The NBA Next Podcast

Keith Smith and Scott Allen breakdown and give thoughts about all of the trades that happened leading up to the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss who could be buyers, sellers or neither between the Eastern Conference and Western Conference teams at the NBA Trade Deadline.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the most recent trade between the Suns and Jazz where a first round pick was traded for three first round picks. Then they run through ten teams from Keith's NBA Trade Deadline Primer piece on spotrac.com. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the most recent trade details between the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets. Keith provides some names to keep an eye out for from his G League Call Up piece as the 10-day contract window opens. Then they talk about the recent rash of player fines and suspensions around the NBA. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the early cap moves made by Detroit and then talk about the early trades made between the Warriors and Nets, and Pacers and Heat. They finish up by taking a look at how the rookie scale extension players are doing now that they've locked in extensions during the offseason. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent Disabled Player Exceptions that were granted to Indiana and Charlotte. Then they look at the 2024 free agent signings followed by some team look-ins with the season a fourth of the way done. They talk about the NBA Cup and the financials attached to the final 8 teams. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the most recent rookie scale and veteran extensions signed before the regular season games began. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent news and upcoming dates around the league. Then they talk about the vanishing 15th roster spot before talking about the Pacific, Southeast and Central roster battles. Finally, their championship picks heading into the season.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the mega trade between Knicks, Timberwolves and Hornets. Then they talk about the veteran extensions for Jose Alvarado and Terance Mann, followed by a revisit of the Rookie Scale extension projections as we near the deadline. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent news of Derrick Rose retiring, plus affiliate signing thoughts. Then they talk about the Southwest and Northwest rotation and roster battles going into the season. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent extensions for Jamal Murray and the Nuggets, Isaac Okoro and the Cavaliers, and Joel Embiid and the 76ers. Then they talk about the Boston Celtics, their offseason spending spree and what it means for their future. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent extensions for TJ McConnell with the Pacers and Ivica Zubac with the Clippers. Then they talk about how the apron teams spent their money during the offseason. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen run through the recent news around the NBA, including Stephen Curry's extension with the Warriors, and players waived and stretched by Phoenix and Memphis. Then they talk about how the cap space teams spent their money during the offseason and looked ahead to which teams are projected to have cap space in 2025. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen run through the recent news around the NBA (00:32), including Andrew Nembhard's extension with the Pacers, Tom Thibodeau's extension with the Knicks and Sam Hauser's extension with the Celtics. Then they talk about the Boston Celtics' tax future and Keith gives some notable names from Summer League before talking about what Keith liked and disliked from the Western Conf...

Keith Smith and Scott Allen run through the recent news around the NBA (00:15), including Jalen Brunson's extension, Miles Bridges' contract structure, Westbrook-Dunn trade between the Jazz and Clippers, and Mike Muscala retires. Then they hit upon the NBA's upcoming media deal and where TNT stands and Keith talks about Pat Williams' passing before talking about what Keith liked and disliked from...

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about veteran and rookie scale extensions, the top free agent signings and some impactful trades now that most of the dust has settled in the new league year.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent contract agreements and multiple trades from the last few days (00:17). Then they talk about the 1st (22:56) and 2nd rounds (34:50) of the 2024 NBA Draft. Finally, what's next (47:34).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the Knicks acquiring Mikal Bridges and other player and coaching news/transactions (00:15). Then they talk about the 2021 Rookie Scale Extensions (16:21), the 2023 Draft classes first year in the NBA (27:14) and the 2024 NBA Draft (36:14). Finally, what's next (48:23).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about Pascal Siakam's deal with the Pacers, Monty Williams out in Detroit, Lakers land JJ Redick as their next head coach, the Thunder acquire Alex Caruso from the Bulls in exchange for Josh Giddey and Malik Monk agrees to re-sign with the Kings (00:16). Then they talk about some the player and team options for each NBA team (21:13) offseason outlooks. Finally, wha...

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about each of the potential available free agents by position: Point Guards (05:26), Shooting Guards (15:55), Small Forwards (25:48), Power Forwards (34:18) and Centers (45:10). Then they talk about some of the recent trends and Restricted Free Agency (56:28) offseason outlooks. Finally, what's next (1:05:00).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about Dan Hurley declining the Lakers' offer (00:20). Then they talk about the Dallas Mavericks (4:50) and the Boston Celtics (16:35) offseason outlooks. Finally, what's next (33:14).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the news that the Lakers are targeting Dan Hurley as their next head coach and Adam Silver's most recent comments on expansion (00:21). Then they talk about the Indiana Pacers (10:42) and the Minnesota Timberwolves (27:03) offseason outlooks. Finally, what's next (41:49).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent head coach and front office contract news (00:36). Then they talk about the New York Knicks (11:15) and the Denver Nuggets (33:45) offseason outlooks. Finally, what's next (49:07).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the NBA Finals matchup (00:30) and potential financial implications and Ty Lue's extension with the Clippers plus coaching contracts in general (07:30). Then they talk about the Cleveland Cavaliers (18:33) and the Oklahoma City Thunder (36:109) offseason outlooks. Finally, what's next (55:14.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the Bronny James entering the Draft, Presti's trade miss, 76ers interest in Jimmy Butler and teams interested in Chris Paul (01:50). Then they talk about the LA Clippers (23:49) and the Orlando Magic (36:23) offseason outlooks. Finally, what's next (47:04).