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USA Today
11 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Report: Grizzlies' Cedric Coward expected to be ready for training camp
Memphis Grizzlies forward Cedric Coward is reportedly expected to be ready for the start of training camp ahead of his rookie campaign, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac. Coward didn't participate in the NBA Summer League as he continues to recover from a shoulder injury that limited him to six games last season at Washington State. He was considered doubtful to play and didn't join the team until July 14 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The 11th pick said after the draft that he felt like he could play in the desert, but added that the decision to clear him would likely be made by the organization. A team executive told Smith that Coward is expected to be cleared when the team convenes in late September. On drafting Cedric Coward: 'We're so excited about having him. Cedric is going to be really good for us. He should be ready to go for camp. You have to have good wings to win big in our league, and I think Cedric with Jaylen (Wells) is going to be great for us,' a Grizzlies front office executive said. Coward averaged 17.7 points, seven rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.7 blocks on 40% shooting from 3-point range (12-of-30) last season as a senior. He produced a season-high 30 points and three assists on Nov. 18 in a win over Northern Colorado. The 21-year-old is highly touted for his ability to score at all three levels and defend multiple positions, boasting a 7-foot, 2 1/4-inch wingspan. He had a rapid rise after beginning at Willamette University (Division III) and playing two seasons at Eastern Washington. Coward was highly sought after by the Grizzlies and projects to be a player who can contribute immediately. They believe he has a bright future ahead and are eager to get him back on the court.
USA Today
2 days ago
- Business
- USA Today
What is Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary? How much do players make?
Aside from the skills displayed at the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game and events this weekend in Indianapolis, a major focal point created by the various All-Stars was the need for increased compensation for players across the league. As a result of the historic rise in the league's overall popularity during the 2024 season, the players' union opted out of the current WNBA collective bargaining agreement last October with hopes of striking a new deal that provides improved benefits, with increased player compensation being at the forefront of their agenda. In response to the players' union classifying their Thursday meeting with the league on a new CBA as a "missed opportunity," players wore t-shirts that read "Pay Us What You Owe Us" during warmups of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game on Saturday night. With WNBA player salaries a topic of national discussion, what is Caitlin Clark's contracted compensation? What is Caitlin Clark's salary? According to Spotrac, Clark's four-year rookie contract provides her with an average annual salary of $84,514, totaling $338,056 over the length of the agreement. Her season-by-season payout is a slightly different story, as Clark was paid $76,535 in 2024 and is scheduled to earn $78,066 during this current season. Clark's base pay increases to $85,873 in 2026 and concludes at $97,582 in 2027 during a final club option season of her contract. How much do WNBA players make? Currently, each WNBA team works with a salary cap of $1,507,100. There is also a required $1,261,440 minimum to spend. Per the current operating CBA and Her Hoop Stats, the league's super-maximum is $249,244. The regular maximum contract is $214,466. The minimum contract to players with two or less years of service is $66,079 and $78,831 to WNBA players with three or more years of service. Who has the largest contract value in the WNBA? As of July 20, 2025, Dallas Wings' guard Arike Ogunbowale is the WNBA's highest-paid player according to her total contract value. The former Notre Dame star is in the final year of her three-year contract that she signed in 2023 that pays her a total of $725,952. The title for largest average annual value in the league belongs to Las Vegas Aces guard Jackie Young, whose AAV clocks in at $252,450 per Spotrac. When is the deadline for a new WNBA collective bargaining agreement? While both the players' union and the league continue to work on finding common ground to finalize a new CBA, the deadline for an agreement is October 31, 2025. If the two sides cannot reach a new CBA beforehand, a work stoppage would commence and the start of the 2026 WNBA season would be thrust into jeopardy. Contact/Follow us @HawkeyesWire on X and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Iowa news, notes, and opinions. Follow Scout on X: @SpringgateNews
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
What can the Nets do with the rest of their cap space?
