The Spotrac Podcast

With the NFL regular season in the final turn home, we dive into the storylines to finish off 2020, but also those that spread into 2021 & beyond. Plus, analyzing an NBA season just minutes old isn't helpful, but assessing cash payrolls can be. Scott Allen breaks down this and plenty more with a scan across the league.

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.

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).

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.