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Yossi Gozlan
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NBA Salary Cap Analyst | Founder and Host of Third Apron Podcast and Substack | Pronounced "yo-see" | Previous Experience: @hoopshypeofficial.bsky.social
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With NBA free agency set to begin, I wanted to thank everyone who supported Third Apron and made covering the lead-up to the 2025 offseason possible.

This was the first one I covered the league as a whole independently.

16 mock offseasons videos
30 written team previews
42 podcasts and counting
Third Apron post from earlier this week on traded 2026 first-round picks worth monitoring, including two potential valuable ones for the Oklahoma City Thunder.

www.thirdapron.com/p/five-owed-...
Five Owed 2026 First-Round Picks Worth Monitoring
Here are five notable traded 2026 first-round picks worth monitoring, including two whose teams' will be motivated to keep within it's protected range.
www.thirdapron.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Reposted by Yossi Gozlan
Unlocked post on Third Apron:

On Nico Harrison's firing, his tenure with the Mavericks, how they navigate the next eight months, and why trades for their Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving could take time.

www.thirdapron.com/p/the-maveri...
The Mavericks Path Forward
On Nico Harrison's firing, his tenure with the Mavericks, how they navigate the next eight months, and why trades for their Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving could take time.
www.thirdapron.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Reposted by Yossi Gozlan
I don't have a lot of time for podcasts but this is a good one that I try to listen to a lot
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
And yesterday’s live podcast on Third Apron:

@SamQuinnCBS and I discussed what the Mavericks do next and spent over an hour dissecting the entire Anthony Davis trade market.
November 12, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Unlocked post on Third Apron:

On Nico Harrison's firing, his tenure with the Mavericks, how they navigate the next eight months, and why trades for their Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving could take time.

www.thirdapron.com/p/the-maveri...
The Mavericks Path Forward
On Nico Harrison's firing, his tenure with the Mavericks, how they navigate the next eight months, and why trades for their Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving could take time.
www.thirdapron.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:46 PM
November 11, 2025 at 11:58 PM
EMERGENCY SHOW: Mavericks Fire Nico Harrison, Anthony Davis Trades, & more | Third Apron Podcast

Chat: youtube.com/live/4S-ccu2...
EMERGENCY SHOW: Mavericks Fire Nico Harrison, Anthony Davis Trades, & more | Third Apron Podcast
The Mavericks finally fire Nico Harrison. We discuss that and how the Mavs should navigate the rest of the season. Then, a supersized Who Says No featuring A...
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November 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Reposted by Yossi Gozlan
New post on Third Apron:

The 2026 NBA Draft already features many traded first-round picks that could steer teams to finish higher or lower in the standings.

Here are five notable traded 2026 first-round picks worth monitoring throughout the season.
www.thirdapron.com/p/five-owed-...
Five Owed 2026 First-Round Picks Worth Monitoring
Here are five notable traded 2026 first-round picks worth monitoring, including two whose teams' will be motivated to keep within it's protected range.
www.thirdapron.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Reposted by Yossi Gozlan
New podcast on Third Apron:

Sam and I have an early-season disappointing team deep dive, discuss how concerned we should be about them, and what they could do to improve their situations.
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
New post on Third Apron:

The 2026 NBA Draft already features many traded first-round picks that could steer teams to finish higher or lower in the standings.

Here are five notable traded 2026 first-round picks worth monitoring throughout the season.
www.thirdapron.com/p/five-owed-...
Five Owed 2026 First-Round Picks Worth Monitoring
Here are five notable traded 2026 first-round picks worth monitoring, including two whose teams' will be motivated to keep within it's protected range.
www.thirdapron.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:51 PM
New podcast on Third Apron:

Sam and I have an early-season disappointing team deep dive, discuss how concerned we should be about them, and what they could do to improve their situations.
November 10, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Reposted by Yossi Gozlan
New post on Third Apron:

The Sixers could be experiencing a much different season if they didn’t lose enough games to keep the VJ Edgecombe selection.

On their improved outlook, and some of the best saved protected first-round picks in recent history.

www.thirdapron.com/p/vj-edgecom...
VJ Edgecombe, the 76ers Salvaged Outlook, and the All-Time Saved Protected Picks
On the VJ Edgecombe selection the Sixers almost didn't get to make, how it changes their outlook, and where it ranks among first-round picks that teams had to tank to keep within the protected range.
www.thirdapron.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Reposted by Yossi Gozlan
New podcast on Third Apron:

Last night, Sam and I discussed some early risers and fallers with upcoming contract decisions worth monitoring over the next year.
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
New post on Third Apron:

The Sixers could be experiencing a much different season if they didn’t lose enough games to keep the VJ Edgecombe selection.

