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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)

Warriors’ Draymond Green: ‘Nobody want to play against us in the playoffs’

Although the Golden State Warriors are having a disappointing season, Draymond Green sees things differently. He believes the key is just qualifying for the playoffs. At this point, Golden State is 20-18 and ranks ninth in the Western Conference. A little over half the season has yet to be played. “I told y’all this before […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2023
Donovan Mitchell scored or assisted on 99 points, second-most since Wilt Chamberlain

Donovan Mitchell scored a career-high 71 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 145-134 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, and the three-time All-Star scored or assisted on 99 points, the second-most in NBA history since Wilt Chamberlain (104). That was Chamberlain’s 100-point performance against New York on March 2, 1962. According to HoopsHype, […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2023
Suns center Deandre Ayton on losses: ‘I’m not used to the no fight in us’

Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton is not accustomed to losing, and the fifth-year player feels his team lacks heart. Playing down to their competition is the textbook example. Through 38 games, Phoenix is 20-18 and ranks eighth in the Western Conference standings. “I don’t even know, man. I don’t even know what’s going on,” said […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2023
Heat forward Jimmy Butler on knee injury: ‘I can’t say I’m fully healthy’

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler has made only 23 appearances this season due to a few knee injuries. The six-time All-Star missed seven straight games in November with right knee soreness. Of course, the wing then missed three more contests due to right knee injury management. Butler is listed as day-to-day on Miami’s injury report. […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2023
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hip) available against Suns

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (hip) is available to play in Monday’s interconference battle against the Phoenix Suns. The fifth-year player is listed as questionable on the injury report. Brunson missed the last three games due to a sore right hip. Through 34 starts with New York, the guard is averaging career highs of […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2023
Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis: ‘I think we’re in a good rhythm now’

Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis believes his team can overcome adversity. Bradley Beal has missed the last three games due to a strained hamstring. On New Year’s Day, the Wizards won 118-95 over the Milwaukee Bucks, extending their win streak to five games. ” “I think we had the right mindset when we came out,” […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2023
76ers’ Joel Embiid (back) downgraded to questionable vs. Pelicans

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (low back soreness) has been downgraded to questionable for Monday night’s home game against the New Orleans Pelicans. The five-time All-Star is the only player listed for Philly. Embiid has missed eight games so far this season. Through 27 starts, the seventh-year center is averaging career highs of 33.2 points, […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2023
LeBron James becomes third player in NBA history at least 38 years old to score 47+ points

On Friday night, LeBron James became the third player in NBA history at least 38 years old to score 47-plus points in a single game, in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 130-121 win over the Atlanta Hawks. James joined Jamal Crawford (39 years, 20 days) and Michael Jordan (38 years, 315 days). Fans celebrated Bron’s 38th […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo third player in NBA history with consecutive 40/20/5 games

On Friday night, Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo became the third player in NBA history to record 40 points, 20 rebounds, and five assists in back-to-back games, joining Wilt Chamberlain and Elgin Baylor. Chamberlain logged a 40/20/5 stat line in consecutive games five times. Baylor did it once. In the Bucks’ 123-114 win over the […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2023
CJ McCollum makes career-high 11 3-pointers, a Pelicans franchise record

CJ McCollum made a career-high 11 3-pointers, a New Orleans Pelicans franchise record, in a 127-116 win against the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. The 10-year veteran scored a season-high 42 points, along with four rebounds, five assists, and two steals in 36 minutes played. Plus, he shot 13-of-20 (65%) from the floor and 11-of-16 […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2023