Yossi Gozlan

Yossi Gozlan

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NBA Salary Cap Analyst | Founder, Host, Writer, Editor, Digital Artist, & Producer of Third Apron | Pronounced "yo-see" | Previous Experience: @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social

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New post on Third Apron: Was Amen Thompson a year or two too late from getting automaxed? And how slow is this year's rookie-scale extension market? I examine the history of rookie-scale extensions over the past 10 years to answer these questions & more. www.thirdapron.com/p/amen-thomp...

thirdapron.comThe Rookie Extension Standard is ShiftingA look at the history of maximum rookie-scale extensions, why Amen Thompson’s deal may signal a shift in how teams determine max players, and how it could influence future negotiations.
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New Third Apron offseason review: Memphis Grizzlies with @damichaelcole.bsky.social and Joe Mullinax providing analysis while I break down the salary cap perspective. youtu.be/SKA8UogHZcc

youtu.beMemphis Grizzlies 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron PodcastDamichael Cole and Joe Mullinax join the show to review the Grizzlies' offseason while I break down the salary cap mechanics of all their transactions. You can follow Yossi on: Twitter:…
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Great cap question that has activated the nerdiest depths of my brain. Correct, teams can’t sign exh 9 contracts without 14 standard contracts first. How did the Knicks get around it? They signed Liam Robbins to an exh 10 w/o an exh 9. Then they proceeded with all their signings and waived him.

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Delayed but: how are the Knicks signing these exhibit 9 guys without having 14 standard contracts first? I thought that was a requirement for exhibit 9 deals. Or am I misreading the CBA and other reporting on exhibit 9 deal requirements?

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New post on Third Apron: Last week, Taj Gibson received $149k for being traded. How common of an occurrence is this? Here is the list of every time a player had his guarantee increased so teams could fulfill salary matching requirements in trades. www.thirdapron.com/p/nba-trades...

thirdapron.comIncreasing Salary Guarantees to Facilitate TradesThe list of each time a player on non- or partial guaranteed salary had his guarantee increased to fulfill salary matching in trades.

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New podcast on Third Apron: Clippers offseason review with @tomerazarly.bsky.social joining the show to discuss their moves while I break them down from a salary cap perspective. youtu.be/RZUfTHKtkBw

youtu.beLos Angeles Clippers 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron PodcastTomer Azarly joins the show to discuss the Clippers' offseason while I break down how they were able to execute all their moves under the salary cap rules and tight apron restrictions. We also touch…
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New podcast on Third Apron: Clippers offseason review with @tomerazarly.bsky.social joining the show to discuss their moves while I break them down from a salary cap perspective. youtu.be/RZUfTHKtkBw

youtu.beLos Angeles Clippers 2026 Offseason Reaction and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron PodcastTomer Azarly joins the show to discuss the Clippers' offseason while I break down how they were able to execute all their moves under the salary cap rules and tight apron restrictions. We also touch…
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Video breakdown of the Jordan Hawkins-AJ Johnson trade: 🏀How it opens up apron space for the Pelicans to sign Bennedict Mathurin 🏀Why they chose this path over stretching Hawkins 🏀 How the Grizzlies structured this deal to preserve their big $29 million trade exception youtu.be/UJJs6lKPTRc

youtu.beJordan Hawkins-AJ Johnson Trade Breakdown and Salary Cap Analysis | Third Apron PodcastThe Pelicans are trading Jordan Hawkins, Micah Peavy, a second-round pick, and a second-round pick swap for AJ Johnson and Taj Gibson. I break down the cap mechanics of the deal, what motivated each…

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Havlicek Stole the Pod
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This week, we linked up with @yossigozlan.bsky.social to break down all the ways the Los Angeles Clippers scandal might impact the Boston Celtics - and what we expect to see from a Celtics angle. Tune in!

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celticswire.usatoday.comHavlicek Stole the Pod: All the ways the Clippers scandal may impact the CelticsFrom draft pick that the Celtics control, to the landscape of the East, there's no shortage of ways this news may change Boston's future.
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New podcast on Third Apron: For the first time in history, THREE cap guys in one show. The 2027 Mock Expansion Draft with Bobby Marks and Keith Smith! We had a lot of fun doing this one. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did. youtu.be/B92-543ESHQ

youtu.be2027 Mock Expansion Draft | Third Apron PodcastBobby Marks and Keith Smith join the show to do the 2027 mock expansion draft. They represent the two new expansion teams and select players available to them from all 30 teams. I represent the…
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New post on Third Apron: On the surprisingly active stretch deadline and the players who could potentially become cap casualties this week so the Wolves, Pelicans, and Cavaliers can complete their recent moves. www.thirdapron.com/p/2026-stret...

thirdapron.com2026 Stretch Deadline: Fitting Jonathan Kuminga, Bennedict Mathurin, and James HardenOn the surprisingly active stretch deadline and the players who could potentially become cap casualties this week so the Wolves, Pelicans, and Cavaliers can complete their recent moves.

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New post on Third Apron I examine every Thunder salary dump and detail how much they saved by descending down each luxury tax tier. Also, an early preview on the 2027 offseason and the much more difficult decisions ahead of them. www.thirdapron.com/p/step-by-st...

thirdapron.comStep-by-Step Breakdown of the Thunder's Summer of SavingsThis 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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New post on Third Apron I examine every Thunder salary dump and detail how much they saved by descending down each luxury tax tier. Also, an early preview on the 2027 offseason and the much more difficult decisions ahead of them. www.thirdapron.com/p/step-by-st...

thirdapron.comStep-by-Step Breakdown of the Thunder's Summer of SavingsThis 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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New post on Third Apron: On the Warriors striking out again, their outlook for the upcoming season, the allure of 2027 cap space, why their roster could look very different soon, and how Stephen Curry factors in. www.thirdapron.com/p/warriors-2...

thirdapron.comWhere the Warriors Go From HereOn the Warriors striking out again, their outlook for the upcoming season, the allure of 2027 cap space, why their roster will likely look very different soon, and how Stephen Curry factors in.