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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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Spurs will be the most nationally televised team in the NBA In-Season Tournament

On Tuesday, the San Antonio Spurs were unveiled as the only team with more than two of their four group-play games on ESPN and TNT for the inaugural NBA In-Season Tournament. The Spurs had only three nationally televised games over the last three years combined. ESPN and TNT will combine to air 14 games during […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Osceola Magic trade guard Zavier Simpson to Motor City Cruise

The Osceola Magic of the NBA G League have agreed to trade guard Zavier Simpson to the Motor City Cruise — the Detroit Pistons’ G-League affiliate — for Reggie Perry, Devontae Cacok, and a second-round pick, according to TNT NBA insider Chris Haynes. On Wednesday, the Pistons signed Simpson to a one-year deal, according to […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Pistons sign free agent guard Zavier Simpson to a one-year deal

The Detroit Pistons are signing free agent guard Zavier Simpson to a one-year deal, according to his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management. Simpson, 26, went undrafted in 2020 out of the University of Michigan. Although Simpson signed deals with Science City Jena of the German ProA and the Los Angeles Lakers that year, […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Lakers sign center Christian Wood to a two-year, $5.7 million deal

The Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent center Christian Wood to a two-year, $5.7 million contract, according to sources. His new deal includes a $3.036 million player option for 2024-25. Wood, 27, made 17 starts in 67 appearances with the Dallas Mavericks in the 2022-23 season. The 6-foot-10 center averaged 16.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.8 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
P.J. Washington after re-signing with Hornets: ‘I want to get a taste of the playoffs’

P.J. Washington re-signed with the Charlotte Hornets on a three-year, $48 million contract, and now the 6-foot-7 forward hopes to “get a taste of the playoffs” in the Queen City. “Since I’ve been here, I haven’t been in the playoffs at all. So, I want to get a taste of that,” Washington told The Charlotte […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
NBA Rumors: Heat forward Nikola Jovic involved in Damian Lillard trade talks

According to the latest NBA rumors, Miami Heat forward Nikola Jovic was reportedly mentioned in recent trade talks for Portland Trail Blazers superstar Damian Lillard. Jovic, 20, was selected 27th overall by the Heat in the 2022 NBA Draft. Portland is also still holding out hope that Lillard will retract his trade request. “Trade talks […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Thanasis Antetokounmpo to undergo MRI on left abductor

Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo is currently competing for the Greek national team at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, and the 6-foot-6 wing is set to undergo an MRI on his left adductor after experiencing discomfort in Greece’s 109-81 loss to Team USA on Monday. Antetokounmpo, 31, is averaging 5.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 steals, […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Cavaliers bring back veteran center Tristan Thompson on a one-year deal

The Cleveland Cavaliers are signing free agent center Tristan Thompson to a one-year contract, his agent Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul announced on Monday night. The 6-foot-9 center last played for the Chicago Bulls in the 2021-22 season. Thompson, 32, was selected fourth overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2011 NBA Draft out of […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Goran Dragic interested in returning to the Heat

Goran Dragic, 37, is currently an unrestricted free agent after signing a Rest-of-Season contract with the Milwaukee Bucks in March, and the 15-year veteran is now interested in returning to the Miami Heat. “The main desire is to return to Miami,” Dragic told siol.net. “Now everyone is waiting for Damian Lillard to decide where he will […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Jazz re-sign guard Johnny Juzang to a two-way contract

The Utah Jazz have re-signed free agent guard Johnny Juzang to a two-way contract, his agents Sam Goldfeder and Jordan Gertler of Excel Basketball announced on Wednesday. Micah Potter occupies Utah’s other two-way spot. NBA players signed to two-way contracts are designated to the team’s G-League affiliate. Two-way salaries do not count against a team’s […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023