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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 Magic Johnson in assists for sixth all time

On Friday night, LeBron James passed Magic Johnson in career assists during the Los Angeles Lakers’ 133-129 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The four-time MVP now ranks sixth for career assists all time. Johnson finished seventh on the all-time list with 10,141. In 38 minutes played, James recorded his sixth double-double of the season, amassing […]

James Foglio  •  05 Dec 2022
Lakers’ Anthony Davis on goal: ‘To win a championship. That’s it’

Anthony Davis has his sights set on helping the Los Angeles Lakers win their 18th NBA championship this season. Following the Lakers’ 130-119 win over the Washington Wizards on Sunday, the eight-time All-Star was straightforward. “To win a championship. That’s it,” replied Davis when asked about his main goal this season. “If your mindset is […]

James Foglio  •  05 Dec 2022
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander upgraded to questionable against Timberwolves

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been upgraded to questionable for Saturday night’s road matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The fifth-year player is still recovering from a left hip contusion. Gilgeous-Alexander did not play in the Thunder’s 119-111 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday. It was his second game missed this season. […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2022
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson has no extra emotions vs. Mavericks

On Saturday, the New York Knicks host the Dallas Mavericks at Madison Square Garden, and Jalen Brunson at the moment has no extra emotions ahead of the matchup against his former team. “It’s going to be a battle,” said the fifth-year guard during a shootaround. During the offseason, while on “The Old Man And the […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2022
Warriors forward Draymond Green wants to play 4-5 more years

Golden State Warriors wing Draymond Green would like to play four or five more years. The 12-year veteran was selected 35th overall by the Warriors in the 2015 NBA Draft. During an interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, the four-time All-Star discussed Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors, his focus on winning this season, and […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2022
Nuggets guard Jamal Murray says ‘the confidence is starting to come back’

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray missed all of last season due to an ACL injury. The 25-year-old is still working up to his full potential. Of course, the Kentucky product has already noticed a confidence boost in his game. “I’m just taking it game by game,” Murray said prior to the Nuggets’ 120-100 win over […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2022
LeBron James: ‘I don’t have to rely on super-duper athleticism to be effective’

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers believes there is more to his game than just athleticism. Aside from shooting, the four-time MVP said he had to improve other areas in order to become the greatest basketball player he can be. “I don’t have to rely on super duper athleticism to be effective,” the 20-year […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2022
Heat guard Jimmy Butler (questionable) expected to play vs. Celtics

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler (questionable) is expected to play in Friday night’s road matchup against the Boston Celtics. The six-time All-Star has missed the last seven games due to a knee injury. In addition to Butler, other Heat players listed as questionable include Dewayne Dedmon (foot) and Nikola Jovic (foot). Victor Oladipo (knee) and […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2022
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton downgraded to questionable vs. Jazz

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been downgraded to questionable for Friday night’s road game against the Utah Jazz. On Wednesday, the 22-year-old suffered a left groin injury in the Pacers’ 137-114 blowout loss to the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. According to a couple of NBA betting sites, the Pacers have the seventh-lowest […]

James Foglio  •  01 Dec 2022
Nets forward T.J. Warren upgraded to probable vs. Raptors

Brooklyn Nets forward T.J. Warren has been upgraded to probable for Friday night’s home game against the Toronto Raptors. The NC State product is expected to make his season debut. Warren missed all of last season due to a left foot injury. While with the Indiana Pacers in January 2021, the forward underwent surgery to […]

James Foglio  •  01 Dec 2022