Articles by James Foglio (3035)
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero is already setting NBA records after going first overall in this year’s draft, and now he’s setting his sights on playing for the Italian national team in the future. Banchero received his Italian passport in the summer of 2020. The wing is also eligible to play for the country’s national […]
Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton is set to become a free agent next summer. The Magic exercised their third-year options on Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs, along with the fourth-year options of Cole Anthony and Chuma Okeke. However, Hampton’s $4,220,057 club option for the 2023-24 season will not be picked up. This is part of […]
Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham had to pull out all the stops to help L.A. obtain its first win of the 2022-23 season, and part of his philosophy is respecting players like Russell Westbrook. During the postgame interview, following the Lakers’ 121-110 win over the Denver Nuggets, Ham discussed the conversation he had with […]
Michael Mizanin, the WWE star more commonly known as “The Miz,” says the Cleveland Cavaliers will make the 2023 NBA Finals this season. In a casual interview with TMZ outside LAX Airport, the Ohio native was asked about his favorite sports teams. While the NFL’s Cleveland Browns are disappointing fans, Miz has high hopes for […]
The Golden State Warriors are exercising the fourth-year option of James Wiseman and third-year options of Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody before today’s deadline, according to sources. Wiseman’s $12,119,440 club option for the 2023-24 season was picked up. This is part of the four-year, $39.62 million rookie scale contract he signed with the team in […]
Dennis Smith Jr. contemplated the NFL before signing with the Charlotte Hornets in September. In late February, the 24-year-old was waived by the Portland Trail Blazers. Upon further review of some NBA betting sites, the Hornets have the 21st-best odds to win the championship this season. Although, a few sportsbooks are expecting Charlotte to return […]
Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan is 24 points shy of becoming the seventh active NBA player to score 20,000 career points. The five-time All-Star will also become the 50th player in league history to reach this milestone. According to multiple NBA betting sites, the Bulls possess the 18th-best odds to win the championship in 2023. […]
Damian Lillard is not worried after exiting the Portland Trail Blazers’ 119-98 loss against the Miami Heat on Wednesday night due to a right calf strain. With five minutes remaining of the third quarter, Lillard left the court limping towards the locker room. The six-time All-Star would not return. He ended his night with 22 […]
The Utah Jazz were hesitant to find a trade partner for guard Jordan Clarkson. As it turns out, Jazz executive Danny Ainge wants to retain the NBA veteran — at least for now. Rumors suggested that Clarkson would get traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for Russell Westbrook. ESPN NBA Insider Zach Lowe believes the […]
On Wednesday night, following the Orlando Magic’s 103-92 loss against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cole Anthony underwent imaging to confirm a right oblique muscle injury. According to the Magic’s press release, his timetable for return will depend on how his body responds to treatment and rehabilitation. Per multiple NBA betting sites, the Magic possess the fourth-lowest […]