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James Foglio

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James is a Basketball Insiders contributor. He earned his bachelor's degree in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. James enjoys watching sports and helping gamblers win money.

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Warriors waive forward Rudy Gay, guard Rodney McGruder

The Golden State Warriors are waiving forward Rudy Gay and guard Rodney McGruder, according to reports. Gay, 37, was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder in July after being traded by the Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks. The 6-foot-8 wing was selected eighth overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2006 NBA Draft out of UConn. […]

James Foglio  •  21 Oct 2023
NBA Rumors: Nets waive forward Darius Bazley

In the latest round of NBA rumors, the Brooklyn Nets are waiving recently added forward Darius Bazley. Brooklyn signed the 6-foot-8 wing to a one-year contract last month. Bazley, 23, was selected 23rd overall by the Utah Jazz in the 2019 NBA Draft. However, he was traded to the Memphis Grizzlies and then to the […]

James Foglio  •  19 Oct 2023
How Much Are NBA Superstars Worth Against The Spread?

Sportswriter Ben Fawkes of USA Today gave NBA oddsmakers a list of 69 players and asked them to rank the point-spread value of each one. The journalist then averaged the five values together to get to a final number for every player. A list of factors for the oddsmakers include: Strength of the backup at […]

James Foglio  •  19 Oct 2023
76ers Rumors: Philly Wants Two First-Round Picks For Terance Mann?

For the latest Philadelphia 76ers rumors, the Eastern Conference contender reportedly offered James Harden to the Los Angeles Clippers for a first-round draft pick, one pick swap, and Terance Mann, but the Clips rejected the offer. Two unnamed front office members said Clippers president of basketball operations Lawrence Frank reiterated the team’s decision to not package […]

James Foglio  •  19 Oct 2023
Cavaliers exercise Evan Mobley’s $11.2 million option for 2024-25 season

The Cleveland Cavaliers are picking up Evan Mobley’s $11.2 million team option for the 2024-25 season. This is part of the four-year, $36.66 million rookie-scale contract he signed in August 2021. Of course, the California native will be eligible for a rookie-scale extension next summer. In 79 starts of the 2022-23 season, Mobley averaged career […]

James Foglio  •  19 Oct 2023
Which NBA Teams Have The Most Cap Space In 2023?

Here are the NBA teams that have the most cap space entering the 2023-24 season. The league’s salary cap is projected to reach $136 million, with a $165 million luxury tax. In the 2022-23 season, each team signed players and made trades while operating under a salary cap of $123 million. Check out which NBA […]

James Foglio  •  18 Oct 2023
James Harden Could Be Fined $389,082 For Every Preseason, Regular Season Game Missed

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden could be subjected to a $389,082 fine for every preseason and regular season game he misses without the consent of the team, reported ESPN’s Bobby Marks. The fine would fall under “failure to render services.” The 10-time All-Star would also be subject to a minimum fine of $2,500 for missing […]

James Foglio  •  18 Oct 2023
2023 WNBA Finals Becomes Most-Watched Finals In 20 Years

The 2023 WNBA Finals series is now officially the most-watched Finals in the last 20 years. The first two games of the WNBA Finals between the New York Liberty and Las Vegas Aces has already set multiple ratings records, according to the Associated Press. Note that the WNBA is currently competing with the NFL regular season, […]

James Foglio  •  18 Oct 2023
LSU Star Angel Reese Becomes First Major NIL Signing For Reebok

LSU women’s basketball star Angel Reese signed an endorsement deal with Reebok, becoming the first major NIL signing for the company and the first athlete added since NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal became the president of basketball. “For my first appointment in this role, it had to be the GOAT,” O’Neal said. “There is no one making […]

James Foglio  •  18 Oct 2023
NBA Rumors: Rockets Targeting Alec Burks, Talen Horton-Tucker, & Malcolm Brogdon

In the latest round of NBA rumors, the Houston Rockets are now pursuing three veteran guards — Detroit Pistons’ Alec Burks, Utah Jazz’s Talen Horton-Tucker, and Portland Trail Blazers‘ Malcolm Brogdon. “Houston has held trade discussions with Detroit regarding Alec Burks, league sources told Yahoo Sports, and the veteran ball-handler holds a $10.5 million salary […]

James Foglio  •  18 Oct 2023