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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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Dejounte Murray on Hawks’ struggles: ‘We’ve got to grow up’

Dejounte Murray feels the Atlanta Hawks would learn better by an ugly win rather than from a blowout loss. “Like I was preaching after the game, we’ve got to grow up,” Murray said following Atlanta’s 126-125 win over the Orlando Magic on Monday. “Starting with me. Just what we’re playing for, these type of games […]

James Foglio  •  20 Dec 2022
Magic’s Okeke Chuma undergoes arthroscopic procedure, out at least a month

Orlando Magic forward Okeke Chuma underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee Monday, and the third-year player is expected to miss at least a month. The 24-year-old will be re-evaluated in four weeks. According to ESPN, Okeke went through a chondroplasty, which is corrective surgery designed to repair the cartilage of the knee. During […]

James Foglio  •  20 Dec 2022
Jonas Valanciunas first player in NBA history to accomplish this feat

On Monday, New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas became the first player in NBA history to record 37 points, 18 rebounds, and seven 3-pointers in the same game. The 11-year veteran accomplished this feat in New Orleans’ 128-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Of course, Valanciunas’ 37-point performance was his season high. Also, it was […]

James Foglio  •  20 Dec 2022
Damian Lillard becomes Trail Blazers’ all-time leading scorer

On Monday, Damian Lillard became the Portland Trail Blazers’ all-time leading scorer, surpassing Hall of Famer Clyde Drexler, in a 123-121 loss against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Drexler recorded 18,040 points in 867 games with Portland from 1983–95. Lillard, 32, needed only 21 points to become the franchise leader in his 730th career game. On […]

James Foglio  •  20 Dec 2022
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray (left knee), Jeff Green (back) questionable vs. Grizzlies

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (left knee injury management) and forward Jeff Green (low back) are questionable for Tuesday night’s home game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope (leg) is listed as questionable as well. While Nikola Jokic (knee) was downgraded to probable, Michael Porter Jr. (heel) was upgraded to doubtful. And Collin Gillespie (leg) […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Trey Murphy III says Pelicans have best home-court advantage

Trey Murphy III believes the New Orleans Pelicans have the best home-court advantage in the NBA. Twenty-nine games into the 2022-23 season, the Western Conference contender is 12-3 at home and 18-11 overall. “I feel like we have the best homecourt advantage in the entire league, because our fans are just rambunctious,” says Murphy. “It […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Raptors’ OG Anunoby (hip), Gary Trent Jr. (quad) questionable vs. 76ers

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (hip) and guard Gary Trent Jr. (quad) are listed as questionable for Monday night’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Of course, Otto Porter Jr. (foot) and Precious Achiuwa (ankle) remain out indefinitely. Through 30 games this season, Toronto is 13-17 and ranks 10th overall in the Eastern Conference standings. […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Wizards’ Kristaps Porzingis on loss to Lakers: ‘I felt like they were not at our level’

On Sunday, Kristaps Porzingis felt heartbroken over the Washington Wizards’ 119-117 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The seven-year veteran thought his team had this one in the bag, especially considering the Lakers were without Anthony Davis. “I felt like they were not at our level,” Porzingis said after the loss. “We just lost the […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Nets are 9-1 in their last 10 games, a league-best record

The Brooklyn Nets are 9-1 in their last 10 games, leading the NBA over this stretch. On Friday, in their 119-116 road win over the Toronto Raptors, Kyrie Irving knocked down a game-winning 3-pointer at the buzzer. The seven-time All-Star led Brooklyn in scoring with 32 points in 35 minutes played. In addition to finishing […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Russell Westbrook first Lakers player with multiple triple-doubles off bench

Russell Westbrook is the first Los Angeles Lakers player with multiple triple-doubles off the bench. Through 24 games in the second unit this season, the nine-time All-Star has recorded nine double-doubles and two triple-doubles. On Friday, in the Lakers’ 126-108 win over the Denver Nuggets, the 15-year veteran logged his second triple-double of the season. […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022