I write and talk about the NBA, especially the salary cap, CBA and roster construction stuff. I do these things for Spotrac, NBA Front Office Show and The Basketball Bulletin. Any nonsense you see here is from me, not my employers.https://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtu4tgrf6k2wMan, just a brutal beat for Shaedon Sharpe. That's returning post All-Star and Trade Deadline. Maybe he can help in a postseason push. The silver lining for Portland? They still have a ton of guard depth: Lillard, Morant, Holiday and Henderson. Plus, Avdija has the ball a lot.24 Aug 2026 20:19 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtu4tgrf6k2whttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mttdeg57qs2sPretty big win for the Heat that Klay Thompson took less than the originally reported salary - $11.5M vs $13M. It may not seem like much overall but starting around $5.6M vs $6.3M gave the Heat room to sign two vet minimum deals. Huge for a team that still needs depth.24 Aug 2026 12:43 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttdeg57qs2shttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtmq4k67yk2mLooks like Klay Thompson is getting most of the remaining NTMLE from the Heat. Enough will be leftover for Miami to fill at least one more roster spot with a veteran minimum signing. That'll bring Miami to the regular season minimum of 14 players on standard contracts.21 Aug 2026 21:42 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtmq4k67yk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtly37xxrc2mOne more list from another good friend of ours through soccer. She just sent one kiddo off to college, with two more coming soon. Let's help her out with her classroom if we can! https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/3HRTLU9RG6EU?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_ggr-subnav-share_ZH4F3DMAE4XHNYH01KPX&language=en-US&content_source=fb&fb_content_id=Q9-wBQHEDTQom99Dx5TQ-j1VDfVyF7cLw9TwmGVJhrNS7Vu0wB9Pe12gOd8Kk3gAPA&channel_type=fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawT1QANwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUVLSlZFZDVIb0VON0hVMU5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeVjC6P6-cdQ5nfYR7cpDYXM7Nh1lBfEm8Rr7M3giBs3jDHW6lD_KZm23K0mI_aem_zwbSJLUj9G3WRGiPoS2zXg21 Aug 2026 14:32 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtly37xxrc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtlxyyk2e22mThis list is from another good friend (and badass soccer mom who we have known for years!) who needs some items for her classroom this year: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3O4PYHL82KMLO?ref_=wl_share&content_source=fb&fb_content_id=Q9-wBQHEDTQom99Dx5TQ-j1VDfVyF7cLw9TwmGVJhrNS7Vu0wB9Pe12gOd8Kk3gAPA&channel_type=fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawT1QABwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUVLSlZFZDVIb0VON0hVMU5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeXlqptuZd8JOy6cyDHQ7iicLxOcPk3v8-ubB1WzHQPs3aMS3kDrLm3yMCsgs_aem_Hwxxf1T15lJK4LrXOPecjw21 Aug 2026 14:31 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlxyyk2e22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtlxwuaa2s2mThis list is from a teacher who is a dear friend and can use some help for her Kindergarten classroom! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1SEMRMRTSQHGB?ref_=wl_share&content_source=fb&fb_content_id=Q9-wBQHEDTQom99Dx5TQ-j1VDfVyF7cLw9TwmGVJhrNS7Vu0wB9Pe12gOd8Kk3gAPA&channel_type=fb&fbclid=IwY2xjawT1P_xwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMUVLSlZFZDVIb0VON0hVMU5zcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeEcyAfaDf-o59K0RFZ4OwbMPt-xAJXgXEb_rEYqfklxCBZzu6WAzpTIc04dA_aem_fIoBlb3KQn9Mtz0swL_LkQ21 Aug 2026 14:30 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlxwuaa2s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtlxkm66gk2mFor the final time this offseason (probably), here are the best available free agents: Nic Batum Bruce Brown DeMar DeRozan Jalen Duren (R) Jonathan Kuminga Bennedict Mathurin (R) Nick Richards Cam Thomas Gabe Vincent Brandon Williams Those are the 10 remaining FAs who were 25-26 rotation players.21 Aug 2026 14:23 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlxkm66gk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtlpdou5z22hTPE stuff from the five-team trade: 🏀Cavs used a portion of the D'Andre Hunter TPE to bring in Cam Whitmore 🏀Cavs created a new, full TPE for Max Strus' salary of $16.6M 1/221 Aug 2026 11:56 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtlpdou5z22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtko6pixfc25Closing the loop: The draft rights for Ismael Kamagate were sent from the LA Clippers to the Cleveland Cavaliers. [contains quote post or other embedded content]21 Aug 2026 02:03 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtko6pixfc25https://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtjh4zvh222hEach year around this time, with school starting back up, we try to help some teachers #ClearTheList! If you're a teacher, please reply to this with a link to your classroom lists. We'll do our best to get you stuff you need! I'll be sharing lists as best as I can from today through Sunday. 