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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 records 516th 30-point game, passing Wilt Chamberlain

In the Los Angeles Lakers’ 122-118 overtime loss to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, LeBron James recorded his 516th 30-point game of his 20-year career, passing Wilt Chamberlain for second most in NBA history. Now, Bron trails only Michael Jordan (562). The four-time MVP reached this milestone in 1,386 career appearances. James ended his performance […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2022
Celtics’ Jayson Tatum: ‘I feel like I’m the best player when I step on the court’

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is having an MVP season, and the three-time All-Star believes he’s the best player on the court during games. At least that’s what he tells himself. “I feel like I’m the best player when I step on the court,” Tatum said following the Celtics’ 122-118 overtime win over the Los […]

James Foglio  •  14 Dec 2022
Hawks’ Clint Capela, Bogdan Bogdanovic probable vs. Magic

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (Achilles) and guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (right knee injury management) have been upgraded to probable for Wednesday night’s road game against the Orlando Magic. Of course, other players listed on Atlanta’s injury report include Dejounte Murray (ankle), John Collins (ankle), and Trae Young (back). Murray is out indefinitely, Collins was downgraded […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
76ers’ De’Anthony Melton (back tightness) questionable vs. Kings

Philadelphia 76ers guard De’Anthony Melton has landed on the injury report due to back tightness; he’s now questionable for Tuesday night’s home game against the Sacramento Kings. Other Sixers on the injury report include Danuel House Jr. (foot) and Tyrese Maxey (foot). House was upgraded to probable, whereas Maxey remains out indefinitely. Upon further review […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Heat guard Jimmy Butler believes defense is holding team back

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler knows his team is capable of winning more games, but the contender is currently 13-15 and ranks 10th overall in the Eastern Conference standings. The six-time All-Star is blaming the Heat’s close losses on pitiful defensive efforts. “I’ve never said, and I don’t think anybody would ever tell you, that […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Spurs sign veteran forward Stanley Johnson to one-year deal

The San Antonio Spurs have signed seven-year veteran Stanley Johnson to a one-year deal, per multiple sources. In August, the Los Angeles Lakers traded Johnson and Talen Horton-Tucker to the Utah Jazz for Patrick Beverley. However, the Jazz waived the 26-year-old in October. Last season, in 48 appearances with the Lakers, the forward averaged 6.7 […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Jae Crowder would have been traded to Bucks in three-team deal

Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder was mentioned in NBA trade rumors throughout November, and a potential three-team deal involving the Houston Rockets and Milwaukee Bucks fell through. “Multiple league sources said the Suns recently engaged in three-team talks that would have sent Jae Crowder to Milwaukee, four Bucks second-round draft picks along with players to […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Mavericks, Trail Blazers, Heat, and Kings interested in Nerlens Noel

The Miami Heat, Portland Trail Blazers, Dallas Mavericks, and Sacramento King are interested in trading for Detroit Pistons center Nerlens Noel, according to sources. Noel is ready to move on from the Motor City. “Both sides have agreed that a deal is best for both parties, and Detroit has already had talks with rival teams […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Kevin Durant on Bradley Beal: ‘He’s a Hall of Fame, All-Star player’

On Monday, Bradley Beal remained out in the Washington Wizards’ 112-100 loss to the Brooklyn Nets, but Kevin Durant still praised the three-time All-Star after the game. “He’s a Hall of Fame, All-Star player,” the two-time Finals MVP said of Beal. “Take that away from your team, you’re trying to figure out where that impact’s […]

James Foglio  •  13 Dec 2022
Pacers rookie Kendall Brown (right tibia) out indefinitely

Indiana Pacers rookie forward Kendall Brown is out indefinitely after suffering a stress reaction to his right tibia. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks. An MRI on Monday did not reveal a stress fracture. Brown was selected 48th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in this year’s draft. Though, he was then traded to Indiana […]

James Foglio  •  12 Dec 2022