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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)

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 s—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
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