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NBA’s 10 Worst Value Contracts

NBA’s 10 Worst Value Contracts

Taking a look at the worst valued contracts in the NBA this season.

Keith Smith  |  March 18
Scheffler Wins THE PLAYERS Championship

Scheffler Wins THE PLAYERS Championship

Scottie Scheffler wins THE PLAYERS Championship and $4.5 million.

Scott Allen  |  March 17
NBA’s 10 Best Value Contracts

NBA’s 10 Best Value Contracts

Taking a look at the best valued contracts in the NBA this season.

Keith Smith  |  March 16
An NFL Free Agency Reality Check

An NFL Free Agency Reality Check

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.

Michael Ginnitti  |  March 14
2024 NWSL Opening Day Rosters

2024 NWSL Opening Day Rosters

The opening day rosters are set for the 2024 NWSL season.

Scott Allen  |  March 14
Breaking Down Chris Jones' Chiefs Extension

Breaking Down Chris Jones' Chiefs Extension

Chris Jones & the Kansas City Chiefs agreed to terms on a 5 year, $158.75M extension this week that includes a whopping $95M fully guaranteed. Our dive into the facts, figures, & future thoughts.

Michael Ginnitti  |  March 11
Scheffler Wins Arnold Palmer Invitational

Scheffler Wins Arnold Palmer Invitational

Scottie Scheffler wins the Arnold Palmer Invitational and $4 million.

Scott Allen  |  March 10
Garnett Wins Puerto Rico Open

Garnett Wins Puerto Rico Open

Brice Garnett wins the Puerto Rico Open and $720,000.

Scott Allen  |  March 10
Ancer Wins LIV Golf Hong Kong

Ancer Wins LIV Golf Hong Kong

Abraham Ancer earns a total of $4 million after winning the LIV Golf Hong Kong.

Scott Allen  |  March 10
WHAT'S NEXT: NBA Veteran Extensions To Watch

WHAT'S NEXT: NBA Veteran Extensions To Watch

A look at which NBA players are extension eligible through June 30th.

Keith Smith  |  March 09
Detailing Buffalo's 12-Player Move Day

Detailing Buffalo's 12-Player Move Day

The Bills officially sent their offseason into orbit today, processing 12 player moves that significantly impacted both their roster, & subsequent salary cap table.

Michael Ginnitti  |  March 06
Financial Futures for the 9 Tagged NFL Players

Financial Futures for the 9 Tagged NFL Players

NFL teams handed out 8 franchise tags & 1 (rare) transition tag for the upcoming 2024 league year. We'll dive into each player, their potential outcome, & a projected multi-year extension going forward.

Michael Ginnitti  |  March 06
Top 2024 NFL Free Agents

Top 2024 NFL Free Agents

With the tag window now officially closed, Spotrac dives into a few notable pending NFL Free Agents at each position group, including projected contracts for each.

Michael Ginnitti  |  March 05
Contract Breakdown Projections for 12 WR Candidates

Contract Breakdown Projections for 12 WR Candidates

Spotrac provides full contract extension projection breakdowns for Justin Jefferson, Ja'Marr Chase, CeeDee Lamb, Amon-Ra St. Brown, Jaylen Waddle, Tee Higgins, Brandon Aiyuk, DeVonta Smith, Mike Evans, Michael Pittman Jr., Amari Cooper, & Calvin Ridley.

Michael Ginnitti  |  March 04
Eckroat Wins Cognizant Classic

Eckroat Wins Cognizant Classic

Austin Eckroat wins the Cognizant Classic and $1.62 million.

Scott Allen  |  March 04
Niemann Wins LIV Golf Jeddah

Niemann Wins LIV Golf Jeddah

Joaquin Niemann earns a total of $4 million after winning the LIV Golf Jeddah.

Scott Allen  |  March 04
WHAT'S NEXT: Minnesota Timberwolves

WHAT'S NEXT: Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves on top of the West and their roster is rapidly getting expensive. Keith Smith takes a look at the Timberwolves' future financial outlook, sustainability and title contention.

Keith Smith  |  February 27
Current & Future QB Guarantees

Current & Future QB Guarantees

It’s been a minute since we’ve run the gamut on each team’s QB situation, so we’ll take a quick dive into the guaranteed salary breakdown for every player currently under contract, by team.

Michael Ginnitti  |  February 26
Knapp Wins Mexico Open at Vidanta

Knapp Wins Mexico Open at Vidanta

Jake Knapp wins the Mexico Open at Vidanta and $1.458 million.

