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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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Damian Lillard, agent Aaron Goodwin meet with Trail Blazers today

Damian Lillard and his agent, Aaron Goodwin, are meeting with the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday to discuss the franchise’s direction, according to sources. On Friday, the seven-time All-Star filmed himself smiling and laughing while listening to Will Smith’s “Miami” song on Instagram Live at a club in Paris, France. Goodwin clarified the situation on […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2023
Kentucky lands West Virginia transfer forward Tre Mitchell

Kentucky men’s basketball has added West Virginia transfer forward Tre Mitchell, according to sources. The 6-foot-9, 240-pound wing played his first two seasons at UMass (2019-21) before transferring to Texas (2021-22 season) and West Virginia (2022-23 season). “Mountaineers!! I can’t thank you enough for the love and support you’ve shown. … I wish WVU Hoops […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2023
Kings, Pistons interested in Draymond Green if he doesn’t re-sign with Warriors?

The Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons could be in the mix to add Draymond Green in free agency this offseason if the four-time All-Star doesn’t re-sign with the Golden State Warriors, per sources. “Let’s talk about words and actions,” said ESPN’s Brian Windhorst during Monday’s edition of “Get Up.” “First off, Steve Kerr comes out […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2023
Celtics expected to offer Kristaps Porzingis a two-year, $77 million extension

The Boston Celtics plan to offer Kristaps Porzingis a two-year, $77 million contract extension on July 6, according to sources. In a three-team trade last Wednesday, Boston acquired Porzingis from the Washington Wizards after the seven-year veteran opted into his $36 million contract for the 2023-2024 season. The Celtics traded 2022 DPOY Marcus Smart to […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jun 2023
Celtics G.M. Brad Stevens on trade: ‘It was our best opportunity to grow and improve as a team’

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens pulled the trigger on a three-team trade that brought in Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis and sent 2022 DPOY Marcus Smart to the Memphis Grizzlies. A number of Boston fans are still questioning Stevens’ decision, but he believes the trade was all about balancing a roster. “I said this […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023
ESPN, NBA TV to air all 76 games of NBA 2K24 Summer League 2023

ESPN and NBA TV will broadcast all 76 games of the 2023 NBA 2K24 Summer League, the league announced on Friday. The offseason competition runs from July 7-17 at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Seven different teams have won the championship since […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023
Cavaliers pick up Lamar Stevens’ $1.9 million team option for 2023-24 season

The Cleveland Cavaliers are exercising Lamar Stevens’ $1.9 million team option for the 2023-24 season, according to sources. Stevens’ $1,930,681 salary for 2023-24 is non-guaranteed. However, this amount will become fully guaranteed on Jan. 10, 2024. Stevens is entering the final season of his four-year, $5.88 million contract he signed with the club in April […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023
Warriors sign undrafted free agent Javan Johnson to one-year contract

The Golden State Warriors have signed undrafted free agent Javan Johnson to a one-year contract, his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management announced Friday morning. In 127 career appearances in the NCAA, the 6-foot-6 forward averaged 9.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 27.3 minutes per game with Troy (2017-19), Iowa State (2020-21 season), […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023
Lakers sign Florida forward Alex Fudge to an Exhibit-10 contract

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed former Florida forward Alex Fudge to an Exhibit-10 contract, per sources. An Exhibit-10 contract is non-guaranteed, and it can be converted into a two-way deal before the commencement of the regular season. Fudge played his freshman 2021-22 season with LSU. In 29 appearances, the 6-foot-8 wing averaged 3.3 points, […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023
Bulls’ Zach LaVine’s camp oppose Knicks trade

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and his representatives would be against a trade to the New York Knicks, according to sources. While the Bulls are gauging interest in the two-time All-Star, they want to avoid negotiations with teams such as the Knicks, who have a biased history of preferring clients of Creative Artist Agency (CAA). […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2023