The NBA Front Office Podcast
684 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 17 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 78 ratingsThe 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
Rajon Rondo To Cavs Break Down, New Signings, New Year
December 31, 2021 18:08 - 21 minutesWe break down the deal sending Rajon Rondo from the Lakers to the Cavs plus touch upon some of the latest signings as we prepare for a new year... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cavs Lose Rubio, Lakers Trading Rondo To CLE, Games Postponed Creating Competitive Imbalance?
December 31, 2021 06:23 - 30 minutesThe Cavs lost Ricky Rubio to a season-ending ACL injury but, as we found out mid-show, are planning on trading for Lakers guard Rajon Rondo. Can Rondo be a stop-gap for them? Is there another move on the way? And what does this do for the Lakers? Plus, some teams are getting games postponed while others are having to play with replacement players and frustration is growing... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Getting Players Back Faster, Kemba’s Redemption, Westbrook Drama
December 28, 2021 16:40 - 32 minutesWe dive into the latest, including the NBA’s new policy regarding Health and Safety Protocols, a redemption story for Kemba Walker, the buzz around Russell Westbrook, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Simmons To Cavs? Plus Clippers Lose Paul George
December 27, 2021 22:31 - 22 minutesWe break down the latest in the NBA, including rumblings that the Cavs will be the landing spot for Ben Simmons and a tough blow for the Clippers who lose Paul George to injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Very Front Office Christas:Gifts For Every Team
December 24, 2021 17:51 - 23 minutesWe celebrate Christmas by handing out some much-needed gifts to every team in the NBA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New NBA Rules Plus Trade Talk Update
December 24, 2021 08:28 - 22 minutesWe discuss the NBA’s changing health and safety policy and what it might mean for teams, plus a look at what’s going on around the league in trade discussions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joe Johnson Back To Celtics, Kings Looking At De‘Aaron Fox Trades, NBA Games Postponed (Christmas?)
December 22, 2021 23:05 - 25 minutesJoe Johnson is one of several veterans returning in the swell of hardship signings, plus the Kings might be looking to deal De‘Aaron Fox and more games are being postponed... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Memphis Lashes Out At Ja Morant, NBA Plans For Christmas, Lance Stephenson Returns, Mac McClung Joins Bulls
December 21, 2021 19:50 - 23 minutesFans in Memphis were less than thrilled that Ja Morant played against the Thunder and let him know about it, the NBA is preparing for a tough Christmas, Lance Stephenson is bringing his three guitar to Atlanta and the Bulls snag Mac McClung. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NBA‘s Bold Plan To Save Games
December 20, 2021 21:59 - 33 minutesThe NBA has produced an aggressive plan to save games in the wake of a massive increase of players entering health and safety protocols. We discuss the plan and the swell of players signed as a result... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Knicks Looking At Trades, Zion Setback, NBA Changing Heath& Safety Protocol
December 17, 2021 17:31 - 44 minutesThe Knicks are looking to make a push by making a trade, Zion Williamson suffers another setback, the NBA continues to adjust their health and safety protocols, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Most Likely Players To Be Traded
December 16, 2021 18:21 - 48 minutesKeith and Trevor take a look at the players most likely to be traded before the trade deadline... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kyrie Back To Nets? Simmons Trade Suitors, Suns, Kings, Pistons, More Looking At Moves
December 13, 2021 21:52 - 55 minutesThe rumors are flying in the NBA as the Nets are hoping to get Kyrie Irving back, suitors for Ben Simmons have been revealed, plus multiple teams around the league are talking trade and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Myles Turner On The Move? Spurs Emerge In Simmons Trade Talks, Blazers Reveal Plans, More
December 10, 2021 22:55 - 1 hourTONS to get through in this packed episode, including a push for the end of Myles Turner‘s time with the Pacers, the Blazers letting us in on their plans, the Spurs getting in on Ben Simmons trade discussions, Cavs looking at a trade, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Major Pacers Trade News Plus Lillard‘s Extension Demand Could Change Everything
December 07, 2021 19:27 - 26 minutesMajor news on the Pacers, who appear ready to start a rebuild and will put major pieces on the trade market. Who will they deal and where will they land? Plus, Damian Lillard is asking the Blazers for a LOT of money, the player and the club could be at a crossroad... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
76ers On McCollum Trade, LeBron On Vogel Criticism, Seattle Expansion On The Way?
