The Heat's Guide to Trading for a Star - 2026 Offseason Preview On the Heat upcoming offseason, their salary cap and draft pick situation, notable players with impending contract situations, and their viability to trade for a star.

New post on Third Apron:

On the Miami Heat’s upcoming offseason, their salary cap and draft pick situation, notable players with impending contract situations, and their viability to trade for a star.

Team 1/30 of the team offseason preview series.
www.thirdapron.com/p/miami-heat...

The Heat's Guide to Trading for a Star - 2026 Offseason Preview On the Heat upcoming offseason, their salary cap and draft pick situation, notable players with impending contract situations, and their viability to trade for a star.

New post on Third Apron:

On the Miami Heat’s upcoming offseason, their salary cap and draft pick situation, notable players with impending contract situations, and their viability to trade for a star.

Team 1/30 of the team offseason preview series.
www.thirdapron.com/p/miami-heat...

Clippers, Magic, and More Play-In Teams with Pivotal Summers Ahead | Third Apron Podcast We check in on the Play-In Tournament and explore what could be next for these teams as they get eliminated this week or after the first round of the playoff...

LIVE: Clippers, Magic, and More Play-In Teams with Pivotal Summers Ahead | Third Apron Podcast with Sam Quinn

Chat: youtube.com/live/5FDaJQx...

Rookie-Scale Extensions - Part 2: 2026 Contract Projections In the twelfth and final part of this series, we preview 10 former first-round picks from the 2023 draft class who become eligible to sign rookie-scale extensions during the 2026 offseason.

New post on Third Apron:

12th and final part of the contract projection series covering 10 former first-round picks from the 2023 draft class who become eligible to sign rookie-scale extensions during the 2026 offseason.
www.thirdapron.com/p/2026-rooki...

Rookie-Scale Extensions - Part 1: 2026 Contract Projections In the eleventh part of this series, we preview 9 former first-round picks from the 2023 draft class who become eligible to sign rookie-scale extensions during the 2026 offseason.

New post on Third Apron:

Part 11 of the contract projection series covering 9 former first-round picks from the 2023 draft class who become eligible to sign rookie-scale extensions during the 2026 offseason.
www.thirdapron.com/p/2026-rooki...

Rookie-Scale Extensions - Part 1: 2026 Contract Projections In the eleventh part of this series, we preview 9 former first-round picks from the 2023 draft class who become eligible to sign rookie-scale extensions during the 2026 offseason.

New post on Third Apron:

Part 11 of the contract projection series covering 9 former first-round picks from the 2023 draft class who become eligible to sign rookie-scale extensions during the 2026 offseason.
www.thirdapron.com/p/2026-rooki...

Future Veteran Extension-Eligible Players - Part 2: 2026 Contract Projections In the tenth part of this series, we preview 9 veterans across the league who will become extension-eligible starting in the 2026 offseason.

New post on Third Apron:

Part 10 of the contract projection series covering 10 upcoming extension-eligible players like Michael Porter Jr., Cameron Johnson, Donte DiVincenzo, Naji Marshall, and more.

Future Veteran Extension-Eligible Players - Part 2: 2026 Contract Projections In the tenth part of this series, we preview 9 veterans across the league who will become extension-eligible starting in the 2026 offseason.

New post on Third Apron:

Part 10 of the contract projection series covering 10 upcoming extension-eligible players like Michael Porter Jr., Cameron Johnson, Donte DiVincenzo, Naji Marshall, and more.

The only reliable indicator that a Bulls front office change is coming is Thundercat’s album release schedule

Also, I updated the restricted free agency post to include analysis on Peyton Watson and his upcoming restricted free agency.

Future Veteran Extension-Eligible Players - Part 1: 2026 Contract Projections In the ninth part of this series, we preview 10 veterans across the league who will become extension-eligible starting in the 2026 offseason.

New post on Third Apron:

Part 9 of the contract projection series covering 10 upcoming extension-eligible players like Dillon Brooks, Saddiq Bey, Miles McBride, and others.

www.thirdapron.com/p/future-vet...

Restricted Free Agents: 2026 Contract Projections In the eighth part of this series, we preview 8 players who will become restricted free agents this offseason or potentially get not get tendered a qualifying offer.

New post on Third Apron:

Part 8 of the contract projection series covering 8 upcoming restricted free agents.
www.thirdapron.com/p/restricted...

Restricted Free Agents: 2026 Contract Projections In the eighth part of this series, we preview 8 players who will become restricted free agents this offseason or potentially get not get tendered a qualifying offer.

New post on Third Apron:

Part 8 of the contract projection series covering 8 upcoming restricted free agents.
www.thirdapron.com/p/restricted...

Free Agents and Pending Options - Part 2: Projecting Upcoming Contract Situations In the fifth part of this series, we preview 10 players on the Cavaliers, Thunders, Sixers, and Nets who will or could become free agents.

Unlocked post on Third Apron:

Part 7 of the contract projection series.

This one covers 10 upcoming free agents or potential ones with pending options on the Cavaliers, Thunder, Sixers, and Nets.

www.thirdapron.com/p/free-agent...

Reacting to the NBA Expansion Update | Third Apron Podcast 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…

And from last week:

Sam and I discuss our thoughts on expansion, potential ripple effects on the draft and salary cap, and why certain mechanisms of the actual expansion draft may need to be updated.

Subscribe to Third Apron!
youtu.be/HgZ0kEPj1xI

CBA Changes We Would Like to See | Third Apron Podcast YouTube video by Yossi Gozlan

New podcast on Third Apron:

We discuss eliminating the 65 game rule and pitch more CBA changes.
youtu.be/cyCaNAILwA8

Free Agents and Pending Options - Part 2: Projecting Upcoming Contract Situations In the fifth part of this series, we preview 10 players on the Cavaliers, Thunders, Sixers, and Nets who will or could become free agents.

Unlocked post on Third Apron:

Part 7 of the contract projection series.

This one covers 10 upcoming free agents or potential ones with pending options on the Cavaliers, Thunder, Sixers, and Nets.

www.thirdapron.com/p/free-agent...

Free Agents and Pending Options - Part 1: Projecting Upcoming Contract Situations In the fifth part of this series, we preview 10 players across the league who will or could become free agents.

New post on Third Apron:

Part 5 of contract projections with 10 upcoming free agents or potential ones with pending options.

Covers players on the Lakers, Pistons, and more.
www.thirdapron.com/p/free-agents-and-pendin...

Free Agents and Pending Options - Part 1: Projecting Upcoming Contract Situations In the fifth part of this series, we preview 10 players across the league who will or could become free agents.

New post on Third Apron:

Part 5 of contract projections with 10 upcoming free agents or potential ones with pending options.

Covers players on the Lakers, Pistons, and more.
www.thirdapron.com/p/free-agents-and-pendin...

Standout Minimum Players: Projecting Upcoming Contract Situations In the fifth part of this series, we preview 14 minimum salaried players across the league who broke out and may receive a significant raise on their next contract.

New post on Third Apron

I examine 14 standout minimum players who are in line for a significant raise or at least extended their careers in the NBA.

www.thirdapron.com/p/standout-m...

Standout Minimum Players: Projecting Upcoming Contract Situations In the fifth part of this series, we preview 14 minimum salaried players across the league who broke out and may receive a significant raise on their next contract.

New post on Third Apron

I examine 14 standout minimum players who are in line for a significant raise or at least extended their careers in the NBA.

www.thirdapron.com/p/standout-m...

Projecting Upcoming Contract Situations: Current Extension-Eligible Players - Part 4 In the fourth part of this series, we preview 11 players from the Heat, Celtics, Lakers, Grizzlies, Nuggets, Pistons, Thunder, and Bucks who are extension-eligible through June 30, 2026.

New post on Third Apron:

Part 4 of my series on contract projections with 11 more current extension-eligible players.

This one includes Norman Powell, Nikola Vucevic, Rui Hachimura, and others.

www.thirdapron.com/p/projecting...

Projecting Upcoming Contract Situations: Current Extension-Eligible Players - Part 3 In the third part of this series, we preview 11 players from the Knicks, Hornets, Hawks, Timberwolves, Clippers, Kings, and Raptors who are extension-eligible through June 30, 2026.

New post on Third Apron:

Part 3 of my series on contract projections for 11 more current extension-eligible players.

This one features Mitchell Robinson and why the Knicks could look to resolve his situation in the offseason.
www.thirdapron.com/p/projecting...

Projecting Upcoming Contract Situations: Current Extension-Eligible Players - Part 2 In the second part of this series, we preview 11 players from the Spurs, Bulls, Timberwolves, Jazz, and Trail Blazers who could avoid free agency by signing an extension by June 30, 2026.

New post on Third Apron:

More contract projections for current extension-eligible players on the Spurs, Bulls, Timberwolves, Jazz, and Trail Blazers.

This one includes a free preview on Julian Champagnie’s interesting contract situation.
www.thirdapron.com/p/projecting...

Projecting Upcoming Contract Situations: Current Extension-Eligible Players - Part 1 In the first part of this series, we preview 8 players who could avoid free agency by signing an extension by June 30, 2026. Also, a review on the Gui Santos extension.

New post on Third Apron:

I kick off my series projecting the top ~100 upcoming contract situations with 8 current extension-eligible players on the Warriors, Wizards, Cavaliers, and Mavericks.

Also, an analysis of the Gui Santos extension.

www.thirdapron.com/p/projecting...

Projecting Upcoming Contract Situations: Current Extension-Eligible Players - Part 1 In the first part of this series, we preview 8 players who could avoid free agency by signing an extension by June 30, 2026. Also, a review on the Gui Santos extension.

New post on Third Apron:

I kick off my series projecting the top ~100 upcoming contract situations with 8 current extension-eligible players on the Warriors, Wizards, Cavaliers, and Mavericks.

Also, an analysis of the Gui Santos extension.

www.thirdapron.com/p/projecting...

Why the Pistons, Spurs, and Rockets Stood Pat at the Trade Deadline Third Apron's trade deadline reaction series concludes with an analysis on three major teams that chose not to push their chips in at the trade deadline: the Pistons, Spurs, and Rockets.

New post on Third Apron:

My February trade deadline reaction series concludes with an analysis on three teams exceeding expectations that chose not to push their chips in: the Pistons, Spurs, and Rockets.

www.thirdapron.com/p/why-the-pi...

Why the Pistons, Spurs, and Rockets Stood Pat at the Trade Deadline Third Apron's trade deadline reaction series concludes with an analysis on three major teams that chose not to push their chips in at the trade deadline: the Pistons, Spurs, and Rockets.

New post on Third Apron:

My February trade deadline reaction series concludes with an analysis on three teams exceeding expectations that chose not to push their chips in: the Pistons, Spurs, and Rockets.

www.thirdapron.com/p/why-the-pi...

Subscribe to Third Apron The deepest and most comprehensive NBA salary cap newsletter. Founded and authored by NBA salary cap analyst Yossi Gozlan, previously with HoopsHype. Click to read Third Apron, by Yossi Gozlan, a Subs...

www.thirdapron.com/subscribe?co...

Third Apron is still having a discount on annual memberships this week.

The next few months of releases are planned out. Now is the best time to sign up and start getting prepared for the 2026 offseason.
www.thirdapron.com/subscribe?co...