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Next Contract Series: Austin Reaves

Next Contract Series: Austin Reaves

Austin Reaves is set to become a Restricted Free Agent this offseason with the Lakers. What could his next contract look like and what is the "Gilbert Arenas" provision and how does it apply to Reaves' contract situation?

Keith Smith  |  March 15
The All-NBA Implications for Ja Morant’s Extension

The All-NBA Implications for Ja Morant’s Extension

Taking a look at the All-NBA implications for Ja Morant's rookie scale extension with Memphis.

Keith Smith  |  March 14
Next Contract Series: James Harden

Next Contract Series: James Harden

With a Player Option decision forthcoming, James Harden can either exercise that option or decline it and go to free agency. What could James Harden's next contract look like if he were to enter free agency?

Keith Smith  |  March 10
Next Contract Series: Dillon Brooks

Next Contract Series: Dillon Brooks

Memphis has virtually locked up their entire core with long-term extensions. Where does that leave Dillon Brooks? What could a veteran extension look for him right now? What if he reaches free agency? Keith Smith breaks down all of Brooks' contract options.

Keith Smith  |  March 03
Post-Trade Deadline 2023 Cap Space Projections

Post-Trade Deadline 2023 Cap Space Projections

Now that the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline has come and gone, where do teams stand now for the 2023-24 in terms of cap and tax?

Keith Smith  |  February 14
NBA Trade Deadline Winners and Losers

NBA Trade Deadline Winners and Losers

Breaking down the winners and losers of the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline.

Keith Smith  |  February 10
Lakers Timberwolves Jazz Trade Analysis

Lakers Timberwolves Jazz Trade Analysis

The trade analysis of the Lakers-Timberwolves-Jazz three-team mega trade.

Keith Smith  |  February 09
2023 NBA Buyout Market

2023 NBA Buyout Market

A look at some key players to keep an on eye on for the 2023 NBA buyout market.

Keith Smith  |  February 08
Kyrie Irving Traded to Mavericks

Kyrie Irving Traded to Mavericks

Brooklyn Nets trade Kyrie Irving and Markieff Morris to the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, 2029 1st-round pick and two 2nd-round picks. Keith Smith breaks down the trade and it's implications for each team and the rest of the NBA.

Keith Smith  |  February 05
Western Conference Buyers and Sellers at the NBA Trade Deadline

Western Conference Buyers and Sellers at the NBA Trade Deadline

The 2023 NBA Trade Deadline is right around the corner. Which Western Conference teams might be buyers? Which Western Conference teams might be sellers?

Keith Smith  |  January 30
Eastern Conference Buyers and Sellers at the NBA Trade Deadline

Eastern Conference Buyers and Sellers at the NBA Trade Deadline

The 2023 NBA Trade Deadline is right around the corner. Which Eastern Conference teams might be buyers? Which Eastern Conference teams might be sellers?

Keith Smith  |  January 27
2023 NBA Trade Deadline Primer

2023 NBA Trade Deadline Primer

A team-by-team breakdown of the cap/tax outlook, notable TPEs, draft pick situation and player most likely to be traded as the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline approaches.

Keith Smith  |  January 25
Lakers Make Low-Risk Gamble On Rui Hachimura

Lakers Make Low-Risk Gamble On Rui Hachimura

The Lakers have acquired Rui Hachimura from the Wizards in exchange for Kendrick Nunn & picks. What does this mean financially for each team?

Keith Smith  |  January 23
Next Contract Series: Fred VanVleet

Next Contract Series: Fred VanVleet

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet has started to come up in trade rumors as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches. However, VanVleet is also extension eligible and has a Player Option for 2023-24 season. Keith Smith breaks down all of the contract options VanVleet has in front of him.

Keith Smith  |  January 17
Next Contract Series: Jordan Clarkson

Next Contract Series: Jordan Clarkson

The Utah Jazz love Jordan Clarkson. Jordan Clarkson seems to be happy in Utah. Clarkson is currently extension eligible, but should he wait for the upcoming free agency period to cash in? Keith Smith breaks down all of Clarkson's contract options moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  January 14
NBA Non-Taxpayers Who Should Add Salary At The Trade Deadline

NBA Non-Taxpayers Who Should Add Salary At The Trade Deadline

Keith Smith takes a look at which non-taxpaying NBA teams should add salary as the NBA Trade Deadline quickly approaches.

