The Spotrac Podcast

From sports gambling, to SPACs, to athlete investments & endorsements, the sports business world appears to be at an all-time high. Plus, which NFL teams carry the highest & lowest projected draft pools heading toward May. And, which QBs are the all-time earners for each NFL franchise? It's not as easy as you might think.

Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen discuss MLB's reported investigation into Trevor Bauer's self-admitted foreign substance usage, and why it pales in comparison to what the league should be focusing on. Plus, James Wiseman's injury could be bittersweet for the middling Warriors, but how do they become real contenders again? And, the Falcons have a Matt Ryan contract, but not a Matt Ryan problem. What this means for their draft decisions at #4 overall.

Which addition from each NFL team becomes the headline for the 2021 season? Breaking down Sam Darnold's trade to Carolina both financially & in terms of future building. And, Masters bets & picks.

Breaking down Jrue Holiday's extension in Milwaukee, & what's to come with Steph Curry in Golden State. Plus, MLB rosters are loaded with youth. Is this good or bad? And, BIll Self's lifetime contract in Kansas is a step in the right direction.

What the NFL adding a regular season means for players financially, including previous contracts, cash, & cap ramifications. Plus, an Opening Day MLB primer including major questions, storylines, extension candidates and our 2021 team and player picks.

It's unclear why NBA buyouts are still a thing, but the league saw two fairly notable moves this weekend. Our thoughts on LaMarcus Aldridge & Andre Drummond's new situations. Plus, the 49ers struck early with a blockbuster move up the draft board. Are they playing chess or checkers? And, with the top of the draft still in question, a look at each NFL team's QB situation, how stable it is in 2021, & which have financial questions going forward.

Scott Allen & Mike Ginnitti break down a 17 trade deadline day in the NBA, including financial ramifications, a look ahead to the offseason, & plenty more. Plus, our final MLB Offseason segment breaking down projected win totals & notable moves for teams in the West.

A restructured contract for Aaron Rodgers with the Packers won't just free up much needed cap space, but it will tell us plenty about the future of that relationship going forward. Plus, Scott Allen tells us the notable teams and names tied to Thursday's NBA trade deadline. And, Sportico's Emily Caron breaks down the big, and not so big, financial figures for the NCAA March Madness tournaments.

A look at some of the more detailed signings, team breakdowns, & league financials surrounding the 2021 NFL Free Agency period thus far.

Breaking down a few of the more notable contracts to come in this week, plus how big spending in free agency translates to the standings, how the Texans & Patriots appear to be heading down similar paths, & what the announcement of the next wave of NFL broadcast deals means.