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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.

Articles by James Foglio (2963)

Pacers rookie Bennedict Mathurin can still win Sixth Man of the Year

Indiana Pacers rookie guard Bennedict Mathurin could win Sixth Man of the Year in 2023. Through 31 games off the bench, the Arizona product is averaging 17.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game. He’s also shooting 41.3% from the field and 35.1% from 3-point range. In his first three games of the season, […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2022
CJ McCollum first Pelicans guard with 40/5/5 game since Tyreke Evans

On Thursday night, CJ McCollum became the first New Orleans Pelicans guard to record at least 40 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a single game since Tyreke Evans in 2014. In New Orleans’ 126-117 win over the San Antonio Spurs, the guard scored a season-high 40 points in 38 minutes of action. Along […]

James Foglio  •  23 Dec 2022
Grizzlies’ Desmond Bane (toe sprain) upgraded to questionable vs. Suns

Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (toe sprain) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday night’s road game against the Phoenix Suns. The TCU product has missed the last 17 games. Danny Green (knee) is also listed as questionable on Memphis’ injury report. Green has not yet made his 2022-23 season debut in the Bluff City. […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Kevin Durant averaging 30.1 PPG on 67.2% true shooting, the highest in NBA history

Through 31 starts, MVP candidate Kevin Durant of the Brooklyn Nets is averaging 30.1 points per game and a true shooting percentage of 67.2%, the highest TSP by a player to average 30 points in a season in NBA history. While shooting 36.1% from 3-point range and a career-high 56.4% from the field, the 12-time […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson (illness), Brandon Ingram (toe) out vs. Spurs

New Orleans Pelicans forwards Zion Williamson (health and safety protocols) and Brandon Ingram (toe) are out for Thursday night’s home game against the San Antonio Spurs. Other players listed on New Orleans’ injury report include Larry Nance Jr. (Achilles) and E.J. Liddell (knee). Both Ingram and Liddell remain out indefinitely. And Nance Jr. is listed […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Darius Garland on win over Bucks: ‘I think earlier on in the season, we probably would have given that game away’

On Wednesday night, Darius Garland believes the Cleveland Cavaliers were fortunate to come away with a win against the Milwaukee Bucks. Cleveland won 114-106, preventing Milwaukee from winning its third straight. “I think earlier on in the season, we probably would have given that game away,” Garland said. “I think we had great poise. And […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Celtics forward Jayson Tatum: ‘None of this means anything if we don’t hang a banner’

Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum is proud of his effort in Wednesday night’s 125-98 road win over the Phoenix Suns, but the top MVP candidate has his sights set on a bigger goal: to win his first NBA championship. “None of this means anything if we don’t hang a banner,” the three-time All-Star said after […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on All-Star selection: ‘It would be an honor’

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is preparing to receive his first All-Star selection of his NBA career. Through 29 starts this season, the fifth-year player is averaging career highs of 31.2 points, 1.7 steals, and 1.0 block per game. In addition to logging 4.7 rebounds and 5.7 assists, he’s also shooting 49.8% from the […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Domantas Sabonis becomes third Kings player to grab 10 rebounds in first quarter

On Wednesday night, Domantas Sabonis became the third Sacramento Kings player to record 10 rebounds in the first quarter of a single game, joining Chris Webber and Billy Owens. The two-time All-Star accomplished this feat in a 134-120 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Sabonis, Webber, and Owens are the only Sacramento players over the […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022
Celtics star Jayson Tatum: ‘We gotta learn how to win again’

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum knows his team is in a slump, having lost three straight games. Following their 117-112 loss against the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, the three-time All-Star discussed Boston’s latest struggles. “We gotta learn how to win again,” said Tatum. “It’s not as simple as that, but we have to get back […]

James Foglio  •  22 Dec 2022