Keith Smith  |  January 10
NBA Contract Guarantees To Watch

NBA Contract Guarantees To Watch

Breaking down NBA contract guarantees: Who is likely to have their salary guaranteed? Who could potentially be waived before their salary guarantees?

Keith Smith  |  January 06
10 Day Contract Season In The NBA

10 Day Contract Season In The NBA

10 Day contract season is upon us in the NBA. What is a 10 day contract? And which players are primed to sign a 10 Day contract this season?

Keith Smith  |  January 05
Next Contract Series: Christian Wood

Next Contract Series: Christian Wood

The Dallas Mavericks traded for Christian Wood. He is now eligible to sign an extension with Dallas, but will he? Or will he opt to hold off until free agency to cash in? Keith Smith provides all of Christian Wood's options moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  December 30
NBA Trade Deadline Candidates

NBA Trade Deadline Candidates

The NBA trade deadline is roughly a month-and-a-half away. In some ways, that’s a long way off. In other ways, it’s coming up very rapidly. Keith Smith lists his top trade candidates leading up to the NBA Trade Deadline.

Keith Smith  |  December 22
Next Contract Series: Kyle Kuzma

Next Contract Series: Kyle Kuzma

Kyle Kuzma recently confirmed that he intends to opt out of his contract this coming offseason. Keith Smith breaks down all of Kuzma's contract options, including what the unlikely veteran extension would look like plus what a free agent contract could look like.

Keith Smith  |  December 20
NBA Trade Rules To Know As Trade Season Opens

NBA Trade Rules To Know As Trade Season Opens

It matters if a team is a taxpayer or a non-taxpayer when it comes to an NBA trade. Keith Smith explains the rules as the NBA trade season opens.

Keith Smith  |  December 14
2023 NBA Cap Space Projections: December Edition

2023 NBA Cap Space Projections: December Edition

Keith Smith takes a look at the current 2023 NBA cap space projections based on the current rosters heading into December.

Keith Smith  |  December 06
Next Contract Series: Jerami Grant

Next Contract Series: Jerami Grant

Jerami Grant has started to come up in talks about what his next contract could look like. Keith Smith breaks down all of Grant's options.

Keith Smith  |  December 02
NBA Early Trade Season Opens Soon

NBA Early Trade Season Opens Soon

December 15 is a big day on the NBA calendar. On that date, the vast majority of the players who signed over the summer become trade-eligible. Keith Smith breaks down potential trade candidates for the NBA Early Trade Season.

Keith Smith  |  November 23
Next Contract Series: Myles Turner

Next Contract Series: Myles Turner

Myles Turner has been the talk of the NBA from being an extension candidate all the way to be the staple player within different trade scenarios. Keith Smith breaks down all of the contract options for Turner.

Keith Smith  |  November 16
What is the NBA Disabled Player Exception?

What is the NBA Disabled Player Exception?

What is the Disabled Player Exception? When can it be used? How can it be used? A full Q&A of how the NBA's Disabled Player Exception works.

Keith Smith  |  November 15
Next Contract Series: Jakob Poeltl

Next Contract Series: Jakob Poeltl

What can Poeltl earn if he extended with San Antonio? What if Poeltl did an extend-and-trade? What could Poeltl's potentially get if he were to get to 2023 free agency? Keith Smith breaks down all of Jakob Poeltl's contract options.

Keith Smith  |  November 04
Next Contract Series: Jaylen Nowell and Naz Reid

Next Contract Series: Jaylen Nowell and Naz Reid

Keith Smith looks at the veteran extension possibilities of the Timberwolves' Jaylen Nowell and Naz Reid.

Keith Smith  |  October 28
NBA Early Veteran Extension Deadline

NBA Early Veteran Extension Deadline

Keith Smith breaks down NBA players who are extension eligible through Monday Oct 17, 2022.

