The Spotrac Podcast
Get even more connected to the finances in professional sports as we dive deeper into contracts, salaries, & the cap payrolls of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and more!
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Episodes
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Updated options for Carson Wentz & the Eagles, why the Jets should trade the pick (already), understanding the proposed agreement to bring the NHL back in 2021, & fun facts, questions, and fixes for the NBA going forward as they return to the court this week.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
The Athletic Saints reporter Katherine Terrell discusses the current QB dilemma, & a looming cap situation that may be too much for even a restructure-heavy front office like New Orleans (2:45). Plus, Scott Allen & Keith Smith break down Giannis' payday, & what kind of league changes will be in place for the 2020-21 season (24:50). And, NBA odds, picks, & bets sure to be 100% wrong (1:07).
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
Sunday Dec 13, 2020
The pandemic has affected all businesses, including major professional sports' leagues. If the numbers from the NBA, NHL & now MLB offseasons are any indication - NFL players on the open market are in for major financial decline. Plus, analyzing Josh Allen, Tyrann Mathieu, Melvin Ingram & a few other contract extension candidates.
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
Wednesday Dec 09, 2020
NBA Insider @KeithSmithNBA brings his expertise to the show, recapping the best & worst free agent moves, contracts, team decisions & plenty more from this past offseason. Plus, the WRs set to hit the open market have a lot to offer, & the Pittsburgh Steelers are primed for a run in 2020, but what about next year?
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
As the NFL season turns its final corner, a look at just how much coaching & the front office as impacted certain organizations both positively and negatively. Plus, a quick look back at how the top free agent contracts are faring in 2020.
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
59 players were non-tendered by MLB teams yesterday. Our thoughts on a few notable names, & how much payroll was cleared respectively. Plus, the Angels are starting to show signs of moving in the right direction, but what move could really push them into contention? And, LeBron & Anthony Davis get big money, & Russell Westbrook is on the move yet again.
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
Sunday Nov 29, 2020
With reserve lists piling up, gambling in the NFL has become a unique challenge. Plus, team building with the highest paid players in football is hard, but many of those teams are currently thriving. And, NBA free agency gets even more complicated with the Celtics' new outrageous trade exception.
Monday Nov 23, 2020
Monday Nov 23, 2020
What the NBA offseason lacked in quality superstar names, it made up for with quantity of movement. Scott Allen breaks down some of the notable moves - both positive & negative. Plus, the big trade chips haven't yet fallen, should New Orleans be considering themselves buyers? And, Carson Wentz's future in Philly is certainly in doubt. A look at what the Eagles can do with him in 2021.
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Scott Allen breaks down the NBA's draft, & a few storylines that now exist in its aftermath. Plus, Kevin Sylvester joins to discuss how the live broadcast & social media are growing father apart, and how broadcast salaries are simply growing.
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
ESPN's @PaulHembo gives us a few #MLB teams & players to watch out & how a looming strike could temper contracts, while Scott Allen previews the financials & potential movement in tonight's NBA Draft. Plus, Milwaukee's all-in moves, Houston's potential fire sale, & notable best value NFL players through 10 weeks.