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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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Paolo Banchero on LeBron James: ‘That’s been my favorite player since I was a kid’

After the Los Angeles Lakers won 129-110 over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday night, Paolo Banchero was asked what LeBron James has meant to him throughout the course of his life. “Anybody that knows me knows that’s been my favorite player since I was a young kid,” said the rookie forward. “A guy who I’ve […]

James Foglio  •  28 Dec 2022
Mavericks’ Dorian Finney-Smith (strained adductor) out at least two more weeks

Dallas Mavericks forward Dorian Finney-Smith will miss at least two more weeks due to a strained right adductor, and Josh Green (right elbow sprain) will be re-evaluated on Friday, per coach Jason Kidd. Through 31 starts this season, Finney-Smith is averaging 8.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.0 steal per game. Plus, he’s shooting […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2022
Kevin Durant passes Tim Duncan for 15th on all-time scoring list

On Monday, Kevin Durant passed Hall of Famer Tim Duncan for 15th on the all-time scoring list in the Brooklyn Nets’ 125-117 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. With 1,829 total 3s, the two-time Finals MVP also passed Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant (1,827) in career 3-pointers. Durant ended his night with 32 points on […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2022
Lakers’ LeBron James (ankle), Dennis Schroder (foot) probable vs. Magic

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (ankle) and guard Dennis Schroder (foot) are probable for Tuesday night’s road game against the Orlando Magic. Anthony Davis (foot) and Juan Toscano-Anderson (ankle) remain out indefinitely for Los Angeles. Heading into this interconference matchup, Los Angeles is 3-7 in its last 10 games. However, the Lakers also on […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2022
Are Timberwolves regretting the Rudy Gobert trade?

In July, the Utah Jazz traded Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Leandro Bolmaro, Walker Kessler, Jarred Vanderbilt, and five first-round draft picks. They essentially gambled their future on one defensive juggernaut. Last season with the Jazz, the three-time All-Star averaged career highs of 14.7 rebounds per game and 71.3% shooting from the field in […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2022
Trail Blazers’ Justise Winslow suffers ankle sprain, will be re-evaluated in two weeks

Portland Trail Blazers forward Justise Winslow suffered a grade 2 ankle sprain in a 101-98 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder last Wednesday, the team announced on Monday. The eight-year veteran will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Through 29 appearances this season, Winslow is averaging 6.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 1.0 steal per […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2022
Kevin Love believes the Cavaliers should retire Kyrie Irving’s jersey

Following the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 125-117 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday, Kevin Love was asked whether the Cavs should consider retiring Kyrie Irving’s jersey. In the 2011 NBA Draft, Irving was the No. 1 overall pick. He played his first six seasons of his career with Cleveland. “Without a doubt. Absolutely. Right away, after […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2022
Duncan Robinson hits 800th 3-pointer in 263 games, the fastest in NBA history

On Monday, Miami Heat forward Duncan Robinson knocked down his 800th career 3-pointer in his 263rd game, becoming the fastest player to reach the mark in NBA history. The Michigan product went undrafted in 2018. At 23 years old, Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks held the record prior to Robinson this season, reaching 800 […]

James Foglio  •  27 Dec 2022
Jayson Tatum first player to score 40 points on Christmas Day since Kyrie Irving

Boston Celtics forward and top MVP candidate Jayson Tatum is the first player to score 40 points in a Christmas Day game since Kyrie Irving in 2018. Four years ago, Irving recorded 40 points and 10 rebounds with Boston against the Philadelphia 76ers. On Sunday, Tatum ended his performance with 41 points, seven rebounds, five […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2022
Suns’ Devin Booker (left groin strain), Cameron Payne (foot) out vs. Grizzlies

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (left groin strain) and forward Cameron Payne (foot) are out for Tuesday night’s road game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Phoenix will also play without Landry Shamet (Achilles). Both Jae Crowder (personal) and Cam Johnson (knee) remain out indefinitely. As for the Grizzlies, Danny Green is listed as questionable for this matchup. […]

James Foglio  •  26 Dec 2022