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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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NBA Trade Rumors: Lakers, Knicks, Clippers interested in Kyrie Irving

One of the latest NBA trade rumors concerns Kyrie Irving and the Nets reaching an impasse; the Lakers, Knicks and Clippers are interested in the 12-year veteran. Of course, on Jul. 6, 2019, Irving signed a four-year, $136.49 million contract with the Nets. Irving has a player option for the 2022-23 season worth $36,503,300. He […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jun 2022
Cory Joseph opts into $5.1 million option to stay with Pistons

According to sources, point guard Cory Joseph is picking up his $5.1 million player option to remain with the Pistons. His options are more limited at this point of his playing career. He was waived by Detroit at the end of July in 2021. Then, he re-signed with the team on Aug. 10 on a […]

James Foglio  •  21 Jun 2022
NBA Mock Draft 2022: Projecting Round 1 of the 2022 NBA Draft

On Thursday, June 23, the 2022 NBA Draft airs live at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN; our NBA Mock Draft 2022 for Round 1 is featured below. This is the 76th edition of the league’s annual draft. This event is occurring at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The top 5 projected first-round […]

James Foglio  •  17 Jun 2022
James Harden likely to remain with 76ers on short-term contract extension

Philadelphia 76ers point guard James Harden is expected to sign a short-term contract extension with the team. Harden plans to remain with the Sixers, but how long will he stay? Per Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, the 76ers organization want a shorter-term deal, not a maximum contract for the guard. “All signs point toward All-Star […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2022
Rockets trade Christian Wood to Mavericks for No. 26 pick

According to sources, the Rockets have traded center Christian Wood to the Mavericks for Boban Marjanovic, Sterling Brown, Trey Burke, Marquese Chriss and the No. 26 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. Of course, the Mavericks lost the Western Conference Finals in five games against the Warriors. They were undermanned all throughout the playoffs. Now, […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jun 2022
Draymond Green says Celtics fans are more obnoxious than Cavaliers fans

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green faced the Cleveland Cavaliers in four consecutive NBA Finals series. On “The Draymond Green Show,” the four-time All-Star expressed his opinion on the Celtics fanbase: “They’re loud. They’re pretty loud. They’re very loud. A little obnoxious. But Cleveland fans used to be obnoxious, too.” From 2015 to 2018, the […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jun 2022
LeBron James still wants to play with Stephen Curry and the Warriors

In Episode 4, Season 5 of “The Shop,” Lakers forward LeBron James was asked if he’d rather play with Stephen Curry and the Warriors or join the Celtics. “It’d be Golden State. I would love to get into a pissing match with Draymond Green. I love when somebody cuss me out,” explained James. In April, […]

James Foglio  •  08 Jun 2022
Lakers announce Darvin Ham as next head coach

On Friday, the Los Angeles Lakers officially named Darvin Ham head coach. General manager Rob Pelinka released a statement: “When someone begins his NBA coaching career at the G League level and goes all the way through playing an integral role on the front bench of an NBA championship team, it really speaks to a […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jun 2022
LeBron James is first active NBA player to become a billionaire

Lakers forward LeBron James is now the first active NBA player to become a billionaire. According to Forbes, the 18-time All-Star now has a net worth of $1 billion. Michael Jordan became a billionaire as an owner in 2014. Jordan officially retired from basketball after the 2002-03 season. Plus, Kobe Bryant reached billionaire status during retirement. Based […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jun 2022
NBA Rumors: Doc Rivers still a Lakers head coaching candidate

For one of the latest NBA rumors, the Lakers are not budging on 76ers coach Doc Rivers. The front office wants to sign the 23-year veteran coach. During a press conference, 76ers general manager Daryl Morey made it clear that Rivers’ future with the team is secure for the 2022-23 season. However, if Rivers wants […]

James Foglio  •  24 May 2022