December 07, 2021 17:34 - 27 minutesThe 76ers made in known how they feel about CJ McCollum (here we go again), LeBron responded to criticism that is being fired at Frank Vogel, it‘s looking like a Seattle expansion is becoming more likely, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Damian Lillard Wants Ben Simmons In Portland, Hornets Suffer Major Losses, Thad Young Ready To Move, More
December 06, 2021 23:28 - 37 minutesTons to break down today, including Damian Lillard rumored to be in favor of a trade that would land Ben Simmons in Portland, major losses for the Hornets, Thad Young looking for a trade, Patrick Beverley with Wolves long-term, a return for Mike D‘Antoni, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LeBron‘s Shocking Return, Neil Olshey Fired In Portland, Zion Suffers Setback
December 03, 2021 18:14 - 27 minutesLeBron James is making a surprising return and the Blazers are undergoing a shake-up at the top with GM Neil Olshey fired. Does that change their thinking on a trade? Plus, injuries continue to pile up as Zion Williamson suffers a setback and Brook Lopez has surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nets Looking At Kyrie Irving Trades, Durant Minutes, Big Loss For Miami
December 02, 2021 18:08 - 28 minutesThe Nets may be ready to deal Kyrie Irving and we look at some potential deals. Plus, there are concerns over the number of minutes Kevin Durant is logging, and Miami suffers a big loss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
New Lineup For Lakers, Avery Bradley Out, Suggs Injured, Plus Trades To Come &Targets
November 30, 2021 21:55 - 50 minutesWe discuss injuries to both the Orlando Magic and Los Angeles Lakers' backcourts, Blake Griffin reacts to being benched, plus trade scenarios around the NBA with our fan Q & A segment... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kemba Walker Out In New York, Michael Porter Jr Done, What Do Nuggets Do Now, Boogie Joins Bucks Tons More
November 30, 2021 01:05 - 35 minutesPlenty to discuss as Kemba Walker‘s time with the Knicks may already be coming to an end, the Nuggets suffer a brutal blow with the loss of Michael Porter Jr, Boogie Cousins is back, and so much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
John Wall Update, Injury To Jalen Green, Lakers‘ Coaching Situation, More
November 27, 2021 08:18 - 20 minutesPlenty going on in the NBA as John Wall‘s situation in Houston becomes murkier, the Lakers might be looking to make a change, Nets switch lineups, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wall Unhappy In Houston (Buyout?), Mavs Talk Porzingis Rumors, Aldridge Struggling To Adjust In Brooklyn, More
November 23, 2021 23:03 - 23 minutesLaMarcus Aldridge adjusting to bench Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LeBron‘s Altercation With Isaiah Stewart, Luke Walton Fired, Michael Porter Jr Done For Season?
