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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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Nets’ Seth Curry on coach Jacque Vaughn: ‘It’s just mentality, guys rallying’

The Brooklyn Nets fired coach Steve Nash earlier this month and promoted assistant Jacque Vaughn to the head coach position, and one notable star who has already noticed positive change is Seth Curry. “It’s been great from Day 1 he got the interim job,” Curry said on Wednesday night, following the Nets’ 112-85 win over […]

James Foglio  •  14 Nov 2022
Is LeBron James pushing the Lakers to trade for Kyrie Irving?

The Los Angeles Lakers are 2-9 and rank 14th overall in the Western Conference, so is LeBron James pushing for more firepower by advocating a trade for Kyrie Irving? On Thursday, LeBron came to Irving’s defense on Twitter after the Brooklyn Nets suspended the guard for promoting anti-Semitism on social media. According to some NBA […]

James Foglio  •  11 Nov 2022
Bulls coach Billy Donovan is eager to win with a healthy roster

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan knows his team has dealt with a number of injuries, and the seventh-year NBA coach believes his roster is one of the best in the league when healthy. “I really felt after sitting down and talking to the front office that the hard part was, we never saw our team […]

James Foglio  •  11 Nov 2022
Warriors coach Steve Kerr will not start Jordan Poole over Klay Thompson

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr understands his team is struggling right now, but one thing not on his mind is starting Jordan Poole over Klay Thompson. During a radio segment on “95.7 The Game,” Kerr reiterated his strategy. “No, that’s not something I’ve given any thought to,” answered the Warriors coach when asked about […]

James Foglio  •  11 Nov 2022
Lakers work out Tony Snell, Joe Wieskamp amid LeBron James’ injuries

Since LeBron James will miss the next two games due to injuries, the Los Angeles Lakers are hosting workouts for nine-year NBA veteran guard Tony Snell and second-year guard Joe Wieskamp. “The Lakers held free-agent workouts with Joe Wieskamp and Tony Snell,” said Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Wieskamp was waived by the San Antonio […]

James Foglio  •  11 Nov 2022
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 — the No. 2 overall pick in this year’s draft — suffered a season-ending Lisfranc injury […]

James Foglio  •  10 Nov 2022