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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 (81)

NBA Summer League 2023 Sets Viewership Record At ESPN

The NBA season might be over but the league has continued to break viewership records in Las Vegas. The 2023 Summer League set the mark for most viewers on the ESPN platform during the opening weekend. The first weekend of the NBA Summer League averaged 456,000 viewers across 12 games, making it the most-watched opening […]

Gia Nguyen  •  12 Jul 2023
LeBron James Applauds Cam Reddish Signing on Twitter, Calls Him A ‘Flat Out Hooper’

LeBron James took to Twitter to express his excitement for one of the Los Angeles Lakers’ newest offseason signings, but it might not be who you think. The Los Angeles Lakers have had a busy offseason. The team resigned Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, and D’Angelo Russell, who were all key contributions to the Lakers run […]

Gia Nguyen  •  12 Jul 2023
NBA Finals Dominates Most Watched Sports Telecasts In June 2023

June is one of the most jam-packed months of the year for sports fans. With the NBA Finals, Stanley Cup, U.S. Open, and Belmont Stakes all going down last month, sports fans had to be more judicious when choosing what to watch. Below, we’ll take a look at the most-watched sporting events in June 2023. […]

Gia Nguyen  •  10 Jul 2023
Celtics Point Guard Payton Pritchard Proposes To Girlfriend Emma MacDonald After Less Than 1 Year

Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard is getting married to his girlfriend Emma MacDonald. Check out Pritchard’s latest assist and find out everything you need for his proposal. Boston Celtics point guard Payton Pritchard is stepping his game up on and off of the floor in 2023. Following another deep playoff run, Pritchard is expected […]

Gia Nguyen  •  04 Jul 2023
LOOK: Bronny James To Wear LeBron’s No. 6 At USC

The USC Men’s Basketball team revealed a first look at Bronny James in a Trojans uniform on Thursday on the team’s Twitter account. The post showcased Bronny dawning his father’s iconic No. 6 uniform with James Jr. on the back of his jersey. Check out Bronny James in his No. 6 USC jersey below. FIRST […]

Gia Nguyen  •  22 Jun 2023
Michael Jordan’s Net Worth Rises To Nearly $5 Billion After Hornets Sale, Becomes Highest-Paid Athlete Ever

Michael Jordan increased his net worth by approximately 66 percent after selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets. The NBA franchise was sold for over $3 billion, bringing MJ’s overall net worth to nearly $5 billion, making him the highest-paid athlete of all time. After selling his majority stake in the Charlotte Hornets, Michael […]

Gia Nguyen  •  20 Jun 2023
WATCH: Victor Wembanyama, Amen & Ausar Thompson Arrive In NY For NBA Draft 2023

Watch Victor Wembanyama, Amen Thompson, and Ausar Thompson be greeted by fans as they arrive in New York City ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft. Victor Wembanyama, the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, was swarmed by fans at the airport after arriving in New York. Tabbed the best NBA Draft […]

Gia Nguyen  •  20 Jun 2023
NBA Finals 2023 Local TV Ratings: Top Media Markets Missing From Top-10

The Denver Nuggets were crowned NBA Champions on Monday after winning Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals against the Miami Heat. While it was a historic moment for Denver, which clinched its first-ever title, the series didn’t perform that well for the league and its partners. Game 5 averaged the most viewers with 13.08 […]

Gia Nguyen  •  15 Jun 2023
Nikola Jokic Won the 2023 NBA Finals and Just Wants to Go Home

On Monday night, Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets were crowned NBA Champions with their win over the Miami Heat in Game 5 at Ball Arena. Jokic was named NBA Finals MVP after his historic postseason run. The Nuggets’ star became the first player to lead the postseason in total points, rebounds, and assists. He […]

Gia Nguyen  •  13 Jun 2023
New Orleans Pelicans To Trade For Scoot Henderson In NBA Draft 2023

The 2023 NBA Draft is just a few weeks away and one NBA title contender is already making moves to trade up. Are the New Orleans Pelicans looking to pair Scoot Henderson with Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram? Shams Charania reported that the New Orleans Pelicans will pursue a trade for a top pick, likely […]

Gia Nguyen  •  12 Jun 2023