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Third Apron

Yossi Gozlan
NBA Salary Cap
Los Angeles Clippers
CBA
Philadelphia 76ers
Brandon Ingram
Paul George
Isaiah Hartenstein
Tai Lu
Kawhi Leonard
James Harden
Free Agency
Contracts
New York Knicks
Detroit Pistons
Orlando Magic
Oklahoma City Thunder
Demar Derozan
Salary Cap
NBA
Donovan Mitchell

A fun NBA podcast about transactions and the CBA. Hosted by salary cap analyst Yossi Gozlan and NBA writer Sam Quinn.

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Latest Episodes

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 an... more

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We rank our top 15 best contracts in the league.

Sam's rankings: www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ranking-worst-nba-contracts-joel-embiid-ja-morant-paul-george/

0:00 Intro

2:02 Devin Vassell

7:28 De'Aaron Fox

16:33 Jerami Grant

23:20 Devin Booker... more

We rank our top 15 best contracts in the league.

Sam's rankings: www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ranking-best-nba-contracts-jalen-brunson-deni-avdija-alperen-sengun/

0:00 Intro

1:56 Aaron Nesmith

7:32 Nickeil Alexander-Walker

11:57 Derrick White... more

We discuss the bottom 10 of Sam's front office rankings.

Sam's rankings: www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-front-office-rankings-lakers-hornets-thunder-celtics/

 0:00 Intro/qualifying for this tier

4:44 Orlando Magic

19:31 Washington Wizards

3... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Scotto
NBA writer and former colleague of Yossi Gozlan at Hoops Hype
Hoops Hype
Episode: 2026 Trade Deadline Talk with Michael Scotto
Rich Twu
Warriors reporter for Let's Go Warriors
Let's Go Warriors
Episode: Golden State Warriors Trade Deadline Targets from Giannis to Anthony Davis
John Gonzalez
Co-worker at CBS Sports and former co-host of another podcast, Beyond the Arc
CBS Sports
Episode: Drafting the Top Players to Start a Franchise: Ranking the Top 30 with John Gonzalez | Third Apron Podcast
Tony East
Host of the Locked on Pacers podcast
Locked on Pacers
Episode: Indiana Pacers 2025 Offseason Preview with Tony East
Harrison Faigen
Editor for SB Nation
SB Nation
Episode: Los Angeles Lakers 2025 Mock Offseason with Anthony Irwin and Harrison Faigen
Erik Slater
One of the best guys covering the Nets, host of Locked On Nets
Locked On Nets
Episode: Brooklyn Nets 2025 Mock Offseason: $60 Million Cap Space for Draft Picks
Brian Goins
Host of the Miami Beat Heat podcast
Miami Beat Heat
Episode: Miami Heat 2025 Mock Offseason: Kevin Durant Trade Mechanics
Tony Jones
NBA reporter covering the Utah Jazz for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Utah Jazz 2025 Offseason Preview with Tony Jones
Ian Begley
Knicks reporter for SNY
SNY
Episode: New York Knicks 2025 Offseason Preview with Ian Begley

Hosts

Yossi Gozlan
Salary-cap analyst and host, frequently discussing front-office strategy, cap space, and player transactions.
Sam Quinn
NBA writer and co-host discussing trades, team building, and league-wide moves.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • 5⭐️ when you talk hoops

    I don’t know about you, but I don’t care about the Clippers scandal & I don’t need to hear any more about the NBA gambling. Love your show when the conversation turned to the game being played on the floor. Good work you two!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Philly Iverson
    United States5 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Excellent and Informative podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Silver5443
    Canada8 months ago
  • Great cap breakdowns!

    This is gold

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trmakajm32
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Agree with the sharp analysis on front-office moves and trades
Great cap breakdowns, gold-level insights for fans and sponsors
Solid coverage of NBA transactions and salary-cap implications

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Jimmy Butler OUT for the season: Where do the Warriors go from here?
Q: What are potential trade options for Jimmy Butler?
Jimmy Butler could be traded for players like Anthony Davis or Zach Levine, considering the Warriors' need for rim pressure and offensive threats.
Jimmy Butler OUT for the season: Where do the Warriors go from here?
Q: What is your general outlook on the Warriors now?
The Warriors need to see what they can do internally without Jimmy Butler, realizing they may tread near .500 without him.
Golden State Warriors Trade Deadline Targets from Giannis to Anthony Davis
Q: If you could go for one of those players, what combination would you do?
Most Warriors fans would prefer Jimmy for Giannis and that would be an easier transaction due to the salary match.
Golden State Warriors Trade Deadline Targets from Giannis to Anthony Davis
Q: Are you a little more concerned about the Warriors or less concerned versus previous years?
I'm concerned just because you're getting further and further removed from the 2022 title.
Indiana Pacers 2025 Offseason Preview with Tony East
Q: What is the future for Benedict Matherin with Haliburton's injury?
While his role becomes more crucial, there are concerns about his fit within the team dynamics when everybody is healthy again.

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This show centers on NBA transactions, front office strategy, and cap-driven decisions, with sharp analysis of how leadership, roster construction, and trade periods shape team futures. Episodes routinely dissect rankings, draft and trade scenarios, and the implications of ownership and salary-cap constraints, often weighing immediate results against sustainable success. Noteworthy is the balance of rigorous, data-informed critique with candid, colorful takes on high-stakes moves and star-driven decisions, making it valuable for listeners who want actionable insights into how front offices think and operate.

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