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National Football League
fromwww.amny.com
6 hours ago

Giants trade rumors: Latest on Jakobi Meyers, Chris Olave, Jaylen Waddle | amNewYork

Giants pursue top receivers Jaylen Waddle, Jakobi Meyers, and Chris Olave after freeing about $7.5 million in cap space.
#tyler-herro
National Hockey League
fromPuck Prose
2 days ago

Hutson extension could be a break in escalating arms race for young D-men

Lane Hutson signed an eight-year, $8.85 million AAV contract that lowers market comparables and reduces leverage for upcoming RFA defensemen.
#nba
San Francisco Giants
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Passan: Why a Dodgers-Brewers NLCS could define MLB's labor battle

NLCS outcome could shape 2027 MLB labor negotiations; a Dodgers win bolsters owners' push for a salary cap, while a Brewers win supports low-pay success.
#nhl
fromPuck Prose
4 days ago
National Hockey League

Why team friendly deals are the key to maintaining the NHL's winning culture

fromPuck Prose
1 week ago
National Hockey League

How Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov helped shape Jack Eichel's contract

fromChico Enterprise-Record
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Sharks trade AHL defenseman to Canadiens for Carey Price's contract, plus sweetener

San Jose acquired Carey Price and a 2026 fifth-round pick for Gannon Laroque, accepting Price's LTIR status to gain cap flexibility and a draft pick.
fromEditor In Leaf
2 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs barely pass in key area of roster building

The Toronto Maple Leafs received a B grade for salary cap management, indicating suboptimal contract efficiency relative to top NHL teams.
fromPuck Prose
4 days ago
National Hockey League

Why team friendly deals are the key to maintaining the NHL's winning culture

fromPuck Prose
1 week ago
National Hockey League

How Connor McDavid and Kirill Kaprizov helped shape Jack Eichel's contract

#nikola-jovic
National Hockey League
fromEyes On Isles
1 week ago

Who's the next member of the NY Islanders to receive a big payday?

Matthew Schaefer could become the next Islanders player to sign a blockbuster, potentially earning more than $10M annually when his entry-level deal expires.
#connor-mcdavid
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Early NBA trade guide: Two timelines, superstar futures and apron issues

Golden State had the first-round draft capital -- the Warriors can trade up to the maximum four first-round picks and also swap in the next seven years -- to make a significant trade during the season. But, unlike the sizable contracts available in the Jimmy Butler trade last February ( Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson), that did not exist this season. Curry, Butler and Draymond Green combine to earn
Golden State Warriors
#nhl-contracts
fromPuck Prose
2 weeks ago
New York Islanders

The Pressure Is On The Nashville Predators And Luke Evangelista To Finally Agree On A Contract

fromPuck Prose
2 weeks ago
New York Islanders

The Pressure Is On The Nashville Predators And Luke Evangelista To Finally Agree On A Contract

Boston Celtics
fromBoston.com
1 week ago

Charles Barkley: Celtics roster teardown wasn't due to second apron

Boston traded Holiday and Porzingis and lost free agents to reduce payroll; Brad Stevens cited the second apron, while Charles Barkley blamed Jayson Tatum's absence.
#andrew-wiggins
fromEditor In Leaf
2 weeks ago

Treliving secures Maple Leafs' goaltending future with another savvy move

In a move to secure the Toronto Maple Leafs' long-term stability in net, general manager Brad Treliving signed goaltender Anthony Stolarz to a four-year contract before the start of the regular season, the netminder's self-imposed deadline to get something done. The second-year Leaf had a breakout season during his first year in Toronto, setting personal-bests in games played, wins, and shutouts. He also led the NHL in save percentage.
New York Rangers
#miami-heat
Miami
fromAll U Can Heat
1 month ago

Heat may have already revealed telling stance on Tyler Herro extension

Miami Heat's willingness to extend Norman Powell suggests they may deprioritize preserving 2026 cap space, increasing likelihood of re-signing Tyler Herro.
Toronto
fromEditor In Leaf
2 weeks ago

Maple Leafs been trying to trade forward all summer

Calle Jarnkrok, with a $2.1M AAV and one year remaining, is likely to be traded or exposed to waivers as Maple Leafs trim forward depth.
#nba-investigation
National Football League
fromRiggo's Rag
3 weeks ago

