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Adrian Griffin Will Make More Money Coaching The Bucks For 43 Games Than He Did Over His Entire Nine-Year Playing Career

Adrian Griffin Will Make More Money Coaching The Bucks For 43 Games Than He Did Over His Entire Nine-Year Playing Career

Jan 26, 2024

Adrian Griffin spent just seven months as the Milwaukee Bucks head coach, but he's still going to receive a ton of money from the team.

After Firing Adrian Griffin, The Milwaukee Bucks Will Be Paying Three Coaches This Season

After Firing Adrian Griffin, The Milwaukee Bucks Will Be Paying Three Coaches This Season

Jan 25, 2024

Adrian Griffin only lasted seven months in Milwaukee before the Bucks fired him. And it will prove to be a costly move.

Jim Harbaugh Turned Down A Contract That Would Have Made Him The Highest-Paid College Football Coach To Join The Chargers

Jim Harbaugh Turned Down A Contract That Would Have Made Him The Highest-Paid College Football Coach To Join The Chargers

Jan 24, 2024

Jim Harbaugh led Michigan to an undefeated season and a national title. Now, he's headed to the NFL as head coach of the Chargers.

Victor Wembanyama Could Earn $1 BILLION In NBA Salary Alone During His Career

Victor Wembanyama Could Earn $1 BILLION In NBA Salary Alone During His Career

Jan 23, 2024

Victor Wembanyama has had a ton of hype since entering the NBA. Could it lead to him become the highest-earning player ever?

Kalen DeBoer Owes Washington Money For The Honor Of Coaching At Alabama

Kalen DeBoer Owes Washington Money For The Honor Of Coaching At Alabama

Jan 19, 2024

Kalen DeBoer signed an extension with Washington in November. He now owes the school millions after leaving to coach Alabama.

California's State Controller Appeals To Congress To Ensure Shohei Ohtani Doesn't Try To Abscond With $100 Million In Future Tax Payments

California's State Controller Appeals To Congress To Ensure Shohei Ohtani Doesn't Try To Abscond With $100 Million In Future Tax Payments

Jan 18, 2024

Shohei Ohtani signed the largest contract in MLB history. Because of how it's structured, he may potentially avoid making huge tax payments.

Florida State Just Made Mike Norvell A Top 5 Highest-Paid Coach In College Football

Florida State Just Made Mike Norvell A Top 5 Highest-Paid Coach In College Football

Jan 18, 2024

After Florida State's snub from the College Football Playoff, Mike Norvell isn't going away. The school is giving him a ton of money to stay.

Alex Rodriguez Now Owns A Majority Share Of The Minnesota Timberwolves And Lynx

Alex Rodriguez Now Owns A Majority Share Of The Minnesota Timberwolves And Lynx

Jan 16, 2024

Alex Rodriguez has dreamt of owning a sports team for a long time. Now, he's finally about to be a majority owner.

The Miami Heat Just Gave Erik Spoelstra A Record Contract

The Miami Heat Just Gave Erik Spoelstra A Record Contract

Jan 12, 2024

Erik Spoelstra has been head coach of the Miami Heat since 2008. He just got a massive pay raise to stick around a while longer.

Draymond Green Is Back From His Suspension — How Much Money Did He Lose?

Draymond Green Is Back From His Suspension — How Much Money Did He Lose?

Jan 11, 2024

Draymond Green just finished serving the longest suspension of his career — and he lost a ton of money along the way.

Kawhi Leonard Will Now Be Making More Than $50 MILLION Per Season

Kawhi Leonard Will Now Be Making More Than $50 MILLION Per Season

Jan 10, 2024

Kawhi Leonard joined the Clippers in 2019. They want him to stick around for a few more seasons—and they're ponying up the cash to keep him.

Several NFL Players Earned Massive Incentive Bonuses During The Last Week Of The Season

Several NFL Players Earned Massive Incentive Bonuses During The Last Week Of The Season

Jan 10, 2024

Even if their teams had nothing to play for in Week 18, several players had financial reasons to show up and perform in a big way.

The Very Cool Things J.J. McCarthy Has Done With His NIL Money

The Very Cool Things J.J. McCarthy Has Done With His NIL Money

Jan 9, 2024

As Michigan is celebrating a national title, local hospitals are cheering on the kindness of the school's quarterback, J.J. McCarthy.

The Two Highest-Paid Coaches In The NBA Are Coaching The Two Worst Teams

The Two Highest-Paid Coaches In The NBA Are Coaching The Two Worst Teams

Jan 9, 2024

In the 2000s, the Spurs and Pistons were regularly among the best teams in the NBA. Today looks quite a bit different.

Michigan's Massive Contract Offer To Jim Harbaugh Includes A Clause Where He Can't Leave For The NFL

Michigan's Massive Contract Offer To Jim Harbaugh Includes A Clause Where He Can't Leave For The NFL

Jan 3, 2024

Despite a rocky 2023 off the field, Michigan wants Jim Harbaugh around for the long haul. And they're willing to pay a ton to make it happen.