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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.

Articles by James Foglio (2963)

Timberwolves’ Austin Rivers: ‘If we’re going to play big, we’ve got to be big’

Following the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 137-114 loss at home to the Golden State Warriors on Sunday, Austin Rivers was asked why his team continues to struggle against playoff contenders. “If we are going to play [big], we’ve got to dominate in the paint,” Rivers said after the loss. “If we’re going to play big, we’ve got […]

James Foglio  •  28 Nov 2022
Mavericks to sign former Knicks guard Kemba Walker

The Dallas Mavericks are working out a contract with free agent guard Kemba Walker, according to sources. This deal is for the veteran minimum. Pending physical examinations, the 11-year veteran could be signed by the Mavericks as early as this week. In October, Walker was waived by the Detroit Pistons. During the offseason, Walker addressed […]

James Foglio  •  28 Nov 2022
Draymond Green trails only Kevin Durant for most technical fouls

On Sunday, Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green picked up his seventh technical foul of the 2022-23 season in a 137-114 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the four-time All-Star trails only Kevin Durant for the most technical fouls this season. With 1:19 remaining in the fourth quarter, Green was issued a technical from the […]

James Foglio  •  28 Nov 2022
LeBron James says ‘there’s a strong possibility’ he’ll play vs. Spurs

On Friday, Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James returned after missing several games due to a groin injury to play the San Antonio Spurs, and now the four-time MVP believes he’ll play in the second back-to-back matchup on Saturday. “There’s a strong possibility I’ll play tomorrow. I just sat out two weeks… I’m good,” James […]

James Foglio  •  28 Nov 2022
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic on his defense: ‘I’ve really taken a big step’

Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic believes he’s better on defense now than earlier in his career, and the three-time All-Star is convinced that he’s improved this season. “People are not going to admit it, but I think this year I’ve really taken a big step,” Doncic told Dallas Morning News during a team shootaround on […]

James Foglio  •  28 Nov 2022
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown: ‘I think I’m capable of doing anything and everything’

Without Jayson Tatum on Sunday, in the Boston Celtics’ 130-120 win over the Washington Wizards, Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 36 points on 13-of-23 (56.5%) shooting from the field. Following the win at TD Garden, Brown was asked if he alters his tactics with Tatum off the court. “Nah, I keep going,” responded Brown. “I’ve […]

James Foglio  •  28 Nov 2022
Warriors’ Klay Thompson on Jordan Poole’s struggles: ‘He really cares, he wants to be great’

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson understands everything Jordan Poole is going through at the moment, and the five-time All-Star has full confidence in Poole’s ability to end his slump. “I just tell him I’ve been there, many times,” Thompson said Friday during a shootaround on what advice he offered Poole. Through 19 appearances this […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2022
Kevin Durant on LeBron James: ‘He’s obviously top-2 player to ever play’

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant continues to break records each season, along with Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James, who Durant considers to be one of the greatest NBA players of all time. “To be the No. 1 in anything, there’s 8 billion people in the world, we just figured that out last week, so […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2022
Bucks’ Jrue Holiday probable, Khris Middleton out vs. Cavaliers

Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday was upgraded to probable and forward Khris Middleton remains out for Friday night’s home game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to Milwaukee’s injury report, Holiday and Pat Connaughton are listed due to non-COVID illnesses. As for Middleton, the three-time All-Star remains out indefinitely because of a wrist injury. Based on […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2022
Dwight Howard slams Shaq for calling T1 League ‘Life Time Fitness league’

Former Los Angeles Lakers star Dwight Howard signed with the Taoyuan Leopards of the T1 League earlier this month, and the 2020 NBA champ has responded to a “Life Time Fitness league” comment made by Shaq. “Stop hating,” Howard said, directed at O’Neal. “I saw a video of you talking about me playing basketball in […]

James Foglio  •  25 Nov 2022