The Brooklyn Nets have renounced the free agent rights for Day'Ron Sharpe. Ziaire Williams is in the same players will be re-signed either via cap space or one could be re-signed via the Room has $22.3M in remaining cap space this summer. The Brooklyn Nets are wrapping up their Las Vegas Summer League with a disappointing 1-4 record, but are also coming away from Vegas with a good look at their four rookies. With that being said, Brooklyn has the rest of the offseason to worry about. While they are trying to figure out how to bring guard Cam Thomas back, they also have to think about their cap space. Per Keith Smith of Spotrac, the Nets renounced the free-agent rights to center Day'Ron Sharpe and forward Ziaire Williams as the team was looking to re-sign both players. Towards the end of June, it was announced that Brooklyn re-signed Sharpe and Williams in free-agency, but Smith pointed out that the two will be brought back to the team either with cap space or the "Room Exception." The "Room Exception" that Smith is referring to is the Mid-Level Room Exception (worth $8,781,000), an exception that can be used by teams with cap space, which the Nets fit into. According to Smith, Brooklyn has $22.3 million worth of cap space left to use this offseason and Spotrac's numbers as of this writing have the Nets at $19.9 million to use with just Thomas as the only restricted free-agent left to attend to. Due to the fact that Brooklyn is under the $139,182,000 salary cap for the 2025-26 season, there are no restrictions for them when it comes to trades or buyouts. However, the Nets, who have $134,733,990 in salary-cap allocations, "must spend to the salary floor by start of the season or team will have a cap hold assigned for the difference," according to Spotrac. At this point, the Nets have 18 players on the roster, including Sharpe and Williams, whose transactions are still considered pending, and forward Tosan Evbuomwan and guard Tyson Etienne, the two Two-Way players under contract. Brooklyn can go over the salary cap to sign Thomas due to his being a restricted free-agent, but time will tell what general manager Sean Marks decides to do with the rest of the cap space.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Haotong Li net worth: Breaking down how much money PGA golfer has made in career earnings, prize money
It took Haotong Li one weekend to become a household name in the world of golf. The Chinese golfer has put forth a starring showcase thus far at Royal Portrush, climbing to second in the British Open standings at the end of the third round. Four strokes off Scottie Scheffler's lead, Li has his work cut out for him if he wants to hoist the Claret Jug come the end of the competition. Nevertheless, Li has reaffirmed his place as one of the PGA Tour's better talents. The fact that he's done so at the British Open, a tournament where he once posted a top-three finish in back in 2017, is apt. MORE BRITISH OPEN NEWS: Full course details on Royal Portrush, home to 2025 British Open Explaining the biggest differences between links golf vs. regular golf Complete history of every British Open winner If all goes well for Li, he'll receive quite the paycheck for his services on the Scotland grass. Here's a look at his net worth and career earnings over the course of his career. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Haotong Li net worth Li is valued at approximately $5 million. The Chinese talent has accrued eight wins across his professional career, four of them on the Tour. He also has a third-place finish at the 2017 British Open, a result that saw him net $684,000 in winnings. Haotong Li career earnings Li has collected $2,117,405 in his career up to now, per Spotrac. Nearly a third of that total came at the 2017 British Open. He's fared fairly well at majors throughout his still burgeoning career, receiving $1,251,926 in spoils during golf's crown jewel fixtures. Across PGA-sponsored events, Li has received an additional $865,479. Haotong Li endorsements Li has partnerships with several high-profile brands, including WeChat — the Chinese social media and messaging platform which boasts more than 1 billion active users — and TaylorMade. Li also has deals with AliBaba and Rolex. Given Li's relative youth and marketability, particularly in his native country of China, the checks should keep on coming for the 'Scheffler Slayer.'
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Seahawks sign final draft pick, TE Elijah Arroyo, to rookie contract
And then there were none. On Friday morning, the Seattle Seahawks finally signed their final pick from the 2025 NFL draft: tight end Elijah Arroyo. This of course comes a day after the team agreed to terms with their other second round pick, safety Nick Emmanwori, who received a historic fully-guaranteed contract. When it was announced Emmanwori would be receiving a fully-guaranteed deal, many assumed Arroyo would be receiving one as well. While his won't be, the former Miami Hurricane weapon will be getting dang near close to one. Despite both players being second round picks, this is a stark reminder of how much money players stand to make as rookies depending on where they are selected. At No. 35 overall, Emmanwori will be making all $11+ million of his standard rookie contract, per Spotrac. Arroyo, picked 15 spots later, will be earning just over half as much as his fellow second round teammate. The Seahawks' training camp officially opens on Wednesday July 23rd, but rookies have already reported to the Virginia Mason Athletic Center. Now that Arroyo is officially signed, he can now join his teammates on the practice field to begin preparations for the 2025 campaign.
