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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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Rockets’ Josh Christopher, Bruno Fernando questionable vs. Spurs

Houston Rockets guard Josh Christopher (sore foot) and center Bruno Fernando (illness) are listed as questionable for Thursday night’s road game against the San Antonio Spurs. Kevin Porter Jr. (sore knee) is listed as questionable as well. Through 17 games off the bench this season, Christopher is averaging 2.9 points and 1.1 rebounds. He’s also […]

James Foglio  •  07 Dec 2022
Thunder guard Luguentz Dort downgraded to out vs. Grizzlies

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (left knee contusion) has been downgraded to out for Wednesday night’s away game against the Memphis Grizzlies. It will be the first game he’s missed this season. In addition to Dort, fifth-year forward Kenrich Williams (right knee sprain) will not be available as well. Of course, the only other […]

James Foglio  •  07 Dec 2022
Lakers superstar LeBron James calls Donovan Mitchell ‘a special kid’

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James returned to his home state on Tuesday night to take on Donovan Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Lakers went on to lose 116-102, ending a three-game win streak. In 36 minutes played, LeBron closed out his outing with 21 points and a season-high 17 rebounds. More importantly, the […]

James Foglio  •  07 Dec 2022
Jaylen Brown: ‘I think me and Jayson Tatum are probably the best two-way players in NBA’

The Boston Celtics sit at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 20-5 record, and the Jayson Tatum-Jaylen Brown duo should receive most of the credit for dominating their competition. In an interview with Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson of Bally Sports, Brown praised his teammate and the rest of the Celtics. “I don’t subscribe […]

James Foglio  •  07 Dec 2022
Kevin Love on LeBron James: ‘He’s arguably top one or two greatest players of all time’

Following the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 116-102 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, Kevin Love was asked where he believes LeBron James should rank as an NBA all-time great. “He’s arguably top one or two greatest players of all time,” Love said of his former teammate. “Any time you get an opportunity to play […]

James Foglio  •  07 Dec 2022
Heat guard Tyler Herro disappointed with 116-96 loss to Pistons

On Tuesday night, the Miami Heat lost 116-96 at home against the Detroit Pistons, and Tyler Herro felt embarrassed with this particular loss at FTX Arena. Detroit entered this matchup as a 7.5-point underdog. Prior to the game, the Pistons were 6-19 overall and 2-11 on the road. They had won just one contest over […]

James Foglio  •  07 Dec 2022
Timberwolves to sign Matt Ryan to two-way deal, waive AJ Lawson

The Minnesota Timberwolves are planning to sign Matt Ryan to a two-way deal, and the front office will waive AJ Lawson to open a roster spot for the former Los Angeles Laker. Last Thursday, the Lakers waived the second-year forward ahead of the Dec. 15 trade date. In September, Ryan signed a nonguaranteed, one-year contract […]

James Foglio  •  07 Dec 2022
Warriors’ Stephen Curry, Draymond Green out vs. Jazz

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (left ankle) and forward Draymond Green (left hip) will not play in Wednesday night’s road game against the Utah Jazz. In addition to Curry and Green on Golden State’s injury report, Andre Iguodala is out indefinitely due to a hip injury. Andrew Wiggins was also downgraded to out because […]

James Foglio  •  06 Dec 2022
Heat’s Jimmy Butler out, Victor Oladipo questionable vs. Pistons

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler is now out, and guard Victor Oladipo was upgraded to questionable for Tuesday night’s home game against the Detroit Pistons. Butler was downgraded to out because of return-to-competition conditioning, whereas Victor Oladipo is showing signs of improvement while still recovering from left knee tendinosis. According to a few NBA betting […]

James Foglio  •  06 Dec 2022
Wizards star Bradley Beal suffers low-grade hamstring strain

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal suffered a low-grade hamstring strain in Sunday night’s 130-119 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The three-time All-Star will miss the next three games. Wizards coach Wes Unseld Jr. is expecting the 11-year veteran to return around Dec. 14. At Capital One Arena, Beal was spotted limping off the court […]

James Foglio  •  06 Dec 2022