Sabalenka Wins 2023 Australian Open
Aryna Sabalenka earns AU$2,975,000 (about US$2.13 million) by winning the 2023 Australian Open.
Scott Allen | January 28
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NWSL Set To Expand
Boston, Utah and San Francisco Bay Area set to receive NWSL expansion teams.
Scott Allen | January 28
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?
Keith Smith | January 27
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.
Michael Ginnitti | January 26
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.
Keith Smith | January 25
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.
Michael Ginnitti | January 24
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.
Michael Ginnitti | January 23
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?
Keith Smith | January 23
Rahm Wins The American Express
Jon Rahm earns $1.44 million after holding off Davis Thompson to win The American Express.
Scott Allen | January 23
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.
Michael Ginnitti | January 23
Lamar Jackson's Next Move
We don't know where this is headed over the coming weeks, but we know the options.
Michael Ginnitti | January 22
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.
Michael Ginnitti | January 20
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
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
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
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 comes from behind to win the Sony Open in Hawaii and earns $1.422 million.
Scott Allen | January 16
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 to know as we enter January and the back-half of the NBA schedule.
Scott Allen | December 31
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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