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Gia Nguyen

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Gia is a Basketball Insiders contributor based in Canada. She graduated from the University of Windsor with a Bachelor of Science, so she knows the make-up of a winning bet. Gia uses her analytical background to tell stories using the latest data and statistics. Her work has been sourced by Entrepreneur, Inquirer, and more. Gia is also interested in health, wellness, and yoga.

Articles by Gia Nguyen (79)

Kevin Hart Set To Host Alternate NBA Broadcast on ESPN2 Similar To Manningcast

After the NFL found tons of success with Peyton and Eli Manning’s broadcast, “Manningcast”, ESPN and Omaha Productions are looking to create an alternate broadcast for the NBA Cup. Instead of bringing on former players, ESPN has decided to create a new broadcast hosted by basketball fanatic and well-known comedian Kevin Hart. The new series […]

Gia Nguyen  •  06 Dec 2023
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Girlfriend Hailey Summers Expecting First Child

It’s been a huge year for Oklahoma Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Last season, Gilgeous-Alexander set a new career-high in scoring at 31.4 points per game. The 25-year has picked up where he left off averaging 29.9 points through 18 contests in 2023. On Sunday, Gilgeous-Alexander announced that he will be expecting his first child with girlfriend […]

Gia Nguyen  •  05 Dec 2023
Mark Cuban To Sell Majority Stake In Dallas Mavericks At 1,128% Gain

Dallas Mavericks owner and famed investor Mark Cuban will sell his majority stake in the team, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Cuban will sell the Mavericks to Miriam Adelson and her family for a valuation in the range of $3.5 billion. Las Vegas Sands Corp. announced Tuesday in an SEC filing that Adelson was […]

Gia Nguyen  •  29 Nov 2023
Josh Giddey Could Lose $40 Million Sponsorship Deal Wtih Weet-Bix

Josh Giddey has been stealing all of the headlines since the start of the holidays after going viral on social media due to his alleged relationship with an underage girl. Giddey’s status hasn’t changed since the allegations with the Oklahoma City Thunder guard remaining in the lineup during the team’s most recent game versus the […]

Gia Nguyen  •  28 Nov 2023
Angel Reese Suspension: LSU Star Does Not Travel With Team To Cayman Islands Classic

Angel Reese remains away from the LSU women’s basketball team after missing her third consecutive game against Niagara on Friday. In fact, Reese did not travel with the team on their recent trip to the Cayman Islands Classic. Head coach Kim Mulkey has declined to provide any details regarding the absence of her star player […]

Gia Nguyen  •  25 Nov 2023
Josh Giddey, Underage Girl Go Viral After Leaked Photos On Social Media

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Josh Giddey has developed a reputation for filling up the box score since joining the NBA. In just two NBA seasons, the 21-year-old point guard has established himself as one of the most well-rounded guards in the league. However, Giddey was trending for a different reason on Thursday, as fans […]

Gia Nguyen  •  23 Nov 2023
Bryce James Immediately Eligible To Play After Transfer Back To Sierra Canyon

Bryce James is transferring back to Sierra Canyon after starting the 2023 fall semester at Notre Dame/Sherman Oaks. The youngest son of LeBron James officially unenrolled from Notre Dame early Tuesday, according to sources, handing in all of his school and basketball equipment. James reportedly is headed back to Chatsworth, where he played his freshman […]

Gia Nguyen  •  22 Nov 2023
Wembanyama Jersey Sells For NBA Rookie Record, Per Sotheby’s

Victor Wembanyama continues to make shockwaves around the NBA and the 7-foot-4 phenom recently extended his reach into the sports memorabilia market. According to fine arts company Sotheby’s, Wembanyama’s game-worn jersey from his NBA debut against the Dallas Mavericks sold for a record-breaking $762,000, the most of any NBA debut rookie jersey ever. Wembanyama Jersey […]

Gia Nguyen  •  22 Nov 2023
Angel Reese Suspended: Flau’jae Johnson’s Mom & Reese’s Mother Twitter Beef Reveals Reason for Suspension

LSU basketball has suspended Angel Reese reportedly due to a low GPA. The speculation began when Reese was not in uniform and was absent from the bench for the team’s game versus Southeastern Louisiana on Friday. Head coach Kim Mulkey did not give an official explanation for the All-American’s absence before or after the game. […]

Gia Nguyen  •  18 Nov 2023
Haley Cavinder Announces Transfer To TCU Amid Rumors of Dating Dallas Cowboys’ TE Jake Ferguson

Haley Cavinder stunned the college basketball world after she announced she would be returning for her final year of eligibility. Earlier this year, the Cavinder twins, Haley and Hanna had planned to forego year 5 after graduating from Miami. On Monday, Cavinder revealed she committed to playing at TCU for her final year of eligibility. […]

Gia Nguyen  •  15 Nov 2023