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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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Kevin Durant says Nets ‘could’ve kept quiet’ on Kyrie Irving

Kevin Durant believes the Brooklyn Nets could have handled Kyrie Irving’s anti-Semitism issue differently. Though, the two-time Finals MVP trusted the organization to do the right thing. “I ain’t here to judge nobody or talk down on the life or how they feel with their views and things,” Durant told USA TODAY Sports. Some NBA […]

James Foglio  •  05 Nov 2022
Nets guard Ben Simmons’ trade value is at all-time low

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons has low trade value, and that should go without saying. The three-time All-Star has not played at least 50 games since the 2020-21 season. Simmons missed all of last season due to a contract dispute, back injury, and mental health problems. Per sources, the Nets’ faith in the fifth-year guard […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2022
Kyrie Irving has made 111 appearances with Nets, missed 128 games

Kyrie Irving has appeared in 111 games with the Brooklyn Nets. However, he has also missed a total of 128 games. During the 2020-21 season, the seven-time All-Star played in 54 of the 72 games with the team. The guard has missed quite a few games throughout his 12-year NBA career. Including the 2021-22 season […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2022
Lakers’ Anthony Davis is questionable against Jazz on Friday

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis is listed as questionable for tonight’s matchup against the Utah Jazz. The eight-time All-Star is still recovering from a lingering back injury. Other players listed on the Lakers’ injury report include LeBron James (probable), Dennis Schroder (out indefinitely), and Thomas Bryant (out indefinitely). According to a few NBA betting […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2022
Kevin Durant trade still likely before February 2023 deadline

Brooklyn Nets forward Kevin Durant rescinded his trade request one week ago, but multiple sources suggests that the two-time Finals MVP will still get moved before the February 2023 deadline. Hundreds of NBA fans on social media have been calling this for weeks. For die-hard Nets fans, this news should come as no surprise. Getting […]

James Foglio  •  29 Oct 2022
Kevin Durant on Ja Morant: ‘He’s the most marketable guy in our league.’

Following the Brooklyn Nets’ 134-124 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum, Kevin Durant praised Ja Morant during the postgame interview. “He’s the most marketable guy in our league — the face of our league going forward,” said Durant when reporters asked about Morant’s impact. “There are so many kids that are inspired by what […]

James Foglio  •  28 Oct 2022
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Allen Iverson: “He was never scared to be himself”

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching Hall of Famer Allen Iverson play in the NBA. Not only does A.I. hold a special influence on Gilgeous-Alexander on the court, but the effect is also visible fashion-wise. During an interview with Bryan Kalbrosky of For The Win, the 24-year-old talked about the Philadelphia 76ers […]

James Foglio  •  13 Oct 2022
Did Grant Williams reject the Celtics’ contract extension offer?

Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams signed a four-year, $11.8 million rookie scale extension with the team in 2019. His $4,306,281 team option for the 2022-23 season was exercised last November. Nonetheless, the wing has not yet inked a new contract with the Celtics. Per Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, an unnamed source told the NBA […]

James Foglio  •  13 Oct 2022
John Gambadoro: “Suns still don’t want to pay a center $30 million”

John Gambadoro, the sports radio talk show host on Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix, says the Suns are still unwilling to pay any center $30 million per year. “For a year now we’ve kind of assumed that the best scenario for the Suns was that somebody else would max out DeAndre, the Suns would just […]

James Foglio  •  13 Oct 2022
Damian Lillard on Trail Blazers: “I want to win a championship where I am”

Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard has no desire to play for any other team. He wants to win as a Trail Blazer. The six-time All-Star made his point clear to Logan Murdock of The Ringer. “I want to win as a Trail Blazer,” Lillard explained. “I want to win a championship where I am, […]

James Foglio  •  13 Oct 2022