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Keith Smith | 2 years ago

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Keith Smith | 2 years ago

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Michael Ginnitti | 2 years ago

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Keith Smith | 2 years ago

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Keith Smith | 2 years ago

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Keith Smith | 2 years ago

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Scott Allen | 2 years ago

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Michael Ginnitti | 2 years ago

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Portland's Breakdown Begins

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Michael Ginnitti | 2 years ago

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January 15 Trade Restriction Importance

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Keith Smith | 2 years ago

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Keith Smith | 2 years ago

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Damian Lillard's Demands

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A Way Too Early NBA Free Agent Assessment

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Keith Smith | 3 years ago

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Potential NBA Veteran Extensions

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Keith Smith | 3 years ago

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The 2021 NBA Offseason Financial Report

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2018 Rookie Scale Extension Updates and Predictions

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The 2021 NBA Free Agency Guide

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The Kemba Walker Trade: Financially

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NBA Max Contracts, Rookie Wages, & Free Agency

The NBA offseason is now in full swing, so it's a perfect time to take a deep dive into the numbers that go along with maximum contracts, SuperMax deals, projected terms for notable free agent, and estimated numbers for the 2019 Draft Class.

Michael Ginnitti | 5 years ago

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Projected NBA Playoff Team Payouts

With the NBA Playoffs winding down, we'll take a quick look at the projected payouts for each postseason team in 2018-19. Since the official playoff bonus pool figure hasn't been released yet, we'll base these numbers off of last year's amount, which came in at $20M.

Michael Ginnitti | 5 years ago

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2019 NBA Playoff Teams, Financially

Our look at the financial statuses for all sixteen 2018-19 NBA Playoff teams, including their current payrolls, starting 5 costs, upcoming draft picks, notable free agents, and more.

Michael Ginnitti | 5 years ago

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Financially Breaking Down the NBA Trade Deadline

With the NBA trade deadline just hours away (3PM EST, February 7th), we'll begin to break down the numbers for each notable move, including current and future financial ramifications for all players & teams.

Michael Ginnitti | 5 years ago

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5 Potential NBA Trade Deadline Moves

Our look at five potential NBA trades that may happen (but almost certainly never will) leading up to the February 7th trade deadline, including deals for the Pelicans, Lakers, Knicks, Bulls, and Mavericks - but not the ones you're likely thinking of.

Michael Ginnitti | 5 years ago

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Monday Morning Financial NBA Round Up

Our Monday morning round up takes a look around the early NBA season, including what may come from tough starts in Houston & Washington, the future for LeBron's Lakers, and what the acquisition of Jimmy Butler means in Philly, now and later.

Michael Ginnitti | 6 years ago

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Jimmy Butler's Next Contract & Trade Destinations

Jimmy Butler's asked for a trade, he's skipped practice, he's held out of preseason, and now he's taking nights off here and there to protest his current situation in Minnesota (though he'll tell you he's just tired). We discuss the money Butler is about to make in 2019, and a few trade destinations & scenarios.

Michael Ginnitti | 6 years ago

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Financial Facts for NBA Trades, Free Agency, & the Draft

With the NBA now officially in offseason mode, we’ll take a quick look at some facts and figures for the upcoming draft, rookie contracts, trade math, restricted free agency period, & specific numbers for LeBron, Kawhi, & Kyrie.

Michael Ginnitti | 6 years ago

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Keeping the Warriors Together

Keeping a super-team together for a stretch of time is becoming increasingly impossible in sports. But the Golden State Warriors appear poised to be the closest thing to a dynasty this generation might ever see. We break down their upcoming financial scenarios.

Michael Ginnitti | 6 years ago

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Financial Futures for Five NBA Superstars

As the NBA Postseason begins to near the finish line, the discussions for most will turn to the offseason, where a handful of elite players will be forced into decisions regarding their immediate futures. We take a look at the numbers & logical assumptions for Kevin Durant, LeBron James, Chris Paul, Paul George, & DeMarcus Cousins.

Michael Ginnitti | 6 years ago

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