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Eastern Conference Buyers and Sellers at the NBA Trade Deadline

The 2023 NBA Trade Deadline is right around the corner. Which Eastern Conference teams might be buyers? Which Eastern Conference teams might be sellers? READ ON

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NBA Trade Deadline Candidates

The NBA trade deadline is roughly a month-and-a-half away. In some ways, that’s a long way off. In other ways, it’s coming up very rapidly. Keith Smith lists his top trade candidates leading up to the NBA Trade Deadline. READ ON

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Next Contract Series: Fred VanVleet

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet has started to come up in trade rumors as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches. However, VanVleet is also extension eligible and has a Player Option for 2023-24 season. Keith Smith breaks down all of the contract options VanVleet has in front of him. READ ON

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Upcoming NBA Dates and Deadlines

Upcoming NBA dates and deadlines to know as we enter January and the back-half of the NBA schedule. READ ON

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Next Contract Series: Jordan Clarkson

The Utah Jazz love Jordan Clarkson. Jordan Clarkson seems to be happy in Utah. Clarkson is currently extension eligible, but should he wait for the upcoming free agency period to cash in? Keith Smith breaks down all of Clarkson's contract options moving forward. READ ON

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Lamar Jackson's Next Move

We don't know where this is headed over the coming weeks, but we know the options. READ ON

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WHAT'S NEXT: Buffalo Bills

Following their loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, the Buffalo Bills now enter offseason mode. We’ll dive into each position group, breaking down contract statuses, potential restructures, extensions, cuts, & more. READ ON

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WHAT'S NEXT: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Buccaneers head into a tumultuous offseason, current estimated to hold the worst cap situation (-$55M) in all of football. We dive into each position group, breaking down contract statuses, potential restructures, extensions, cuts, & more. READ ON

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NFL Offseason Financial Analysis: Wide Receivers

As the 2023 NFL offseason closes in, Spotrac's Positional Breakdown series continues with a deep dive into the financial statuses of each team's running back position, including rostered players, remaining term & guarantees, and stability at the starting & backup roles. READ ON

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NFL Offseason Financial Analysis: Running Backs

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2023 NBA Trade Deadline Primer

A team-by-team breakdown of the cap/tax outlook, notable TPEs, draft pick situation and player most likely to be traded as the 2023 NBA Trade Deadline approaches. READ ON

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NBA Non-Taxpayers Who Should Add Salary At The Trade Deadline

Keith Smith takes a look at which non-taxpaying NBA teams should add salary as the NBA Trade Deadline quickly approaches. READ ON

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WHAT'S NEXT: Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers enter the offseason $17M in the red, and facing yet another few weeks of unknown as QB Aaron Rodgers considers his next move. Our dive into the full roster, including potential cuts, restructures, extensions & more. READ ON

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WHAT’S NEXT: Dallas Cowboys

With their loss to the 49ers, the Dallas Cowboys now enter offseason mode, projecting to carry around $6M of Top 51 cap space. We’ll dive into each position group, breaking down contract statuses, potential restructures, extensions, cuts, & more. READ ON

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Winter MLB Trade Candidates

12 MLB Trade Candidates heading toward the new year, including current & future financial ramifications & potential destinations for each. READ ON

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NFL Offseason Financial Analysis: Quarterbacks

As the 2023 NFL offseason closes in, Spotrac's Positional Breakdown series kicks off with a deep dive into the financial statuses of each team's quarterback position, including rostered players, remaining term & guarantees, and stability at the starting & backup roles. READ ON

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NWSL Set To Expand

Boston, Utah and San Francisco Bay Area set to receive NWSL expansion teams. READ ON

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2024 NASCAR Cup Free Agents

The 2023 NASCAR Cup season is right around the corner, so let's take a look at the upcoming 2024 NASCAR Cup free agents. READ ON

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The Spotrac Podcast ^NEW

The Super Bowl QB Cap Conversation
January 26, 2023

Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen discuss the longstanding trending that exists for starting QBs in the Super Bowl, and their respective salary cap number for that season. How does 2022 stack up in this regard? Will rising QB contracts buck this trend? How should roster construction for contenders be conducted with these figures in mind?

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Quick Spots

Sabalenka Wins 2023 Australian Open
Aryna Sabalenka earns AU$2,975,000 (about US$2.13 million) by winning the 2023 Australian Open.

NWSL Set To Expand
Boston, Utah and San Francisco Bay Area set to receive NWSL expansion teams.

Lakers Make Low-Risk Gamble On Rui Hachimura
The Lakers have acquired Rui Hachimura from the Wizards in exchange for Kendrick Nunn & picks. What does this mean financially for each team?

Rahm Wins The American Express
Jon Rahm earns $1.44 million after holding off Davis Thompson to win The American Express.

New Transactions

Jan 29

Bayron Lora, OF

Released by Texas (TEX)

Jan 29

Jason Vosler, 3B

Released by Seattle (SEA)

Jan 29

Candace Parker, F

Signed a 1 year contract with Las Vegas (LV)

Jan 28

Myles Turner, C

Signed a 2 year $41.06 million contract extension with Indiana (IND) as part of a renegotiation-and-extend..

Contract includes 2022-23 base salary increased from $17.5 million to $34.6 million with two new years added onto the contract. Total new money added onto the contract is $58.16 million.

Jan 28