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The NBA Front Office show is dedicated to bringing the high-level analysis of all of the latest news and rumors in the world of professional basketball. The NBA world is a connected one; one trade or free agent signing can drastically alter the landscape in an instant. Hosts Keith Smith and Trevor Lane provide all the latest info on all of the moves that are being made while emphasizing the ins and outs of the salary cap.
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Episodes

Dwight To L.A. Plus A Deep Dive Into Cavs, Mavs, Knicks Offseasons

The NBA Front Office Show dives into Dwight Howard landing with the Lakers and we continue our deep dive into the summer by checking in on the Cavs, Knicks, and Mavs (and the suddenly jacked Kristaps Porzingis). Twitter: @Trevor_Lane, @KeithSmithNBA, @NBAFrontOffice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 20191 hr 21 minEp. 62

Boston Celtics & Phoenix Suns Offseason Breakdown

We take a deep dive into the Celtics' summer and what swapping out Kyrie Irving for Kemba Walker should bring. Plus, the Suns have left us scratching our heads with their moves. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA, @Trevor_Lane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 19, 20191 hr 3 minEp. 61

Clippers and Raptors Deep Dive

We take a look at the seismic shift created by Kawhi Leonard signing with the Los Angeles Clippers and leaving the Toronto Raptors in a tough spot. How did both clubs build their rosters from there and what will the plan be moving forward? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 06, 201942 minEp. 60

76ers and Warriors Season Outlook

We kick off our season outlook series by taking a deep dive into the Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors. Who will exceed expectations? Who might be in for some tough times due to salary cap limitations? Buckle up because both teams are going to look very different next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 22, 201952 minEp. 59

Western Conference Free Agency & Trade Analysis- The West Is Wild

Just when we thought the West couldn't get any wilder, the Lakers, Clippers, Rockets, Jazz, Thunder, Warriors, Blazers, Grizzlies, and Pelicans all made massive moves. Keith Smith and Trevor Lane break down all the free agency deals and trades now that the dust has somewhat settled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 12, 20191 hr 24 minEp. 58

NBA Free Agency Preview- Western Conference

In part 2 of our free agency preview, we move over to the Western Conference and take a look at what each team needs to focus on in free agency. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA, @Trevor_Lane 2:15- Dallas Mavericks 8:00- Denver Nuggets 12:30- Golden State Warriors 20:00- Houston Rockets 26:25- LA Clippers 33:30- Los Angeles Lakers 41:00- Memphis Grizzlies 45:45- Minnesota Timberwolves 50:00- New Orleans Pelicans 57:00- Oklahoma City Thunder 59:15- Phoenix Suns 102:30- Portland Trailblazers 106:30- Sacram...

Jun 29, 20191 hr 18 minEp. 56

Free Agency Preview: Eastern Conference

Keith and Trevor dig into free agency for the Eastern Conference and take a look at where everyone stands heading into the NBA's frenzied signing period. Atlanta Hawks: 2:00 Boston Celtics: 6:30 Brooklyn Nets: 14:00 Charlotte Hornets: 18:30 Chicago Bulls 25:30 Cleveland Cavaliers: 30:30 Detroit Pistons: 36:00 Indiana Pacers: 38:00 Miami Heat 41:45 Milwaukee Bucks: 45:15 New York Knicks: 48:45 Orlando Magic: 52:15 Philadelphia 76ers: 57:40 Toronto Raptors: 102:15 Washington Wizards: 106:30 Learn ...

Jun 26, 20191 hr 17 minEp. 55

Preparing For The NBA Draft, Celtics Losing Kyrie & Horford, Lakers Scrambling For Cap Space, Surprising Decision From Harrison Barnes

The new-look NBA Front Office Show relaunches to talk NBA Draft, picks for sale, turbulence in Boston as the Celtics prepare to lose Kyrie Irving & Al Horford, the Lakers scramble to find cap space (maybe they know someone is coming?), a surprising decision from Harrison Barnes, and tons more. Twitter: @KeithSmithNBA, @Trevor_Lane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 19, 20191 hr 11 minEp. 54

Bucks Activity, Suns GM Situation, All Transactions

Keith and the crew are back for another episode to discuss the latest that's happening in the NBA. The Spurs waived Pau and the Bucks picked him up. Kaan and Pete give their thoughts on that signing as well as the Bledsoe extension. Then the team goes into the Suns GM situation and what goes into being a GM. Keith also goes through all the transactions that happened on the fringes of the rosters. Kaan also lets us know how his mock trade deadline event went, as well as mention the hot topics fro...

