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
Trade Updates: Collins, Beasley, Clarkson, Bogdanovic, VanVleet, Russell, Reddish, & More
January 18, 2023 20:13 - 51 minutesWe dive into a TON of trade deadline updates for teams like the Lakers, Mavs, Jazz, Cavs, Wolves, Spurs, and more. Will D'Angelo Russell be swapped out for another guard? Will Bojan Bogdanovic fetch the Pistons' high asking price? Is Cam Reddish the answer for any team? Should the Cavs continue to pursue Malik Beasley or are they better off trying for more size? And what about the Lakers? Is Terry Rozier a player to add? We have so much packed into this episode... Learn more about your ad cho...
John Collins Landing Spots, Jazz Potential As Buyers & Sellers, Wizards Keeping Kuzma, Pacers Efforts On Trade Market & More
January 13, 2023 19:42 - 35 minutesThe NBA's trade market is ready to heat up as the Pacers could be a landing spot for Hawks forward John Collins, the Jazz have the ability to act as either buyers or sellers on the market and could be in the mix for Collins as well, plus the Wizards posture on keeping Kyle Kuzma, D'Angelo Russell's eyebrow-raising comments and more.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LeBron's Future, Curry's Return, Durant's Exit, Sneaky-Good Suns Trade Candidate
January 11, 2023 23:15 - 36 minutesWe dive into the latest around the NBA, including LeBron's future with the Lakers, Stephen Curry's return to action, the Suns eyeing a Hornets player in trade talks, Kevin Durant's injury and more with Trevor Lane and Keith Smith... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Injury For Kevin Durant, Good News On Anthony Davis, Lakers Draft Picks, Cavs Targeting Hardaway Jr?
January 09, 2023 19:44 - 34 minutesThe Nets will be without Kevin Durant for a bit while Anthony Davis is on the mend for the Lakers, meanwhile the Cavs and Raptors are figuring out some options on the trade market... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mavs Waive Kemba, Lakers Lose Wings & Sign Sterling Brown, Bradley Beal Injury & More
January 06, 2023 21:08 - 27 minutesThe Lakers will be extremely short-handed after losing most of their wing players and sign Sterling Brown to help compensate, the Mavs are moving on from Kemba, Bradley Beal is battling a hamstring issue and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Celtics Make A Trade, All-Star Voting Anger, Lakers Trade Situation, Raptors First Trade Domino?
January 05, 2023 23:55 - 41 minutesThe Celtics made a trade, the NBA sees their first All-Star voting returns and fans got upset, more info on the Lakers' trade situation, the Raptors could be the first domino on the trade market and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Donovan Mitchell's Big Night, Brooklyn Brings It, Injuries Hit Zion, Westbrook, & More
January 03, 2023 21:40 - 42 minutesDonovan Mitchell had a historic night, the Brooklyn Nets are the hottest team in the NBA, injuries hit the NBA and could alter the trade market, plus more as Trevor Lane and Keith Smith break it all down... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Cavs & Nuggets Looking For Deals, Eric Gordon Calls Out Rockets, Anthony Davis Update & More
January 02, 2023 20:59 - 30 minutesThe NBA Front Office Show kicks off 2023 by looking at the Cavs' and Nuggets' efforts on the trade market, Eric Gordon calling out the young Rockets, Anthony Davis' healing process and more with Trevor Lane and Keith Smith... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
LeBron Puts Pressure On Lakers, Magic-Pistons Fight & More
December 29, 2022 22:17 - 29 minutesLeBron had some interesting comments on his future that puts pressure on the Lakers to build a contender, the Magic and Pistons had a skirmish that will lead to suspensions, NBA viewership on Christmas was up despite the NFL showing up, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Harden Back To Houston?, Knicks Considering Tobias Harris Trade, Extension Options & More
December 27, 2022 20:30 - 35 minutesWe discuss the chances that James Harden could find himself back in Houston, the Knicks' reported interest in trading for Tobias Harris, extension possibilities for Christian Wood and Jordan Clarkson, plus tons more as Trevor Lane and Keith Smith break down the latest NBA news... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Presents For Every NBA Team
December 23, 2022 19:08 - 28 minutesTrevor Lane and Keith Smith play Santa Claus and hand out presents to every team... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Suns Sold, Trouble With LaVine-DeRozan In Chicago, Lillard Hits A New Milestone & More
December 20, 2022 23:08 - 20 minutesThe Suns have finally sold for a big price tag, Damian Lillard passes a major milestone in Portland, trouble in Chicago with Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Anthony Davis' Injury, Trade Market For Bogdanovic, Kuzma, Bulls' Struggles, Expansion & More
