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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 snake draft. You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.com You can follow Sam on:Twitter: https://x.com/SamQuinnCBS  You can follow John on:Twitter: x.com/JohnGonzalezBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/johngonzalez.bsky.social Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlan You can also access Yossi's salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $60 annually! Third Apron: https://thirdapron.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grant Afseth joins the show to review the Mavericks' offseason while I break down the salary cap mechanics of all their transactions. You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss the top transactions and rumors from the past week. Kawhi Leonard extended with the Raptors for two years, worth $115 million. The Pistons increased their offer to Jalen Duren to five years, $200 million, but he might prefer a change of scenery. Meanwhile, the Knicks may be far apart on extensions with Karl-Anthony Towns and Josh Hart. And the Hornets and Hawks made a financially motivated trade. You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlanBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.socialSalary cap sheets: www.capsheets.comThird 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jake Madison returns to the show to review the Pelicans offseason while I break down how they accomplished them cap-wise. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.social Salary cap sheets: www.capsheets.com Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlan You can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually: https://thirdapron.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We discuss the four extensions released over the last couple of days. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.social Salary cap sheets: www.capsheets.com You 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/yossigozlan You can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

James Plowright of BuzzBeat returns to the show to review the Hornets' offseason moves. And of course, I break down how they accomplished them cap-wise. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.social Salary cap sheets: www.capsheets.com Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlan You can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually: https://thirdapron.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sam returns from vacation to help answer your questions and react to recent league news. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.social Salary cap sheets: www.capsheets.com You 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/yossigozlan You can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We go through teams 25-30 of Sam's front office rankings. Article: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-front-office-rankings-part-2-lakers-trail-blazers-2026/ You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.social Salary cap sheets: www.capsheets.com You 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/yossigozlan You can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jovan Buha joins the show to discuss the Lakers' offseason. I also break down how they utilized all their cap space to complete their signings and the moves they made once they were over the cap. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.social Salary cap sheets: www.capsheets.com Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlan You can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually: https://thirdapron.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. We also touch on the ruling against them and the first steps to recovering from their loss of 5 first-round picks. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.social Salary cap sheets: www.capsheets.com Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlan You can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually: https://thirdapron.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Pelicans are trading Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a second-round pick, and a second-round pick swap for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson. I break down the cap mechanics of the deal, what motivated each team to do it, and why none of the players involved may make the opening night roster. Stretch deadline article: https://www.thirdapron.com/p/2026-stretch-deadline-fitting-jonathan You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.social Salary cap sheets: www.capsheets.com You 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/yossigozlan You can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We go through teams 18-24 of Sam's front office rankings. Article: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/nba-front-office-rankings-part-2-lakers-trail-blazers-2026/ You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.social Salary cap sheets: www.capsheets.com You 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/yossigozlan You can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.social Salary cap sheets: www.capsheets.com Third Apron is available on all podcast providers. Please subscribe, rate, and share if you enjoyed this: https://linktr.ee/yossigozlan You can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Emergency episode that has brought Sam out of his vacation. The NBA has ruled that the Clippers circumvented the salary cap to funnel money to Kawhi Leonard. They will lose first-round draft picks between 2029-2033. They'll also face various suspensions and fines, which we discuss at length. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/yossigozlan.bsky.social Salary cap sheets: www.capsheets.com You 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/yossigozlan You can also access Yossi’s salary cap analysis on his Substack. Subscribe for $7 per month or $50 annually!: https://thirdapron.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.