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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 (2868)

Wizards’ Kyle Kuzma ‘would love to become a primary ball-handler’

Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma envies what superstars across the NBA can attain as primary ball-handlers, and the 27-year-old believes he can succeed in the same way. Following the Wizards’ 113-105 win over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, the six-year player was asked if he felt comfortable as Washington’s No. 1 option. Per multiple NBA […]

James Foglio  •  11 Nov 2022
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst: ‘It might be time to consider trading Kevin Durant’

The Brooklyn Nets fired Steve Nash earlier this month and suspended Kyrie Irving at least five games for promoting anti-Semitism, and it now might be time to consider trading Kevin Durant, per ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. “This is just something that league executives are talking about and, frankly, the Nets’ front office has to seriously start […]

James Foglio  •  11 Nov 2022
LeBron James diagnosed with left adductor strain, day-to-day status

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James has been diagnosed with a left adductor strain, according to an MRI on Thursday. James is listed as doubtful for Friday’s matchup against the Sacramento Kings. Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the 18-time All-Star will likely miss games versus the Kings on Friday and Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. […]

James Foglio  •  10 Nov 2022
Mavericks’ Christian Wood, Davis Bertans out against Wizards

Dallas Mavericks forwards Christian Wood and Davis Bertans are out for tonight’s game against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Upon further review of Dallas’ injury report, Davis Bertans (right knee effusion) and Christian Wood (left knee sprain) were downgraded to out. Neither player traveled with the team to Washington D.C. A few NBA […]

James Foglio  •  10 Nov 2022
Will the Thunder trade Shai Gilgeous-Alexander this season?

NBA trade rumors concerning Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are still alive. During the offseason, reports suggested that the Toronto Raptors were interested in trading for the fifth-year guard. Nevertheless, a trade package never materialized. After Chet Holmgren ā€” the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft ā€” suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury […]

James Foglio  •  10 Nov 2022
Karl-Anthony Towns on Anthony Edwards: ‘I’ll always be here to take a bullet for him’

Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns was asked how he could bring the joy back out of Anthony Edwards’ game, following Minnesota’s 129-117 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. “I would say something, but then I’m gonna go back on Twitter,” said Towns on Edwards. “So, I ain’t gonna say sā€”t. What we could do […]

James Foglio  •  10 Nov 2022
LeBron James disappointed in officiating: ‘I need to learn to flop or something’

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James is disappointed in the lack of foul calls this season, and the four-time MVP believes Wednesday night’s matchup was the third straight game officials missed crucial fouls. However, LeBron has received plenty of questionable calls in his favor over the course of his 20-year career. At the moment, the […]

James Foglio  •  10 Nov 2022
Nets’ Kevin Durant on coach Jacque Vaughn: ‘I was excited for him’

Nets coach Jacque Vaughn received his first win on Wednesday night, and Kevin Durant already has noticed a positive impact with the former assistant leading them. “I was excited for him,” Durant said following their 112-85 win over the New York Knicks. “And I know the work that he puts in every day. I know […]

James Foglio  •  10 Nov 2022
Wally Szczerbiak calls Ben Simmons ‘the most overrated NBA player’

Former NBA player turned New York Knicks analyst Wally Szczerbiak is frustrated with the Brooklyn Nets this season, especially with three-time All-Star guard Ben Simmons. A few NBA betting sites show the Nets with the sixth-best odds to win the championship in 2023. However, several sportsbooks are giving the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics higher […]

James Foglio  •  09 Nov 2022
Lakers forward LeBron James plans to play through foot injury

LeBron James missed the Los Angeles Lakers’ Monday night matchup against the Utah Jazz due to a foot injury. It was his first game he sat out this season. Now, the four-time MVP plans to play through his injury. Per Jovan Buha of The Athletic, LeBron said that rest is the only thing that can […]

James Foglio  •  09 Nov 2022