Articles by James Foglio (2963)
Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden believes signing his new contract with the team was the right decision. After the Sixers’ preseason win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 10-time All-Star made his point clear in the locker room. “It was the right decision not only for myself, but our organization, giving us a really good chance […]
The Atlanta Hawks have exercised Onyeka Okongwu’s $8,109,063 team option for the 2023-24 season. This is part of the center’s four-year, $26.4 million rookie scale contract he signed in 2020. The Hawks’ deadline to pick up his 2023-24 team option was Oct. 31. Okongwu was selected sixth overall by the team in the 2020 NBA […]
In March 2021, the NFL signed an 11-year deal with Amazon Prime Video to give the company exclusive rights to Thursday Night Football. Is the NBA next? This mega deal with television networks is worth more than $100 billion. Of course, the multi-year deal includes Amazon, ESPN/ABC, Fox, CBS, and NBC. After the 2024-25 NBA […]
Detroit Pistons forward Marvin Bagley III believes teammate Cade Cunningham is an All-Star-level player. After a team practice on Tuesday, the 23-year-old praised his new friend. “He’s going to do what Cade does,” explained Bagley III when asked about his expectations this season. “Cade’s a great player. He’s an All-Star-level player. When I first got […]
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers praised guard Tyrese Maxey on the latest episode of ESPN’s “The Woj Pod.” The 2008 NBA champ also discussed the James Harden-Joel Embiid partnership. “First of all, he’s never had a bad day,” Rivers said of Maxey. “And he helps me — I think, since he’s been here, he’s […]
The Philadelphia 76ers have signed guard/forward Patrick McCaw to a training camp contract. This deal occurred shortly after the team waived forward Justin Smith and guard Mac McClung. Guard Charlie Brown Jr. and wing Julian Champagnie occupy the Sixers’ two-way spots. An Exhibit 10 contract can be converted into a two-way deal prior to the […]
The Boston Celtics are waiving forward Luka Samanic and signing guard AJ Reeves to an Exhibit 10 contract. Two other players inked Exhibit 10 contracts during the offseason: forward Jake Layman and guard Brodric Thomas. If Samanic signs a contract with the Maine Celtics — the team’s NBA G League affiliate — and remains with […]
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has his sights set on winning a championship with his new team in the 2022-23 season. On Sunday, following the Timberwolves’ 119-117 preseason win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Gobert made his ambitions clear to Mark Medina of NBA.com. “Every night will be an opportunity for us to get better,” […]
Bronny James, son of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James, has signed an NIL deal with Nike. The young star plays for Sierra Canyon School in Chatsworth, California. He recently celebrated his 18th birthday. Bronny is also one of five athletes to sign a Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deal with Nike on Monday. Caitlin […]
The Utah Jazz have signed guard Darryl Morsell to an Exhibit 10 contract. This is a nonguaranteed deal. On Sunday, the team also waived Saben Lee. Morsell went undrafted out of Marquette. He played his first four seasons with Maryland. In 157 appearances in the NCAA, the shooting guard averaged 9.6 points, 4 rebounds, and […]