Mar 08, 20191 hr 1 minEp. 53

Playoff Predictions | Post Allstar News

After an a week lon All Star break, Keith Smith is back with Pete Toal and Kaan Erel to discuss the news and notes around the league. As always, Keith runs through every transaction that has taken place from major buyout guys like Markieff Morris and Jeremy Lin to two way movement. After that, the crew take a look at the current playoff picture and talk about what they think is going to happen in the stretch run. Hope you all enjoy! You can follow us on Twitter @FrontOfficeShow Please subscribe ...

Feb 23, 20191 hr 17 minEp. 52

Trade Deadline - Every Trade

Keith Smith, Pete Toal, and Kaan Erel are back a 2nd day in a row to recap every single trade that went down on deadline day. Catch our previous episode where we discuss all the trades that happened before Thursday. Hope you all enjoy! Follow us on Twitter @FrontOfficeShow | @KeithSmithNBA | @PeteToal | @iKaanic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 08, 20191 hrEp. 51

Day Before the Deadline - Live Otto Porter Reaction!

Keith Smith, Pete Toal, and Kaan Erel talk about all the moves that went down the days leading up to the deadline. Including Tobias to the 76ers, Stanley Johnson for Thon Maker, Tyler Johnson and Wayne Ellingto for Ryan Anderson, the Svi for Bullock deal, and right as they were closing out, Otto Porter got traded to the Bulls! Check this one out it was a good time. @FrontOfficeShow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit p...

Feb 07, 20191 hr 14 minEp. 50

Ep. 50: Trade Deadline Primer

This week we take a break from the divisions and take a look ahead to the most exciting day on the NBA calendar, the Trade Deadline. Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) is joined, as always, by co-host PeteToal(@PeteToalNBA) and producer Kaan Erel (@iKaanic) to talk about all the moves that are being discussed around the NBA. We touch on a bunch of different teams, their cap implications for the deadline and moving forward, as well as who we think is most likely on the move. You can follow us on Twitte...

Feb 04, 20191 hr 21 minEp. 49

Ep 49: Porzingis is a Maverick

Keith and Kaan hop on for an emergency podcast to talk about the craziness that is the NBA. Keith breaks down all the cap minutia of the deal and Kaan provides his usual color commentary on a fun episode. We discuss the trade from the Mavs side and the Knicks side as well as touch on the Anthony Davis news. Please subscribe, rate and review if you enjoy the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 01, 201933 minEp. 48

Ep. 48: Northwest Division

2 episodes in 2 days for you guys. This episode is strictly about the Northwest division. Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) is joined, as always, by Pete Toal (@PeteToalNBA) and Kaan Erel (@iKaanic) to discuss the Denver Nuggets, OKC Thunder, Portland Trailblazers, Utah Jazz, and Minnesota Timberwolves. Hope you guys enjoy! You can follow the show @FrontOfficeShow. Link to Kaan's Mock Trade Deadline event in Boston on Feb. 28th https://alumni.isenberg.umass.edu/s/1640/isenberg/interior.aspx?sid=1640&...

Jan 28, 20191 hr 2 minEp. 47

Ep. 47: News | Pistons-Bulls-Cavaliers

Back again this week with host Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) who is joined as always by co-host Pete Toal (@PeteToalNBA) and producer Kaan Erel (@iKaanic) to talk NBA. This week we are giving you 2 episodes. First we'll hit you with this one going around the league to talk about the major story lines, injuries, and also the last 3 central division teams that we didn't get to last week. The conversation isn't the rosiest, but we discuss the outlook for the rest of this season and the future for th...

Jan 27, 20191 hr 21 minEp. 46

Ep. 46: Pacific Division | Bucks/Pacers | Injuries/Transactions

We actually recorded this time! The Front Office Show is back with the Pacific Division. As always, Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) runs down the transaction and injury report with co-hosts Pete Toal (@PeteToalNBA) and Kaan Erel (@iKaanic) chiming in. We're making up for our lost week last week by giving you guys a Division and a half, Adding the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers to the episode as well. We'll close out the Central Division next week. Hope you all enjoy. Hit us up on Twitter @Front...

Jan 21, 20191 hr 53 minEp. 45

Ep. 45: Atlantic Division + News

The Front office show is back for the new year and this time we actually get to the Atlantic division!! But before that, Keoth, Kaan and Pete break down the Bulls/Grizzlies trade from both teams perspective. We also run down every transaction that happened in the past 2 weeks. As always Keith gives an injury report update. The Atlantic division is the most entertaining division maybe in the league with the trio of contenders in Raptors, Celtics, and 76ers. The up and coming (and on fire) Brookly...

