Yossi Gozlan

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

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/SamQuinnCBSThird 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

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 Suns1:25:40 Sacramento KingsYou 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 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

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://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 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

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 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

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.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBSThird 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

In this episode, we discuss Michael Porter Jr's trade market and our favorite trade ideas for him. Then we each make big predictions for the near, middle, and long term. 0:00 Intro0:51 Michael Porter Jr.26:53 Predictions for January 1, 202743:16 Predictions for January 1, 202858:06 Predictions for January 1, 2029You 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 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

In this episode, we preview the five Southeast Division teams and what they could be planning ahead of the trade deadline.0:00 Intro1:40 Atlanta Hawks28:32 Charlotte Hornets43:00 Miami Heat1:01:28 Orlando Magic1:12:07 Washington WizardsYou 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 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

In this episode, Rich Twu of Let's Go Warriors joins me to discuss the Warriors upcoming trade deadline. They've been the team most linked to most of the top rumored players in recent weeks, so we review the main targets and discuss the potential frameworks that could emerge.0:00 Intro and temperature check on the Warriors season11:48 Warriors salary cap situation14:14 Jimmy Butler or Draymond + Kuminga package21:48 Anthony Davis36:00 Giannis Antetokounmpo42:10 Trey Murphy III56:14 Nic Claxton1:07:40 Daniel Gafford and other MLE-level playersYou can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Rich on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/LetsGoWarriorsBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/letsgowarriors.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCM-HqCzHzjy75wZE5-CwnbwThird 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

In this episode, we preview the five Central Division teams and what they could be planning ahead of the trade deadline.0:00 Intro/Movie Update3:15 Chicago Bulls25:35 Cleveland Cavaliers53:20 Detroit Pistons1:16:40 Indiana Pacers1:31:40 Milwaukee BucksYou 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 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

In this episode, we discuss ESPN's recent report on the NBA looking into adding additional measures to combat tanking, and if any of these solutions could work.ESPN report: https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/47398198/sources-nba-looking-new-ways-prevent-teams-tankingSam's post: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-tanking-league-solutions-unfixable-problem/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 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

In this episode, we preview the five Atlantic Division teams and what they could be planning ahead of the trade deadline.0:00 Intro2:40 Boston Celtics16:30 Brooklyn Nets39:20 New York Knicks52:40 Philadelphia 76ers1:02:10 Toronto RaptorsYou 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 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

In this episode, we discuss teams that have significantly improved their outlook since the end of last season. This accounts for transactions, hirings, and draft picks that turned a bad or questionable situation into a better one.Stein Line report: https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-many-many-layers-to-the-nbasYou 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 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

In this episode, we do a snake draft of players who could be traded ahead of the February 5 trade deadline with different categories to choose from.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 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

In this episode, we discuss teams that have significantly improved their outlook since the end of last season. This accounts for transactions, hirings, and draft picks that turned a bad or questionable situation into a better one.0:00 Intro5:30 Sacramento Kings12:20 Philadelphia 76ers19:52 Oklahoma City Thunder28:41 Houston Rockets45:00 Dallas Mavericks53:50 San Antonio Spurs1:01:35 Boston Celtics1:13:52 Atlanta Hawks1:28:50 Memphis GrizzliesYou 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 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

Every year, there are 5 or 6 max-level contracts deemed untradeable. In this episode, we do our best to come up with six trades for players unlikely to be traded anytime soon and dissect them in another round of Who Says No?0:00 Intro2:07 Zach LaVine12:30 Kawhi Leonard21:36 Zion Williamson (as part of a Giannis trade)36:17 Paul George45:39 Joel Embiid55:13 Dejounte MurrayYou 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 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

According to Shams Charania, Giannis Antetokounmpo is contemplating his future. He reportedly informed the Bucks that he preferred the Knicks, and so both sides held negotiations over the summer. No deal materialized, and now he's stuck on a roster that has struggled without him and about .500 when he plays. It's going to be much more difficult for the Bucks to get sufficient value in a trade ahead of the February 5 deadline.In this episode, we play Who Says No? and lob trade proposals at each other for the Bucks to get for Giannis.0:00 Intro11:55 New York Knicks24:29 Atlanta Hawks32:15 Golden State Warriors40:20 Los Angeles Lakers51:38 Miami Heat58:00 Houston Rockets and the value of their draft picks1:07:16 Indiana Pacers1:13:00 Orlando Magic1:18:09 San Antonio Spurs 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 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

