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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.

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Marcus Smart on ankle injury: “I’m pretty close to 100 percent”

Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart still needs more time to recover from an ankle injury, but the eight-year NBA veteran will be ready to go for training camp later this month. Smart sustained this injury against the Miami Heat in Game 3 of the 2022 Eastern Conference Finals. The Celtics went on to defeat the […]

James Foglio  •  05 Sep 2022
Former Laker JR Smith says he’s been blackballed by NBA

Former Los Angeles Lakers guard JR Smith says he’s been blackballed by the NBA, according to a recent interview with Pierce Simpson of Complex Sports. When asked if he believed NBA teams were blackballing him, Smith replied, “Yeah, a hundred percent.” “I mean, anybody can sit here and tell you that that’s a fact,” the […]

James Foglio  •  02 Sep 2022
Raptors sign forward Josh Jackson to training camp deal

The Toronto Raptors have signed forward Josh Jackson to a training camp deal. This is a non-guaranteed contract. The 6’8″ wing was selected fourth overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2017 NBA Draft. He will compete with D.J. Wilson, Juancho Hernangomez, and Gabe Brown for the final roster spot on the Raptors. Jackson played […]

James Foglio  •  02 Sep 2022
Stephen Curry inducted into Davidson College’s Hall of Fame

On Wednesday, Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry was inducted into Davidson College’s Hall of Fame. The four-time NBA champion also received his diploma inside Belk Arena, and his No. 30 jersey was retired. “This is an absolutely amazing day and an amazing moment for myself and my family,” Curry said after he received his […]

James Foglio  •  01 Sep 2022
Nets’ Ben Simmons, fiancée Maya Jama end their engagement

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons and his fiancée, Maya Jama, have ended their engagement. The couple separated due to busy schedules and the long distance apart. Jama works in the U.K. as a model and television personality. An unnamed source close to the couple told the New York Post, “It’s been a difficult time for […]

James Foglio  •  01 Sep 2022
Warriors’ Steve Kerr: “I’d love to coach Giannis Antetokounmpo”

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was interviewed by Egyptian outlet FilGoal during his trip to Cairo, and Kerr surprised everyone when he said he’d love to coach Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. When asked which non-Warriors player he’d be most interested in coaching, Kerr replied, “[Milwaukee Bucks star] Giannis Antetokounmpo.” “I’d love to […]

James Foglio  •  01 Sep 2022
Bulls optimistic on Lonzo Ball’s knee injury recovery

The Chicago Bulls training staff is more optimistic that guard Lonzo Ball’s knee injury is recovering ahead of the upcoming 2022-23 season. Fans are hoping he’ll be able to play at full strength at the start of the NBA season. In the latest episode of the NBC Sports “Bulls Talk” podcast, Jason Goff and K.C. […]

James Foglio  •  01 Sep 2022
Former Jazz star Joe Ingles wants $3.2M for Salt Lake City home

In mid-August, former Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles put his 6,040-square foot home in Salt Lake City up for sale for $3.5 million. According to Zillow, the estimated market value is $3,325,800. On Wednesday, the NBA star released this statement: “The selling of my Utah home is bittersweet. I spent eight seasons with the Jazz […]

James Foglio  •  01 Sep 2022
Pacers, Jazz most realistic destinations for Russell Westbrook

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook remains in the City of Angels for now, but the Indiana Pacers and Utah Jazz are interested in trading for the nine-time All-Star. According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Lakers G.M. Rob Pelinka will have to give up both of his first-round draft picks and the 14-year veteran for […]

James Foglio  •  31 Aug 2022
Spurs sign guard Jalen Adaway to Exhibit 10 contract

The San Antonio Spurs have signed Jalen Adaway to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This is a non-guaranteed, one-year deal. The 6’5″ guard played his first two seasons in the NCAA with Miami (OH). Then, he played his final two seasons with St. Bonaventure. While with the Miami Heat in the […]

James Foglio  •  31 Aug 2022