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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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Draymond Green says 2017 Warriors would defeat 1998 Bulls

Draymond Green loves making outlandish claims and hypotheticals each NBA season. And now the four-time NBA champ thinks the 2016-17 Warriors would defeat the 1997-98 Bulls in a seven-game series. Of course, the Bulls beat the Jazz in six games in the 1998 NBA Finals, winning their sixth NBA championship. Michael Jordan also won his sixth […]

James Foglio  •  26 Jul 2022
Warriors sign Quinndary Weatherspoon to two-way contract

The Golden State Warriors have signed Quinndary Weatherspoon to a two-way contract. While playing for the Santa Cruz Warriors, the team’s NBA G League affiliate, the guard averaged 25.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 2.1 steals per game in 29 games played last season. The former Mississippi State guard was selected 49th overall by […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jul 2022
Mavericks sign Tyler Dorsey to two-way contract

The Dallas Mavericks have signed Tyler Dorsey to a two-way contract. Per team policy, the terms of this deal were not disclosed. Last season, Dorsey played for Olympiacos Piraeus, a professional basketball club in the EuroLeague and Greek Basketball League (GBL). In the 2021-22 season, the 6’5″ guard averaged 13.4 points, 2.4 rebounds and 2.1 […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jul 2022
Malik Monk on Lakers’ LeBron, Davis, Westbrook: “It’ll work out for them”

Malik Monk commented on the Lakers’ big three: LeBron James, Anthony Davis and Russell Westbrook. When asked about whether or not the team is capable of winning a championship with its current players, Monk replied, “They grown men. Especially when they have convos like that, it’ll work out for them. They all great.” The fifth-year […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jul 2022
Former Rockets coach Johnny Egan dies at 83

Former Rockets coach and 11-year NBA veteran Johnny Egan passed away on Thursday at the age of 83. According to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle, Egan struggled to overcome head injuries from a fall on May 8. The Hartford, Connecticut native played for six NBA teams: Detroit Pistons (1961–63), New York Knicks (1963–65), Baltimore […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jul 2022
Watch MarJon Beauchamp surprise mom with new house

MarJon Beauchamp was selected 24th overall by the Bucks in last month’s draft, and the rookie promised his mom a new house once he made it to the NBA. Before the big reveal, he had his mom, Denise, stand in the driveway with the garage door closed. Then, as the garage door opened, MarJon walked […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jul 2022
Vanessa Bryant thanks Klay Thompson for Kobe, Gigi tribute

Klay Thompson showed his respect for Kobe and Gigi Bryant during his ESPYs Award acceptance speech, and Vanessa Bryant thanked him. The Golden State Warriors guard won Best Comeback Athlete of the Year at Wednesday’s award ceremony. The other nominees were Baltimore Orioles first baseman and outfielder Trey Mancini, Phoenix Mercury guard Diamond DeShields and […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jul 2022
NBA Board of Governors Proposes In-Season Tournament Concept

The NBA Board of Governors has proposed an in-season tournament plan for all 30 competing teams. This includes a 78-game regular season schedule instead of 82 games. Eight teams would enter single-round elimination rounds to determine the winner. According to Shams Charania of The Athletic, the Final Four would occur at a neutral site. If […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jul 2022
76ers plan to build new $1.3 billion arena in Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers unveiled plans on Thursday to build a new $1.3 billion arena in downtown Philadelphia. The arena will be privately funded, and the name of the stadium will be 76 Place. The Sixers can start playing in the facility in the 2031-32 season. David Blitzer and Josh Harris, the team’s managing partners, announced […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jul 2022
James Harden, 76ers agree to two-year, $68.6 million contract

James Harden and the 76ers have agreed to a two-year, $68.6 million contract. This deal includes a $35.6 million player option in the second year. Harden declined his $47.4 million player option last month. Then, he mentioned to president of basketball operations Daryl Morey to sign any players the team needed to improve, and Harden […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jul 2022