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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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Celtics’ Marcus Smart (knee) questionable, Robert Williams (knee) probable vs. Nets

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (left knee) is questionable and center Robert Williams III (left knee) is probable for Thursday night’s road game against the Brooklyn Nets. Of course, Danilo Gallinari (left ACL) is the only other player listed for Boston. Gallinari will miss the entire 2022-23 season after tearing his left ACL during a […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jan 2023
Domantas Sabonis fourth NBA player since 1990 to average 20/14/7 over 17 games

Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis is now the fourth NBA player since 1990 to average 20 points, 14 rebounds, and seven assists through at least 17 games. Sabonis joins Nikola Jokic, Russell Westbrook, and Kevin Garnett. Plus, the two-time All-Star has recorded 18 consecutive double-doubles, a Kings franchise record. Referring to a couple of NBA […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jan 2023
Luka Doncic on passing LeBron James in all-time scoring: ‘I’m not playing that much’

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is having the best season of his NBA career, and a few fans are wondering if the top MVP candidate has it in him to play long enough to pass LeBron James on the all-time scoring list. “You gotta have a guy that plays for 20 years. If you’re saying […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jan 2023
Jaylen Brown passes Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan, and Donovan Mitchell in total scoring

Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown passed Giannis Antetokounmpo, DeMar DeRozan, and Donovan Mitchell in total scoring this season on Wednesday night, in a 125-114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Brown ended recorded a season-high 41 points, along with 12 rebounds and one block in 35 minutes of action. He finished 15-of-21 (71.4%) shooting from […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jan 2023
Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio targeting return against Trail Blazers

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio is expected to return and make his season debut versus the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday, according to sources. The 12-year veteran hasn’t played since tearing his left ACL in December 2021. Rubio will practice with the team on Wednesday, and if he meets expectations, will play against Portland. Jarrett […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2023
Heat guards Tyler Herro (Achilles), Kyle Lowry (knee) out vs. Bucks

Miami Heat guards Tyler Herro (Achilles) and Kyle Lowry (knee) are out for Thursday night’s home game versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Caleb Martin (quad) was also downgraded to out. Udonis Haslem (Achilles) and Dewayne Dedmon (foot) are listed as questionable. Bam Adebayo (wrist) was upgraded to probable. Not to mention, Omer Yurtseven (ankle) and Nikola […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2023
Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan (quad) questionable, Tony Bradley (COVID-19) out vs. Wizards

Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (right quad strain) has been downgraded to questionable, and Tony Bradley (COVID-19) is out for Wednesday night’s road game against the Washington Wizards. Alex Caruso (right ankle sprain) was upgraded to probable, and Javonte Green (right knee) is out indefinitely. Green is expected to undergo an arthroscopic debridement of his […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2023
Kevin Durant says NBA games are all that matter for league growth

Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets believes the NBA is fine the way it is, but the veteran forward thinks attracting casual fans to the game is just as important as keeping existing fans satisfied as well. “When it comes to people and it comes to how they consume things — everything looks like it’s […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2023
Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard on four-game skid: ‘We’re in a ditch right now’

Damian Lillard is fed up with losing, and the six-time All-Star made it clear after the Portland Trail Blazers’ 109-106 disappointing loss against the 13th-ranked Orlando Magic. “I think right now we just struggle in being consistent,” said Lillard. “We’re in a ditch right now as far as that and it’s where you got to […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2023
Jordan Clarkson first NBA player since Kobe Bryant to score 9+ points in final minutes to turn deficit into lead

On Tuesday, Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson became the first NBA player since Kobe Bryant to score nine or more consecutive points in the final two minutes of a game to turn a deficit into a lead. More importantly, both Clarkson and Kobe are the only players this century to record at least nine points […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jan 2023