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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)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Recent NBA News, All-NBA Financial Implications, Best/Worst Valued Contracts & Veteran Extension Eligibility

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about recent news across the NBA including the Jamahl Mosley extension, Tristan Vukcevic contract with Washington, Otto Porter Jr retirement, Timberwolves sale news and the G-League Ignite cancelled (3:45). Then they talk about the All-NBA rules and the financial implications for players (27:48), the best and worst valued contracts in the NBA this season (39:32) and which players are currently extension eligible through June 30th (47:30). Finally, what's next (57:54)

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Olynyk Extension, Season-Ending Injuries, Wembanyama Timeline & NBA Prospects During March Madness

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about recent transactions that have happened including the Kelly Olynyk extension and new President of Basketball Operations in Charlotte (01:06). Then they talk about season-ending injuries which includes the Karl-Anthony Towns and Ben Simmons breaking injury news (15:00), the Wembanyama/Spurs patience and future timeline (29:17) and a Who's Who during March Madness on which players to keep an eye out for who could be coming to the NBA next season (33:16). Finally, what's next (41:00)

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