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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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Charles Barkley: ‘It’s time to break up the Bulls, blow it up’

NBA on TNT analyst Charles Barkley believes it’s time for the Chicago Bulls to make roster and personnel changes. The Bulls have not advanced beyond the first round of the playoffs since the 2014-15 season. “It’s time to break up the Bulls,” Barkley told Chicago’s WMVP-AM 1000. “Blow it up. It’s time. You’ve got some […]

James Foglio  •  09 Dec 2022
Warriors guard Klay Thompson ‘fell asleep’ prior to Malik Beasley’s clutch 3-pointer

On Wednesday night, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors held a four-point lead over the Utah Jazz with 13.3 seconds remaining. This was after the team overcame a 12-point deficit in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. However, what appeared to be Golden State’s 14th win of the season was actually the team’s 13th […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (right foot) questionable vs. Cavaliers

Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (right foot soreness) is listed as questionable for Friday night’s road game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The sixth-year guard experienced quite a bit of soreness in Sacramento’s 126-113 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Fox has played through his pain the last couple of weeks. Through 22 starts this season, Fox […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Rudy Gobert on playing for Timberwolves: ‘I’m really happy here”

Rudy Gobert enjoys playing for the Minnesota Timberwolves. In July, the Utah Jazz traded the three-time All-Star to Minnesota for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, and five future first-round draft picks. Of course, Beverley was then traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. As for Gobert, through 22 starts this season, the 10-year veteran is averaging […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Shaquille O’Neal, Amar’e Stoudemire for this record

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo has scored at least 30 points on 50% shooting from the field in each of his last eight games, joining Shaquille O’Neal and Amar’e Stoudemire as the only players in NBA history to accomplish this feat in eight or more games. O’Neal, the retired Los Angeles Lakers legend, scored 30 […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Kevin Durant: ‘Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan are two dudes I emulate on and off the court’

Following the Brooklyn Nets’ 122-116 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday, Kevin Durant recalled the moment when Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant offered him useful advice. “Really just don’t be a crybaby,” the two-time Finals MVP said that Black Mamba told him years ago. “I was at that age […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Stephen Curry named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year

Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry was named Sports Illustrated’s Sportsperson of the Year on Tuesday. This is the first time in Curry’s 14-year career he won the SI award as an individual. For those interested, the issue is available on Thursday. After defeating LeBron James and Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2018 NBA Finals, the […]

James Foglio  •  08 Dec 2022
Rockets’ Josh Christopher, Bruno Fernando questionable vs. Spurs

Houston Rockets guard Josh Christopher (sore foot) and center Bruno Fernando (illness) are listed as questionable for Thursday night’s road game against the San Antonio Spurs. Kevin Porter Jr. (sore knee) is listed as questionable as well. Through 17 games off the bench this season, Christopher is averaging 2.9 points and 1.1 rebounds. He’s also […]

James Foglio  •  07 Dec 2022
Thunder guard Luguentz Dort downgraded to out vs. Grizzlies

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (left knee contusion) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday night’s away game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It will be the first game he’s missed this season. In addition to Dort, fifth-year forward Kenrich Williams (right knee sprain) will not be available as well. Of course, the only other […]

James Foglio  •  07 Dec 2022
Lakers superstar LeBron James calls Donovan Mitchell ‘a special kid’

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James returned to his home state on Tuesday night to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers went on to lose 116-102, ending a three-game win streak. In 36 minutes played, LeBron closed out his outing with 21 points and a season-high 17 rebounds. More importantly, the […]

James Foglio  •  07 Dec 2022