The deepest and most comprehensive NBA salary cap newsletter, breaking down the dollar figures and CBA mechanics behind every transaction. Founded and authored by salary cap analyst Yossi Gozlan, formerly of HoopsHype.
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Phoenix Suns 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Gerald Bourguet of Suns After Dark joins the show to discuss all of the Suns’ offseason moves while Yossi breaks them all down from a salary cap perspective.
You can follow Yossi on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan
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Biggest "What Ifs" for Star Players Who Left Their Team: Part I | Third Apron Podcast
Sam and I go over some of the biggest star movements of the past 15 years and discuss what could’ve happened if the player stayed.
You can follow Yossi on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan
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Minnesota Timberwolves 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Dane Moore joins the show to review the Wolves’ offseason, each move they made, the long-term implications of the LaMelo Ball trade, and how they could round out their frontcourt later.
You can follow Yossi on:
Twitter: https://twitter.c...
Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Thunder's Summer of Savings
This post details every Thunder transaction, exactly how much money it saved them, and why. Also, an early preview on the 2027 offseason and the much more difficult decisions ahead of them.
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Golden State Warriors 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Sam Esfandiari of Light Years podcast joins the show to review the Warriors' offseason, each move they made, why they're in this position, and how they should proceed.
You can follow Yossi on:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan
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