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Next Contract Series: Fred VanVleet

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.

Keith Smith  |  January 17
Divisional Round Quarterbacks

Divisional Round Quarterbacks

And then there were eight. A quick look at the current and future contract statuses for the 8 quarterbacks set to start in this weekend’s NFL Divisional Round, and few who won’t be available as well.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 17
2024 NASCAR Cup Free Agents

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.

Scott Allen  |  January 17
NFL Offseason Question Marks

NFL Offseason Question Marks

A dive into notable question marks this offseason for the Chargers, Dolphins, Ravens, Seahawks, Vikings.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 16
Si Woo Kim Wins Sony Open

Si Woo Kim Wins Sony Open

Si Woo Kim comes from behind to win the Sony Open in Hawaii and earns $1.422 million.

Scott Allen  |  January 16
2022-23 NFL Postseason Payouts

2022-23 NFL Postseason Payouts

With the NFL postseason upon us, a quick look at how players are compensated for each playoff round, broken down by team, based on the agreed upon CBA costs.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 15
Next Contract Series: Jordan Clarkson

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.

Keith Smith  |  January 14
2023 MLB Arbitration Filings

2023 MLB Arbitration Filings

12 players received a salary at or above the $10M mark, while 33 others are headed to arbitration with their respective team.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 14
AFC West Offseason Financial Analysis

AFC West Offseason Financial Analysis

Our NFL Offseason series continues with analysis for each AFC West team's notable free agents, projected financials, & a few extension or roster bubble candidates heading toward the offseason.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 13
NFC West Offseason Financial Analysis

NFC West Offseason Financial Analysis

Our NFL Offseason series continues with analysis for each NFC West team's notable free agents, projected financials, & a few extension or roster bubble candidates heading toward the offseason.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 13
2023 NWSL Draft Results

2023 NWSL Draft Results

Breaking down the 2023 NWSL Draft Results.

Scott Allen  |  January 13
NFL Offseason Financial Analysis

NFL Offseason Financial Analysis

Spotrac's NFL Offseason Series continues with divisional breakdowns of team cap space, notable free agents, extension candidates, and potential roster bubble players.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 13
AFC East Offseason Financial Analysis

AFC East Offseason Financial Analysis

Our NFL Offseason series continues with analysis for each AFC East team's notable free agents, projected financials, & a few extension or roster bubble candidates heading toward the offseason.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 12
NFC East Offseason Financial Analysis

NFC East Offseason Financial Analysis

Our NFL Offseason series continues with analysis for each NFC East team's notable free agents, projected financials, & a few extension or roster bubble candidates heading toward the offseason.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 12
Rumored NFL Breakups

Rumored NFL Breakups

Financial ramifications for Derek Carr, Michael Thomas, DeAndre Hopkins, Brandin Cooks, Rodney Hudson, Sean Payton.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 12
The Highest Paid NFL Players & the Playoffs

The Highest Paid NFL Players & the Playoffs

How many of the highest paid NFL players at their position made the postseason this year?

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 12
NBA Non-Taxpayers Who Should Add Salary At The Trade Deadline

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.

Keith Smith  |  January 10
NFC South Offseason Financial Analysis

NFC South Offseason Financial Analysis

Our NFL Offseason series continues with analysis for each NFC South team's notable free agents, projected financials, & a few extension or roster bubble candidates heading toward the offseason.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 09
NFC North Offseason Financial Analysis

NFC North Offseason Financial Analysis

Our NFL Offseason series continues with analysis for each NFC North team's notable free agents, projected financials, & a few extension or roster bubble candidates heading toward the offseason.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 09
AFC North Offseason Financial Analysis

AFC North Offseason Financial Analysis

Our NFL Offseason series continues with analysis for each AFC North team’s notable free agents, projected financials, & a few extension or roster bubble candidates heading toward the offseason.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 09
Rahm Earns $2.7 million at Sentry

Rahm Earns $2.7 million at Sentry

Jon Rahm earns $2.7 million at Sentry Tournament of Champions by overcoming seven-shot deficit.

Scott Allen  |  January 09
AFC South Offseason Financial Analysis

AFC South Offseason Financial Analysis

Our NFL Offseason series continues with analysis for each AFC South team's notable free agents, projected financials, & a few extension or roster bubble candidates heading toward the offseason.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 09
NBA Contract Guarantees To Watch

NBA Contract Guarantees To Watch

Breaking down NBA contract guarantees: Who is likely to have their salary guaranteed? Who could potentially be waived before their salary guarantees?

Keith Smith  |  January 06
10 Day Contract Season In The NBA

10 Day Contract Season In The NBA

10 Day contract season is upon us in the NBA. What is a 10 day contract? And which players are primed to sign a 10 Day contract this season?

Keith Smith  |  January 05
NFL Offseason Financial Analysis: Running Backs

NFL Offseason Financial Analysis: Running Backs

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.

Michael Ginnitti  |  January 03
Understanding Current 2023 NBA Trade Restrictions

Understanding Current 2023 NBA Trade Restrictions

Which current NBA players are about to be come trade eligible? Which current NBA players are not able to be traded during the regular season for any reason? Breaking down and understanding the current 2023 NBA trade restrictions.

