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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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Lakers sign guard Nate Pierre-Louis to Exhibit 10 contract

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard Nate Pierre-Louis to an Exhibit 10 contract. This is a nonguaranteed deal. Of course, this move was made one day after the team waived Bryce Hamilton. Other players inked to Exhibit 10 deals with Los Angeles include guard Shaquille Harrison and center Jay Huff. Not to mention, forward […]

James Foglio  •  12 Oct 2022
Spurs exercise 2023-24 options on Devin Vassell, Joshua Primo

The San Antonio Spurs have exercised Devin Vassell and Joshua Primo’s 2023-24 team options. Vassell’s option is for $5,887,899, whereas Primo’s team option is for $4,341,600. In November 2020, Vassell signed a four-year, $18.59 million rookie scale contract with San Antonio. His contract is fully guaranteed. According to some NBA betting sites, the Spurs have […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2022
76ers guard James Harden says new contract was the right decision

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 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2022
Hawks exercise 2023-24 option for Onyeka Okongwu

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 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2022
Amazon could sign U.S. media deal with NBA after 2024-25 season

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 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2022
Pistons’ Marvin Bagley says Cade Cunningham is an All-Star-level player

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 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2022
76ers coach Doc Rivers on Tyrese Maxey: “He’s never had a bad day”

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 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2022
76ers sign Patrick McCaw to training camp contract

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 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2022
Celtics waive Luka Samanic, sign AJ Reeves to Exhibit 10 contract

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 […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022
Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert wants to play for a championship

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,” […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2022