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The Phoenix Suns Will Pay Devin Booker A Record-Setting $75 Million Per Year For The Next Two Seasons
As the Phoenix Suns look to move their other big stars, they showed a long-term commitment to Devin Booker.
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Despite Earning $59 Million In The NBA So Far, Malik Beasley Apparently Can't Afford To Pay His Barber, Dentist, Or Rent
Malik Beasley was on the verge of signing a $42 million NBA contract. Instead, he's under federal investigation and allegedly drowning in debt to barbers, dentists, landlords, and lenders.
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A Texas Tech Football Recruit Just Signed A $5 Million Guaranteed Deal – Class Attendance Not Required
A five-star offensive tackle just signed a fully guaranteed $5.1 million deal to play for Texas Tech—no classes, no studying required.
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NBA Players Will Lose $480 Million From The League's Escrow System
The NBA is coming off one of the most exciting postseasons in a while, though league revenues haven't quite followed suit.
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NHL Star Aaron Ekblad's New Deal Pays Him Less Money Annually Than 12 NBA Rookies
Aaron Ekblad just signed a long-term deal to stay with the Panthers. How does that compare with the NBA's incoming rookie class?
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The Bucks Released Damian Lillard But Will Still Owe Him $113 Million
The Milwaukee Bucks traded for Damian Lillard less than two seasons ago—and now they're paying him to go away.
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Four Years Ago, Dennis Schroder Turned Down An $84 Million Contract. He Just Signed For Much Less Than That.
Dennis Schroder is joining a new team on a sizable contract, though he made a decision four years ago that likely still haunts him.
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Even After 16 Years In The League, James Harden Is Making Over $40 Million Per Year
The Clippers want to run it back with James Harden this upcoming season. They're paying him a good chunk of change for the honor.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Just Signed A Record-Setting $285 Million Contract Extension With The Thunder
The reigning league and NBA Finals MVP has lots to smile about, including a massive new contract extension with the Thunder.
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The Largest Average Annual Salaries In Sports Contract History
Most headlines focus on the total value of sports contracts — $700 million here, $800 million there. But what if we ranked the biggest deals by how much an athlete actually earns per year? From Saudi-backed soccer megadeals to NBA supermax extensions, these are the richest annual paydays in sports history.
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Forget "Bobby Bonilla Day", July 1st Should Really Be "Max Scherzer Day" Based On The Ridiculous Deferred Check He Cashes Every Year
Every July 1st, people celebrate Bobby Bonilla's contract like it's a national holiday. Well, we're here to tell you that July 1st really should be called "Max Scherzer Day." His annuity is 10X Bobby Bonilla's!
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Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! The NY Mets Just Paid 62-Year-Old Bobby Bonilla $1.4 Million
Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! AKA the day when a long-retired baseball player randomly earns $1.4 million from The Mets.
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Was Bobby Bonilla's Contract Financially Brilliant Or Horrendously Stupid?
It's easy to call Bobby Bonilla's famous contract "brilliant" – but was it actually a smart financial move?
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Long Before Bobby Bonilla's 25 Year Gravy Train, This Random NFL Player Negotiated An Equally Creative And Lucrative Deal…
Long before there was a "Bobby Bonilla Day" there was a random NFL player who scored an equally interesting sports contract that can only end upon his death.
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How Bret Saberhagen Inspired Bobby Bonilla's Famous Contract
Bret Saberhagen won the World Series 35 years ago on a $150,000 salary. The New York Mets will pay him more than that this year. Here's why.