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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.

Articles by James Foglio (2963)

Lauri Markkanen bolsters case for MIP with career-high 49 points

Utah Jazz breakout star Lauri Markkanen is one of the favorites to win NBA Most Improved Player of the Year this season, especially after scoring a career-high 49 points in a 131-114 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday. In addition to logging 49 points, the sixth-year forward recorded eight rebounds, one assist, and one […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jan 2023
Kevin Durant on offseason trade request: ‘It didn’t get in the way of the hoops’

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant requested a trade this past offseason. However, the 12-time All-Star then rescinded his trade request in August. In an interview with Nick Friedell of ESPN, the Nets forward opened up on his original decision to leave the team. “We wasn’t playing no games. I didn’t interfere with what we were […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jan 2023
Suns’ Devin Booker (left groin), Cameron Payne (right foot) out vs. Heat

Phoenix Suns guards Devin Booker (left groin strain) and Cameron Payne (right foot soreness) are out for Friday night’s home game against the Miami Heat. Cam Johnson (right knee) also remains out indefinitely. Jae Crowder (personal) is the only other player listed for Phoenix. Crowder is sitting out this season until Suns G.M. James Jones […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Celtics trade PF/C Noah Vonleh, cash considerations to Spurs

On Thursday, the Boston Celtics traded veteran power forward/center Noah Vonleh and cash considerations to the San Antonio Spurs. Per sources, San Antonio will waive Gorgui Dieng to create roster space. Boston is expected to receive a “highly protected” draft pick as well. Through 23 appearances with the C’s this season, Vonleh averaged 1.1 points, […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Magic wing Bol Bol (quarantine), center Moritz Wagner (suspension) out vs. Grizzlies

Orlando Magic forward Bol Bol (quarantine) and center Moritz Wagner (suspension) are out for Thursday night’s home game versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Jonathan Isaac (knee) and Chuma Okeke (knee) remain out indefinitely. Admiral Schofield, Franz Wagner, and Kevon Harris are listed as probable. All three players have already served their suspensions from an on-court altercation […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Cavaliers interested in Pistons veteran wing Bojan Bogdanovic

The Cleveland Cavaliers are showing interest in Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic, according to sources. Adding the nine-year veteran into the mix for Cleveland would improve its championship odds. However, it will be tough to acquire the Detroit star. “The Cavaliers are indeed a Bogdanovic suitor, sources said, but it will be rather difficult, and […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on losses: ‘It’s just been extremely disappointing’

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra will go down in franchise history as arguably the organization’s best coach, but could this be the 52-year-old’s last season with the team? A resignation seems improbable, though, one can lose joy out of anything eventually. Keep in mind, this is pure speculation. Almost halfway through the 2022-23 season, Miami […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Nets’ Kevin Durant records 44 points on 85% true shooting in 121-112 loss vs. Bulls

In the Brooklyn Nets’ 121-112 loss versus the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night, Kevin Durant finished with 44 points on 85% true shooting. Thirty-eight games into the 2022-23 season, the 18-time All-Star is averaging a career-high 68 TS percentage. Along with amassing four rebounds, five assists, one steal, and two blocks, the two-time Finals MVP […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
LaMelo Ball fourth youngest in NBA history to reach 1,000 assists

LaMelo Ball became the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach 1,000 assists on Wednesday night, in the Charlotte Hornets’ 131-107 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies. At 21 years, 135 days old, the third-year player reached the mark behind only LeBron James (20 years, 102 days), Stephon Marbury (21 years, 12 days), and Trae Young […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Mavericks’ Dorian Finney-Smith (adductor), Josh Green (elbow) out vs. Celtics

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith (right adductor strain) and guard Josh Green (right elbow sprain) remain out for Thursday night’s home game against the Boston Celtics. Maxi Kleber (right hamstring tear) will miss this interconference matchup as well. Thirty-eight games into the 2022-23 season, Dallas is 22-16 and ranks fourth overall in the Western Conference […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jan 2023