On their improved outlook, and some of the best saved protected first-round picks in recent history.

www.thirdapron.com/p/vj-edgecom...
VJ Edgecombe, the 76ers Salvaged Outlook, and the All-Time Saved Protected Picks
On the VJ Edgecombe selection the Sixers almost didn't get to make, how it changes their outlook, and where it ranks among first-round picks that teams had to tank to keep within the protected range.
www.thirdapron.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
New podcast on Third Apron:

Last night, Sam and I discussed some early risers and fallers with upcoming contract decisions worth monitoring over the next year.
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
LIVE: 2025-26 Early Contract Watch: Which Contract Situations Are Worth Monitoring | Third Apron Podcast with Sam Quinn

Chat: youtube.com/live/kYfFvkc...
2025-26 Early Contract Watch: Which Contract Situations Are Worth Monitoring | Third Apron Podcast
In today's show, we discuss several players who have impending contract situations who have made positive or negative developments so far in the season.You c...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:40 AM
Reposted by Yossi Gozlan
New podcast on Third Apron:

Last night, Sam and I went over the Ja Morant situation, weighed whether the Grizzlies should stick with him long-term, and went through the exercise of identifying potential fits and fake trades for him.
November 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Reposted by Yossi Gozlan
New post on Third Apron:

On the New Orleans Pelicans, their ugly 0-6 start, their controversial offseason moves, where accountability lies, and why they're unlikely to salvage the season at the trade deadline.

www.thirdapron.com/p/how-the-pe...
How the Pelicans Wasted a Season with Three Transactions
On the Pelicans' ugly 0-6 start, their controversial offseason, how much responsibility the front office and coaching should bear, and why they're unlikely to salvage the season.
www.thirdapron.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
New podcast on Third Apron:

Last night, Sam and I went over the Ja Morant situation, weighed whether the Grizzlies should stick with him long-term, and went through the exercise of identifying potential fits and fake trades for him.
November 3, 2025 at 8:21 PM
New post on Third Apron:

On the New Orleans Pelicans, their ugly 0-6 start, their controversial offseason moves, where accountability lies, and why they're unlikely to salvage the season at the trade deadline.

www.thirdapron.com/p/how-the-pe...
How the Pelicans Wasted a Season with Three Transactions
On the Pelicans' ugly 0-6 start, their controversial offseason, how much responsibility the front office and coaching should bear, and why they're unlikely to salvage the season.
www.thirdapron.com
November 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
LIVE: Ja Morant and His Future with the Grizzlies | Third Apron Podcast

Chat: youtube.com/live/eN6kHHq...
Ja Morant and His Future with the Grizzlies | Third Apron Podcast
In today's show, we discuss the Ja Morant situation and what could be the endgame for him and the Grizzlies.You can follow Yossi on:Twitter: https://twitter....
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November 3, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Reposted by Yossi Gozlan
Unlocked post on Third Apron:

On Victor Wembanyama's arrival, addressing the "three-guard problem", the massive margin of error he brings to allow the Spurs to experiment while competing, his impending max contract, and trade possibilities.

www.thirdapron.com/p/victor-wem...
Victor Wembanyama's Impact on Roster Construction and Addressing the "Three-Guard Problem"
On Victor Wembanyama's arrival, the three-guard problem, the massive margin of error he brings to allow the Spurs to experiment while competing, his impending max contract, and trade possibilities.
www.thirdapron.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Unlocked post on Third Apron:

On Victor Wembanyama's arrival, addressing the "three-guard problem", the massive margin of error he brings to allow the Spurs to experiment while competing, his impending max contract, and trade possibilities.

www.thirdapron.com/p/victor-wem...
Victor Wembanyama's Impact on Roster Construction and Addressing the "Three-Guard Problem"
On Victor Wembanyama's arrival, the three-guard problem, the massive margin of error he brings to allow the Spurs to experiment while competing, his impending max contract, and trade possibilities.
www.thirdapron.com
October 29, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Reposted by Yossi Gozlan
New post on Third Apron:

Prior to last week’s scandal, the Blazers celebrated two developmental wins.

On the extensions for Shaedon Sharpe & Toumani Camara, the cap flexibility leftover, and how it could be used on a potential Deni Avdija renegotiation.
www.thirdapron.com/p/the-blazer...
The Blazers Negotiation Wins and What Could Come Next
I review the Blazers recent extensions, why they were worth the future cap flexibility, and what moves could be next, including a long-shot Deni Avdija renegotiation. Also, Third Apron is on sale!
www.thirdapron.com
October 26, 2025 at 4:05 PM
New podcast on Third Apron:

Sam and I recapped the first week of the season. We discussed the gambling scandal, Spurs/Wemby, Knicks, Mavericks, Bucks, Magic, exciting young rookies, and more.

We also did our first set of “Who Says No” trade proposals of the season.
October 27, 2025 at 3:32 PM