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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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Trail Blazers’ Damian Lillard to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: ‘The grass is not always greener’

On Tuesday, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard was asked what advice he’d give to Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, based on the latest NBA trade rumors floating around. “The grass is not always greener on the other side,” said Lillard. His response answers questions concerning trade rumors of his own these last couple […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2022
LaVar Ball wanted LaMelo Ball to play for the Lakers

LaVar Ball, the father of Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball, at one point wanted his youngest son to play for the Los Angeles Lakers. Nowadays, that will never happen. Lonzo Ball, LaVar’s firstborn, was selected second overall by the Lakers in the 2017 NBA Draft. However, Lonzo only played two seasons with Los Angeles. In […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2022
Hawks president Travis Schlenk stepping down to prioritize family

Atlanta Hawks president of basketball operations Travis Schlenk is stepping down from the position to move into a senior advisory role, the team announced on Wednesday. General manager Landry Fields will oversee basketball operations. Fields was promoted to G.M. in June. Schlenk, 46, released a statement explaining his decision to prioritize family over his position […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2022
Lauri Markkanen becomes second 7-footer to hit at least nine 3-pointers in game

On Tuesday, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen became just the second 7-footer in NBA history to make at least nine 3-pointers in a single game, in a 126-111 win over the Detroit Pistons. Markkanen joins Channing Frye, who made nine 3-pointers on April 11, 2011, in the Phoenix Suns’ 135-127 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2022
Magic demanding first-round draft pick for Mo Bamba?

The Orlando Magic have no intention of trading away fifth-year center Mo Bamba, but if an NBA team is interested in dealing for the seven-foot big man, a contender will have to surrender at least a first-round draft pick. “League executives expect Orlando to hold out for a protected first-round selection or a late first-round […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2022
Knicks inquired about Raptors forward OG Anunoby

The New York Knicks are interested in trading for Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby, according to sources. Anunoby was selected 23rd overall by Toronto in the 2017 NBA Draft. On ESPN’s “The Lowe Post” show with Zach Lowe, the podcaster hinted that multiple teams would be thrilled to land the sixth-year player in a trade. […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2022
76ers center Joel Embiid says ‘Raptors don’t care about winning’

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid believes the Toronto Raptors are not as serious about winning as other others. Following the Sixers’ 104-101 overtime win on Monday, the five-time All-Star roasted Canada’s lone NBA team. Though, context is also important. “We’re always on him, me especially,” Embiid said of teammate De’Anthony Melton. “Everybody really, because I […]

James Foglio  •  21 Dec 2022
Pistons coach Dwane Casey says Bojan Bogdanovic deserves to be an All-Star

Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey believes Bojan Bogdanovic deserves to be an All-Star in 2023. After the Utah Jazz traded Bogey to the Pistons for cash, Saben Lee, and Kelly Olynyk in September, the nine-year veteran recorded career-high numbers. “I’ve coached a lot of All-Star players: Nowitzki, DeRozan, and Garnett,” said Casey. “Offensively, he’s right […]

James Foglio  •  20 Dec 2022
Kyle Lowry (left knee), Caleb Martin (left ankle) out vs. Bulls

Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry (left knee soreness) and forward Caleb Martin (left ankle sprain) have been downgraded to out for Tuesday night’s home game versus the Chicago Bulls. Other players listed on Miami’s injury report include Udonis Haslem (Achilles), Jimmy Butler (knee), Dewayne Dedmon (foot), Gabe Vincent (knee), and Omer Yurtseven (ankle). While Yurtseven […]

James Foglio  •  20 Dec 2022
Kelly Olynyk (ankle), Collin Sexton (hamstring) out vs. Pistons

Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (ankle) and guard Collin Sexton (hamstring) remain out for Tuesday night’s road game against the Detroit Pistons. Both players were listed as questionable a day ago. Sexton has not played since Dec. 7, when Utah won 124-123 over the Golden State Warriors. The fifth-year player ended his performance with 17 […]

James Foglio  •  20 Dec 2022