November 22, 2021 20:52 - 42 minutesA lot going on in the world of the NBA, including a violent altercation between LeBron James and Isaiah Stewart with suspensions almost certainly on the way. Plus, the Kings fired Luke Walton, the Nuggets got bad news on Michael Porter Jr, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
76ers Simmons Trade Targets Leaked, John Wall Buyout News (MIA Bound?), GMs Organize, Lakers-Celtics
November 19, 2021 21:35 - 42 minutesWe break down the top stories around the NBA, including a recently revealed list of trade targets the 76ers want for Ben Simmons, the buyout market heating up already, NBA GMs organizing and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lakers Make A Move, Zion Update, Wizards Shock NBA
November 17, 2021 20:05 - 48 minutesTons to break down as the Lakers make a move, we get an update on Zion Williamson, the Wizards may have made the best trade of the season, plus Marvin Bagley‘s trade and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LeBron‘s Return, Giannis Leaving Bucks, Injuries And We Hit A Million
November 16, 2021 18:54 - 18 minutesLeBron‘s return date has been revealed, Giannis may be eyeing a Bucks departure, the 76ers are back to fining Ben Simmons much to the dismay of Rich Paul, plus we hit a million... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LeBron‘s Return, Tampering Allegations
November 15, 2021 17:44 - 44 minutesWe dive into a number of injuries around the NBA, including LeBron James and Damian Lillard. Plus, a tampering investigation could see stiff punishments and front office turnover can change the trade market... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Celtics On Jaylen Brown Trade, LeBron Injury Update, Damian Lillard Takes Aim At Refs
November 11, 2021 00:51 - 35 minutesWord from the Celtics on a Jaylen Brown trade, Damian Lillard had a lot to say about NBA refs, LeBron‘s injury update, Jokic‘s suspension and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jokic‘s Shot On Morris, Curry For MVP, Lakers Sting Hornets, Madness In Grizz vs Wolves
November 10, 2021 04:49 - 32 minutesNuggets star Nikola Jokic will hear from the league office over a rough shot to Markieff Morris, Stephen Curry is already making a case for MVP, the Lakers picked up the win in a wild OT game with the Hornets, and the Grizzlies and Wolves go bonkers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Simmons To Celtics?, LeBron‘s Injury, Cavs Lose Sexton
November 09, 2021 07:52 - 40 minutesA lot to break down around the NBA, including the latest linking Ben Simmons to the Celtics in a swap for Jaylen Brown, LeBron‘s injury concerns, the Cavs losing a major piece of their offense, and much more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sun Setting On Sarver? New Injury For LeBron, Celtics Player-Only Meeting
November 05, 2021 06:51 - 18 minutesA lot going on in the NBA as the Suns had a bombshell dropped on owner Robert Sarver, plus a new injury hits LeBron, the Celtics hold a players-only meeting (maybe?), and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lakers Take Down Rockets With Free-Throw Gate Controversy, Kyrie To Retun?
November 03, 2021 17:48 - 34 minutesWe break down the action around the NBA, including a strange call in Lakers vs Rockets that has LA crying foul, a possible opening for Kyrie to return, the Miami Heat continuing to impress while the Pistons depress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Marcus Smart Calls Out Celtics, Rule Changes, Lillard On 76ers Talks
November 03, 2021 06:38 - 44 minutesWe discuss the Celtics‘ struggles, another rule that the NBA is looking to get rid of, Damian Lillard discussing the 76ers, plus tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Bradley Beal On Future With Wizards, Patrick Williams Injury, Goran Dragic Buyout & More
November 01, 2021 06:19 - 24 minutesWe break down all of the latest included Bradley Beal‘s strongest statement about his future with the Wizards, Patrick Williams‘ injury, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trae Young Complains About Fouls As Wizards Hex Hawks, Knicks Go Old School With Bulls
October 29, 2021 16:33 - 33 minutesAn exciting night in the NBA as Ja Morant‘s star rises, Trae Young cries foul, the Knicks and Bulls have a throwback night, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Upsets Around NBA As Lakers Give Win To Thunder, Celtics Struggle With Wizards, Wolves Defeat Bucks, Cavs Over Clippers
October 28, 2021 15:35 - 41 minutesIt was a weird night in the NBA that didn‘t work out for many of the favorites. We break down the action game-by-game and discuss what caused the chaos... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Zach LaVine Injury, Lakers Take Down Spurs, Knicks Bounce Back, More
