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Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann recap some of the greatest hits from yesterday's MLB Arbitration Avoid deadline, including an historic figure for Vlad Jr., an interesting Starting Pitcher trade market developing, and plenty more. Plus, 17 players have officially filed numbers to take their team to a hearing, including Kyle Tucker with the Cubs & Jarred Duran in Boston. Powered by Zone-Heads Media
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NFL Playoff Financials
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss notable financials surrounding the NFL Playoff teams, and a few recent headlines attached to the league. Plus, the spending-spree A's, Jimmy Butler's standoff, and TGL Golf. Powered by Zone-Heads Media
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An NFL Offseason Financials Primer
Mike Ginnitti runs through the next 2 months of the behind-the-scenes business of the NFL, detailing how 2025 salary caps will be determined, adjusted, and impacted by a variety of signing periods (Reserve/Future, Escalators, Tags, Tenders). Plus, understanding the Top 51 salary cap window, adjusted salary caps by team, a few notable tag projections, & the run-up to the March 12th league year start.
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Bold 2025 Resolutions for 10 NFL Players
As the calendar flips to 2025, Spotrac dives into 10 looming scenarios that could come to fruition in the coming weeks and months, including potential trades, extensions, releases, & retirements.
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Lakers-Nets Trade Recap, G League Call Up Candidates & Fines and Suspensions
Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the most recent trade details between the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets. Keith provides some names to keep an eye out for from his G League Call Up piece as the 10-day contract window opens. Then they talk about the recent rash of player fines and suspensions around the NBA. Finally, what's next.
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NFL Incentives, Aaron Rodgers, & What's Next for MLB
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss notable NFL player incentives, Pro Bowl roster financials, & a future outlook for Aaron Rodgers and the Jets. Plus, recent and forthcoming MLB offseason moves. Presented by Zone-Heads Media
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A Future NFL Discussion & the Deshaun Watson End Game
Mike Ginnitti & Dan Soemann break down notable future outcomes for Sam Darnold, the pending wide receiver class, bubble QBs around the league, and plenty more. Plus, details & thoughts surrounding the recent update to Deshaun Watson's contract, including where things are headed for the Browns going forward. Presented by Authentic Audio Productions
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Cap Moves By Detroit, Early Trades for Golden State and Indiana & Rookie Scale Extension Look-Ins
Keith Smith and Scott Allen discuss the early cap moves made by Detroit and then talk about the early trades made between the Warriors and Nets, and Pacers and Heat. They finish up by taking a look at how the rookie scale extension players are doing now that they've locked in extensions during the offseason. Finally, what's next.
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Kirk Cousins Finances & Future Outlook
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss the ramifications surrounding Kirk Cousins' pending exit from the Atlanta Falcons, and how he was an integral part in re-shaping the QB contract process. Plus the Yankees remain one of MLB's most aggressive offseason teams, & Sports Business Quick Hits. Presented by Authentic Audio Productions
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NBA Trades 101 with Keith Smith
The latest iteration of the NBA CBA has changed the trade game quite a bit across the league, rendering it difficult - if not nearly impossible - for some teams to quickly reshuffle on the fly. Keith Smith joins to help us understand the rules & restrictions, then breaks down every team's outlook for the February trade deadline.
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Juan Soto Details, a Yankees Pivot, UNC Bill, & NBA Trades
Mike Ginnitti & Brandon Kravitz discuss the full breakdown of Juan Soto's historic Mets contract, how the Yankees are responding in relinquishing him, & other MLB moves. Plus, master smooth-talker Bill Belichick joins the college ranks, & NBA Trade rumors heat up. Presented by Authentic Audio Productions
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Disabled Player Exceptions, Free Agent and Team Look-Ins & NBA Cup Financials
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent Disabled Player Exceptions that were granted to Indiana and Charlotte. Then they look at the 2024 free agent signings followed by some team look-ins with the season a fourth of the way done. They talk about the NBA Cup and the financials attached to the final 8 teams. Finally, what's next.
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Most Recent Rookie Scale and Veteran Extension Signings
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the most recent rookie scale and veteran extensions signed before the regular season games began. Finally, what's next.
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Pacific, Southeast and Central Roster Battles, A Vanishing 15th Roster Spot & Championship Picks
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent news and upcoming dates around the league. Then they talk about the vanishing 15th roster spot before talking about the Pacific, Southeast and Central roster battles. Finally, their championship picks heading into the season.
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Mega Knicks-Timberwolves-Hornets Trade, Veteran Extension Signings & Revisiting Rookie Scale Extension Projections
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the mega trade between Knicks, Timberwolves and Hornets. Then they talk about the veteran extensions for Jose Alvarado and Terance Mann, followed by a revisit of the Rookie Scale extension projections as we near the deadline. Finally, what's next.
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Derrick Rose Retires & Southwest and Northwest Roster Battles
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent news of Derrick Rose retiring, plus affiliate signing thoughts. Then they talk about the Southwest and Northwest rotation and roster battles going into the season. Finally, what's next.
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Murray, Okoro and Embiid Extensions & Boston Celtics Offseason Spending
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent extensions for Jamal Murray and the Nuggets, Isaac Okoro and the Cavaliers, and Joel Embiid and the 76ers. Then they talk about the Boston Celtics, their offseason spending spree and what it means for their future. Finally, what's next.
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Apron Team Spending, McConnell & Zubac Extensions
Keith Smith and Scott Allen talk about the recent extensions for TJ McConnell with the Pacers and Ivica Zubac with the Clippers. Then they talk about how the apron teams spent their money during the offseason. Finally, what's next.
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Cap Space Team Spending, Curry Extension and Stretch Provision Waivers
Keith Smith and Scott Allen run through the recent news around the NBA, including Stephen Curry's extension with the Warriors, and players waived and stretched by Phoenix and Memphis. Then they talk about how the cap space teams spent their money during the offseason and looked ahead to which teams are projected to have cap space in 2025. Finally, what's next.
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