
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!
Latest episodes

Jun 30, 2025 • 26min
A Jalen Ramsey Blockbuster & Early NBA Offseason Moves
Mike Ginnitti details the rare Late-June NFL blockbuster trade sending Jalen Ramey & Jonnu Smith to Pittsburgh in exchange for Minkah Fitzpatrick. Plus, the NBA offseason is "pending" but dozens of contracts, extensions, & trades have already hit the wires. Presented by Bettor Edge

Jun 26, 2025 • 33min
NBA Draft Hits, Cooper Flagg Financials, Travis Hunter's Win, & the Indestructible Rays
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss quick takeaways from the NBA Draft first round, a wild financial max-out scenario for Cooper Flagg, what Travis Hunter secured from his Jaguars' rookie contract, & plenty more. Presented by Bettor Edge

Jun 23, 2025 • 46min
OKC, Indy, Eastern Conference, & NBA Draft Futures with Keith Smith
Keith Smith joins to offer takeaways from the OKC/Indiana finale, notable roster decisions for each as the calendar flips to the offseason, how Tyrese Haliburton's injury could shake up a few Eastern Conference team decisions, and plenty more. Presented by Bettor Edge

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Jun 19, 2025 • 34min
The 10-Billion-Dollar Lakers, Jaire to Baltimore, & Next for Connor McDavid
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss future outlooks for Connor McDavid & Sam Bennett as the NHL offseason kicks off, trickle down thoughts surrounding the Lakers' shocking $10B pending sale, Jaire Alexander's contract & new landing spot, and a recap of recent sports movement. Plus our NBA Bettor Edge pick of the week.

Jun 16, 2025 • 43min
Rafael Devers to the Bay & Desmond Bane to Orlando
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann break down the facts & financials surrounding Rafael Devers' stunning trade from Boston to San Francisco. Plus, the Orlando Magic sent two players and four 1st round picks to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Desmond Bane. Presented by Bettor Edge

Jun 12, 2025 • 31min
The NFL QB Watch List, Shemar Stewart, & Aaron Rodgers
Mike Ginnitti discusses recent cap/contract updates for CB Jaire Alexander, QB Aaron Rodgers, & Bengals 1st-round pick Shemar Stewart, plus a must-follow watch list of NFL QB1s heading into 2025 in terms of contract stability, potential 2026 fallout, and plenty more. Presented by Bettor Edge

Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 5min
NFL Extensions, Jaire Alexander, MLB Buy/Sell Candidates, & the Mets Looming Options
Mike Ginnitti details the release of Jaire Alexander in Green Bay and his value on the open market, then a few notable extension candidates in Buffalo, LA, & Washington. Plus, Dan Soemann joins to discuss the Buy/Sell candidates in MLB, how the Orioles find themselves in the AL East basement, & looming decisions in NY on Pete Alonso & Edwin Diaz,

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Jun 5, 2025 • 35min
A Paul George Finals, MLB Service Time, & Summer NFL Extensions
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss Paul George's tie to the Thunder/Pacers Finals, why Jac Caglianone's callup in KC is somewhat controversial, & notable sports business quick hits. Plus, predicting a few NFL contract extensions this coming summer. Presented by Bettor Edge

Jun 2, 2025 • 50min
Knicks Offseason, a Pacers Thunder Finale, & NFL Dead Cap
Keith Smith joins to break down thoughts on where the New York Knicks head this offseason, & how we got to a Thunder/Pacers Finals matchup. Plus, which NBA teams are the next "draft, develop, & win" candidates, & a breakdown of Post June 1st salary cap updates, and the process going forward. Presented by Bettor Edge

May 29, 2025 • 38min
OKC's Window, Aidan Hutchinson, Jalen Ramsey, & the Colorado Rockies
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz dive into the luxurious future of the Western Conference Champion OKC Thunder, what has gone horribly wrong for the Colorado Rockies, a timeline & valuation outlook for Aidan Hutchinson & the Lions, and our sports business quick hits. Presented by Bettor Edge