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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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Lakers will retire Pau Gasol’s No. 16 jersey on March 7 vs Grizzlies

The Los Angeles Lakers will retire Pau Gasol’s No. 16 jersey on March 7, 2023, against the Memphis Grizzlies. On October 5, 2021, the two-time NBA champion and six-time All-Star retired from the league. His 18-year career will be remembered. On Twitter, the Lakers’ official account tweeted this message: “A Champion, legend, and forever part […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Heat sign guard R.J. Hampton to a two-way contract

The Miami Heat have signed free agent guard R.J. Hampton to a two-way contract, according to reports. Hampton, 22, was selected 24th overall by the Milwaukee Bucks in the 2020 NBA Draft. Following the draft, the Bucks traded the former National Basketball League (NBL) star to the Denver Nuggets. In 25 games off the bench […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Grizzlies sign Dakota Mathias to an Exhibit 10 contract

The Memphis Grizzlies have signed Dakota Mathias to an Exhibit 10 contract. The Grizzlies could not offer Mathias a two-way contract, considering second-round draft pick Vince Williams and forward Kenny Lofton Jr. are playing for the Memphis Hustle, the team’s NBA G League affiliate. The 6’4″ guard went undrafted out of Purdue in 2018. He […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Kyrie Irving on loss to Celtics: “We needed that humbling experience”

Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving feels his team will improve after getting swept by the Boston Celtics in the first round of the NBA playoffs last season. As a guest on “The Boyz Night Podcast” with hosts KaiCenat, YourRage, and Bruce Ray, the seven-time All-Star believes the Nets can learn from their playoff struggles. “Get […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Mavericks extend Maxi Kleber on three-year, $33 million contract

The Dallas Mavericks have signed Maxi Kleber to a three-year, $33 million contract extension. Kleber was entering the final year of his deal. His salary for the 2022-23 season is $9 million. He’s now under contract through the 2025-26 season. In 59 appearances with the Mavericks last season, the 6’10” forward averaged 7 points, 5.9 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Gustavo Ayon retires from professional basketball

Gustavo Ayon has announced his retirement from professional basketball. The veteran center played three seasons in the NBA from 2011–2014. According to EuroHoops, the Mexican basketball star is ready to call it quits. “It did not take long,” explained Ayon when asked about his retirement decision. “Throughout my career, I learned to take care of […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Spurs sign free agent guard Tommy Kuhse

The San Antonio Spurs have signed free agent guard Tommy Kuhse, a source told HoopsHype analyst JD Shaw. Per team policy, terms of this deal were undisclosed. Kuhse went undrafted out of St. Mary’s. The 6’2″ guard played five seasons at the college. In 149 appearances and 91 starts, the Arizona native averaged 7.6 points, […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
RJ Barrett’s four-year contract worth $120 million includes bonuses

On Monday, New York Knicks forward RJ Barrett signed a four-year contract extension worth up to $120 million, and the deal also includes bonuses. The deal starts at $107 million. His new rookie extension is tied to All-Star selections, All-NBA and All-Defensive Team honors. Not to mention, games played is another incentive. Knicks president Leon […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Toure’ Murry retires after a nine-year professional career

Former New York Knicks guard Toure’ Murry has officially announced his retirement from professional basketball after a nine-year career. Through 56 career NBA games, the 6’5″ guard averaged 2.6 points, 0.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. He shot 43.3% from the floor and 41.7% from beyond the arc. Murry released this retirement statement: “The […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Steph Curry signs Pete Davidson Michael Jackson hoodie

Steph Curry signed the pink Michael Jackson hoodie that Pete Davidson wore when Curry broke the all-time 3-pointer record at Madison Square Garden. Davidson, a former Saturday Night Live star, decided to wear a pink hoodie, while all the other NBA fans around him wore white, blue and orange colors. No one could miss him, […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023