Scott Allen  |  January 01
Upcoming NBA Dates and Deadlines

Upcoming NBA Dates and Deadlines

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

Scott Allen  |  December 31
Next Contract Series: Christian Wood

Next Contract Series: Christian Wood

The Dallas Mavericks traded for Christian Wood. He is now eligible to sign an extension with Dallas, but will he? Or will he opt to hold off until free agency to cash in? Keith Smith provides all of Christian Wood's options moving forward.

Keith Smith  |  December 30
A Financially Expensive Night For Orlando And Detroit

A Financially Expensive Night For Orlando And Detroit

Due to technical fouls, and an altercation that led to ejections and suspensions, Orlando Magic and Detroit Piston players will lose a combined $539,677.

Scott Allen  |  December 29
Financially Assessing the Russell Wilson Disaster

Financially Assessing the Russell Wilson Disaster

Russell Wilson’s splashdown in Denver went about as poorly as possible, forcing many to ask the question - what now? There's only one correct answer, but we'll break down all of the possibilities anyway.

Michael Ginnitti  |  December 28
NFL Offseason Financial Analysis: Quarterbacks

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.

Michael Ginnitti  |  December 27
NBA Trade Deadline Candidates

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.

Keith Smith  |  December 22
2023 MLS Draft Results

2023 MLS Draft Results

The 2023 MLS Draft Results: Hamady Diop from Clemson goes #1 overall to Charlotte FC.

Scott Allen  |  December 22
The 2022 NFL Pro Bowl Rosters, Financially

The 2022 NFL Pro Bowl Rosters, Financially

The 2022 NFL Pro Bowl rosters were announced Wednesday evening and the list includes a healthy dose of experienced, high-paid talent.

Michael Ginnitti  |  December 21
Next Contract Series: Kyle Kuzma

Next Contract Series: Kyle Kuzma

Kyle Kuzma recently confirmed that he intends to opt out of his contract this coming offseason. Keith Smith breaks down all of Kuzma's contract options, including what the unlikely veteran extension would look like plus what a free agent contract could look like.

Keith Smith  |  December 20
Mid-December MLB Recap

Mid-December MLB Recap

A quick look at at recent free agent signings, updated Tax Payroll projections, & potential trade candidates in MLB.

Michael Ginnitti  |  December 18
Winter MLB Trade Candidates

Winter MLB Trade Candidates

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

Michael Ginnitti  |  December 16
NBA Trade Rules To Know As Trade Season Opens

NBA Trade Rules To Know As Trade Season Opens

It matters if a team is a taxpayer or a non-taxpayer when it comes to an NBA trade. Keith Smith explains the rules as the NBA trade season opens.

Keith Smith  |  December 14
Assessing the Longest MLB Contracts in History

Assessing the Longest MLB Contracts in History

Carlos Correa's 13 year contract with the Giants is the 21st 10 years or larger deal signed in MLB history. How these deals compare...

Michael Ginnitti  |  December 14
Valuing Best Available MLB Free Agents

Valuing Best Available MLB Free Agents

A snapshot look at the best available MLB Free Agents, including projecting price points and destinations for each.

Michael Ginnitti  |  December 13
Current Opening Day MLB Tax Payrolls

Current Opening Day MLB Tax Payrolls

It'll change in the next few minutes, but a snapshot look at our projected tax payrolls for each MLB team.

Michael Ginnitti  |  December 09
2023 NBA Cap Space Projections: December Edition

2023 NBA Cap Space Projections: December Edition

Keith Smith takes a look at the current 2023 NBA cap space projections based on the current rosters heading into December.

Keith Smith  |  December 06
2022 All-MLB Rosters, Financially

2022 All-MLB Rosters, Financially

A look at each member of the 2022 All-MLB teams, including 2022 compensation, ranking, & future contract statuses for each.

Michael Ginnitti  |  December 06
Hovland Wins Hero World Challenge

Hovland Wins Hero World Challenge

Viktor Hovland earns $1 milllion by winning the Hero World Challenge

Scott Allen  |  December 05
Early Valuations for Top NFL Free Agents

Early Valuations for Top NFL Free Agents

An early look at notable pending unrestricted free agents from each NFL franchise, including market valuations for each.

Michael Ginnitti  |  December 04
Breaking down Jacob deGrom's New $185M Contract

Breaking down Jacob deGrom's New $185M Contract

The Rangers made the first big free agent splash, locking in Jacob deGrom to $185M over the next 5 years.

Michael Ginnitti  |  December 03
Next Contract Series: Jerami Grant

Next Contract Series: Jerami Grant

Jerami Grant has started to come up in talks about what his next contract could look like. Keith Smith breaks down all of Grant's options.

Keith Smith  |  December 02
The Rams' Future Guarantee Outlook

The Rams' Future Guarantee Outlook

If the Rams were a one and done team, just how expensive are the next few years going to be?

Michael Ginnitti  |  November 30
The Financial Futures of Rodgers & Love

The Financial Futures of Rodgers & Love

With the 2022 Packers all but out of playoff contention, the focus now turns (back) to the future of Aaron Rodgers & Jordan Love. Our deep dive into the finances for both

Michael Ginnitti  |  November 28
Inter Miami & Lionel Messi Close to MLS-record Deal

Inter Miami & Lionel Messi Close to MLS-record Deal

Per reports, Inter Miami and Lionel Messi are close to an agreement to bring the superstar to the MLS on a record deal.

Scott Allen  |  November 28