Scott Allen  |  February 26
2024 NFL Official League Financials

2024 NFL Official League Financials

The NFL has locked in an historic $255.4M league salary cap for 2024. Our look at this plus, how the spending floor works, this year's minimum salaries, the veteran minimum cap benefit, restricted free agent tenders, & official franchise & transition tag values.

Michael Ginnitti  |  February 23
WHAT'S NEXT: Buffalo Bills

WHAT'S NEXT: Buffalo Bills

The Buffalo Bills enter the 2024 offseason with negative cap space, notable free agents, & a few stuck contracts to deal with. Spotrac dives into potential cap casualties, conversion candidates, extension projections, & more.

Michael Ginnitti  |  February 23
Contract Breakdown Projections for 7 QB Extension Candidates

Contract Breakdown Projections for 7 QB Extension Candidates

Six notable quarterbacks could be eyeing a big pay day this NFL offseason. We detail full contract breakdown projections for Kirk Cousins, Dak Prescott, Jordan Love, Tua Tagovailoa, Jared Goff, Trevor Lawrence, & Baker Mayfield his spring.

Michael Ginnitti  |  February 22
The 2024 NFL All-Bubble Team

The 2024 NFL All-Bubble Team

With less than a month to go until NFL teams need to be cap compliant, Spotrac identifies a notable name at each position group trending toward the Roster Bubble.

Michael Ginnitti  |  February 19
Matsuyama Wins The Genesis Invitational

Matsuyama Wins The Genesis Invitational

Hideki Matsuyama wins The Genesis Invitational and $4 million.

Scott Allen  |  February 19
The Broncos & Russell Wilson's Contract

The Broncos & Russell Wilson's Contract

With a vesting guarantee for Russell Wilson's 2025 salary just a month away, the Broncos are closing in on an historic contract move. We detail Denver's options, including the financial ramifications for each.

Michael Ginnitti  |  February 18
2024 NBA Spending Power Projections: Post Trade Deadline Update

2024 NBA Spending Power Projections: Post Trade Deadline Update

A look at the spending power teams currently project to have for the 2024 offseason now that the NBA Trade Deadline and come and gone.

Keith Smith  |  February 15
Taylor Wins WM Phoenix Open

Taylor Wins WM Phoenix Open

Nick Taylor wins the WM Phoenix Open and $1.584 million.

Scott Allen  |  February 12
Johnson Wins LIV Golf Las Vegas

Johnson Wins LIV Golf Las Vegas

Dustin Johnson earns a total of $4.375 million after winning the LIV Golf Las Vegas.

Scott Allen  |  February 12
Super Bowl Players Eyeing a Payday

Super Bowl Players Eyeing a Payday

With Super Bowl 58 upon us, Spotrac dives into 10 players set to take the field who are eyeing up sizable paydays in the coming weeks and months.

Michael Ginnitti  |  February 11
2024 NBA Buyout Market (Updated)

2024 NBA Buyout Market (Updated)

A look at some key players to keep an on eye on for the 2024 NBA buyout market.

Keith Smith  |  February 10
Clippers Buy A Prospect From Nuggets

Clippers Buy A Prospect From Nuggets

Breaking down the trade that sent Draft Rights For Ismael Kamagate from the Nuggets to the Clippers in exchange for cash considerations

Keith Smith  |  February 10
Pacers Help Warriors Save Millions

Pacers Help Warriors Save Millions

Breaking down the trade that sent Cory Joseph, 2025 Hornets second-round pick and Cash Considerations from the Warriors to the Pacers in exchange for 2024 second-round pick

Keith Smith  |  February 10
Blazers Help Celtics Save Some Money

Blazers Help Celtics Save Some Money

Breaking down the trade that sent Dalano Banton, Cash Considerations from the Celtics to the Trail Blazers in exchange for future top-55 protected second-round pick

Keith Smith  |  February 10
Boston Takes A Flyer On Springer

Boston Takes A Flyer On Springer

Breaking down the trade that sent Jaden Springer from the 76ers to the Celtics in exchange for 2024 second-round pick

Keith Smith  |  February 09
Kings Help Bucks Save Some Money

Kings Help Bucks Save Some Money

Breaking down the trade that sent Robin Lopez, Cash Considerations from the Bucks to the Kings in exchange for Draft Rights to Dimitrios Agravanis

Keith Smith  |  February 09
Bucks And Sixers Swap Backup Point Guards

Bucks And Sixers Swap Backup Point Guards

Breaking down the trade that sent Patrick Beverley from the 76ers to the Bucks in exchange for Cameron Payne, 2027 Bucks second-round pick