According to Shams Charania, Giannis Antetokounmpo is contemplating his future. He reportedly informed the Bucks that he preferred the Knicks, and so both sides held negotiations over the summer. No deal materialized, and now he's stuck on a roster that has struggled without him and about .500 when he plays. It's going to be much more difficult for the Bucks to get sufficient value in a trade ahead of the February 5 deadline.In this episode, we go over the Giannis trade landscape and go over Sam's rankings of all 29 teams as potential destinations for him.https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-trade-landing-spots-destinations-rumors-knicks-rockets-spurs-bucks/You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.social Salary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comYou can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamQuinnCBSThird 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! Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

Good news: Sam fixed his mic!The unofficial start of trade season is in two weeks. We now have a firm grasp of which teams will be sellers and which players can be attainable. In this episode, we discuss players that other teams should target because they could make an immediate impact or be a major contributor in the future.0:00 Intro5:12 Keon Ellis and the rest of the Kings17:50 Ivica Zubac and Clippers players31:00 Jaden Ivey?36:55 Aaron Wiggins and an early Thunder move?45:52 Rob Dillingham and a Wolves consolidation54:15 Raptors consolidation?1:02:25 Mavericks role players1:10:55 Pelicans clearance sale1:19:05 Could Jared McCain be attainable?1:26:00 Nets have a lot of good players1:33:00 What's Jonathan Kuminga's trade value?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 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! Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

Last week, Sam wrote a post about how much value the Thunder could receive if they traded all their best players. So we went through the trades he proposed to see how many first-round picks' worth of value they could possibly get.Link to Sam's post: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/thunder-dynasty-trade-first-round-draft-picks-gilgeous-alexander-williams-holmgren/0:00 Intro7:49 Going through the exerciseYou 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 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! Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

According to Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports!, LaMelo Ball is frustrated with the Charlotte Hornets and could be open to a trade. In this episode, we discuss Ball's tenure in Charlotte and the factors that led to this. Then, we explore the trade market and come up with fake trades for him.0:00 Intro11:05 The All-Star Point Guard Market18:24 LaMelo Ball tradesYou 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 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

In this episode, we go over Sam's ranking of teams that should blow up their roster. Link: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-rankings-teams-who-need-to-blow-it-up-with-trades-kings-pelicans-grizzlies/#0:00 Intro7:31 Tier 523:27 Tier 443:09 Tier 31:00:50 Tier 21:23:00 Tier 1You 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 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

In this episode, we have our first full-length "Who Says No?". We're three months out from the NBA trade deadline and have a little grasp of how the trade market could shake out. So we pitch fake trades to each other as well as ideas from the chat.0:00 Intro4:46 Daniel Gafford trades17:41 Ivica Zubac to the Bulls or Magic28:29 Naji for Nnaji34:11 Sabonis for Kuminga45:05 Sabonis back to the Pacers52:50 Zach LaVine to the Bucks58:36 Jose Alvarado to the Pacers1:03:03 Nic Claxton to the Celtics1:10:31 Zion Williamson to the Blazers, waived and re-signed, then Deni Avdija renegotiatedYou 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 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! Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

The Mavericks finally fire Nico Harrison. We discuss that and how the Mavs should navigate the rest of the season. Then, a supersized Who Says No featuring Anthony Davis.0:00 Intro16:06 How do the Mavs navigate the rest of the season?28:37 Who Say No: Anthony Davis trades1:36:37 Who Says No: Kyrie Irving tradesYou 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 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

In today's show, we discuss some disappointing teams, if we should be concerned about them, and what they could do to improve their situation.0:00 Intro3:50 Los Angeles Clippers19:40 Orlando Magic32:11 New Orleans Pelicans51:18 Dallas MavericksYou 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 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

In today's show, we discuss several players who have impending contract situations who have made positive or negative developments so far in the season.0:00 Intro7:40 Lakers, Austin Reaves, and cap space27:18 Bulls players (Nikola Vucevic, Ayo Dosunmu, and Coby White)39:27 Restricted free agents like Walker Kessler and Jalen Duren56:18 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/SamQuinnCBSThird 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

In today's show, we discuss the Ja Morant situation and what could be the endgame for him and the Grizzlies. 0:00 Intro13:40 Who shouldn't trade for Ja32:07 Who says no: Ja edition 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 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! Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

In today's show, we discuss several of the most interesting developments of the season, including the gambling scandal, Victor Wembanyama's dominance, the Mavericks' continuing year from hell, and all the exciting rookies.0:00 Intro1:48 The gambling scandal and the Rozier/Heat side of things22:10 Knicks promising offense32:15 Mavericks Rant of the Week43:42 Will Wemby's arrival push the Spurs to go all-in now?57:16 Magic early offensive struggles1:03:26 Grizzlies get another draft hit in Cedric Coward1:11:09 Sixers and Wizards young players emerge1:18:23 Bucks looking pretty good1:22:19 Who Says No?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 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!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