December 19, 2022 22:43 - 45 minutesTons to break down on today's show, including an injury to Anthony Davis, the Pistons posturing(?) on the Bogdanovic trade market, Kyle Kuzma declining his option and what it means for his future, expansion coming (4 teams?) and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tatum For MVP? The NBA's First Female Head Coach? Plus Player's Return
December 16, 2022 20:35 - 26 minutesIs Jayson Tatum the league's MVP through the early going? One poll says he is, plus having a female NBA head coach is a goal for Adam Silver, players are returning and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lakers Keeping Westbrook, Trading Beverley? Hawks-Jazz-Suns 3 Team Deal, Pacers Buyers & More
December 15, 2022 21:26 - 26 minutesThe NBA trade market is heating up and we've got plenty to discuss, including the Lakers and their trade options with Westbrook, Beverley, and more, a 3 team deal with the Hawks, Suns, and Jazz, the Pacers as a landing spot for John Collins plus injury updates... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lakers Looking At Bogdanovic Deal, Hawks Certain To Trade Collins? Plus More On Crowder, Reddish
December 12, 2022 19:26 - 44 minutesThe Lakers are looking for ways to improve their shooting and may work a deal with the Pistons for Bojan Bogdanovic. Keith Smith and Trevor Lane break down what that deal could look like, plus discuss the rumors swirling around John Collins and the Hawks, Cam Reddish, Evan Fournier, Jae Crowder, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Knicks Cam Reddish Trade Talks, Zach LaVine & The Bulls, Injury Updates And More
December 08, 2022 23:19 - 35 minutesWe dive into the latest trade news around the NBA including Cam Reddish and the Knicks and Zach Lavine's status with the Bulls, plus injury updates and an important question about breakfast food... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Knicks Looking To Deal, CBA Concerns, A New NBA Trophy & More
December 07, 2022 19:36 - 28 minutesThe NBA's trade season draws nearer and it looks as though the Knicks are looking to deal four players, what can they get on the market? Plus the NBA's attempts to negotiate a new CBA deal have yet to yield a positive result ahead of the December 15th deadline to opt-out. Can the league and Player's Association reach an agreement or will a hard cap derail their discussions? A new trophy is also added to NBA hardware and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trae Young At Odds With Hawks, Lakers-Bulls Trade, Bradley Beal Upsets Wizards & More
December 05, 2022 20:13 - 38 minutesThe NBA was buzzing after Trae Young didn't show up to a game for the Hawks, where do they go from here? Plus that Lakers-Bulls trade rumor, the real reason Bradley Beal is with the Wizards (for now), and tons more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Celtics Give Al Horford A New Deal, Lakers' Decision To Waive Matt Ryan, Khris Middleton's Return
December 01, 2022 20:21 - 20 minutesThe Celtics committed to Al Horford long term, the Lakers made an interesting decision to waive Matt Ryan, plus Khris Middleton will make his season debut for the Bucks... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wolves Lose Towns, New Jae Crowder Trade Rumor, James Harden & Khris Middleton Return News
November 30, 2022 22:28 - 25 minutesThe Wolves will be without Karl-Anthony Towns for a while, the Suns have another team interested in trading for Jae Crowder, James Harden and Khris Middleton are both on the verge of returning for injury and more on this packed show.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kemba Walker To Mavs?, Jerami Grant Thriving In Portland, Patrick Beverley's Suspension & More
November 28, 2022 19:32 - 26 minutesIt looks like the Mavs are on the verge of signing Kemba Walker, plus we talk about Jerami Grant's rise in Portland, pending returns for Jimmy Butler and Pascal Siakam, the suspension of Patrick Beverley and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Standings Watch! Breaking Down Where All 30 Teams
November 22, 2022 20:36 - 53 minutesWe break down the current NBA standings and what it means for each team moving forward... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Trade Market Update, Jazz Interested In Collins, Crowder To Bucks, Plus Injuries Around The NBA
November 21, 2022 19:02 - 34 minutesThe NBA trade market is picking up! The Jazz are looking to go for it and win after their surprising start. How much would John Collins help? Plus the Bucks continue to show interest in a Jae Crowder deal and injuries are hitting the league full-force... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Trade Season Is Here! We Break Down The Latest Rumors
November 18, 2022 17:21 - 32 minutesThe NBA's trade season is getting off to an early start so on today's show Trevor Lane and Keith Smith take a look at some of the latest rumors and who could be on the move... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kevin Durant On Trade Request, Warriors' Longevity, Celtics Targeting Poeltl?
