers’ offseason, each move they made, and what they could do next.
NBA 2026 Offseason Rankings Part 3 | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | We continue our offseason rankings with the final 10 teams.
Breaking Down the Ja Morant Trade and the Trail Blazers' Outlook
On the Ja Morant trade, how the Blazers improve the roster moving foward, how it impacts future decisions on other key players, and some notes on the Grizzlies.
Boston Celtics 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | Justin Quinn and Daniel Donabedian of Havlicek Stole the Pod join the show to review the Celtics’ 2026 offseason.
NBA 2026 Offseason Rankings Part 2 | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now | We continue part 2 of our offseason rankings.
Where the Warriors Go From Here
On the Warriors striking out again, their outlook for the upcoming season, the allure of 2027 cap space, why their roster will likely look very different soon, and how Stephen Curry factors in.
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