The NBA Next Podcast

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about his most recent piece in projecting the 2024 NBA team spending power (00:20). Then they discuss minor transactions (21:40), surprise teams to start the season (34:21), and Keith's experience with the ASU Mock Trade Deadline he participated in over the weekend (40:00). Finally, what's next (53:49).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the James Harden trade between the 76ers and Clippers (00:19). Then they discuss the Rookie Scale options that were exercised and declined (20:31), Memphis's roster situation due to Ja Morant's suspension and injuries piling up already (28:40) and what seems to be an uptick in flopping fines from the NBA (35:58). Finally, what's next (42:43).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the all of the transactions that just happened across the league (00:24), including extensions for Giannis Antetokounmpo (06:00), Jaden McDaniels (12:54) and Zach Collins (16:28). Then they discuss the Rookie Scale extensions signed throughout the offseason (22:47) and initial tax projections going into the season (40:00) Finally, what's next (48:00).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the Houston-Oklahoma City trade that sent Kevin Porter Jr. to the Thunder (1:09). Then Keith gives his rotation and roster questions for the Pacific Division (9:20) and Central Division (23:33). Finally, the logistics behind getting a roster into compliance (40:04).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about Devin Vassell's rookie scale extension details (00:26) and Payton Pritchard's rookie scale extension agreement (05:43). Then Keith gives his rotation and roster questions for the Atlantic Division (11:17). Finally, what to look forward to next (25:50).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the Lillard/Holiday trade implications for the East and West teams (01:31), Devin Vassell's rookie scale extension (20:51), and James Harden no-show financial implications (26:13). Then Keith gives his rotation and roster questions for the Southwest Division (35:13) and gives a crash course on Exhibit 9 and 10 contracts (44:34). Finally, what to look forward...

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the rumored teams now in on the Damian Lillard trade saga (00:20). Then Keith gives his rotation and roster questions for the Southeast Division (23:29). Finally, what to look forward to next (40:00).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the NBA's Top-20 cap hits (04:19). Finally, what to look forward to next (41:53).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about Christian Wood's recently signed contract with the Lakers (00:24). Then Keith answers a wide variety of mailbag questions (04:49). Finally, what to look forward to next (1:00:00).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the Giannis' contract status (00:55), JaVale McGee is waived-and-stretched (08:10) and PJ Washington's new contract (15:35). Then an Offseason financial update and best available free agents (26:22). Finally, what to look forward to next (38:24).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the biggest offseason move and what each team still needs to do for the Northwest division (00:39). Then they discuss the cap projections and spending power for the 2024 offseason (35:02). Finally, what to look forward to next (51:51).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about James Harden's status with the 76ers (00:20). Then they discuss the biggest offseason move and what each team still needs to do for the Southeast division (14:07) . Finally, what to look forward to next (38:43).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about Anthony Davis's extension with the Lakers (00:21). Then they discuss the biggest offseason move and what each team still needs to do for the Central (08:56) and Southwest (28:16) divisions. Finally, what to look forward to next (48:06).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about Jaylen Brown's extension with Boston (01:25). Then they discuss the biggest offseason move and what each team still needs to do for the Atlantic (24:55) and Pacific (43:11) divisions. Finally, what to look forward to next (1:00:00).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about future team cash allocations (02:17) and potential 2023 tax bills (20:15). Then they discuss recent cash earned vs future cash earned for players (34:31) and the landscape of future career earnings (41:08) before talking about the Oklahoma City's extremely full roster (50:06). Finally, what to look forward to next (1:07:00).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about NBA Summer League and what Keith experienced while there (00:44). Then they discuss the rules of have a No-Trade Clause (16:17) and talk about their observations regarding the signed contract specifics for the free agents (26:31), extensions (44:00) and draft pick signings (1:00:36). Finally, what to look forward to next (1:05:52).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen recap the offseason through the first four days of the new league year, including extensions, free agent signings, and what some of the teams now look like. Finally, what to look forward to next (1:05).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen recap the 2023 NBA Draft (00:36) and recent trade moves (10:15). Then they talk about the exercised/declined option decisions and which ones are still looming (33:14). Next they break down the Naz Reid veteran extension with Minnesota (39:00), and talk about the 2023 projected cap space and spending power going into the new league year (45:56). Finally, what to look for...

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the trade details for the Suns acquiring Bradley Beal from the Wizards (00:29). Then they talk about the 2023 NBA Draft and who to look out for and other financial details surrounding the drafted players (22:06), recapping the 2022 NBA Rookie class and who stood out in the 2022-23 season (43:17), and predicting the 2020 Draft Class Rookie Scale Extensions (53:09...

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the trade rumors surround Bradley Beal and the Washington Wizards (00:28). Then what's next for the Boston Celtics (9:36), Miami Heat (28:04) and Denver Nuggets (42:48). Finally, what to look forward to next (56:47).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the news and notes of the last two weeks (00:39). Then what's next for the Golden State Warriors (12:24), Philadelphia 76ers (31:59) and Los Angeles Lakers (44:55). Finally, what to look forward to next (1:04:46).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the roster construction of the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat before the NBA Finals begin (00:53). Then what's next the Sacramento Kings (07:46), Phoenix Suns (23:41) and New York Knicks (39:00). Finally, what to look forward to next (52:10).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss Bob Myers leaving the Warriors and Nick Nurse becoming the next Head Coach of the 76ers (00:34). Then what's next the Milwaukee Bucks (06:38), Atlanta Hawks (23:45) and Memphis Grizzlies (39:43). Finally, what to look forward to next (54:45).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the financial implications if LeBron were to retire (00:41). Then what's next the Minnesota Timberwolves (12:19), LA Clippers (30:23) and Cleveland Cavaliers (46:50). Finally, what to look forward to next (59:14).

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the All-NBA implications for Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown (01:20) and an NBA Draft Lottery primer (14:o5). Then what's next the Chicago Bulls (19:20), Oklahoma City Thunder (32:50) and Brooklyn Nets (52:14) . Finally, what to look forward to next (1:05:00).