In today's show, we make predictions on topics such as a trade we think will happen, first time All-Stars, and teams we could see blowing it up after this season. 0:00 Intro/Christian Braun extension reactions5:40 First Coach Fired5:27 First-Time All-Star26:47 Surprise Top-Six Playoff Team36:47 Who Will Blow it Up at the End of the Season49:40 Who Will Go All-In at the End of the Season57:20 Trade Prediction1:09:16 One League-wide Change1:16:50 Contract That Will Age Well Over Time1:20:51 Contract That Will Age Poorly Over Time1:26:00 Wild Card Prediction 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 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 $5 per month or $50 annually! Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

John Gonzalez of CBS Sports joins the show to help us draft the best players to start a franchise with. But we took turns selecting players in a three-team draft.0:00 Intro3:30 First Round11:53 Second Round24:09 Third Round35:14 Fourth Round49:15 Fifth Round1:03:20 Sixth Round1:14:35 Seventh Round1:20:53 Eighth Round1:29:36 Ninth Round1:37:33 Final RoundYou 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://x.com/SamQuinnCBSYou can follow John on:Twitter: x.com/JohnGonzalezBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/johngonzalez.bsky.socialThird 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 $5 per month or $60 annually!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

Sam and I decided to make it official. He is now the official co-host of Third Apron with Sam Quinn and Yossi Gozlan!In our official debut together, Sam takes the reins to honor all the best and most notable trades of the 2024-25 season.0:00 BREAKING: Sam officially joins the show!6:08 Introduction to the tradies7:20 Most mutually beneficial trade of the year24:26 Rumor of the Year34:25 Deadline Trade of the Year45:11 Cap Dump of the Year59:44 Draft Day Trade of the Year1:08:03 Steath Trade of the Year1:27:20 Role Player Trade of the Year1:34:35 Trade of the Year 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: https://x.com/SamQuinnCBSThird 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 $5 per month or $60 annually!Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com

Yossi and Sam discussed the impact of Fred VanVliet's ACL tear on the Houston Rockets' playoff chances.You can follow Sam at: https://x.com/SamQuinnCBSPlease subscribe and share if you enjoyed this. You can follow me on:Third Apron: https://thirdapron.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comLinks: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlan

Sam joins the show to discuss the Clippers ongoing scandal and how the potential penalties could impact them.

Andrew Schlecht of Down to Dunk and OKC Dream Team podcast joins the show to discuss the Thunder's offseason and how we could see them trimming down the 2026-27 roster if they want to avoid the second apron one more year.

Sam Quinn and Keith Smith join the show to do a mock expansion draft. I represent all 30 teams and negotiate with them on potential trades for them to select or not select certain playersSheet to follow the draft and player protections: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UDzzWVBWya8wPouxNMBB_dFE0TdHWswAomzR8f7pI6A/edit?usp=sharing

Sam joins the show to discuss his front office rankings from last week.

I'm back from NBA Summer League. Sam joins to discuss some of the moves that happened in the past few weeks.

Sam joins to discuss the Norman Powell for John Collins trade, the Suns and Bucks maxing out the stretch provision, and more.

Sam joins to discuss the Bucks, Pacers, Damian Lillard, Lakers, and more.

Sam Quinn of CBS Sports joins the show to discuss news and rumors of Sunday June 29, 2025:Deandre Ayton getting waived during the stream!LeBron James opting in...for a trade?Dorian Finney-Smith on the way out?James Harden and Julius Randle re-signingJabari Smith Jr. extension

Sam Quinn of CBS Sports joins the show to discuss news and rumors of the past 48 hours:Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro tradeNaz Reid re-signing with the Wolves for five years, $125 millionCavaliers re-signing Sam Merrill for four years, $38 millionDavion Mitchell re-signing with the Heat for two years, $24 millionPistons opening up cap space for Nickeil Alexander-Walker?Where do the Lakers go from here?Anfernee Simons teams

Sam Quinn of CBS Sports joins the show to discuss some of the bold moves made in the first round of the 2025 draft:The Pelicans trading a likely lottery pick in 2026 to the HawksThe Suns emptying their last remaining assets for Mark Williams and more

Sam Quinn of CBS Sports joins the show to discuss all the moves that happened within the last 24 hours:Daniel Gafford extendedJrue Holiday traded for Anfernee SimonsJordan Poole traded for CJ McCollumKristaps Porzingis traded to the Hawksand the Mavericks extending Kyrie Irving