1/220 Aug 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjh4zvh222hhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtjwnb5tcc25Starting NOW! https://www.youtube.com/live/prwbzAeqWrQ?si=OrF5YgIMhk0lRO6o [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Aug 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjwnb5tcc25https://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtjsl7vbm225Join me in just over an hour at around 3 PM ET for a special LIVE @frontofficeshow.bsky.social to talk the Cavs getting Peyton Watson and re-signing James Harden. See you there! https://www.youtube.com/live/prwbzAeqWrQ?si=jPW9pNqP8YeHsok620 Aug 2026 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjsl7vbm225https://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtjhe6ycwk2hA couple scattered thoughts: -Four years ago Peyton Watson was a surprising first-round pick after averaging 3.3 points and 2.9 rebounds in one season at UCLA. Now, he's signing for 4/$88M. Awesome stuff for Watson! 1/220 Aug 2026 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjhe6ycwk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtjh4zvh222hEach year around this time, with school starting back up, we try to help some teachers #ClearTheList! If you're a teacher, please reply to this with a link to your classroom lists. We'll do our best to get you stuff you need! I'll be sharing lists as best as I can from today through Sunday. 1/220 Aug 2026 14:24 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtjh4zvh222hhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mti3jfe4j22hFinancial fallouts from the five-team CHA/CLE/DEN/LAC/WAS trade: 🏀CHA: $20.7M under tax 🏀CLE: $28.4M under 1st-apron hard cap w/o James Harden 🏀DEN: $2.0M over 2nd apron 🏀WAS: $8.4M under tax 🏀LAC: $11.5M under 1st-apron hard cap w/o Kawhi trade; $14.6M under 1st-apron hard cap w/ Kawhi trade20 Aug 2026 01:23 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mti3jfe4j22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mti2nqcjik2hThis is roughly what the five-team trade between CHA, CLE, DEN, LAC and WAS should look like. -WAS is acquiring a 2027 2nd round pick not 2026 (we'll get that one fixed) -WAS will also reportedly acquire cash from CLE in this deal -Draft rights for I. Kamagate may also be involved when finalized.20 Aug 2026 01:08 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mti2nqcjik2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mthyjl5mjc2hI wouldn't be surprised if Tre Mann is routed elsewhere instead of Cleveland (Cavs were set to acquire him from Charlotte). That would increase the amount the Cavs can offer James Harden, while leaving enough to fill their roster spot. Harden has reportedly been looking to come in around $30M. [contains quote post or other embedded content]20 Aug 2026 00:30 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthyjl5mjc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mthwy76c3c2hThe LA Clippers will acquire Max Strus via the $17M John Collins TPE they created earlier this offseason. The Cavs will be roughly $46.3M under what will now be a first-apron hard cap after acquiring Peyton Watson via S&T. 1/220 Aug 2026 00:02 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthwy76c3c2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mthpvx3lfk2hBefore they start play tonight in the Little League World Series, just wanted to throw a shoutout to my hometown of Bridgewater, MA who is representing as Team New England in the tournament! Let's go fellas!19 Aug 2026 21:55 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mthpvx3lfk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtertcx2pk2hNext up in my Offseason Reset series for @spotrac.com is the Southeast Division. For the Hawks, Hornets, Heat, Magic and Wizards I recap & analyze: 🏀Returners, Arrivals and Departures 🏀Cap/Tax/Apron Status 🏀Roster Spots 🏀Remaining Exceptions 🏀Extensions Read more: https://www.spotrac.com/news/_/id/3442/nba-southeast-division-offseason-reset18 Aug 2026 17:52 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtertcx2pk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtf7e6ifa22hThe New Orleans Pelicans have waived Hunter Dickinson from this two-way contact (@mikeascotto.bsky.social was on it!) and officially signed Malik Dia to a two-way contract. The Pelicans still have one two-way spot open.18 Aug 2026 21:54 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtf7e6ifa22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mtf6ngzdk22hHopefully clearing up some confusion around the NBA interwebs: Haywood Highsmith's original contract with PHX was guaranteed for $1M but the deal included an Ex. 3 injury exclusion. So, no dead money for PHX when Highsmith was waived. New deal for Highsmith is non-guaranteed $2.5M vet minimum deal.18 Aug 2026 21:41 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtf6ngzdk22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/keithsmithnba.bsky.social/post/3mteryd4ei22hThe NBA's Southeast Division looks to be pretty good this upcoming season. The Hawks and Magic are trying to move up the standings, while the Heat, Hornets and Wizards are trying to get back to the playoffs. Lots of big moves in this division over the summer and I recapped it all! [contains quote post or other embedded content]18 Aug 2026 17:55 +0000at://did:plc:luofuy2uw7g4vsd2vbwidtel/app.bsky.feed.post/3mteryd4ei22h