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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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LeBron James passes Hakeem Olajuwon in steals for ninth all time

On Friday, LeBron James surpassed Hakeem Olajuwon in steals for ninth all time, in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 126-108 win over the Denver Nuggets. The four-time MVP passed the Hall of Famer with 2,163 steals on his second steal of the night. Utah Jazz icon John Stockton is the all-time leader (3,265). Olajuwon played 18 […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Bulls guard Zach LaVine ’embarrassed’ by fourth consecutive loss

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine is displeased and embarrassed by his team’s overall lack of effort so far this season. Through 29 games, the Bulls are 11-18 and rank 11th in the Eastern Conference standings. Not to mention, the team’s losing streak has now been extended to four games. “It’s frustrating for all of us,” […]

James Foglio  •  19 Dec 2022
Wizards’ Bradley Beal (hamstring) upgraded to questionable vs. Clippers

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (left hamstring strain) has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday’s road game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Beal, 29, has missed the last five contests. While Kristaps Porzingis (back) was upgraded to probable on Friday, both Delon Wright (hamstring) and Rui Hachimura (ankle) remain out indefinitely. Of course, Washington is […]

James Foglio  •  17 Dec 2022
Magic’s Bol Bol on breakout season: ‘I’ve just been trying to get better each game’

Orlando Magic center Bol Bol is having a breakout season. During this past offseason, the Oregon product signed a two-year, $4.4 million contract with the Eastern Conference team. Through 29 appearances, the center is averaging career highs of 12.7 points, 7.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game this season. To add to these […]

James Foglio  •  16 Dec 2022
Celtics center Robert Williams III to make season debut vs. Magic

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III will make his season debut on Friday against the Orlando Magic. Williams suffered a meniscus injury at the end of the 2021-22 regular season. He is listed as probable on the injury report. Although he missed the first 29 games this season, the Celtics were in no hurry to […]

James Foglio  •  16 Dec 2022
Former Mavericks guard Tyrell Terry announces his retirement

Tyrell Terry was selected 31st overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2020 NBA Draft, and the Stanford product has now announced his retirement in a tweet, citing mental health reasons. “This message is a very difficult one to share and an emotional one to write,” said the 22-year-old. “Today I decided to let go […]

James Foglio  •  16 Dec 2022
Knicks guard Evan Fournier on NBA trade block?

New York Knicks guard Evan Fournier is averaging career-low numbers this season, and one analyst believes the 11-year veteran is on the NBA trade block. “They [Knicks] seem to be a heavy trade market team,” said ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “Number one because they have like, I don’t know what it is, like 11 tradable first […]

James Foglio  •  16 Dec 2022
Tyler Herro third player to hit at least nine 3-pointers in consecutive games

On Thursday, Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro joined Stephen Curry and James Harden as only the third player in NBA history to hit at least nine 3-pointers in consecutive games. In the Heat’s 111-108 win over the Houston Rockets, the 2022 Sixth Man of the Year ended his performance with a career-high 41 points and […]

James Foglio  •  16 Dec 2022
Thunder rookie Ousmane Dieng (right wrist fracture) out indefinitely

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Ousmane Dieng is out indefinitely due to a non-displaced fracture in his right wrist. Dieng sustained this injury in Wednesday night’s Oklahoma City Blue game against the Salt Lake City Stars. Dieng ended his G League performance with eight points, two rebounds, three assists, and one block in 26 minutes of […]

James Foglio  •  15 Dec 2022
76ers guard Tyrese Maxey to miss at least two more weeks

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to miss at least two more weeks due to a foot injury. Maxey, 22, has missed the last 12 games. The Kentucky product hasn’t played since Nov. 18, when he scored 24 points against the Milwaukee Bucks. Through 15 starts this season, Maxey is averaging career highs of […]

James Foglio  •  15 Dec 2022