Third Apron: Podcast

Boston Celtics Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Sat, 16 May 2026 12:03:12 GMT

Justin Quinn and Alex Goldberg of Havlicek Stole the Pod join the show again for the Celtics 2026 mock offseason. We explore some of the ideas discussed in part 1, including detailed trades we’d accept for Jaylen Brown, and settle for some smaller-scale upgrades to the rotation.

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Boston Celtics 2026 Offseason Part 1: Jaylen Brown trades, luxury tax, & more | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Fri, 15 May 2026 12:01:55 GMT

Justin Quinn and Alex Goldberg of Havlicek Stole the Pod join to the show to discuss the Celtics’ upcoming offseason. We weigh the pros and cons of trading Jaylen Brown, worthwhile returns, and how they could replenish depth in what will likely be another season under the luxury tax line.

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"Which Team Do You Want to Be" Draft: Eastern Conference | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:54 GMT

Sam takes the reins as he guides us through a drafting of which teams we think have the best chances of winning a title over the next 7 years.

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Indiana Pacers Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Thu, 14 May 2026 12:02:56 GMT

Tony East of Locked on Pacers returns to the show to do the Pacers mock offseason. We build a roster based on some of the ideas discussed in part 1 and settle on modest changes in what we expect to be one of the quieter teams in the league this offseason.

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Indiana Pacers 2026 Offseason Part 1: Haliburton's return and bench upgrades | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Wed, 13 May 2026 12:03:35 GMT

Tony East of Locked on Pacers returns to the show to discuss the Pacers’ upcoming offseason. We relitigate their last 12 months, their outlook now that we have post-lottery clarity, and the types of moves they should make on the margins.

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Toronto Raptors Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:01:55 GMT

Es Baraheni of The Athletic and Raptors Republic joins the show again to help build a roster based on the ideas we discussed in our part 1 conversation.

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Toronto Raptors 2026 Offseason Part 1: RJ Barrett extension, star trade & more | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Mon, 11 May 2026 12:02:35 GMT

Es Baraheni of The Athletic and Raptors Republic joins the show again to discuss the Raptors’ upcoming offseason. We give our takeaways from the Cavaliers series, who is worth investing in on the roster, and go through the challenges they’ll have to upgrade it.

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2026 NBA Lottery Reaction: Wizards & Jazz move up, Pacers lose big bet, & more | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Mon, 11 May 2026 04:18:51 GMT

We react to the results of the 2026 draft lottery, list winners and losers, and, as usual, give out fake trades.

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Denver Nuggets 2026 Mock Offseason and Preview | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Sat, 09 May 2026 12:02:39 GMT

Matt Moore of Locked On Nuggets joins the show again to discuss the Nuggets offseason, their existential contention crisis, and why a major shakeup across their core might be necessary. We then illustrate what that could look like with a complete teardown of the roster outside of Nikola Jokic.

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Nuggets, Celtics, and Other First Round Exits with Big Offseason Questions | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Sat, 09 May 2026 03:59:58 GMT

We answer bigger picture questions on some of the more disappointing first round exits.

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Houston Rockets 2026 Offseason Part 1: Amen extension, Eason contract, & more | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Thu, 07 May 2026 12:01:19 GMT

Ben DuBose of RocketsWire joins the show again to discuss the Rockets’ upcoming offseason. We touch on their ups and downs this season, what was exposed about them despite their injuries, and debate how to improve a flawed lineup.

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Portland Trail Blazers Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Wed, 06 May 2026 12:03:14 GMT

Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report joins the show again to help me do the Blazers mock offseason. We take some of the ideas we discussed in part 1 and put them together to construct a roster that accomplishes their goals and is legal within salary cap rules.

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Portland Trail Blazers 2026 Offseason Part 1: Team Seeking Offensive Help | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Tue, 05 May 2026 12:03:20 GMT

Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report joins the show again to discuss the Blazers’ upcoming offseason. We discuss their successful season, who is safe or expendable, and how aggressive they should be in upgrading the roster.

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Phoenix Suns Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Mon, 04 May 2026 12:03:40 GMT

Gerald Bourguet of Suns After Dark joins the show again to do the Suns mock offseason. We take ideas discussed from the first part of our discussion and put together moves that could help accomplish the Suns' goals while being legal under the salary cap.

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Phoenix Suns 2026 Offseason Part 1: How Much Further Can This Group Go? | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Sat, 02 May 2026 12:02:46 GMT

Gerald Bourguet of Suns After Dark joins the show again to discuss the Suns’ upcoming offseason. We touch on their season, the types of marginal moves they could make, and whether it’s worth continuing with this group or taking a step back.

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Reacting to the NBA's 16 Team Lottery Plan | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 06:45:59 GMT

The NBA is inching closer to reforming the lottery. According to ESPN, it’s called the “3-2-1 lottery”. It’s a radical change that will fundamentally change the lottery system. It’ll include:

-expanding the lottery to 16 teams
-switching from multiple ping pong ball combinations to drawing a single ball to determine each selection
-drawing selections for all 16 lottery selections as opposed to 4
-flattened odds where teams in the 4-10 range get three lottery balls (8.1% odds)
-a relegation zone where the bottom three teams and 9-10 seeds get two lottery balls (5.4% odds)
-loser of the 7-8 games gets 1 lottery ball each (2.7% odds)
-no consecutive #1 pick winners, no three-year consecutive in the top 5
-no protecting picks 12-15
-expanded disciplinary anti-tanking measures, including the option to reduce lottery odds and draft position
-starts with the 2027 draft and only for three years, so the league can bail on this

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Charlotte Hornets Part 2: Mock Offseason | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:03:20 GMT

James Plowright of BuzzBeat joins the show again to help build a roster for the Hornets mock offseason based on the ideas put together in our part 1 discussion.

0:00 Intro, Hornets’ salary cap analysis, and assets
6:26 Setting Up The Mock Offseason
10:29 Brandon Miller Extension Decision
20:03 All-in for a superstar like Giannis?
26:11 Elite starting wing and the Hornets as a Giannis facilitator
31:29 Coby White extension
38:21 Targets for the MLE or sign and trade

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Charlotte Hornets 2026 Offseason Part 1: Building Upon a Promising Young Core | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:02:02 GMT

James Plowright of BuzzBeat joins the show again to discuss the Hornets’ upcoming offseason. We touch on whether or not they should be aggressive this offseason and the types of targets we’d like to see them pursue.

0:00 Intro and the Hornets early arrival
6:32 Should they go all in now?
15:08 Who is safe, who is expendable
22:44 Physicality targets

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Golden State Warriors Part 2: 2026 Mock Offseason | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 12:02:01 GMT

Rich Twu of Let’s Go Warriors joins the show again to help me do the Warriors mock offseason. We built a roster based on the ideas we discussed in part 1.

0:00 Intro and Warriors cap situation
3:57 Draymond’s Player Option
8:02 Warriors’ 2027 Flexibility
17:33 De’Anthony Melton’s Market
21:56 Brandin Podziemski Extension
30:58 Running it back option
33:29 Kawhi trade framework

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Knicks, Rockets, and the Most Concerning Teams of the Playoffs | Third Apron Podcast

Yossi Gozlan — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:03:07 GMT

We give our early playoff takeaways and the teams already creating concern.

0:00 Intro
3:45 Knicks existential danger
31:03 Rockets potentially starting their summer early
53:54 Why the Lakers can't get carried away with this first round
1:00:57 Nuggets earning signs
1:08:47 Raptors’ outclassed by the Cavs

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