Episode
The Bobby Marks Annual Offseason-a-Palooza
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- Jun 18, 2026
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- 3635
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Summary
In this episode of "Fear the 'Fro", Bobby Marks returns to the podcast joined by Bob Schmidt to dive headfirst into the complexities of the 2nd apron and how that is impacting the Cavs options this summer, from free agency to contract extensions. Bob & Bobby discuss Donovan Mitchell's potential deal, sharing insights on what it might take to keep him in Cleveland. Then we dicuss the pros and cons of extending contracts like Dean Wade's, and the implications of a James Harden contract on the what comes after. Marks confronts several hypothetical options, from top dollar to a waive and stretch. With Mitchell's future looming, Marks weighs the pros and cons of shopping him to other teams, while also discussing Dennis Schroeder's contract and potential trades. Chapters: 0:32 - Player extensions 2:02 - Fatherhood and personal life 3:21 - Free agency scenarios 21:29 - Contract numbers 27:05 - Cap growth and regional sports networks 28:48 - Cap growth projections 30:53 - Cap implications of James Harden's contract extension 33:27 - Doomsday scenario: waiving James Harden outright 45:16 - Roster assessment and potential trades for Dennis Schroeder 47:05 - Potential trades for Donovan Mitchell 48:30 - James Harden's contract situation 58:09 - Changes to the Cavaliers' roster