Bills are paying $24 million to learn what the Commanders already knew

Curtis Samuel, signed by the Bills for $24 million, remains low on Buffalo's wide receiver depth chart and risks being traded or cut.
#nwsl
Major League Baseball
fromESPN.com
4 weeks ago

'If a cap is the only answer, we're all in trouble': What fight over salary cap means for MLB's future

The Dodgers' four-year, $72 million signing of reliever Tanner Scott intensified complaints about competitive imbalance and accelerated calls for a salary cap in Major League Baseball.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago

Why Nets waived David Muoka a day after signing the big man

Brooklyn waived David Muoka to clear roster and cap space while positioning him to likely rejoin the Nets’ Long Island G League affiliate.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Sources: Hawks trading Bufkin to Nets for cash

The Atlanta Hawks are trading guard Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets for cash considerations, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday. Bufkin, Atlanta's No. 15 pick in the 2023 NBA draft, is due $5.4 million this season and has a $6.9 million team option for 2026-27. The move opens roster flexibility for the Hawks -- and gives them a $4.5 million trade exception -- while providing the 21-year-old guard a fresh opportunity in Brooklyn.
National Basketball Association
National Hockey League
fromEditor In Leaf
1 month ago

Is it too soon for Maple Leafs to talk about Auston Matthews extension?

Auston Matthews's next contract will hinge on playoff success and a 2027 salary-cap spike that could enable a final max-term deal in Toronto.
Toronto
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
1 month ago

Hanifan's Offseason Outlook: Evaluating the Toronto Raptors' 2025 offseason

Toronto fired president Masai Ujiri, retained GM Bobby Webster, faces a confusing expensive roster with a messy cap sheet and projects as a borderline top-8 contender.
#kawhi-leonard
#new-england-patriots
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Bill Belichick says in new book that Tom Brady made 'right decision' to leave Patriots in 2020

He absolutely made the right decision. We could not put a good team around him. Financially, after stretching for ten years, we ran out of cap space and had to rebuild the team; 2019 was our last real opportunity to win; 2020 was a rebuild, and we were back in the playoffs in 2021.
National Football League
Business
fromDefector
1 month ago

Your Best Player Might Want Out. Enjoy The Season! | Defector

Kirill Kaprizov rejected an eight-year, $128 million extension from the Minnesota Wild, likely seeking higher annual value or shorter term amid rising salary cap.
Washington DC
fromRiggo's Rag
1 month ago

Commanders' quiet move hints at something bigger from Adam Peters

Washington converted $18 million of Laremy Tunsil's salary into a signing bonus with three void years, freeing $14.4 million in 2025 cap space.
fromHot Hot Hoops - Miami HEAT NBA Blog
1 month ago

Hanifan's Offseason Outlook: Evaluating the Milwaukee Bucks' 2025 offseason

Coming off a 48-win season, the Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated in the first round for the third-straight season, losing in five games to the Indiana Pacers. As a result, questions about Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the organization flooded headlines. He never formally requested a trade, and the Bucks were reportedly not willing to trade him. But when you're desperate to keep your superstar, you make desperate decisions.
National Basketball Association
#nhl-trades
fromYahoo Sports
1 month ago
Chicago Blackhawks

Blackhawks Can Still Add Salary Despite Missing Out On Carey Price

Blackhawks could absorb Carey Price's contract to meet the salary floor; Sharks acquired Price, and Blackhawks could instead take on Ondrej Palat for cap relief.
fromYahoo Sports
1 month ago
Boston Bruins

No Moves, No Trades: Devils Feel the Effects of an NHL Standstill

NHL experienced a trade lull from July 25 to August 28, leaving teams like the New Jersey Devils inactive while managing cap and contract issues.
#carey-price
fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Montreal Canadiens trade franchise legend goaltender Carey Price to San Jose Sharks for prospect Gannon Laroque

fromRMNB
1 month ago
National Hockey League

Montreal Canadiens trade franchise legend goaltender Carey Price to San Jose Sharks for prospect Gannon Laroque

New York Giants
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Andrew Thomas, Giants restructure contract to open needed cap space | amNewYork

Giants restructured Andrew Thomas' contract to free $12.2 million in cap space while his Week 1 availability remains uncertain as he recovers from Lisfranc surgery.
Brooklyn Nets
fromNew York Daily News
1 month ago

Cam Thomas signs one-year, $6 million qualifying offer to return to Nets

Cam Thomas is signing a one-year, $6 million qualifying offer with a full no-trade clause to return to the Brooklyn Nets.
fromEditor In Leaf
1 month ago