Jan 06, 20191 hr 45 minEp. 44

Ep. 44: Suns/Wizards Trade, Dinwiddie, Trier, News Around the League

Hello and welcome back to another episode of The Front Office Show. This week Kieth Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) is joined by Pete Toal (@PeteToalNBA) and Kaan Erel (@iKaanic) to discuss more news around the league. This week, the Suns, Wizards, and Grizzlies were about to make a deal, the Grizzlies and Suns weren't on the same page about whether it was Marshon or Dillon Brooks, and the Grizz pulled out. The Suns and Wizard still made it happen though, and that gave us something to talk about with you...

Dec 17, 20181 hr 26 minEp. 43

Ep. 43: Return of the Front Office Show: 3 Trades, Many Injuries, and 1 Fired Coach

The Front Office Show is BACK!! Your host Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) returns with the familiar crew of co-host Pete Toal (@PeteToalNBA) and producer/co-host Kaan Erel (@iKaanic) to talk about all thats happened in the NBA world over the past few week. First off, 3 trades have already happened this season. We discuss them in reverse chronological order with the Cavs/Bucks/Wizards 3-way trade that happened this week, followed by another Cavs trade where Korver got sent to Utah for Alec Burks and...

Dec 09, 20181 hr 19 minEp. 42

Ep.42: Charlotte Hornets Offseason Review

Next up, Charlotte Hornets. Listen to Keith Smith and Pete Toal talk about everything that's happened with the Charlotte Hornets this offseason. From trading away Dwight, to drafting Miles Bridges, we go through it all. Hope you enjoy. You can follow the show @FrontOfficeShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 17, 20181 hr 11 minEp. 41

Ep. 41: Cleveland Cavaliers Offseason Review

The NBA Front Office Show continues with the Cleveland Cavaliers offseason. Keith Smith and Pete Toal discuss LeBron leaving, the Kevin Love extension, and everything else that happened in Cleveland this summer. Hope you enjoy. You can follow the show on Twitter @FrontOfficeShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Aug 14, 201850 minEp. 40

Ep. 40: Brooklyn Nets Offseason Review

Our offseason review episodes continue on as Keith Smith and Pete Toal get together together to break down the Brooklyn Nets. A lot of minor moves done for the Nets to reshuffle the deck and clear up cap space for 2019. This season is also the first time the Nets can look forward to their own 1st round draft pick in a while. Hope you enjoy the episode. You can follow the show on Twitter @FrontOfficeShow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choi...

Aug 06, 201857 minEp. 39

Ep. 39: Boston Celtics Offseason Review

Continuing the offseason review episodes, Keith Smith is joined again by Pete Toal and Kaan Erel to discuss the Boston Celtics offseason and how we think they will do this upcoming season. We break down some of there fringe moves in Brad Wanamaker and Walt Lemon Jr., talk about the Robert Williams pick, and discuss the young core of this team. Look forward to our Nets and Hornets reviews coming up. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy. You can follow the show on Twitter @FrontOfficeShow. L...

Aug 02, 20181 hr 3 minEp. 38

Ep. 38: Chicago Bulls Offseason Review

Keith Smith is joined by co-host Pete Toal and producer Kaan Erel to talk about Kaan's home town Bulls. We break down every transactions from the Carter and Hutchison draft, to the Lavine and Parker deals, and even touch on Rawle Alkins, Blakeney, and Arcidiacano. This one is slightly out of order because of Kaan's travel plans, we'll jump right into Boston and Brooklyn moving forwars. Thanks for listening and hope you enjoy. Follow the show on Twitter @FrontOfficeShow @KeithSmithNBA @PeteToalNB...

Jul 30, 20181 hr 14 minEp. 37

Ep. 37: Atlanta Hawks Offseason Review

For the return of our break on the NBA Front Office Show, @KeithSmithNBA and @PeteToalNBA go more than an hour on the Atlanta Hawks offseason! We talked every single transaction and broke down the additions to the roster and all the guys who have left as well. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy. Follow the show on Twitter @FrontOfficeShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 26, 20181 hr 28 minEp. 36

Ep. 36: Playoff Preview

Keith Smith, Pete Toal, and Kaan Erel are back at it again, this time to break down all 8 of the first round match ups in this years playoffs. They go from the top seeds to the bottom alternating between conference and discuss key players for each team, on court match ups to keep an eye, and of course our predictions all the way through to the finals. Hope enjoy. Follow us on Twitter @KeithSmithNBA, @PeteToalNBA, @KaaNBA_MTD and the show @FrontOfficeShow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Apr 13, 20181 hr 30 minEp. 35

Ep. 35: FA Shooting Guard Rankings

Keith, Pete, and Kaan are all back on to discuss the free agent shooting guard class this offseason. There aren't a lot of stars, but there are quite of guys that can help fill out a roster. From Rodney Hood and Zach Lavine, to Wayne Ellington, JJ Redick and more, we discuss everyone. Hope you enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Mar 29, 20181 hr 19 minEp. 34
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