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The 65-game rule is dominating NBA discourse after the NBPA issued two separate statements. We discuss why it must be eliminated, and pitch our own CBA modifications. Some serious, some not so much.CBS Sports: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-injury-nbpa-bucks-tanking/ 0:00 Intro2:32 The 65 Game Rule's Real Damage22:31 One Max Contract31:50 Super Max Timing Is Broken34:18 Dynamic Escalating Super Max Proposal39:55 Eliminate Supermax Team Restrictions41:48 Second Apron & Repeater Tax OverkillYou 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 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 and the salary cap ramifications under the current CBA. 0:00 Intro5:02 League talent and if there's enough to add two more teams11:32 Examining expansion draft rules and potential adjustments22:47 Salary cap impact on free agency/extensions33:40 Conferences/realignment40:48 How teams could prepare for expansionYou 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 rank our top 15 best contracts in the league.Sam's rankings: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ranking-worst-nba-contracts-joel-embiid-ja-morant-paul-george/0:00 Intro2:02 Devin Vassell7:28 De'Aaron Fox16:33 Jerami Grant23:20 Devin Booker35:22 Immanuel Quickley39:40 Jalen Green46:00 Domantas Sabonis50:00 Myles Turner54:45 Anthony Davis59:45 Christian Braun1:07:00 Karl-Anthony Towns1:13:00 Paul George1:19:00 Dejounte Murray1:22:45 Patrick Williams1:25:00 Jamal Murray1:30:30 Jakob Poeltl1:34:00 Ja Morant1:39:00 Joel Embiid1:46:00 Bam Adebayo and 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/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 rank our top 15 best contracts in the league.Sam's rankings: https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ranking-best-nba-contracts-jalen-brunson-deni-avdija-alperen-sengun/0:00 Intro1:56 Aaron Nesmith7:32 Nickeil Alexander-Walker11:57 Derrick White17:13 Neemias Queta22:46 Scotty Pippen Jr.27:26 Aaron Wiggins31:53 Isaiah Stewart36:10 Payton Pritchard39:12 Onyeka Okongwu43:11 Jaden McDaniels47:45 Ajay Mitchell55:19 Jabari Smith Jr.59:37 Alperen Sengun1:05:03 Jalen Brunson1:09:16 Trey Murphy1:15:01 Jalen Johnson1:17:14 Deni Avdija1:21:55 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/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 bottom 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 Intro/qualifying for this tier4:44 Orlando Magic19:31 Washington Wizards34:35 Toronto Raptors43:15 Milwaukee Bucks55:59 Los Angeles Lakers1:08:39 Phoenix Suns1:18:04 Dallas Mavericks1:24:20 Chicago Bulls1:31:13 New Orleans Pelicans1:40:55 Sacramento Kings 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 middle-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 Memphis Grizzlies13:01 Charlotte Hornets21:00 Atlanta Hawks31:20 Miami Heat42:19 Brooklyn Nets55:40 Detroit Pistons1:00:47 Golden State Warriors1:11:29 Los Angeles Clippers1:23:52  Portland Trail Blazers1:35:40 Denver NuggetsYou 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 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