October 27, 2021 15:26 - 41 minutesWe start things off with news of an injury to Bulls guard Zach LaVine, then bounce around the league in what was an eventful night featuring the Lakers, Knicks, Warriors, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lakers Defeat Grizzlies As Melo Blows Up, Ja Rules, Bridges Burns Brooklyn
October 25, 2021 15:23 - 42 minutesThe NBA saw plenty of action over the weekend, including the Lakers taking down the red-hot Grizzlies, the Nets falling to 1-2 after a loss to the Hornets, and some exciting things brewing in Houston where Jalen Green had the three-ball working. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Steph Curry Cooks Clippers! MORE Ben Simmons Saga (Injured Now?), Trae & Hawks Stomp Luka & Mavs
October 22, 2021 15:28 - 39 minutesA lot going on in the NBA with Steph Curry doing incredible things, Clippers and Warriors providing plenty of entertainment, the latest in the Ben Simmons saga, and Trae Young and the Hawks soar against Luka and the Mavs... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jaylen Brown Blows Up But Knicks Endure, Ja Rules, LaMelo Stings Pacers & More
October 21, 2021 16:17 - 38 minutesWhat a crazy night in the NBA! We have 11 games to break down and there was no shortage of action! A double-OT thriller in NY, feisty finish by the Hornets against the Pacers, and some teams already looking to be in good shape in the tank race for ping pong balls. We‘ve got it all for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Damian Lillard Makes Decision On Future With Blazers, Marvin Bagley Burns Bridges With Kings, New Contracts
October 20, 2021 21:30 - 29 minutesDamian Lillard made an important decision on his future with the Blazers, Marvin Bagley shocked the NBA world with a statement from his agent that left the Kings fuming, and a few bigs got new deals done... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LeBron & Davis Shine Despite Loss To Warriors, Bucks & Giannis Make Statement Over Nets
October 20, 2021 17:30 - 35 minutesThe NBA is back! The regular season kicked off with a couple of intriguing games as we broke down the Lakers vs Warriors and Nets vs Bucks. What needs to happen for LA to get back on track? Did we disrespect the Bucks this offseason? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Simmons Gets Kicked Out, 76ers Try To Spin, Contracts Around The League
October 20, 2021 06:08 - 47 minutesThe Ben Simmons saga just keeps getting worse, the 76ers keep trying to spin it but is it working? Plus, extensions got done around the league....except for a few notable names. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Season Preview
October 19, 2021 06:31 - 1 hourWe preview the upcoming season and break down what to expect in the standings as well as the major awards... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Roster Cuts (Surprises!), Open Spots, Kyrie Trade Talks, And More
October 17, 2021 21:30 - 38 minutesWe discuss the major NBA cuts as teams got their rosters under the limit, plus take a look at the spots that remain open around the league. The Nets‘ thoughts on Kyrie are becoming clear (trade coming?), plus a rare occurrence in training camp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kyrie Loses Contract Extension, Pelicans Shady On Zion‘s Injury, Smart Suspended
October 15, 2021 06:38 - 34 minutesWe dive into the latest on Kyrie Irving‘s contract extension going away, Zion‘s injury, a suspension for Marcus Smart, and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nets Decision On Kyrie, Lakers Sign A Forward
October 13, 2021 00:45 - 38 minutesThe Nets made a tough decision on Kyrie Irving, the Lakers added a forward, Ben Simmons shows up, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ben Simmons Update, Lakers Lose Talen Horton-Tucker
October 13, 2021 00:41 - 40 minutesWe update the Ben Simmons situation as it appears that he‘s returning to the 76ers, plus the Lakers lose Talen Horton-Tucker to injury Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Deandre Ayton & Suns At Odds Over Contract, Pau Gasol Retires, Preseason Around The NBA
October 06, 2021 05:22 - 34 minutesWe discuss the current situation in Phoenix with Deandre Ayton‘s contract extension (yikes!), Pau Gasol‘s retirement, and take a look at the preseason action around the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
76ers Won‘t Pay Ben Simmons, Raptors Already Planning A Trade,Transactions Around The NBA
October 02, 2021 04:39 - 12 minutesWe look at the latest news that the 76ers won‘t give Ben Simmons his paycheck, the Raptors already looking at trades, and other transactions around the NBA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices