The Spotrac Podcast

Zion Williamson's absence from the New Orleans Pelicans is starting to smell like more than just a long-term injury scenario. What the future for he and the team might be if the end is already here. Plus, a dive into notable buzzwords sure to be tossed around this NFL Offseason, including free agency & tag type breakdowns, understanding restructures, voids, & accrued season.

A dive into what we've coined the Top 5 NFL Free Agents at the Quarterback, Running Back, Wide Receiver, Tight End, & Offensive Line positions, including predicted contracts & potential landing spots. Plus, the 2nd highest paid player in the NBA isn't even in the same state as his teammates - and nobody seems to care.

CBS Sports Draft Analyst Chris Trapasso discusses the positions of strengths & weaknesses for the 2022 NFL Draft Class, a dive into the top available QBs, & a few potential "unicorns" to consider. Plus. Juan Soto's $350M rejection, the NHL's LTIR loophole, & will the creativity of draft trades ramp up this NFL offseason?

With the NFL Offseason now here, a dive into a few QBs with contract questions heading toward March, including Kyler Murray, Lamar Jackson, Carson Wentz, & more. Plus, Danny Heifetz from The Ringer NFL Draft Show joins to discuss his brand new QB Relationship Tiers.

Mike Ginnitti & Scott Allen breakdown some of the more notable takeaways from the past week or so of NBA Trades, including Boston's surprising switch-up, Harden & the 76ers, the Porzingis/Bertans hail mary, and a thrifty OKC Thunder scenario.

Assessing 10 certain to be wrong but still Bold Predictions for the upcoming NFL offseason, including potential trades, extensions, releases & more (1:50). Plus, valuing future contracts for a few Rams & Bengals players (40:35), & our favorite Super Bowl props (49:38).

The Athletic's Matt Schneidman joins to discuss a potential plan for the Packers to keep their prized QB1 & WR1, bring back a few notable defensive pieces, and still get cap healthy in 2022. Plus, breakdowns, financials and thoughts about early NBA trades from the Cavs, Pacers, Clippers, & TrailBlazers.

Sportico's Emily Caron joins to break down a new CBA & major contract for the NWSL, a major investment into both the WNBA & Premier Hockey Federation, & even more expansion for Athlete's Unlimited. Plus, a deep dive into NFL dead cap, including examples, the June 1st trigger, how retirement & void years factor in, and plenty more.

Tom Brady officially announced his retirement from the NFL today. How the Buccaneers can proceed with his current contract, dead cap ramifications, and a $16M question still to be answered. Plus, Sal Capaccio (@SalSports) joins to break down the upcoming offseason for the Buffalo Bills.

Assessing Tom Brady's retirement financials, Rafael Nadal's 21st championship, how the Rams & Bengals are built differently, biggest questions for the departing Chiefs & Niners, & a Tampa Bay Buccaneers offseason deep dive with The Athletic's Greg Auman.