The Spotrac Podcast

As things slow down a bit around the NBA, we take a quick toll of which signings & trades made the most or littlest sense thus far. Plus, NBA Summer League is now a big deal, but is the money involved? And, the MLB HR Derby & All-Star game is now a money grab too.

The NBA free agency season doesn't even begin until July 6th, but players & teams wasted no time jumping into the pool early, as almost every big player is under agreement in some way shape or form. Scott Allen, Spotrac's NBA guru, joins the show to break down the big stories, the big numbers, & all the financial takeaways of the first 12-hours of offseason chaos.

With NBA Free Agency a week away the rumor mills are blazing. We discuss who, where, why, & how much across the league. Plus, baseball bullpens are imploding at a historic rate. Is a data-driven game hurting MLB? And, an early look at notable NFL players entering training camp on the roster bubble.

The Lakers gave up the farm to acquire Anthony Davis. We break down the numbers, including how much LA has to work with this summer and it's impact on the rest of free agency. Plus, previewing the upcoming NBA Draft.

Because of slotted NBA max contracts, Kevin Durant's financial future was already set in stone - until now. We discuss his options to stay, leave, sign big, or keep it simple this offseason. Plus 8-year NHL contracts are still coming in frequently, why? And, the Indianapolis Colts are one of the Super Bowl favorites, hold a ton of cap space still, and are just plain average.

A roundtable discussion about Kawhi Leonard's financial calendar year, including sneaker deals, Canadian worth, & how Toronto can keep him going forward. Plus, Todd Gurley's rock solid contract guarantees are a misstep by the Rams current administration, & a quick look across the league at the contract values & stability of NFL QBs.

The Warriors & Raptors bring massive payrolls, & the top future free agents to the NBA Finals, while Klay Thompson's out $30M thanks to the All-NBA voters. Plus, the Patriots crafted a contract built to tolerate Ben Watson's pre-defined suspension. How can the NFL make it harder to cheat? And, Carter Stewart avoids the low-paying process of being an MLB prospect by signing in Japan.

Kevin breaks down the various earnings & costs that come to a PGA golfer, & the future of Brooks Koepka. Plus, we've added the WNBA to Spotrac, & take a look at the facts, figures, & future of the league financially. And, the Jets, Mets, & Knicks have had a rough May.

On the cusp of the NBA Lottery selections we break down the NBA numbers for rookie contracts & the impact of top picks in the league. Plus, future financial outlooks for the NBA Final four, how important are UDFAs becoming to the NFL team-building process, & odds & predictions for the Preakness & PGA Championship.

Paul Peck & I are joined by current Jacksonville Jaguars General Manager David Caldwell, who discusses his climb up from the scouting world to the front office, contract structures, prepping for the draft, & how the game has changed over his 6 years at the helm.