
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

May 25, 2023 • 60min
Top NBA Free Agents, Austin Reaves, & the Lakers’ Offseason
Mike Ginnitti details the latest evidence of financial struggles at the running back position, as Austin Ekeler's push for a new contract was converted into earnable incentives. Then, Keith Smith joins to break down his Top 10 NBA Free Agents to be, what's next for the Lakers, & more specifically, what's next for Austin Reaves?

May 22, 2023 • 37min
PGA Payouts, Aaron Hicks, & NFL’s Best Available Free Agents
PGA Championship Payouts, Aaron Hicks' ousting from New York, an undrafted free agent recap, and the Best Available NFL Free Agents remaining this summer.

May 19, 2023 • 1h 3min
Analyzing MLB at the Quarter Turn
With MLB now at the quarter turn, Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann evaluate notable free agent contracts, extensions & trades from this winter. Plus, detailing potential award candidates, Top Payroll Playoff possibilities, & a few surprises thus far.

May 15, 2023 • 34min
Future Thoughts on Harden, Morant, the Warriors & More
Mike Ginnitti details James Harden's pending player option/free agency, Ja Morant's (5:50) looming suspension, & a Warriors offseason (7:42) that may not be as explosive as currently advertised. Plus NBA Draft Lottery Odds (16:53), notable MLB Free Agents (24:34), & Matt Ryan's career earnings (28:07) as he heads into the CBS booth.

May 11, 2023 • 40min
A Mahomes Restructure, Jordan Love’s Extension, & All-NBA Contract Ramifications
With new contracts for Jalen Hurts & Lamar Jackson now on the books, the Kansas City Chiefs haven't been shy about their intent to make good on what has been a cash-friendly Patrick Mahomes deal. Our thoughts on what changes may be coming to his current contract. Plus, breaking down Jordan Love's win-win deal in Green Bay, and which NBA players are set to cash in with All-NBA selections under their belt.

May 8, 2023 • 39min
Breaking Down Lamar Jackson’s Blockbuster Contract
Mike Ginnitti details the 5 year, $260M contract for Lamar Jackson, including guarantee structure, potential out scenarios, & plenty more. Plus, a MLB Payroll vs. Win Percentage update, and an MLB Luxury Tax snapshot breakdown.

May 3, 2023 • 59min
NFL 5th-Year Option Analysis & an NBA Update with Keith Smith
Keith Smith joins to discuss offseason plans for the Bucks, Cavaliers, & Kings, plus the future of Dillon Brooks. Also, notable notes from an NFL 5th-Year option deadline that brought us the most declined salaries ever.

May 1, 2023 • 41min
Notable NFL Draft Picks, the Compensatory Process, & Steph Curry Legend
Mike Ginnitti discusses Steph Curry's historic Game 7, and his eye-popping financial future. Plus, the compensatory draft pick system is still a worthy process, but are there ways the NFL can be proactive in improving it? And, notable "Best Fit" NFL draft picks from the weekend that was.

Apr 28, 2023 • 39min
Early Lamar Contract & 1st Round Draft Thoughts
Mike Ginnitti details notable storylines, positional decisions, & rookie financials from a strong NFL Draft 1st Round, including roster construction thoughts on the Texans & Falcons. Plus, Lamar Jackson's multi-year extension is finally here - but full details are not. Initial thoughts on the reported terms, and a "wishlist" for what the structure should look like.

Apr 26, 2023 • 1h 13min
Aaron Rodgers, Jalen Hurts, & the Top MLB Contract Per Franchise
Finally. Aaron Rodgers, the Green Bay Packers, & the New York Jets have agreed to terms on a trade that will send the 39-year-old to the AFC. But in doing so, Rodgers has signed a revised contract (1:00) that throws another loop into the the equation. Plus, analysis on the official Jalen Hurts contract numbers (18:30), and a look at each MLB team's highest total value contract (35:50) in history.