2024 WNBA Draft
Scott Allen | April 15
Follow all of the picks and potential contracts for the 2024 WNBA Draft class.
Maria Sanchez Requests Trade From Houston
Taylor Vincent | April 15
Maria Sanchez requests trade from the Houston Dash before the primary trade/transfer window closes.
The Spotrac Podcast
NBA Financials & the Postseason, NFL Notables, & Scottie Scheffler
Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen compare NBA Financials to regular season success, plus a look ahead at looming tax team concerns. Plus, Scottie Scheffler's historic run financially speaking and a weekend wrap of notable NFL moves.
The NBA Next Podcast
Hornets and Grizzlies Offseason Outlook, Boston Extends Holiday & Expansion Updates
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about recent news across the NBA including expansion updates, Timberwolves sale details, Jrue Holiday extension in Boston and Will Victor Wembanyama be the first player to reach a $1B in salary (00:19). Then they talk about the Charlotte Hornets offseason outlook (33:24) and the Memphis Grizzlies offseason outlook (46:17). Finally, what's next (1:02:00)
Latest Transactions
April 16
Greg Rousseau, DE
Buffalo (BUF) exercised a $13.38 million option for 2025
Jaelan Phillips, DE
Miami (MIA) exercised a $13.25 million option for 2025
Jaylen Waddle, WR
Miami (MIA) exercised a $15.59 million option for 2025
Blake Griffin, C
Retired from Professional Basketball
Tony Kemp, 2B
Signed a minor league contract with Minnesota (MIN)
Tommy Pham, LF
Signed a 1 year $3 million minor league contract with Chicago (CHW)
Kaylie Collins, GK
Waived by Orlando (ORL)
Tori Hansen, D
Waived by Orlando (ORL)
April 15
J.P. Feyereisen, RP
Optioned to the Minors by Los Angeles (LAD)
Esteury Ruiz, LF
Recalled from the Minors by Oakland (OAK)
Jonatan Clase, OF
Recalled from the Minors by Seattle (SEA)
Justin Anderson, RP
Optioned to the Minors by Chicago (CHW)
Otto Lopez, SS
Recalled from the Minors by Miami (MIA)
Yerry Rodriguez, RP
Optioned to the Minors by Texas (TEX)
Max Meyer, SP
Optioned to the Minors by Miami (MIA)
Brian Serven, C
Optioned to the Minors by Toronto (TOR)
Ricky Vanasco, SP
Recalled from the Minors by Los Angeles (LAD)
Trey Lipscomb, 3B
Optioned to the Minors by Washington (WSH)
Zach Remillard, 3B
Optioned to the Minors by Chicago (CHW)
Alexander Canario, OF
Recalled from the Minors by Chicago (CHC)
Recent Features
Scheffler Wins Masters Tournament
Scott Allen | April 15
Scottie Scheffler wins the Masters Tournament and $3.6 million.
Masters Tournament Earnings
Scott Allen | April 11
A quick look a the earnings at the Masters Tournament.
WHAT'S NEXT: 6 NWSL RFA Extension Candidates To Watch
Taylor Vincent | April 11
A look at six NWSL RFA extension candidates to keep an eye out over the course of the season.
Bhatia Wins Valero Texas Open
Scott Allen | April 08
Akshay Bhatia wins the Valero Texas Open and $1.656 million.
Burmester Wins LIV Golf Miami
Scott Allen | April 08
Dean Burmester earns a total of $4.,125 million after winning the LIV Golf Hong Kong.
WHAT'S NEXT: 9 NWSL UFA Extension Candidates To Watch
Taylor Vincent | April 04
A look at nine NWSL UFA extension candidates to keep an eye out over the course of the season.
Detailing the Stefon Diggs Trade
Michael Ginnitti | April 03
The Bills brought the NFL world back to life in sending WR Stefon Diggs to the Houston Texans, taking on an historic $31M dead cap hit in the process. Our deep dive into the facts & figures of the move.
Jaeger Wins Texas Children's Houston Open
Scott Allen | March 31
Stephan Jaeger wins the Texas Children's Houston Open and $1.638 million.
2024 MLB Opening Day Financials
Michael Ginnitti | March 28
Opening Day is upon us (amidst the rain for much of the east coast), and so too is our annual MLB Opening Day Financial Primer. We’ll recap the signings & trades from the offseason that was, project payrolls for each team going forward, and point out notable free agents for 2025 as well.
Portland Thorns Extend Sophia Smith
Taylor Vincent | March 27
Sophia Smith signs a 2 year extension with Portland, which includes a 2026 Player Option.
2024 NWSL Roster Breakdown
Taylor Vincent | March 27
Breaking down the 2024 NWSL rosters now that the regular season is under way.
Recapping MLB Free Agency
Michael Ginnitti | March 27
With Opening Day now upon us, our dive into every MLB Free Agent contract signed this winter that carries a total value guarantee of at least $25M, from Ohtani to Montgomery.
Malnati Wins Valspar Championship
Scott Allen | March 24
Peter Malnati wins the Valspar Championship and $1.512 million.
NBA’s 10 Worst Value Contracts
Keith Smith | March 18
Taking a look at the worst valued contracts in the NBA this season.
Scheffler Wins THE PLAYERS Championship
Scott Allen | March 17
Scottie Scheffler wins THE PLAYERS Championship and $4.5 million.
NBA’s 10 Best Value Contracts
Keith Smith | March 16
Taking a look at the best valued contracts in the NBA this season.
An NFL Free Agency Reality Check
Michael Ginnitti | March 14
NEW: The first 24-48 hours of NFL Free Agency offers a whirlwind of news full of inflated contract reports. We dive into every $30M+ free agent contract to decipher more practical outlooks for each.