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5 min read“31 million per year for Ausar Thompson. I’m shocked he didn’t get more. His brother got 40.5. I think Ausar’s better.”
That line, dropped mid-show by co-host Swife, captures the central tension of the NBA offseason: every contract is a bet on what a player might become, and the market is full of contradictions. With 32 days until opening night, the Locked On NBA Game Night crew—host Matt Moore and co-host Swife—spent the episode grading the summer’s biggest deals, naming the most overpaid and underpaid players, and ranking the all-time greats to wear jersey number 32. The throughline is a quiet but sharp critique of how NBA front offices are pricing potential over production, and how quickly a contract can look like a steal or a mistake.
The Deal Grades: George, Larsson, and Bey
The show opened with three signings that illustrate the range of outcomes in the current market. Keontae George’s five-year, $157.5 million extension with the Utah Jazz drew clear approval. Moore projected George at $35.3 million per year, slightly above his actual $31.5 million average annual value (AAV), calling it “a totally good deal.” Swife framed George as a “young Jamal Murray” and praised the Jazz’s rebuild: from Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert to a core of George, Darren Peterson, Jaron Jackson Jr., and Ace Bailey. “They have completely rebuilt their identity,” he said.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (02:05) **Show Open & Offseason Deal Rundown** - Matt Moore and Swipe introduce the episode, covering 32 days until the NBA season, and dive into the latest contract extensions.
- 2 (12:42) **Most Overpaid & Underpaid Players of the Offseason** - The hosts use "nerd numbers" to identify the worst and best value contracts signed this summer.
- 3 (28:37) **Ranking the Best Players to Wear #32** - With 32 days until the season, the hosts list and rank legendary players who wore the number 32 jersey.
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Show Notes
Big contracts shake up the NBA with Keonte George landing a $157.5M extension from the Utah Jazz and Pelle Larsson joining the Miami Heat on a $60M deal. Is George the league’s next star point guard, or did Utah overpay? Meanwhile, analysts debate which stars are most overpaid or undervalued this offseason—does Trae Young’s $48M salary help or hurt his team’s future, and which veterans are true bargains?
Matt Moore and Swipa break down all the latest signings, offer sharp analysis on Saddiq Bey’s new contract with New Orleans, and spotlight Cam Whitmore’s high-upside fit with the Denver Nuggets. They also deliver a fun, spirited ranking of the best players to ever wear the number 32, from Magic Johnson to Shaquille O’Neal and Dr. J. Who cracks the top five, and could Cooper Flagg one day join the legends? Don’t miss the bold takes and deep basketball insights.
Episode Timestamps
- 00:00 Intro & New NBA Deals
Discussion of Keonte George, Pelle Larsson, and Cam Whitmore contracts; initial reactions and evaluation. - 13:03 Overpaid & Underpaid Analysis
In-depth look at the most overpaid and underpaid contracts from the 2026 NBA offseason, with detailed breakdowns and rankings. - 26:31 Best Players to Wear 32
Segment dedicated to ranking and debating the all-time great NBA players who wore jersey number 32.
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