The NBA Next Podcast

Keith Smith and Scott Allen breakdown and give thoughts about all of the trades that happened leading up to the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss who could be buyers, sellers or neither between the Eastern Conference and Western Conference teams at the NBA Trade Deadline.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the most recent trade between the Suns and Jazz where a first round pick was traded for three first round picks. Then they run through ten teams from Keith's NBA Trade Deadline Primer piece on spotrac.com. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the most recent trade details between the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets. Keith provides some names to keep an eye out for from his G League Call Up piece as the 10-day contract window opens. Then they talk about the recent rash of player fines and suspensions around the NBA. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the early cap moves made by Detroit and then talk about the early trades made between the Warriors and Nets, and Pacers and Heat. They finish up by taking a look at how the rookie scale extension players are doing now that they've locked in extensions during the offseason. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent Disabled Player Exceptions that were granted to Indiana and Charlotte. Then they look at the 2024 free agent signings followed by some team look-ins with the season a fourth of the way done. They talk about the NBA Cup and the financials attached to the final 8 teams. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the most recent rookie scale and veteran extensions signed before the regular season games began. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent news and upcoming dates around the league. Then they talk about the vanishing 15th roster spot before talking about the Pacific, Southeast and Central roster battles. Finally, their championship picks heading into the season.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the mega trade between Knicks, Timberwolves and Hornets. Then they talk about the veteran extensions for Jose Alvarado and Terance Mann, followed by a revisit of the Rookie Scale extension projections as we near the deadline. Finally, what's next.

Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent news of Derrick Rose retiring, plus affiliate signing thoughts. Then they talk about the Southwest and Northwest rotation and roster battles going into the season. Finally, what's next.