Keith Smith  |  October 14
Next Contract Series: Pascal Siakam

Next Contract Series: Pascal Siakam

Keith Smith projects and breaks down Pascal Siakam's contract options.

Keith Smith  |  October 07
Top 50 2023 NBA Free Agents

Top 50 2023 NBA Free Agents

Keith Smith breaks down an early look at the Top 50 2023 NBA Free Agents.

Keith Smith  |  September 09
Danny Ainge Is Repeating A Tried-And-True Process

Danny Ainge Is Repeating A Tried-And-True Process

Danny Ainge is now repeating what he did in Boston with the Utah Jazz. Keith Smith takes a look at Ainge's process and what it means moving forward for the Jazz.

Keith Smith  |  September 02
NBA Northwest Division Offseason Review Capsules

NBA Northwest Division Offseason Review Capsules

A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Northwest Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  September 01
NBA Atlantic Division Offseason Review Capsules

NBA Atlantic Division Offseason Review Capsules

A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Atlantic Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  August 30
NBA Pacific Division Offseason Review Capsules

NBA Pacific Division Offseason Review Capsules

A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Pacific Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  August 29
NBA Southeast Division Offseason Review Capsules

NBA Southeast Division Offseason Review Capsules

A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Southeast Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  August 25
NBA Southwest Division Offseason Review Capsule

NBA Southwest Division Offseason Review Capsule

A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Southwest Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  August 24
NBA Central Division Offseason Review Capsules

NBA Central Division Offseason Review Capsules

A team-by-team breakdown of the NBA's Central Division offseason moves and analysis moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  August 22
Next Contract Series: Jaylen Brown

Next Contract Series: Jaylen Brown

It's not time for Jaylen Brown to extend yet, but Keith Smith breaks down all of Brown's current extension and free agent contract options.

Keith Smith  |  August 10
Initial 2023 Cap Space Projections

Initial 2023 Cap Space Projections

Breaking down the initial 2023 cap space projections now that the 2022 offseason dust has settled.

Keith Smith  |  August 01
10 Worst Free Agent and Extension Values of the 2022 Offseason

10 Worst Free Agent and Extension Values of the 2022 Offseason

Keith Smith reflects on the 10 worst valued free agent and extension signings of the 2022 NBA offseason.

Keith Smith  |  July 20
10 Best Free Agent and Extension Values of the 2022 Offseason

10 Best Free Agent and Extension Values of the 2022 Offseason

Keith Smith reflects on the 10 best valued free agent and extension signings of the 2022 NBA offseason.

Keith Smith  |  July 18
Next Contract Series: LeBron James

Next Contract Series: LeBron James

Keith Smith breaks down LeBron James' contract options moving forward as his veteran extension eligibility with the Los Angeles Lakers begins on August 4th.

Keith Smith  |  July 14
Is the Golden State Warriors Spending Really Bad for the NBA?

Is the Golden State Warriors Spending Really Bad for the NBA?

Keith Smith takes a look at the Golden State Warriors spending and if it really is a thing for the NBA.

Keith Smith  |  July 13
2019 Draft Class Rookie Scale Extension Updates and Predictions

2019 Draft Class Rookie Scale Extension Updates and Predictions

Keith Smith takes a look at which players from the 2019 NBA Draft class have already signed extensions or are likely to receive extension this offseason and predictions of what that could look like.

Keith Smith  |  June 30
2022 Top 50 Free Agent Rankings

2022 Top 50 Free Agent Rankings

Keith Smith breaks down and ranks the Top 50 2022 NBA free agents.

Keith Smith  |  June 28
2022 NBA Free Agent Position Series: Centers

2022 NBA Free Agent Position Series: Centers

Keith Smith breaks down and ranks the 2022 NBA free agent centers.

Keith Smith  |  June 26
2022 NBA Free Agent Position Series: Power Forwards

2022 NBA Free Agent Position Series: Power Forwards

Keith Smith breaks down and ranks the 2022 NBA free agent power forwards.

Keith Smith  |  June 26
2022 NBA Free Agent Position Series: Small Forwards

2022 NBA Free Agent Position Series: Small Forwards

Keith Smith breaks down and ranks the 2022 NBA free agent small forwards.

Keith Smith  |  June 24