Financial Fallout from 2023 NBA Draft
Keith Smith breaks down the financial fallout and implications from the 2023 NBA Draft.
Keith Smith | June 23
News
Jordan Poole Traded To Wizards For Chris Paul
Keith Smith breaks down the trade between the Wizards-Warriors which includes Jordan Poole and Chris Paul.
Keith Smith | June 22
Kristaps Porzingis, Marcus Smart Traded in Three-Team Deal
Keith Smith breaks down the three-team trade between the Celtics-Grizzlies-Wizards which includes Kristaps Porzingis and Marcus Smart.
Keith Smith | June 22
Top Earning NBA Player by Draft Pick
With the 2023 NBA Draft just a few hours away, we’ll dive into the top earning NBA player from each first round draft slot in league history (for a minute).
Michael Ginnitti | June 21
Most Common NBA Trade Partners
Which NBA GM's have traded with each other the most in the current peer group
Keith Smith | June 19
Bradley Beal Traded To Suns As Wizards Kickoff Rebuild
Keith Smith breaks down the trade and financial ramifications of the Suns acquiring Bradley Beal for Chris Paul, Landry Shamet and picks.
Keith Smith | June 18
Projecting 2023 NBA Player and Team Options
Keith Smith projects the 2023 NBA Player and Team Options as the 2023-24 NBA new league year and free agency approaches.
Keith Smith | June 14
NFL Positional Market Resets
As the NFL offseason turns from business to practice, a snapshot look at the top of the mountain for each position's financial market, including metrics for average salary and practical guarantee, and the days since the belt has last been passed.
Michael Ginnitti | June 13
NFL Movement Series: Running Backs
Our first annual NFL Movement Series continues with the Running Backs, highlighting every move - every team - has made at the position since the beginning of the new league year.
Michael Ginnitti | June 12
Taylor Wins the RBC Canadian Open
Nick Taylor wins the RBC Canadian Open and $1.62 million.
Scott Allen | June 12
Djokovic Wins 2023 French Open
Novak Djokovic wins his third French Open, twenty-third Major of his career and €2.3M ($2.5M) bringing his career earnings to $169.76M.
Scott Allen | June 12
Swiatek Wins 2023 French Open
Iga Swiatek wins her third French Open, fourth Major of her career and €2.3M ($2.5M) bringing her career earnings to $16.85M.
Scott Allen | June 12
Breaking Down Ed Oliver's Contract
Still a bit of a shocker, our dive into Ed Oliver's 4 year, $68M extension with the BIlls which includes $45M practically guaranteed, $24.5M fully locked in at signing.
Michael Ginnitti | June 07
NFL Movement Series: Quarterbacks
Our first annual NFL Movement Series begins with the QB position, highlighting every move - every team - has made at the position since the beginning of the new league year.
Michael Ginnitti | June 07
Predicting 2020 NFL 1st Rounder Extensions
A dive into the current status, calculated value, and our prediction for each of the 2020 first round picks who are now extension eligible for the first time in their careers.
Michael Ginnitti | June 06
2020 Draft Class Rookie Scale Extension Updates and Predictions
A look at 2020 NBA Draft class who will be up for Rookie Scale extensions and predictions of what those extensions could look like.
Keith Smith | June 05
Hovland Wins the Memorial Tournament
Viktor Hovland wins the Memorial Tournament and $3.6 million.
Scott Allen | June 04
NFL Question Mark Contracts
A look at one contract from each NFL franchise that has some form of question mark hanging over it as we head toward the 2023 regular season.
Michael Ginnitti | June 02
NFL Post June 1st Designations
As the calendar flips to June, 5 NFL teams will receive salary cap adjustments thanks to June 1st Designation releases in the past few weeks. Our look at each of the 8 players who were released with this designation, including the dead cap ramifications, and respective cap savings for this and next season.
Michael Ginnitti | May 31
Grillo Wins Charles Schwab Challenge
Emiliano Grillo wins the Charles Schwab Challenge and $1.57 million.
Scott Allen | May 29
Varner III Wins LIV Golf DC
Harold Varner III earns a total of $4.125 million after winning the LIV Golf DC.
Scott Allen | May 29
Koepka Wins PGA Championship
Brooks Koepka wins the PGA Championship and $3.15 million.
Scott Allen | May 22
Best Available NFL Free Agents
As OTAs begin and 90 man rosters take shape, more than a few notable NFL players still remain unsigned this summer.
Michael Ginnitti | May 22
2023 MLS Salaries
The 2023 MLS salaries have been released by the MLSPA. Xherdan Shaqiri leads with the highest salary, $8.15 million. View all 2023 MLS salaries now.
