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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 at Southern New Hampshire University. James enjoys watching sports and helping gamblers win money.

Articles by James Foglio (2870)

Nuggets coach Michael Malone on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: ‘I don’t think the kid has any weaknesses’

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone was straight forward when asked about Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is having an MVP season despite his team’s struggles. Malone believes Gilgeous-Alexander is dangerous simply “when he’s on the floor,” the coach told reporters prior to Wednesday night’s matchup against Oklahoma City. According to multiple NBA betting […]

James Foglio  •  23 Nov 2022
76ers guard Matisse Thybulle ruled out tonight vs. Hornets

Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle injured his left ankle in a 105-98 win over the Utah Jazz on Nov. 13, and now the fourth-year player has been ruled out for tonight’s matchup against the Charlotte Hornets. On Wednesday, the guard was diagnosed with ankle tenosynovitis. Thybulle reaggravated his injury during the first half of the […]

James Foglio  •  23 Nov 2022
Kristaps Porzingis on Thanksgiving: ‘I’m thankful for all the ups and downs’

Washington Wizards forward Kristaps Porzingis wanted to give a non-generic response to being asked what he’s thankful for this Thanksgiving. He did his best to avoid a cliché answer. “I don’t want to give a simple answer,” said Porzingis during a team shootaround on Wednesday. “I’m thankful for my family, you know. Of course I’m […]

James Foglio  •  23 Nov 2022
Nets’ Ben Simmons on return to Philly: ‘I thought it was going to be louder’

On Tuesday night, Brooklyn Nets star Ben Simmons received loud boos throughout his team’s matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. It was the guard’s first game in Philadelphia since last season’s trade. “I feel like I’m in a good place,” Simmons said after the Nets’ 115-106 loss to the Sixers. “I’m happy, […]

James Foglio  •  23 Nov 2022
Jazz forward Rudy Gay on NBA trade block

Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay is now on the NBA trade block, per multiple sources. Through 12 games off the bench this season, the 17-year veteran is averaging 4.5 points and 3.4 rebounds. Equally important, Gay is averaging career lows of 15.8 minutes per game, 36.2% shooting from the floor, and 26.5% from beyond the […]

James Foglio  •  23 Nov 2022
Nets star Kevin Durant: ‘Kevin Huerter is playing like Klay, Steph’

Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant believes Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter is playing some of the best basketball in the NBA, and the two-time Finals MVP compared him to Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry. On Boardroom’s “The ETCs” podcast, Durant talked about the Maryland product. “Kevin Huerter, right now, he’s playing like Klay, Steph,” said […]

James Foglio  •  23 Nov 2022
Rudy Gobert calls out Timberwolves fans for lack of support

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert is displeased by the lack of support from fans this season. Following the Timberwolves’ 105-101 win over the Miami Heat on Monday, the three-time All-Star called them out. “I just don’t appreciate people that come in to boo your team,” Gobert said after the win. “When you’re a fan, you’ve […]

James Foglio  •  23 Nov 2022
WATCH: Ben Simmons gets booed by Philly fans at Wells Fargo Center

Watch Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons receive boos by Philly fans in his return to the City of Brotherly Love before playing the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. “At 6’10” from LSU, No. 10 Ben Simmons,” said an announcer over the mic as he read the Nets’ starting lineup. But as soon as the speaker […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2022
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra demands help in backcourt vs. Wizards

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has his hands full with an injury-riddled roster, and the team’s next two games are against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday and Friday nights. “At some point, hopefully we’ll be getting some guys back,” Spoelstra said, following a team shootaround on Tuesday. The Heat are 7-11 and rank 12th overall […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2022
Bennedict Mathurin ties NBA record for fewest games to make 40 career 3-pointers

Indiana Pacers rookie guard Bennedict Mathurin tied an NBA record for the fewest games (16) needed to make at least 40 career 3-pointers in league history. For a great comparison, Philadelphia 76ers legend Allen Iverson made 37 threes in his first 16 starts. In the 2009-10 season, James Harden made 22 threes with the Oklahoma […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2022