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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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Celtics sign Mfiondu Kabengele to two-way contract

The Celtics have signed Mfiondu Kabengele to a two-way contract. Over five Summer League games played with the team, the forward averaged 14.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.2 blocks per game. Additionally, in the 2020-21 NBA season, Kabengele averaged 4.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game in a total of 16 games played […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2022
Heat guard Tyler Herro expecting baby boy with girlfriend Katya Henry

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is expecting a baby boy with girlfriend Katya Henry. Of course, Katya is due to deliver the baby in January. While attending NBA 2K’s House of Greatness in Las Vegas, the 2022 Sixth Man of the Year was asked by journalists about how he was feeling this offseason. “I’m feeling […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2022
Keldon Johnson agrees to four-year, $80 million extension with Spurs

Keldon Johnson has agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract extension with the Spurs. In the 2021-22 NBA season, the forward averaged 17 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in a total of 75 games played. He was the Spurs’ second-leading scorer last season behind Dejounte Murray. The third-year player also averaged 46.6% […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jul 2022
Richard Jefferson makes NBA referee debut in Summer League, blows call

Richard Jefferson played 17 years in the NBA before working as a color commentator, and now he has made his debut as an NBA referee during the Summer League. According to the tournament rotation schedule for officials, the 42-year-old was listed to officiate the second quarter of the Knicks vs. Trail Blazers matchup on Monday […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jul 2022
WATCH: NBA champion Glen Davis is interested in dating Lizzo

Watch NBA champion Glen Davis express his interest in dating Lizzo below. During the “All The Smoke” podcast on SHOWTIME Basketball, Glen “Big Baby” Davis was asked if he had a crush on the songwriter. “Yeah, I wanna do something with her,” he said to hosts Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson. “Yeah, I wanna do […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jul 2022
NBA or NFL: Which league has bigger stars? ESPN First Take Debate

In the latest episode on ESPN’s First Take, Chris “Mad Dog” Russo and Domonique Foxworth debate on which league has bigger stars between the NBA and NFL. To kick it off, Foxworth commented: “I’m a football player. I wish football players were as big of celebrities as basketball players. They aren’t.” Then, Mad Dog asked […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jul 2022
WNBA All-Star Weekend sets record, as merchandise sales up 50%

The WNBA All-Star Weekend set a record for merchandise sales in Chicago, Illinois. And it was the first time the Windy City had the honor of hosting the WNBA’s midseason showcase. Per multiple sources, merchandise sales increased 50% this past weekend over the now second-best selling 2018 All-Star Weekend, held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The figure […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jul 2022
NBA annual revenue topped $10 billion for the first time ever

The NBA topped $10 billion in annual revenue for the first time ever in the 2021-22 season. The league also earned $8.9 billion in basketball-related earnings. This stems from team merchandise sales, sponsorships, ticket sales, marketing, television/streaming views. When asked about these accomplishments, NBA commissioner Adam Silver released a statement to the press, “The numbers […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jul 2022
Commissioner Adam Silver is in Favor of Lowering NBA Age Limit to 18

NBA commissioner Adam Silver is in favor of lowering the NBA age limit to 18. When Silver was asked about his decision, he said, “It’s the right thing to do.” In 2005, then NBA commissioner David Stern agreed to raise the age limit from 18 to 19. Per multiple sources, Silver is hopeful that the […]

James Foglio  •  14 Jul 2022
Lamar Odom promises knockout against Fake Drake in celeb boxing match

Lamar Odom is more than willing to fight against Fake Drake in a celebrity boxing match, and he is now promising a knockout of epic proportions. While Fake Drake wanted to take on the real Drake in a $1 million friendly boxing match, that fight occurring is unlikely. Last week, F.D. was booted off of […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jul 2022