Scott Allen | May 16
Day Wins AT&T Byron Nelson
Jason Day wins the AT&T Byron Nelson and $1.71 million.
Scott Allen | May 15
Johnson Wins LIV Golf Tulsa
Dustin Johnson earns a total of $4.375 million after winning the LIV Golf Tulsa.
Scott Allen | May 15
All-NBA Contract Implications
Breaking down the All-NBA contract implications for Jaylen Brown, Jayson Tatum, Ja Morant and Domantas Sabonis.
Keith Smith | May 11
2022-23 All-Defensive Teams
A look at the 2022-23 All-Defensive Teams, financially.
Scott Allen | May 09
Clark Wins Wells Fargo Championship
Wyndham Clark wins the Wells Fargo Championship and $3.6 million.
Scott Allen | May 08
Is a Kyler Murray 2024 Trade Plausible?
The Arizona Cardinals walked away from the 2023 NFL draft a winner in many books, and in turn, have ramped up speculation about the idea of moving on from Kyler Murray after 2023.
Michael Ginnitti | May 05
Breaking Down Lamar Jackson's $260M Contract
After years of back and forth, the Baltimore Ravens & QB Lamar Jackson finally have their long term extension. Our dive into the $260M contract that includes $135 fully guaranteed at signing, & $185M for practical purposes.
Michael Ginnitti | May 04
Analyzing the 2020 5th-Year Option Decisions
A few unfortunate situations, a few unfortunate injuries, and a CBA change that fully guarantees options upon exercise has given us more declined 5th-year salaries than ever.
Michael Ginnitti | May 02
2022-23 NBA MVP: Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid receives the 2022-23 NBA Rookie of the Year
Scott Allen | May 02
Finau Wins Mexico Open at Vidanta
Tony Finau wins the Mexico Open at Vidanta and $1.24 million each.
Scott Allen | May 01
2023 NFL Team Draft Pools
With the 2023 NFL Draft upon us here's a snapshot look at the projected salary cap draft pools (total and Top 51) for each franchise.
Michael Ginnitti | April 26
The Largest Contract for each MLB Franchise
With news that OF Bryan Reynolds has agreed to an historic 8 year, $106.75M extension with the Pittsburgh Pirates, we took some time to identify each MLB Franchise's largest total value contract of all-time.
Michael Ginnitti | April 26
2022-23 NBA ROY: Paolo Banchero
Paolo Banchero receives the 2022-23 NBA Rookie of the Year
Scott Allen | April 25
Breaking Down Jalen Hurts' $255M Extension
Breaking down the rankings, facts, & figures inside Jalen Hurts' 5 year, $255M extension with the Eagles, including $110M fully guaranteed at signing, and $179M in place through 2027.
Michael Ginnitti | April 25
2022-23 NBA MIPOY: Lauri Markkanen
Lauri Markkanen receives the 2022-23 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year
Scott Allen | April 25
#1 Overall NFL Picks & Recent QB Trends
Assessing recent #1 overall picks based on merit & financials, including a projection for 2023. Plus, QB Selection trends over the past five seasons.
Michael Ginnitti | April 24
Hardy/Riley Win Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Nick Hardy and Davis Riley win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans and $1.24 million each.
Scott Allen | April 24
Gooch Wins LIV Golf Adelaide
Taylor Gooch earns a total of $4.375 million after winning the LIV Golf Adelaide.
Scott Allen | April 23
Financial Ramifications for the 5 Suspended NFL Players
C.J. Moore, Quintez Cephus, Shaka Toney, Jameson Williams, & Stanley Berryhill were all served suspensions from the NFL this morning stemming from their involvement in a gambling violation. Our dive into their financial statuses based on this development.
Michael Ginnitti | April 21
2022-23 NBA DPOY: Jaren Jackson Jr.
Jaren Jackson Jr receives the 2022-23 NBA Defensive Player of the Year
Scott Allen | April 17
Fitzpatrick Wins RBC Heritage In Playoff
Jon Rahm wins Masters Tournament and $3.24 million.
Scott Allen | April 17
2023 NBA Free Agent Position Series: Centers
Breaking down and ranking the 2023 NBA free agent centers.
Keith Smith | April 14
10 NFL Extension Possibilities
A dive into 10 NFL players still in line for a new contract this offseason, in what should amount to more than $1B worth of total value for the coming years.
Michael Ginnitti | April 13
NEXT CONTRACT: Saquon Barkley
With a season on the franchise tag very much in question, our look at what a multi-year extension for Saquon Barkley and the New York Giants might look like going forward.
Michael Ginnitti | April 12