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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)

Lakers refused to offer Dwight Howard a multi-year contract due to age

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Dwight Howard was willing to sign with the team during the offseason, but the organization refused to offer the center a multi-year contract due to his age. “I would’ve went willing to go back to the Lakers,” explained Howard on the “Club Shay Shay” YouTube show with Shannon Sharpe. “I’ve […]

James Foglio  •  09 Nov 2022
NBA Scout: ‘Kyrie Irving ignored Steve Nash’s play calls 10 times in one game’

Kyrie Irving blew off former Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash’s play calls 10 times in one game, according to one NBA scout who chose to remain anonymous. On Oct. 29, in the Nets’ 125-116 loss to the Indiana Pacers, Irving ignored Nash’s play calls on 10 separate occasions. Once or twice could have been accidental. […]

James Foglio  •  09 Nov 2022
Warriors G.M. Bob Myers on 4-7 record: ‘We’re not going to overreact to this start’

Golden State Warriors G.M. Bob Myers is confident in his coaching staff and players to turn their season around. Eleven games into the 2022-23 season, the Warriors are 4-7 and rank 12th in the Western Conference. During an interview with Tim Kawakami of The Athletic, the NBA executive addressed his team’s early struggles. “We’re not […]

James Foglio  •  09 Nov 2022
Lakers remain unwilling to trade their two first-round picks

The Los Angeles Lakers are off to one of their worst starts in franchise history, and the front office remains unwilling to trade either of their first-round draft picks (2027, 2029). Per Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Lakers are aiming to reserve their first-round picks for the rest of the decade, regardless of whether […]

James Foglio  •  09 Nov 2022
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch: ‘The team probably just expected to be good’

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch knows his team is in an undesirable spot right now. Four weeks into the 2022-23 season, the Timberwolves are 5-6 and rank 10th overall in the Western Conference. Bookmakers have set the team’s win total this season at 49.5 wins. Last season, the Timberwolves finished 46-36 (.561) and seventh in […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2022
Joel Embiid’s common foul against Damion Lee upgraded to Flagrant 1

On Monday night, Joel Embiid was issued a common foul against Damion Lee at the end of the third quarter of the Philadelphia 76ers’ 100-88 win over the Phoenix Suns. The foul has now been upgraded to a Flagrant 1. Upon further review, league officials believe Embiid intentionally tripped Lee with his right leg, after […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2022
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo on 9-1 start: ‘There’s a bigger goal here’

The Milwaukee Bucks are 9-1 for the first time in franchise history, and forward Giannis Antetokounmpo is focused on ending his 10th season with another chip. Milwaukee’s eight-game win streak was tied for the second-longest under fifth-year coach Mike Budenholzer and the longest since winning 18 straight in the 2019-20 season. Per a few NBA […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2022
KJ Martin seeks contract extension with Rockets

KJ Martin is open to a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, according to sources. Martin signed a four-year, $6 million contract with the team in 2020. His deal ends in the summer of 2024. During the offseason, Martin requested a trade. But that has changed. After Houston selected Jabari Smith Jr. and Tari Eason […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2022
Ja Morant receives technical foul for asking referee if he was playing FanDuel

Ja Morant was issued a technical foul for asking a referee if he had placed a bet with FanDuel during the first quarter of the Memphis Grizzlies’ 109-106 loss to the Boston Celtics. Now that several states have legalized sports betting, it’s probably not the best idea to ask an official that question before, during, […]

James Foglio  •  08 Nov 2022
Brandon Clarke on Steven Adams: ‘He’s the strongest person I’ve ever played against’

Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke struggles to defend teammate Steven Adams at practices. There are times the 26-year-old feels less like an NBA player with Adams on the court. “He makes me feel like I shouldn’t be out here,” Clarke told Damichael Cole of the Commercial Appeal. “It’s like I’m trying to get the board […]

James Foglio  •  07 Nov 2022