Leafs GM Brad Treliving explains his management mindset

"I would say this -- the manager's job is to look after both today and tomorrow. Historically, a lot of pending free agents, even 10 months out, end up getting deals done. You've got to manage not just for right now or for next summer, but always with the bigger picture in mind," said Treliving. "We're trying to put the best possible team on the ice for 2025-26, but it has to make sense.
National Hockey League
Los Angeles
fromThe Nation
1 month ago

Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale Belong in the Labor Movement Hall of Fame

MLB owners, led by commissioner Rob Manfred, are pushing for a salary cap that threatens players' pay, bargaining power, and hard-won union gains.
New York Islanders
fromEyes On Isles
1 month ago

Grading NY Islanders captain Anders Lee's contract entering its final season

Anders Lee's seven-year, $49M contract has produced steady scoring, leadership, and net-front value, despite aging, injuries, and occasional cap-related drawbacks.
fromMusket Fire
1 month ago

Adam Schefter's Micah Parsons bombshell should put the Patriots on high alert

Several teams have spoken to the Dallas Cowboys about a potential Micah Parsons' trade and for the first time the Cowboys appear willing to at least listen, according to multiple sources.
National Football League
#mlb
National Hockey League
fromYahoo Sports
2 months ago

1 move San Jose Sharks should've made in 2025 NHL offseason

San Jose Sharks needed a veteran top-four defenseman in the 2025 offseason to support Macklin Celebrini and raise the team's competitive floor.
fromAll U Can Heat
1 month ago

Heat could gift Cavs perfect Max Strus replacement after brutal injury news

The Miami Heat could surprisingly offer an unexpected lifeline to the Cleveland Cavaliers after it was reported that their noted sharp-shooting wing Max Strus is expected to miss 3-4 months with an injury. If the Cavs wanted a cheap replacement, they should look no further than Simone Fontecchio as a potential trade target. And the Heat should be willing to oblige.
National Basketball Association
National Football League
fromMusket Fire
1 month ago

Terry McLaurin extension exposes how few answers Patriots truly have on offense

Terry McLaurin signed a three-year extension with the Commanders, removing him from Patriots trade targets and complicating New England’s plans to upgrade the offense.
Boston Celtics
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Celtics guard Anfernee Simons continues to be linked in trade rumors

Anfernee Simons is a trade candidate as the Celtics weigh moving him to recoup assets or clear his $27.6 million salary.
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Sources: Commanders trading Robinson to 49ers

ASHBURN, Va. -- The Washington Commanders are trading running back Brian Robinson to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round pick, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Robinson did not play in Washington's preseason game Monday vs. Cincinnati, signaling the end of his relationship with the franchise. The Commanders had planned to release him if they could not find a trade partner. Washington had been shopping Robinson since earlier this month, in part because of the depth coaches say the team has at running back.
National Football League
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Which NFL teams could change QBs next year? 12 situations to watch -- and possible options for each

Many NFL teams face quarterback uncertainty entering 2025; some QBs are secure due to guaranteed contracts while others face looming cap-driven decisions.
Barcelona
fromSoccer News
2 months ago

Flick unhappy as Barcelona wait on Rashford registration ahead of LaLiga opener - Soccer News

Barcelona's registration issues for Marcus Rashford could impact their LaLiga opener against Mallorca.
fromSilver Screen and Roll
2 months ago

How Luka Doncic's extension impacts the Lakers' 2026-27 financial outlook

Luka Dončić signed a three-year maximum contract extension with the Lakers, which includes a third-year player option. The initial starting salary will depend on the 2026-27 salary cap.
Los Angeles
fromEditor In Leaf
2 months ago

Why Nick Robertson's new contract is major win for Maple Leafs

Nick Robertson has settled with the Toronto Maple Leafs on a one-year, $1.825 million contract, avoiding arbitration and securing essential team business ahead of the season.
Toronto Maple Leafs
Miami
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Dave Hyde: Dolphins pass important test with Minkah Fitzpatrick deal

Miami Dolphins showed contract discipline by not overpaying Minkah Fitzpatrick, reflecting lessons learned from past financial missteps.
Miami Dolphins
fromSun Sentinel
2 months ago

Dolphins rework Minkah Fitzpatrick's deal to add guarantees, clear cap space

Minkah Fitzpatrick has secured $16.245 million guaranteed but desires a multi-year extension from the Miami Dolphins.
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