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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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Jazz sign centers Micah Potter and Cody Zeller

The Utah Jazz have signed center Micah Potter to a two-way contract and center Cody Zeller to a training camp deal. Potter went undrafted in 2021 out of Wisconsin. During the NBA 2K23 Summer League, while with the New York Knicks, Potter averaged 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds per game in five appearances. God is […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Pistons sign center Micah Potter to Exhibit 10 contract

The Detroit Pistons have signed center Micah Potter to an Exhibit 10 contract. The 6’10” big man went undrafted out of Wisconsin in 2021. Of course, the Motor City Cruise, the team’s NBA G League affiliate, acquired returning player rights to Potter and a second-round pick in the 2023 NBA G League Draft. The 24-year-old […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Shaq on Russell Westbrook: “When he plays freely, he’s a monster”

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaq O’Neal thought Russell Westbrook was “showing too much respect” last season, playing alongside LeBron James and Anthony Davis. In an interview with Bill DiFilippo of Uproxx Sports, the Hall of Famer discussed his opinion on Westbrook’s performance in the 2021-22 season. “He was just being too nice,” explained Shaq. running […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Rockets exercise Kenyon Martin Jr.’s $1.9 million club option for 2023-24

The Houston Rockets are picking up Kenyon Martin Jr.’s $1.9 million team option for the 2023-24 season, according to sources. Houston is also extending qualifying offers to Darius Days and Trevor Hudgins, making them restricted free agents. Martin’s Jr.’s team option is part of the four-year, $6.13 million contract he signed with the Rockets in […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Warriors re-sign guard Lester Quinones to a two-way contract

The Golden State Warriors have re-signed guard Lester Quinones to a two-way contract, according to sources. Quinones, 22, went undrafted out of the University of Memphis in 2022. The 6-foot-5 shooting guard signed a two-way contract with the team last July. However, Golden State waived Quinones months later in October. The New York native went […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Warriors sign former Pistons guard Cory Joseph to a one-year, $3.2 million deal

The Golden State Warriors have signed former Detroit Pistons guard Cory Joseph to a one-year, $3.2 million contract, according to agent Brandon Cavanaugh and Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul. Joseph’s deal also includes a trade restriction. The 12-year veteran cannot be traded until Dec. 15, 2023. His base salary for the 2023-24 season is $3,196,448, […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Hornets waive undrafted two-way forward Xavier Sneed

The Charlotte Hornets have officially waived two-way forward Xavier Sneed, according to sources. Sneed, 25, went undrafted out of Kansas State University. The former Wildcat signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Hornets on Nov. 30, 2020. However, Sneed was waived by Charlotte on Dec. 19 that year after three preseason appearances. The Missouri native […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Mavericks officially waive veteran center JaVale McGee

The Dallas Mavericks have officially waived veteran center JaVale McGee, according to sources. McGee, 35, signed a three-year, $17 million contract with Dallas last July. He is slated to make $5.73 million in 2023-24. The Mavericks had until this week to execute a stretch-and-waive for the 7-footer. In seven starts and 42 appearances with the […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Mavericks to stretch-and-waive JaVale McGee, re-sign Markieff Morris

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to stretch-and-waive center JaVale McGee and re-sign forward Markieff Morris, according to sources. McGee, 35, signed a three-year, $17 million contract with Dallas last July. In seven starts and 42 appearances with the Mavericks in the 2022-23 season, the 7-foot center averaged 4.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 8.5 minutes per […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Kings sign former Mavericks center JaVale McGee

The Sacramento Kings are signing free agent center JaVale McGee, according to multiple reports. McGee, 35, was waived by the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday. The Michigan native signed a three-year, $17 million contract with Dallas last July. McGee was slated to make $5.73 million in 2023-24. The Mavericks had until this week to execute a […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023