November 16, 2022 22:42 - 28 minutesKevin Durant discussed his trade request over the summer and where the Nets are at now, Steve Kerr talked about the Warriors' window and why it not be as open as it seems, the Celtics could be in the market for another big man and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Clippers Looking At Myles Turner Trade, Jaren Jackson Jr Returns, Ben Simmons Trade Market & More
November 15, 2022 21:48 - 36 minutesAre the Clippers just trolling the Lakers or do they really want Myles Turner? Plus Jaren Jackson Jr returns, Desmond Bane Exits, Ben Simmons trade market and more as Trevor Lane and Keith Smith bring you all the latest around the NBA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Joel Embiid Goes Off, Trade Talks Around The NBA Involving Lakers, Suns, Bucks & More
November 14, 2022 18:38 - 45 minutesWe dive into a historic night for NBA centers, with Joel Embiid's ridiculous performance against the Jazz and Anthony Davis' dominance over the Nets. Then it's on to trade talks around the NBA, including a Lakers target, the Suns efforts to move Jae Crowder, the Bucks looking at Grayson Allen deals, and more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lakers Targeting Beal, Gilgeous-Alexander Frustrated In OKC?
November 11, 2022 01:17 - 36 minutesTrevor and Keith discuss the Lakers' targeting Bradley Beal in a trade, their current situation with LeBron James and Anthony Davis pushing them to get something done, Russell Westbrook's improvement and more. Plus, is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tired of OKC? We also take a look at injuries around the league... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Suns Lose Cam Johnson, Celtics Gain Some Flexibility, Lakers' Situation & More
November 08, 2022 20:33 - 39 minutesThe Suns are going to be without Cam Johnson for a while, the Celtics picked up a DPE due to Danilo Gallinari's injury, the Lakers have some tough choices ahead and more as Keith Smith and Trevor Lane break it all down... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kyrie Irving Suspended, 76ers Lose James Harden, Josh Primo Lawsuit & More
November 04, 2022 19:02 - 41 minutesWe've got a ton of off-court stories to dive into today including Kyrie Irving's suspension, Josh Primo and the Spurs get sued, Miles Bridges pleads no contest and what that means for the NBA, plus the 76ers lose James Harden.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Darius Garland Returns, NBA Promoting Young Talent Through Streaming, Standings Surprises
November 02, 2022 20:32 - 36 minutesThe Cavs get a big boost with Darius Garland returning, we take a look at some big surprises showing up in the standings, the NBA gets further involved in streaming, plus is it too soon for Christmas? Trevor Lane and Keith Smith discuss.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Are The Nets Doing!?, Plus NBA Streaming Rights & Jakob Poeltl's Contract Situation
November 01, 2022 19:42 - 39 minutesThe Nets have made a controversial move by hiring former Celtics coach Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash, we break down the drama around that decision as well as the situation with Kyrie Irving. Plus the NBA is looking to sell their streaming rights and Jakob Poeltl may not want to sign an extension this season... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Halloween Episode! Kawhi Ghosts Clippers, No Boos For Westbrook In LA, Options Put To Rest & More!
October 31, 2022 19:41 - 31 minutesWe dive into the latest around the NBA on Halloween as teams make their final decisions on rookie scale options, the Kawhi Leonard injury front keeps getting scarier, Myles Turner discusses joining the Lakers, and more with Trevor Lane and Keith Smith... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Looking To Install Hard Cap!? Union Pushes Back, Plus League Asking For More In New CBA
October 28, 2022 21:59 - 51 minutesThe NBA's new Collective Bargaining Agreement might not be such a slam dunk after all with the NBA reportedly requesting that a hard cap be installed. The Players' Association doesn't appear willing to entertain the idea, could a lockout be the result? Trevor Lane and Keith Smith break it down... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What's Happening To The Lakers?, Injuries Around The League, Jazz Trade Update
October 27, 2022 21:16 - 37 minutesWe take a look at what's going on around the NBA, including a wave of injuries. Plus an update on Utah's trade plans and what's going on in LA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Kawhi Availability Issues Already, What Do Lakers Do With Westbrook, Grant Williams Suspended
October 26, 2022 20:02 - 33 minutesKawhi Leonard is already having trouble staying on the floor for the Clippers, is that a bad sign of things to come? Plus what are the Lakers going to do with Russell Westbrook, Grant Williams gets suspended, Ant-Man looking huge and more as Trevor Lane and Keith Smith break it down... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Early Season Weird Results, Warning To Tanking Teams, Expansion News, NBA Considered Relegation!?
