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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 at Southern New Hampshire University. James enjoys watching sports and helping gamblers win money.

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WATCH: Zion Williamson’s 360 dunk leads to scuffle, benches clearing

Watch as Zion Williamson performs a 360 dunk with 1.9 seconds remaining in the game, leading to the benches clearing in the New Orleans Pelicans’ 128-117 win over the Phoenix Suns on Friday night. After Larry Nance Jr. rebounded the ball in what should have ended the game, Williamson decided to go for a spectacular […]

James Foglio  •  12 Dec 2022
James Harden is the fourth player in NBA history with 23K points, 6.5K assists

Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden became the fourth player in NBA history in Friday night’s 133-122 overtime win over the Los Angeles Lakers to amass 23,000 points and 6,500 assists in his 14-year career. The 10-time All-Star joined Oscar Robertson, LeBron James, and Russell Westbrook. Harden reached this milestone against the Lakers after picking up […]

James Foglio  •  12 Dec 2022
Warriors’ Draymond Green, Stephen Curry probable vs. Celtics

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (hip) and guard Stephen Curry (ankle) are listed as probable for Saturday night’s home game against the Boston Celtics. Other players on Golden State’s injury report include Andre Iguodala (hip) and Andrew Wiggins (groin). Iguodala remains out indefinitely. Wiggins will also miss this matchup at Chase Center. Based on […]

James Foglio  •  12 Dec 2022
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer on Joe Ingles’ return: ‘He’s getting close’

Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer was asked to provide an injury update on Joe Ingles before playing the Houston Rockets on Sunday. To summarize his response, Ingles is close to returning. “I think it’s fair to say he’s getting close,” said Budenholzer. “I mean, if you’re playing with our G League Group and you’re playing […]

James Foglio  •  12 Dec 2022
Stephen Curry leads NBA in 3-pointers for the eighth time of his career

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry is currently leading the NBA in three-pointers for the eighth time of his 14-year career. Through 18 starts this season, the two-time MVP has made a league-best 94 threes. Curry is also averaging 5.2 threes per game, his most since the 2020-21 season (5.3). Back then, the Warriors guard […]

James Foglio  •  10 Dec 2022
Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (heel) out vs. Jazz

Denver Nuggets wing Michael Porter Jr. has been downgraded to out for Saturday night’s home game against the Utah Jazz. Porter Jr. needs more time to rest his heel. He has missed the last eight games. Other players listed on Denver’s injury report include Jeff Green (right knee contusion) and Jamal Murray (left knee contusion). […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2022
Mavericks have a two-year window to win a championship with Luka Doncic?

Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks advanced to the Western Conference Finals last season, and the championship contender at the moment is 13-11 and ranks seventh in the West with the three-time All-Star. So, how much longer will Doncic spend his NBA career with the team? According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, Dallas has a two-year […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2022
Knicks forward Obi Toppin (right leg) to miss 2-3 weeks

New York Knicks forward Obi Toppin will miss 2-3 weeks due to a right leg injury, the team announced. An MRI on Thursday revealed a non-displaced fracture to his right tibia head. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the third-year player will be re-evaluated after the 3-week period. Toppin injured his tibia head in New York’s […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2022
Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups: ‘We didn’t execute the way we needed to’

On Thursday night, the Denver Nuggets won 121-120 over the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center, and Blazers coach Chauncey Billups addressed his frustration with his team’s poor defense following the loss. “It was really good shot-making, but I am frustrated,” Billups said after watching his players allow Jamal Murray to knock down the game-winning […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2022
Warriors’ Stephen Curry: ‘I don’t see myself slowing down any time soon’

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry was named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year on Tuesday, so it should go without saying that the eight-time All-Star doesn’t see himself retiring from the NBA any time soon. “I told y’all at one point that Tom Brady is at the point of his career where he’s still […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2022