The NBA Next Podcast
by Spotrac
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about what’s next in the financial world of the NBA.
Podcast episodes
Nets and Rockets Offseason Outlook & First Round Playoff Matchups
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the Sixth Man and Clutch Player Awards (02:00) and then discuss each first round playoff matchup on the roster outlook and which players to keep an eye out from a contractual standpoint (05:00). Then they talk about the Brooklyn Nets (32:20) and the Houston Rockets (46:07) offseason outlooks. Finally, what's next (1:00)
Jazz and Raptors Offseason Outlook, NBA Bans Jontay Porter & Blake Griffin Retires
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about recent news across the NBA including expansion updates, including Jontay Porter's lifetime ban from the NBA, the Golden State Warriors financials on the heals of being eliminated from the Play-In Tournament, Grayson Allen's extension with Phoenix, Blake Griffin official retires and NBA players going to the Olympics (00:22). Then they talk about the Utah Jazz (30:34) and the Toronto Raptors (40:32) offseason outlooks. Finally, what's next (52:07)
Hornets and Grizzlies Offseason Outlook, Boston Extends Holiday & Expansion Updates
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about recent news across the NBA including expansion updates, Timberwolves sale details, Jrue Holiday extension in Boston and Will Victor Wembanyama be the first player to reach a $1B in salary (00:19). Then they talk about the Charlotte Hornets offseason outlook (33:24) and the Memphis Grizzlies offseason outlook (46:17). Finally, what's next (1:02:00)
Pistons and Trail Blazers Offseason Outlooks, Clifford Out In Charlotte & Rondo Retires
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about recent news across the NBA including Steve Clifford out in Charlotte, Rajon Rondo retires, Hall of Fame inductees and Julius Randle's future with the Knicks (01:19). Then they talk about the Detroit Pistons offseason outlook (19:21) and the Portland Trail Blazers offseason outlook (34:41). Finally, what's next (51:21)
Spurs and Wizards Offseason Outlooks, Recent Signings and Franchise News & Future Contracts
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about recent news across the NBA including Jontay Porter gambling investigation, recent signings, Wizards staying in DC and Timberwolves sale possibly done (00:19). Then they talk about the San Antonio Spurs offseason outlook (25:55), the Washington Wizards offseason outlook (37:21) and future contract situations for Jrue Holiday, Grayson Allen and Paul Geoge (51:30). Finally, what's next (1:00:00)