Keith Smith  |  February 09
Suns Acquire Royce O’Neale In Three-Team Trade

Suns Acquire Royce O’Neale In Three-Team Trade

Breaking down the three-trade that sent Royce O’Neale, David Roddy to the Suns, Keita Bates-Diop, Jordan Goodwin, three future second-round picks to the Nets and Chimezie Metu, Yuta Watanabe to the Grizzlies

Keith Smith  |  February 09
Thunder Acquire Gordon Hayward

Thunder Acquire Gordon Hayward

Breaking down the trade that sent Gordon Hayward from the Hornets to the Thunder in exchange for Davis Bertans, Tre Mann, Vasilije Micic, two future second-round picks

Keith Smith  |  February 09
The NFL Award Winners, Financially

The NFL Award Winners, Financially

The NFL handed out 2023 honors Thursday night, focusing a spotlight on Lamar Jackson, Christian McCaffrey, & a few young Texans. Our look at how each major award winner stands going forward, financially speaking.

Michael Ginnitti  |  February 09
Mavericks Acquire PJ Washington For Grant Williams, Future First

Mavericks Acquire PJ Washington For Grant Williams, Future First

Breaking down the trade that sent P.J. Washington and two second-round picks from the Hornets to the Mavericks in exchange for Grant Williams, Seth Curry, and 2027 first-round pick

Keith Smith  |  February 08
Nets Acquire Dennis Schroder For Spencer Dinwiddie

Nets Acquire Dennis Schroder For Spencer Dinwiddie

Breaking down the trade that sent Dennis Schroder, Thaddeus Young from the Nets to the Raptors in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie

Keith Smith  |  February 08
Sixers Acquire Buddy Hield; Doug McDermott To Pacers In Three-Team Trade

Sixers Acquire Buddy Hield; Doug McDermott To Pacers In Three-Team Trade

Breaking down the three-trade that sent Buddy Hield to the 76ers, Furkan Korkmaz, Doug McDermott, three future second-round picks to the Pacers, and Marcus Morris and a second-round pick to the Spurs

Keith Smith  |  February 08
Knicks Acquire Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks From Pistons For Quentin Grimes

Knicks Acquire Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks From Pistons For Quentin Grimes

Breaking down the trade that sent Bojan Bogdanovic, Alec Burks from the Pistons to the Knicks in exchange for Quentin Grimes, Ryan Arcidiacono, Malachi Flynn, Evan Fournier and picks.

Keith Smith  |  February 08
Pistons Acquire And Waive Danuel House From Sixers

Pistons Acquire And Waive Danuel House From Sixers

Breaking down the trade that sent Danuel House, 2024 second-round pick from the 76ers to the Pistons in exchange for 2028 second-round pick.

Keith Smith  |  February 08
Mavericks Acquire Daniel Gafford From Washington For Richaun Holmes, 2024 First

Mavericks Acquire Daniel Gafford From Washington For Richaun Holmes, 2024 First

Breaking down the trade that sent Daniel Gafford from the Wizards to the Mavericks in exchange for Richaun Holmes, 2024 first-round pick.

Keith Smith  |  February 08
Raptors Acquire Ochai Agbaji, Kelly Olynyk From Jazz

Raptors Acquire Ochai Agbaji, Kelly Olynyk From Jazz

Breaking down the trade that sent Ochai Agbaji, Kelly Olynyk from the Jazz to the Raptors in exchange for Kira Lewis Jr., Otto Porter Jr., 2024 first-round pick.

Keith Smith  |  February 08
The Super Bowl Matchup, Financially

The Super Bowl Matchup, Financially

The Super Bowl matchup pairs two teams that have gone down very different financial paths to get here. Our dive into how the 2023 money was allocated for the Kansas City Chiefs & San Francisco 49ers, plus notable players on each eyeing a payday in the coming weeks.

Michael Ginnitti  |  February 08
Timberwolves Acquire Monte Morris From Pistons

Timberwolves Acquire Monte Morris From Pistons

Breaking down the trade that sent Monte Morris from the Pistons to the Timberwolves in exchange for Shake Milton, Troy Brown Jr. and a 2030 2nd-round pick.

Keith Smith  |  February 07
Celtics Acquire Xavier Tillman From Grizzlies

Celtics Acquire Xavier Tillman From Grizzlies

Breaking down the trade that sent Xavier Tillman from the Grizzlies to the Celtics in exchange for Lamar Stevens, a 2027 2nd-round pick and a 2023 2nd-round pick.

Keith Smith  |  February 07
Pistons Acquire Simone Fontecchio From Jazz

Pistons Acquire Simone Fontecchio From Jazz

Breaking down the trade that sent Simone Fontecchio from the Jazz to the Pistons in exchange for Kevin Knox, 2024 2nd-round pick and draft rights to Gabriele Procida.

Keith Smith  |  February 07