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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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Damian Lillard, Adidas Agree To Lifetime Contract Extension

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard has agreed to a lifetime contract extension with Adidas, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Lillard, 34, is now just the fourth active player in the NBA to have a lifetime shoe endorsement deal. Damian Lillard joins LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Stephen Curry as active NBA players with lifetime […]

James Foglio  •  18 Dec 2024
Iowa To Retire Caitlin Clark’s No. 22 Jersey At Feb. 2 Ceremony

The Iowa Hawkeyes will retire the iconic number 22 jersey of Caitlin Clark inside Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Feb. 2, 2025, before their matchup with USC, the women’s basketball program announced Wednesday. Tipoff is set for 12:30 p.m. CT, and the contest will air on FOX and the Hawkeye Radio Network. Feb. 2nd (2/2) was chosen […]

James Foglio  •  18 Dec 2024
Heat Trade Thomas Bryant To Pacers For 2nd-Round Pick Swap

The Miami Heat are trading veteran center Thomas Bryant to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for the Pacers swapping their 2031 second-round pick with the Heat, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Miami Heat center Thomas Bryant becomes trade-eligible for the Indiana Pacers on Sunday Bryant becomes trade-eligible on Sunday. The Pacers entered the trade market […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2024
Zach LaVine Trade Rumors: ‘Nothing Has Changed’ With Bulls Star

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is averaging 22.1 points on career highs of 50.6% shooting from the floor and 43.2% from 3-point range this season, and the UCLA product is in early conversations for NBA Comeback Player of the Year. However, teams are still not lining up to trade for the two-time All-Star. Bulls Trade […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2024
76ers Trade Rumors: Sixers Expected To Be ‘Active’ Before Deadline

Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey will be active on the trade market leading up to February’s deadline, a source close to the Sixers informed ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. 76ers Trade Rumors: Philadelphia is $6.2 million under the second apron, owns multiple first-round draft picks This news isn’t surprising for a struggling 7-15 Sixers […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2024
Dash Daniels, Brother of Hawks’ Dyson, Signs With NBL’s Melbourne United

Dash Daniels, one of the top international prospects in the 2026 NBA draft class, has committed to joining Melbourne United as part of the NBL’s Next Stars program next season, he announced Friday. Dash Daniels joins Melbourne United as part of the NBL’s Next Stars program, will become draft-eligible in June 2026 The 6-foot-6 Daniels, […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2024
Lakers Trade Rumors: Austin Reaves Not Being Shopped Ahead of Deadline

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly not interested in trading fourth-year guard Austin Reaves despite rumors and speculation that the team is pursuing a move to improve their roster. Lakers Trade Rumors: Austin Reaves will likely stay put alongside LeBron James, Anthony Davis During an appearance on “Buha’s Block,” beginning at the 20-minute mark of […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2024
Bill Belichick Spoke With Michael Jordan Before Accepting UNC Job

Eight-time Super Bowl champion coach Bill Belichick reportedly checked in with NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, the greatest Tar Heel ever, before taking the UNC head coaching job. Bill Belichick talked to NBA Hall of Famer Michael Jordan, Pro Football Hall of Famers Julius Peppers, Lawrence Taylor The former New England Patriots head coach […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2024
James Harden’s Houston Restaurant Allegedly Overserved Driver in Fatal Crash

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden is the founder and owner of Thirteen Restaurant by James Harden, an upscale dining restaurant located at 1911 Bagby St. in Houston, TX, that combines traditional flavors with a Japanese flare. Thirteen Restaurant by James Harden, Team Harden LLC are being sued by Taylar Jackson’s family Harden’s restaurant along […]

James Foglio  •  10 Dec 2024
Bucks’ Khris Middleton To Make Season Debut Against Celtics

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton will make his 2024-25 season debut at the Boston Celtics on Friday night, his agent, Mike Lindeman, told ESPN’s Bobby Marks on Thursday. Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton participated in a 5-on-5 practice session Wednesday Middleton, 33, has been sidelined for the first quarter of the season after undergoing surgery […]

James Foglio  •  05 Dec 2024