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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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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
Dwyane Wade exceeded water usage amid Los Angeles drought

Retired Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade made the list of the 2,000 residents in Los Angeles, California accused of exceeding water usage during the ongoing drought. According to data retrieved from Drought.gov, about 97% of Los Angeles is facing a “severe drought.” Due to a lack of precipitation, this year became the fourth-driest year for […]

James Foglio  •  23 Aug 2022
Hawks sign guard Tyson Etienne to Exhibit 10 contract

The Atlanta Hawks have signed Tyson Etienne to an Exhibit 10 contract. The 6’2″ guard went undrafted out of Wichita State. He played three seasons in the NCAA. Based on 80 games played in college, Etienne averaged 13.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 steals per game. During the NBA 2K23 Summer League, in […]

James Foglio  •  23 Aug 2022
Horace Grant’s Bulls championship rings could sell for over $100K

Horace Grant’s Bulls championship rings are expected to sell for over $100k each at Heritage Auctions. Grant won the rings with Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and the rest of the Bulls in their first 3-peat in 1991, 1992 and 1993. His last name is ingrained on the band of each ring. Along with the team’s […]

James Foglio  •  22 Aug 2022
Boban Marjanovic expected to remain with Rockets

Boban Marjanovic is expected to stay with the Houston Rockets, according to league sources. The 7’3″ Serbian could still make the roster. Alperen Sengun has the highest probability of earning the starting center role for the Rockets. In the 2021-22 season, through 72 appearances, Sengun averaged 9.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game. […]

James Foglio  •  22 Aug 2022