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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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Suns G.M. James Jones on Chris Paul’s return: ‘He’s close, he’s coming back’

On Wednesday, Phoenix Suns general manager James Jones was asked a return date for 12-time All-Star guard Chris Paul. The 18-year veteran has missed the last 10 games due to a right heel injury. During the second quarter of the Suns’ 100-88 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Nov. 7, Paul left the game because […]

James Foglio  •  30 Nov 2022
Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard targeting December 4 return

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard is targeting a return date of Sunday, December 4 against the Indiana Pacers, according to sources. The six-time All-Star has missed the last six games due to a calf strain. “The Trail Blazers are 1-3 during the span that Damian Lillard has been out with that calf injury, but […]

James Foglio  •  30 Nov 2022
Spurs’ Jakob Poeltl, Jeremy Sochan, Blake Wesley out vs. Thunder

San Antonio Spurs players Jakob Poeltl (right knee), Jeremy Sochan (right quad), and Blake Wesley (MCL sprain) are out for Wednesday night’s matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Furthermore, Keita Bates-Diop (ankle sprain), Josh Richardson (ankle sprain), and Romeo Langford (back tightness) are listed as questionable. Through 21 games this season, the Spurs are 6-15 […]

James Foglio  •  29 Nov 2022
Pistons center Isaiah Stewart upgraded to probable vs. Knicks

On Tuesday, Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart was upgraded to probable against the New York Knicks. The third-year player missed the last seven games due to a toe sprain. According to the injury report, Bojan Bogdanovic (knee), Marvin Bagley III (migraine), and Jaden Ivey (knee) are listed as questionable for Tuesday night’s matchup. Of course, […]

James Foglio  •  29 Nov 2022
Raptors forward Scottie Barnes on coming off bench: ‘It was a little different, for sure’

On Monday, Scottie Barnes came off the bench for the first time during the regular season in the Toronto Raptors’ 100-88 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. For the 2021-22 Rookie of the Year, the feeling was different. “It was a little different, for sure. It was all right,” Barnes said after the win on […]

James Foglio  •  29 Nov 2022
Spurs sign forward Alize Johnson, waive rookie Jordan Hall

The San Antonio Spurs have signed G League standout Alize Johnson to a one-year deal and will waive rookie forward Jordan Hall, according to sources. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed. Johnson signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the team in late August. However, the Spurs waived the Missouri State product […]

James Foglio  •  29 Nov 2022
Timberwolves’ Karl-Anthony Towns suffers calf strain injury

On Monday night, Karl-Anthony Towns sustained a noncontact leg injury during the third quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 142-127 loss to the Washington Wizards. His status is now listed as day-to-day. Towns was spotted grabbing his right leg as he went down near midcourt. After the loss, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch revealed it was a […]

James Foglio  •  29 Nov 2022
Kevin Durant on whether crowd ‘MVP’ chants motivate him: ‘Nah, not really. I’ve been there, done that.’

During the fourth quarter of the Brooklyn Nets’ 109-102 home win against the Orlando Magic on Monday night, Kevin Durant received “MVP!” chants en route to finishing with a season-high 45 points. In addition to 40-plus points, Durant ended his performance with seven rebounds, five assists, two steals, and two blocks in 39 minutes of […]

James Foglio  •  29 Nov 2022
Nets’ Ben Simmons (knee) day-to-day after exit vs. Magic

On Monday, in the first half of the Brooklyn Nets’ 109-102 win over the Orlando Magic, Ben Simmons exited the game due to soreness in his left knee. The three-time All-Star already missed four games from Oct. 31 to Nov. 5 because of the same injury. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn believes another MRI will not […]

James Foglio  •  29 Nov 2022
Kevon Looney on rookies learning to play with Stephen Curry: ‘I understand all their pain’

Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney struggled learning how to play effective basketball with Stephen Curry in his earlier years in the league, and now the three-time NBA champ is sympathizing with younger players. “I take pride in being able to catch,” said Looney. “And my first couple years, I feel like I couldn’t catch.” […]

James Foglio  •  28 Nov 2022