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Predictions for the 2026-27 Season: Part I | Third Apron Podcast
Watch now (68 mins) | We go over various predictions for the upcoming season.
Teams with the Most Pressure Ahead of the 2026-27 NBA Season | Third Apron Podcast
Watch now (80 mins) | The start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season is one week away.
The Second Annual Trade Awards for 2025-26 | Third Apron Podcast
Watch now (81 mins) | In honor of our first anniversary as co-hosts, Sam hosts our second annual trade awards.
Detroit Pistons 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now (64 mins) | Bryce Simon and Omari Sankofa join the show to review the Pistons’ offseason while I break down the salary cap mechanics of all their transactions.
Jalen Duren Contract Analysis and Questions
On the Jalen Duren contract saga, why the history of qualifying offers suggests it was never a serious option, and why the Pistons likely increased their offer for him.
Drafting the Top Players to Start a Franchise with in 2026: Part 2 | Third Apron Podcast
John Gonzalez of CBS Sports joins the show to help us draft the best players to start a franchise with.
Jalen Duren re-signs with Pistons, Stephen Curry and Jamal Shead extensions, and another Hield trade
Listen now (65 mins) | Jalen Duren is re-signing with the Pistons for five years, $200 million.
Drafting the Top Players to Start a Franchise with in 2026: Part 1 | Third Apron Podcast
Listen now (55 mins) | John Gonzalez of CBS Sports joins the show to help us draft the best players to start a franchise with.
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.
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