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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Teams with the Most Pressure Ahead of the 2026-27 NBA Season | Third Apron Podcast
The start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season is one week away. Sam and I preview it by going over the teams we believe have the highest stakes. We also discuss the Brandin Podziemski and Peyton Pritchard extensions.
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The Second Annual Trade Awards for 2025-26 | Third Apron Podcast
In honor of our first anniversary as co-hosts, Sam hosts our second annual trade awards.
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Detroit Pistons 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron Podcast
Bryce Simon and Omari Sankofa join the show to review the Pistons’ offseason while I break down the salary cap mechanics of all their transactions.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan
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Jalen Duren Contract Analysis and Questions
On the Jalen Duren contract saga, why the history of qualifying offers suggests it was never a serious option, and why the Pistons likely increased their offer for him.
Jalen Duren’s contract situation dates back to the 2025 offseason, whe...
Drafting the Top Players to Start a Franchise with in 2026: Part 2 | Third Apron Podcast
John Gonzalez of CBS Sports joins the show to help us draft the best players to start a franchise with. We took turns selecting players in a three-team snake draft.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/YossiGozlan
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