October 22, 2022 22:01 - 27 minutesThe NBA is looking at some extreme measures to combat tanking as they keep a close eye on the Victor Wembanyama situation, relegation was considered? Plus expansion news, injury updates and more as Trevor Lane and Keith Smith break it all down.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lakers Trade Timeline, Kawhi Leonard To The Bench, Myles Turner's Strange Injury, And More
October 20, 2022 21:43 - 29 minutesThe Lakers are taking a patient approach to finding a trade for Russell Westbrook, the Clippers may be moving Kawhi Leonard to the bench, Myles Turner suffered a strange injury and we recap a busy night in the NBA... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Lakers Opening Night Woes, Trade Offer Declined, 76ers Fall To Celtics, Injury Update
October 19, 2022 22:11 - 40 minutesWe discuss the opening night action including the Celtics' win over the 76ers and the Lakers' loss to the Warriors, which prompted some interesting comments from LeBron James and Russell Westbrook. Plus, a rumored trade that the Lakers turned down and injury updates around the league... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The NBA Is Back! Buzzer-Beating Extension, Injury Update & Our Awards Picks
October 18, 2022 19:56 - 39 minutesThe NBA season starts today! With the league back in action, Keith Smith and Trevor Lane break down a buzzer-beating extension, provide injury updates around the NBA, and reveal out picks for MVP and ROY. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Extensions Fly Around The NBA, The Warriors Spend Big & Rockets Get Creative
October 17, 2022 23:17 - 56 minutesAnother NBA deadline brings a wave of extensions as the Warriors spend big and the Rockets get creative. Plus, no deals for players like Cam Johnson, Cam Reddish, and D'Angelo Russell, where do they go from here? Keith Smith and Trevor Lane break it down... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
NBA Standings Predictions Plus Who Is Winning It All?
October 13, 2022 19:17 - 34 minutesWe break down each conference and make our standings predictions. Who comes out of the East and the West? Plus who hoists the Larry O'Brien trophy when the dust settles? Trevor Lane and Keith Smith break it down... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Warriors Won't Suspend Draymond, Suns Strange Decision In Kevin Durant Trade, Clarkson Destination?
October 12, 2022 20:26 - 38 minutesThe Warriors opted not to suspend Draymond Green after all, the Suns strangely held Cam Johnson out of Kevin Durant trade talks, Marvin Bagley suffers a knee injury plus teams around the NBA make moves to prepare for the season. Trevor Lane and Keith Smith break it all down... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
What Do The Hornets Do Now? Trade For Westbrook? Crowder Connected To Hawks And Deadlines Loom
October 11, 2022 21:45 - 49 minutesInjuries have hit the Hornets and now they will be missing LaMelo Ball for a period of time; what do they do now? Trade for Russell Westbrook? Increase their Wembanyama chances and tank? Trevor Lane and Keith Smith discuss, plus deadlines coming up around the league and a possible new landing spot for Jae Crowder... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Draymond Green Fallout For Warriors, Lakers Extend Pelinka, New Suitor For Crowder & Injury Update
October 09, 2022 00:49 - 35 minutesThe Warriors are going to have to deal with the fallout of Draymond Green punching Jordan Poole and the video being made public, so what happens from here? Plus the Lakers extend the contract of GM Ron Pelinka, a new trade suitor emerges for Suns forward Jae Crowder, and injuries are already popping up around the league. Trevor Lane and Keith Smith break it down... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Wembanyama vs Scoot Changing Tank Race, Injury Update
October 06, 2022 01:20 - 21 minutesVictor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson may be setting up one of the most highly-anticipated tank races in the NBA this season. Who will try to offload talent to race to the bottom? Plus, we check in on injuries around the league with Trevor Lane, Keith Smith, and Ron Gutterman... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Stars Return For NBA, Lakers-Pacers Talks, Tyler Herro Extension Puts Heat In Tricky Spot & More
October 05, 2022 02:24 - 44 minutesThe NBA is seeing stars like ZIon Williamson, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Jamal Murray, and more returning from injuries suffered last season, providing an influx of talent. Plus, the Lakers and Pacers held trade talks, Tyler Herro, Steven Adams, and Larry Nance Jr get extensions as we bounce around the league with Trevor Lane and Keith Smith... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Celtics Sign Griffin, A Trade Goes Down, Plus Why The Jazz Got So Little For Bogdanovic
September 30, 2022 21:03 - 28 minutesThe Celtics addressed their center position needs, we had a cap-nerdy trade take plus we got some news on Bojan Bogdanovic and why his trade value was so low... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Nets Waiting On TJ Warren, Deandre Ayton Blames Robert Sarver, Lonzo Ball Update & More
September 29, 2022 20:12 - 27 minutesWe discuss the Nets waiting game with TJ Warren, Deandre Ayton and where he places the blame for his contract situation, Lonzo Ball's knee surgery and tons more as Keith Smith returns from the hurricane to join Trevor Lane Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices