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Orlando Magic 2025 Mock Offseason: Trades to Boost the Offense
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mock offseason, I analyze the Magic's salary cap situation for the next two years, Paolo Banchero's maximum extension, and acquire Tre...
Boston Celtics 2025 Mock Offseason: Trades to Get Under the Luxury Tax
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mock offseason, I analyze the Celtics' salary cap situation for their upcoming offseason and show how they could significantly reduce payr...
Tom Thibodeau Fired. Also, Offseason Trade Candidates with Sam Quinn
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Quinn of CBS Sports joins the show to discuss the Tom Thibodeau firing. We also discuss trade candidates who could get moved as part of one of the...
Houston Rockets 2025 Mock Offseason: Devin Booker trade and new VanVleet deal
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mock offseason, I analyze the Rockets' salary cap situation for their upcoming offseason, make moves that get them below the luxury tax, a...
Minnesota Timberwolves 2025 Offseason Preview with Dane Moore
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dane Moore of the Dane Moore NBA Podcast joins the show to discuss the Wolves offseason.PROMO: I'll be a Salary Cap instructor at Sports Business ...
Cleveland Cavaliers 2025 Mock Offseason: Trades to Get Below the Second Apron
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini mock offseason, I analyze the Cavaliers' salary cap situation for their upcoming offseason, explain why Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill may...
Milwaukee Bucks 2025 Offseason Preview with Frank Madden
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Frank Madden of BrewHoop and Locked On Bucks joins the show to discuss the Bucks offseason.PROMO: I'll be a Salary Cap instructor at Sports Busine...
Los Angeles Clippers 2025 Mock Offseason: Jrue Holiday Trade, Harden Contract, & more
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Clippers were pegged to be the worst team in the Pacific division by many after losing Paul George. They overachieved, made the playoffs, and almo...
Denver Nuggets 2025 Offseason Preview with Matt Moore
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Moore of Hardwood Paroxysm and Locked On Nuggets joins the show to discuss the Magic offseason.PROMO: I'll be a Salary Cap instructor at Spor...
Memphis Grizzlies 2025 Mock Offseaason: Jaren Jackson Jr. Contract & Cam Johnson trade
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The pressure is on for the Memphis Grizzlies to improve the roster this summer. But before they can do that, they need to secure the future of one of ...
Orlando Magic 2025 Offseason Preview with Jason Beede
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel joins the show to discuss the Magic offseason.PROMO: I'll be a Salary Cap instructor at Sports Business Classr...
New Orleans Pelicans 2025 Mock Offseason: Trading up to #2 and for Sabonis
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Orleans Pelicans' 2024-25 season ended before it began. They didn't have a chance due to all their injuries, including a long-term one...
Portland Trail Blazers 2025 Offseason Preview with Sean Highkin
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report joins the show the discuss the Blazers offseason.PROMO: I'll be a Salary Cap instructor at Sports Business ...
Philadelphia 76ers 2025 Mock Offseason: Trading down from #3 and Quentin Grimes contract
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Philadelphia 76ers lucked out by keeping their pick and seeing it rise to the top 3. They now have the challenge of fielding a competitive team wh...
Washington Wizards 2025 Offseason Preview with Greg Finberg
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Finberg of BulletsForever and the Wizards podcast joins the show to discuss the Wizards upcoming offseason.PROMO: I'll be a Salary Cap instru...
Cleveland Cavaliers 2025 Offseason Preview with Spencer Davies
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Davies of Cleveland Cavaliers on SI joins the show to discuss the Cavs upcoming offseason.PROMO: I'll be a Salary Cap instructor at Sports...
Dallas Mavericks 2025 Mock Offseason: Derrick White Trade and new Kyrie Irving contract
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Dallas Mavericks sacrificed their future for a two-year title window when they traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis. That window may have already ...
Boston Celtics 2025 Offseason Preview with Dr. Justin Quinn
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Justin Quinn of CelticsWire joins the show to discuss the Boston Celtics upcoming offseason.PROMO: I'll be a Salary Cap instructor at Sports B...
San Antonio Spurs 2025 Mock Offseason: Trading for Giannis
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The San Antonio Spurs jumped in the lottery for a third straight year. They are now loaded with up to six first-round picks to trade, including the se...
Brooklyn Nets 2025 Offseason Preview with Brian Lewis
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Lewis of New York Post joins the show to discuss the Brooklyn Nets upcoming offseason.PROMO: I'll be a Salary Cap instructor at Sports Busin...
2025 NBA Lottery Implications with Sam Quinn
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Quinn of CBS Sports joins me to discuss the wild lottery results and their implications for the league. We also touch on what looks like an Achill...
Memphis Grizzlies 2025 Offseason Preview with Damichael Cole
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Damichael Cole of the Commercial Appeal and Locked On Grizzlies joins the show today to preview the Memphis Grizzlies upcoming offseason.PROMO: I'...
Houston Rockets 2025 Offseason Preview with Ben DuBose
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben DuBose of Rockets Wire and The Lager Line podcast joins me to discuss the Houston Rockets upcoming offseason. We go over who the Rockets consider ...
Los Angeles Clippers 2025 Offseason Preview with Law Murray
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Law Murray joins me to discuss the Los Angeles Clippers' upcoming offseason. We debate whether remaining competitive without a path to true conten...
Los Angeles Lakers 2025 Offseason Preview with Anthony Irwin
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Irwin joins me to discuss the Los Angeles Lakers upcoming offseason. We'll discuss big man options, Luka's extension, what it would ta...
Detroit Pistons 2025 Offseason Preview with Bryce Simon
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bryce Simon (Motor City Hoops) joins me to discuss the Detroit Pistons upcoming offseason. We'll discuss how they should proceed after exceeding e...
Miami Heat 2025 Offseason Outlook with Ethan Skolnick
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ethan Skolnick of 5 Reasons Sports joins me to discuss the Miami Heat upcoming offseason. You can follow Ethan on:Twitter: https://x.com/EthanJSkolnic...
Atlanta Hawks 2025 Offseason Outlook with Brad Rowland
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Rowland of Locked on Hawks joins me to discuss the Atlanta Hawks upcoming offseason. We'll touch on their front office situation, Trae Young&...
Trading Giannis Antetokounmpo with Sam Quinn
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Quinn on CBS Sports joins me to discuss Giannis Antetokounmpo's future and we go through the list of teams that could become serious suitors.Y...
Dallas Mavericks 2025 Offseason Outlook with Grant Afseth
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grant Afseth of The Dallas Hoops Journal joins me to discuss the Dallas Mavericks. We'll discuss his recent reporting on behind the scenes develop...
Chicago Bulls 2025 Offseason Outlook with Jason Patt
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Patt of the Cash Considerations podcast joins me to discuss the Chicago Bulls. We'll discuss their direction, key players, potential offseas...
Sacramento Kings 2025 Offseason Outlook with Brenden Nunes
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brenden Nunes of Sactown Sports 1140 and The Kings Beat Podcast joins me to discuss the Sacramento Kings. We'll discuss all the organizational tur...
Toronto Raptors 2025 Offseason Outlook with Esfandiar Baraheni
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Esfandiar Baraheni of The Athletic and Raptors Republic joins me to discuss the Toronto Raptors. We'll touch on the last year and a half since ret...
Emergency Show: David Griffin and Mike Budenholzer Fired. Reaction with Sam Quinn
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Quinn of CBS Sports joins me to discuss today's firings of David Griffin and Mike Budenholzer, moves that were heavily rumored over the weeken...
Phoenix Suns 2025 Offseason Outlook with Gerald Bourguet
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gerald Bourguet of PHNX Sports joins me to discuss the historically disastrous Phoenix Suns season and some of their most important desicions ahead of...
Michael Malone Fired Reaction + NBA Talk with Sam Quinn
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Quinn of CBS Sports joins me to discuss the shocking dismissal of Michael Malone. We touch on the Nuggets season, not retaining Calvin Booth, the ...
Philadelphia 76ers post-2025 trade deadline outlook with Adam Aaronson
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Aaronson, Sixers beat writer for PhillyVoice, joins me to discuss the Sixers' disappointing season, the previous offseason where they had $60...
San Antonio Spurs post-trade deadline outlook with Noah Magaro-George
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Noah Magaro-George of the Vic and Roll newsletter and podcast joins me to discuss the Spurs, their core players, upcoming extensions for De'Aaron ...
Charlotte Hornets post-trade deadline outlook with James Plowright
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Plowright of CLTure and SI Hornets joins me to discuss the Hornets season, the trade deadline, the Mark Williams rescindment, and what to look o...
New Orleans Pelicans post-trade deadline outlook with Will Guillory
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Will Guillory joins me as my first guest to discuss the Pelicans season, the injuries, and general performance. We then touch on th...
Post-trade deadline outlook for the Lakers, Cavaliers, Raptors, and Bucks
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I examine the Lakers, Cavaliers, Raptors, and Bucks after the trade deadline and what they may have ahead of them in the 2025 offseason.Please bring y...
Live: 24+ Hours Until the Trade Deadline! Kuzma/Middleton trade, Durant updates, and more moves!
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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48 Hours til the Trade Deadline: Caleb Martin trade, WarriorsKD, Lakers bigs, and more
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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LIVE: De'Aaron Fox traded to the Spurs, Zach LaVine to the Kings trade and salary cap breakdown
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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EMERGENCY SHOW: Luka Doncic traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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NBA Trade Deadline Talk: Clippers-Jazz Trade Analysis + a deeper look at the De'Aaron Fox situation
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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2025 NBA Trade Deadline: Updates on Zach LaVine, Myles Turner, Walker Kessler, and Hawks
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I go over the Warriors reported interest in Zach LaVine, address the Myles Turner rumors, discuss the Walker Kessler speculation, and what the Hawks d...
Trade Deadline Updates on De'Aaron Fox, Jimmy Butler, and Jusuf Nurkic
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I touch on De’Aaron Fox potentially getting traded and some frameworks to teams he's been linked to. I also go over the Heat reportedly lowering...
Cameron Johnson Trade Market
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I look at Cameron Johnson's market and come up with trades sending him to teams he's been linked to. 0:00 Intro 1:00 Cam Johnson's contra...
Suns-Jazz Trade Implications + Constructing Jimmy Butler to Suns Trades
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I go over the Suns-Jazz picks swap and try to construct complicated Jimmy Butler to Suns trade scenarios. 0:00 Intro 0:42 Suns-Jazz pick swap details...
Nick Richards for Josh Okogie trade analysis
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I break down the Nick Richards for Josh Okogie trade for both the Suns and Hornets. Jusuf Nurkic was not involved, so I also present the type of trade...
New Orleans Pelicans Trade Primer, Zion Williamson's Options, and Pelicans Future Outlook
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pelicans are headed to the lottery for the fourth time in six seasons of the post-Anthony Davis era. Injuries have been the primary culprit, and t...
Dorian Finney-Smith for D'Angelo Russell trade analysis + Lakers Trade Deadline Primer
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last night, it seemed like Dorian Finney-Smith was headed to Memphis. Instead, he's headed to the Lakers for three second-round picks. The Lakers have...
Sacramento Kings Trade Deadline Primer, De'Aaron Fox Trade Rumors, and Mike Brown Firing Thoughts
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Kings got a taste of success by making the playoffs in 2023 and the pressure has been on to build on that. They just fired Mike Brown in a move th...
Zach LaVine to the Nuggets? How a trade would work under the salary cap and apron rules
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last night, The Athletic reported that the Nuggets have significant interest in acquiring Zach LaVine. I remember reading a report 3 or 4 years ago...
Dennis Schroder for De'Anthony Melton trade analysis + how the Warriors could still get Jimmy Butler
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It is the eve of trade season and we already have two trades set to go down on December 15. The first significant domino to fall is the Nets agreeing ...
I examine the Jimmy Butler trade rumors
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I wasn't totally sold on the Jimmy Butler trade rumors from over the last summer. He was seeking a one-year extension and the Heat weren't budging o...
2024 NBA Offseason Review - Ep 4: Philadelphia 76ers
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When it was reported that James Harden wanted out and that the Sixers weren't going to extend Tyrese Maxey last summer, it became obvious that they we...
2024 NBA Offseason Review - Ep 3: Dallas Mavericks and Golden State Warriors (Klay Thompson Trade)
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Klay Thompson's time in Golden State was inevitably coming to an end after they tried bringing him off the bench. Understandably so, it's tough to mak...
2024 NBA Offseason Review - Ep 2: Oklahoma City Thunder
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After years of accumulating draft assets in exchange for their best players, the Thunder finally made their big moves. They have a superstar in Shai G...
2024 NBA Offseason Review - Ep 1: New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets (Mikal Bridges Trade)
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Wow. I don't know what's more shocking. That the Nets traded Mikal Bridges, or that they sent him to the Knicks. They finally were able to capitalize ...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 21 Detroit Pistons
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I was really high on the Pistons heading into last season. If you think another coaching change will make me just as bullish on them this year then y...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 20 Memphis Grizzlies
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Things have only gone up for the Grizzlies since 2019 and the 2023 playoffs was a brutal reality check for them. And after just going through a gap ye...
NBA 2024 Offseason Primer: Top 40 Free Agent Rankings and Team Spending Tiers
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here it is. Over an hour of an in-depth dive on every single team and the top free agents. I look at each team and see just how much they can spend, h...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 18: Dallas Mavericks
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What a run. I was very critical of their trade deadline. I thought they gave up too many assets in the past year for what seemed like floor-raising mo...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 17: Golden State Warriors
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Warriors as we know them may be gone, but at least they're finally about to have some financial relief. That's because they're finally in a positi...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 16: Brooklyn Nets
23 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The post-Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving era has not been kind to the Nets. For what it's worth, I think they made out really nicely in their respective...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 15: Houston Rockets
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it crazy to think that the Rockets are close to being a contender? They made a huge step forward last season after bringing in Fred VanVleet and ...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 14: Sacramento Kings
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After getting a taste of the playoffs in 2023, last year's Kings could not repeat the same magic. They only lost two more games and suffered several...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 13: New Orleans Pelicans
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Pelicans FINALLY had a (mostly) healthy season and gave this group its fair shot. And they did well maintaining a top 6 seed throughout most of ...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 12: Philadelphia 76ers
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is going to be an extremely consequential offseason for the Sixers. With James Harden not working out, the 76ers pivoted to maximizing their ca...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 11: Los Angeles Clippers
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's been five years of this and the Clippers have more or less had the same result. Aside from their 2021 run to the Western Conference Finals, mos...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 10: Isaiah Hartenstein
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is it possible that Isaiah Hartenstein has played so well that he priced himself out of a return to the Knicks? That seems to be a possibility since...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 4: Miami Heat
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Last year it was Damian Lillard. This year Donovan Mitchell could be the Heat's top trade target this summer if he doesn't commit to an extension wi...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 8: Phoenix Suns
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Phoenix Suns went as all-in on this team as any other front office has ever done in NBA history. They have all but two first-round picks availab...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 7: Los Angeles Lakers
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The NBA offseason hasn't begun until the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to a star player. Over the last few years it was Kyrie Irving, now this...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 6: Indiana Pacers
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Indiana Pacers took two short trips to the lottery and made it back to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in a decade. Context for...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 5: Oklahoma City Thunder
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Oklahoma City Thunder's future is looking extremely bright with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Jalen Williams. They became the youn...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 3: Cleveland Cavaliers
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Cleveland Cavaliers have incrementally progressed over the past three seasons with a talented but flawed roster. After winning their first playo...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 2: New York Knicks
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The New York Knicks are in such a great place heading into the offseason. They have two key free agents to re-sign in OG Anunoby and Isaiah Hartenst...
2024 Free Agency/Offseason Series - Ep 1: Denver Nuggets
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hi everyone, this is my first video on this channel where I discuss the NBA with a focus on the salary cap. The Denver Nuggets were eliminated last ...