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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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Timberwolves’ Taurean Prince arrested on marijuana charge

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Taurean Prince was arrested in Miami on Thursday night for an outstanding warrant in Texas, pertaining to a marijuana charge. His rep, Cathy Cardenas, confirmed the story. In May, the former Baylor star was pulled over in Texas. At the traffic stop, the cops smelled a strong odor coming from Prince’s vehicle. […]

James Foglio  •  26 Aug 2022
Thunder G.M. Sam Presti has no regrets drafting Chet Holmgren

When Oklahoma City Thunder general manager Sam Presti was asked if he had any regrets drafting Chet Holmgren, the NBA executive gave the best response he could. “If you asked me before the lottery… you could pick between one or you could pick eight, or the other option is you could have Chet Holmgren, but […]

James Foglio  •  26 Aug 2022
Dennis Rodman cancels trip to Russia, cannot help Brittney Griner

Retired Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman announced plans to visit Russia to negotiate Brittney Griner’s release earlier this week. However, Rodman’s trip to Russia has now been canceled. In an interview with NBC News last Saturday, the five-time NBA champion explained, “I got permission to go to Russia to help that girl. I’m trying to go […]

James Foglio  •  25 Aug 2022
Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren to miss entire 2022-23 season

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren will miss the entire 2022-23 season due to a Lisfranc injury sustained to his right foot. Holmgren was selected No. 2 overall in this year’s NBA draft. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski confirmed the news on Thursday. The 7′ tall center out of Gonzaga suffered the injury on Saturday while defending […]

James Foglio  •  25 Aug 2022
Bulls’ Zach LaVine and wife Hunter Mar welcome baby boy

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and his wife, Hunter Mar, welcomed a baby boy on Sunday. However, the LaVines first broke the news late on Wednesday. The couple decided on the name Saint Thomas LaVine. The married couple first got engaged in April 2020. Before tying the knot, the NBA star had dated Mar since […]

James Foglio  •  25 Aug 2022
Rick Pitino says Nets are a ‘championship-caliber team’ with Durant

Rick Pitino, the head coach of Iona College’s men’s basketball team, has full confidence in the Brooklyn Nets winning a championship with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and Ben Simmons. During a Zoom call on Tuesday, Pitino was asked about the Nets by NJ Advance Media. “Well, that’s a championship-caliber team,” explained the 48-year veteran coach. […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2022
Wings vs Sun most-watched WNBA playoff game in 15 years

The Dallas Wings played the Connecticut Sun on Sunday, August 21st, and this Wings vs Sun matchup became the most-watched WNBA playoff game in 15 years. NBA fans probably tuned in as well. According to Boardroom via Nielsen ratings, about 795,000 people watched Game 2 of the WNBA first-round playoff series. At home, the third-seeded […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2022
WATCH: Draymond Green gives best motivational speech

Watch Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green give his best motivational speech at Rico Hines’ gym. While training with young recruits, the four-time NBA champion gave an inspirational pep talk. The full speech is below. “A lot of competition out here, and I appreciate you guys for making this s—t real basketball,” explained Green. “You […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2022
Pat Riley says Heat will retire jersey of Udonis Haslem

Heat president Pat Riley said the team will retire the No. 40 jersey of Udonis Haslem. Of course, Haslem is now entering his 20th NBA season. On Monday, Riley released a statement: “From the first day that I saw him compete, to the last day when we retire his jersey at our FTX Arena, UD […]

James Foglio  •  24 Aug 2022
Magic Johnson responds to rumor: “I have never donated blood”

Retired Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson responded to an Internet rumor, claiming that he recently donated blood to a clinic. Of course, Johnson announced his HIV diagnosis to the public in 1991. Last Thursday, one Twitter user posted this message: “Earlier today, NBA legend Magic Johnson donated some of his blood to the Red […]

James Foglio  •  23 Aug 2022