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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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Nuggets star Nikola Jokic leads NBA in triple-doubles this season

Nikola Jokic now leads the NBA in triple-doubles this season after recording his ninth in the Denver Nuggets’ 123-111 win over the Boston Celtics on New Year’s Day. The two-time MVP ended his performance with 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 12 assists in 33 minutes of action. He finished 10-of-13 (76.9%) shooting from the field […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jan 2023
Lakers superstar Anthony Davis says right foot is feeling a lot better

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis suffered a stress reaction in his right foot in a 126-108 win over the Denver Nuggets on Dec. 16. Davis was diagnosed with a bone spur, which then fractured off the navicular, where there is also a stress reaction. Therefore, the 2020 NBA champ is working to overcome two […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2022
Celtics assistant Damon Stoudamire: ‘Losing three games in a row, it was humbling’

Boston Celtics assistant coach Damon Stoudamire is filling in for interim coach Joe Mazzulla as he recovers from a corneal abrasion. On Thursday night, in Boston’s 116-110 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, Stoudamire was thrilled to see the C’s avenge their 113-93 loss to Los Angeles on Dec. 12, the team’s worst loss of […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2022
Heat center Dewayne Dedmon (foot) out vs. Nuggets

Miami Heat center Dewayne Dedmon (plantar fasciitis) is out for Friday night’s road game against the Denver Nuggets. Dedmon would have missed this game regardless because of the league’s COVID-19 health and safety protocols. Four Miami players are listed as probable: Kyle Lowry (personal), Jimmy Butler (knee), Gabe Vincent (knee), and Nikola Jokic (back). Both […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2022
Grizzlies’ Ja Morant drops career-high 17 assists against Raptors

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant recorded a career-high 17 assists in a 119-106 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. The fourth-year player also ended his outing with 19 points, four rebounds, and one block in 36 minutes played. He also shot 9-of-19 (47.4%) from the floor and knocked down one 3-pointer. Before this […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2022
Julius Randle, Immanuel Quickley first Knicks duo to record 35/5/5

On Thursday, in the New York Knicks’ 122-115 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Julius Randle and Immanuel Quickley became the first duo in franchise history to record 35 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a single game. Spurs guard Romeo Langford scored a career-high 23 points as well. Although the Knicks pair combined […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2022
Pacers’ Buddy Hield makes fastest 3-pointer in play-by-play era

On Thursday night, Buddy Hield made the fastest 3-pointer in the play-by-play era at 11:57 during the first quarter of the Indiana Pacers’ 135-126 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The seventh-year guard needed only three seconds after tip-off. For a side note, the play-by-play era dates back to the 1996-97 season. Is there a faster […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2022
Bucks’ Khris Middleton (right knee) out against Timberwolves

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (right knee soreness) is out for Friday night’s home game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jrue Holiday (non-COVID illness) was also downgraded to doubtful. Leading into this matchup, the Bucks are 4-6 in their past 10 games played. They are currently on a four-game losing streak. Thirty-four games into the 2022-23 […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022
Hawks’ Dejounte Murray on loss to Nets: ‘That s—t on me, not on Nate’

Dejounte Murray feels responsible for the Atlanta Hawks’ 108-107 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. During Thursday afternoon, the sixth-year guard made his point clear on Twitter. The 26-year-old tweeted: “Dejounte Makes Both Free Throws And We Go To OT And Calling A Timeout Doesn’t Matter!!! That S—t On Me And Not On […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022
Nikola Jokic has more 40-point games this December than last MVP season

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has recorded more 40-point games this December than he did in his entire MVP season last year. Through 31 starts this season, Jokic has logged four 40-point games. Last season, Jokic finished with three in 74 starts. Plus, the center posted 66 double-doubles and 19 triple-doubles in the 2021-22 season. […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022