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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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Cavaliers’ Dean Wade (shoulder) downgraded to out vs. Pacers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for Thursday night’s road game against the Indiana Pacers. While Ricky Rubio (knee) and Dylan Windler (ankle) remain out indefinitely, center Robin Lopez is also listed as questionable due to an illness. Thirty-five games into the 2022-23 season, Cleveland is 22-13 and ranks fourth […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022
Mavericks won Luka Doncic-Trae Young trade over Hawks

During the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks selected Luka Doncic third overall, and then the Hawks traded the Slovenian baller to the Dallas Mavericks for Trae Young and a 2019 first-rounder. Atlanta went on to select Cam Reddish 10th overall in 2019. Four years later, this trade debate is now […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022
LeBron James: ‘Playing basketball at this level, not in my DNA’

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is in his 20th season, and the four-time MVP is unsure how much longer he can continue to play at a high level. During the offseason, the forward said he wants to play on an NBA team with his sons, Bronny and Bryce. However, James gets one step closer […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert: ‘A lot of people celebrate my failures’

Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert believes NBA fans enjoy watching him struggle. Although, since the team is 16-19 and ranks 11th in the Western Conference standings, maybe a number of basketball fans just want to see him play better. Following Minnesota’s 119-118 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the 10-year veteran was asked when he […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022
Knicks’ RJ Barrett (right finger), Obi Toppin (right leg) out vs. Spurs

New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (lacerated right index finger) and forward Obi Toppin (non-displaced fracture of right fibula head) are out for Thursday night’s road game against the San Antonio Spurs. Both players are out indefinitely. Of course, Jalen Brunson (hip) is listed as questionable. New York is 6-4 in its last 10 games […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2022
Hawks’ Trae Young (calf) questionable among others vs. Nets

Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (left calf contusion) is among the players listed as questionable for Wednesday night’s home game against the red-hot Brooklyn Nets. Atlanta’s Bogdan Bogdanovic (right knee injury management), De’Andre Hunter (left ankle sprain), and Jalen Johnson (left foot soreness) are also questionable. According to sources, Clint Capela (right calf strain) is […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2022
LeBron James deletes tweet about not missing the playoffs again

Back in April, LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers posted this tweet: “I can/will NOT miss the post season again for my career! This s—t HURT. Ok back to watching these games.” Now, the tweet has been deleted. Although the message was tweeted eight months ago, it’s not a good look for the 18-time […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2022
Wizards star Bradley Beal (day-to-day) with left hamstring soreness

On Tuesday, Bradley Beal injured his left hamstring with 4:17 remaining in the Washington Wizards’ 116-111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. In the coming days, it is unknown whether the three-time All-Star will attempt to play through his injury. He is listed day-to-day on the injury report. In early December, Beal missed six consecutive games […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2022
Ben Simmons has best net rating (+21.7), defensive rating (106.6) with Nets

Over the last five games, Ben Simmons has the best net rating (+21.7), defensive rating (106.6), and offensive rating (127.9) with the Brooklyn Nets. What has changed since the first couple of weeks this season? Kyrie Irving provided his answer when asked why Simmons is playing so well. “I think he could probably answer that […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2022
Russell Westbrook records third triple-double off bench, ties Detlef Schrempf for most all time

On Tuesday night, Russell Westbrook recorded his third triple-double off the bench in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 129-110 win over the Orlando Magic, tying Detlef Schrempf for the most of all time in NBA history. Westbrook has already logged more triple-doubles off the bench in a single season than any other Laker in franchise history. […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2022