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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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Lamar Odom pays $80,000 for veneer procedure on teeth

Lamar Odom paid $80,000 for a veneer procedure, and the retired two-time NBA champion thinks it was money well spent for his teeth. Per TMZ, Odom visited Dr. Victoria Veytsman in Beverly Hills, California. The dentist worked on 22 teeth, and the procedure took four hours. Based on WebMD’s research, veneers cost between $1,000 to […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2022
WATCH: NBA fan mocks Ben Simmons at IT’SUGAR candy store

Watch as an NBA fan mocks Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons, while shopping at the IT’SUGAR candy store. Based on the events throughout the 2021-22 season, the three-time All-Star has heard it all at this point. However, how many times has he heard a fan call him Russell Westbrook? Simmons was just minding his own […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2022
5 must-watch NBA games on national TV in the 2022-23 season

On Wednesday, the NBA released the full schedule for the 2022-23 season, and here is our list of the five must-watch NBA games airing on national T.V. in the upcoming season. Each individual game will air live on either ESPN, NBA TV or TNT. Find out which contests are can’t-miss matchups down below. Lakers vs. […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2022
LeBron James signs two-year, $97.1 million extension with Lakers

LeBron James has signed a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension with the Los Angeles Lakers. This deal includes a player option for the 2024-25 season and a 15% trade kicker. The 19-year NBA veteran had until June 30, 2023, to sign an extension. The new contract makes LeBron the highest paid player in NBA history, […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2022
LeBron James career earnings could increase to $487.6 million

If LeBron James re-signs with the Los Angeles Lakers on a two-year, $97.1 million contract extension, the four-time MVP would increase his NBA career earnings to $487.6 million. This figure does not include endorsement deals or business investments. The amounts below only take into account NBA salaries. The 19-year veteran is already a billionaire. Nonetheless, […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2022
Liz Cambage steps away from WNBA after six seasons

Liz Cambage is now stepping away from the WNBA after playing six seasons in the league. On July 26, the Los Angeles Sparks released the four-time All-Star and labeled this separation a “contract divorce.” On Instagram, Cambage posted an image with this caption on Monday: “Playing for the Sparks was a dream come true and […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2022
Storm vs Aces becomes most-watched WNBA game since 2008

The Seattle Storm played the Las Vegas Aces on Sunday, Aug. 14, and this regular-season finale became the most-watched WNBA game since 2008. According to Nielsen ratings, the game peaked at 1.1 million viewers, making this WNBA contest the highest viewed across all networks in 14 years. For those wondering, Game 1 between the Los […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2022
Heat guard Tyler Herro on trade talks: “My name’s been in rumors”

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is preparing for the 2022-23 season, regardless of NBA trade talks or rumors. When asked about the gossip by Ira Winderman of the Sun-Sentinel, Herro told the reporter, “I mean, ever since I’ve been here, my name’s been in rumors.” “So rumors, like I said last summer, they don’t bother […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2022
Spurs sign forward Alize Johnson to a one-year, $2 million contract

The San Antonio Spurs have signed forward Alize Johnson to a one-year, $2 million contract. This is non-guaranteed deal for the 26-year-old. Johnson was selected 50th overall by the Indiana Pacers in the 2018 NBA Draft. During his rookie 2018-19 season, the forward’s offensive production was limited. While shooting 25% from the field and 50% […]

James Foglio  •  17 Aug 2022
Former Raptors guard Jalen Harris reinstated after year suspension

Former Toronto Raptors guard Jalen Harris has been reinstated, following a one-year suspension for violating the NBA’s drug policy. He was selected 59th overall by the team in the 2020 NBA Draft. On Tuesday, the NBA and NBPA released this statement: “The NBA and National Basketball Players Association today granted the application of Jalen Harris […]

James Foglio  •  16 Aug 2022