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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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Mavericks Rumors: Daniel Gafford To Sign Three-Year, $60M Extension

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford intends to sign a three-year contract extension worth nearly $60 million, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. Mavs officials and Gafford’s agents, Mike George and Shy Saee of Klutch Sports, negotiated the new deal through 2028-29. Gafford Averaged Career-High 12.3 Points With Mavs This Past Season Gafford, who turns […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2025
Wizards Rumors: Khris Middleton Exercises 2025-26 Player Option

Washington Wizards veteran forward Khris Middleton is picking up his $33.3 million player option for the 2025-26 season, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. This is part of the three-year, $93 million contract he signed with the Milwaukee Bucks in July 2023. Milwaukee traded Middleton to the Wizards at the deadline this past season. […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2025
Trail Blazers Are Favorites To Trade For RJ Barrett

The Portland Trail Blazers are the betting favorites to land Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett, according to Bovada. The 25-year-old is slated to earn $27.7 million next season and $29.61 million in 2026-27, per Spotrac. This is part of the four-year, $107 million contract he signed with the New York Knicks in 2022. Trail Blazers […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2025
Kevin Durant Could Play Just One Season With Rockets

The Phoenix Suns traded Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets on Sunday for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in this year’s draft, and five second-round picks. Kevin Durant Could Become A Free Agent In 2026 Durant was on stage Sunday at Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center in New York when ESPN’s […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2025
Suns Eying Bradley Beal Trade After Kevin Durant Deal to Rockets

The Phoenix Suns are reportedly hoping to move Bradley Beal next after trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the No. 10 pick in this year’s draft, and five second-round picks. Suns Want Bradley Beal To Waive No-Trade Clause According to Doug Haller, Sam Amick, and Kelly Iko of The […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jun 2025
76ers Free Agency Rumors: Quentin Grimes’ Contract Remains a ‘Priority’

The Philadelphia 76ers consider restricted free-agent guard Quentin Grimes’ contract to be a “priority” in the offseason, league sources informed NBA insider Marc Stein on Friday. 76ers Can Exceed The Cap To Re-Sign Quentin Grimes The Sixers have leverage in contract talks since they will be able to match any potential offer sheet Grimes might […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jun 2025
Mavericks Rumors: Dwight Powell Exercises $4M Player Option

Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell is exercising his $4 million player option for the 2025-26 season, league sources told NBA insider Marc Stein on Friday. Mavericks’ Dwight Powell To Mentor Cooper Flagg Powell had until next Tuesday to activate the third year of the $12 million contract he signed with the Mavs ahead of the […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jun 2025
Spurs Trade Rumors: San Antonio Hasn’t Had ‘Substantive’ Talks on Giannis Antetokounmpo

The San Antonio Spurs were among the favorites to land Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo in a potential blockbuster trade this offseason, but the Greek Freak reportedly has yet to ask for a trade and San Antonio has not had “substantive talks” on the two-time MVP. Spurs Not Willing To Trade Picks, Young Players For […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jun 2025
NBA Draft 2025: Ace Bailey Interests Wizards, Pelicans, Nets

The Washington Wizards, New Orleans Pelicans, and Brooklyn Nets are all “interested” in moving up to select Rutgers star Ace Bailey in the 2025 NBA draft, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ace Bailey’s Agent Wanted 76ers To Commit To Him Next week’s NBA draft is expected to start with the No. 3 […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jun 2025
ESPN Trade Pitch Sends Giannis Antetokounmpo To Pistons

Shams Charania of ESPN broke the news last month that Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is “open-minded” about leaving Milwaukee in a potential trade deal this offseason. ESPN NBA Insiders Propose Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Charania’s report came weeks before NBA insider Jake Fischer said that initial optimism from league executives about Antetokounmpo asking for a […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jun 2025