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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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Lakers news: Pau Gasol officially retires from the NBA

For the latest Los Angeles Lakers news, 20-year veteran Pau Gasol has officially retired from the NBA. The legend is 41-years-old. On Jun. 27, 2001, Gasol was selected third overall by the Atlanta Hawks in the 2001 NBA Draft. However, he was immediately traded to the Memphis Grizzlies on draft night. Before practicing with the […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
NBA Trade Rumors: Pelicans, Hornets pursuing Lauri Markkanen

Lauri Markkanen is a restricted free agent on the Chicago Bulls. The organization is now willing to trade the power forward, however, Bulls general manager Marc Eversley is demanding a first-round pick in return. Two days ago, Markkanen told the media that he has no plans to re-sign with Chicago. According to sources, the New […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Eugene Bozzi throws shade at Ben Simmons after capturing alligator

Eugene Bozzi is trending on social media because he caught an alligator. Though, he is also getting quite a few laughs over his cheap shot directed at Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons. While being interviewed by CBS Philly, Bozzi told media reporters, “I’mma be honest, I didn’t think. My father instincts kicked in.” “I […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Celtics team news: Ben Sullivan joins Ime Udoka’s coaching staff

Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Ben Sullivan will join Ime Udoka’s coaching staff with the Boston Celtics. After being hired by the Bucks organization in 2018, Sullivan helped coach the team to their first NBA championship win since the 1970-71 season. The six-foot-ten former international player also helped Milwaukee to finish 46-26 (.639) last season, ranking […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Raptors team news: Khem Birch re-signs for a three-year, $20 million deal

Toronto Raptors free agent center Khem Birch is re-signing with the team, according to his agent. The contract is a three-year, $20 million deal. The six-foot-nine Montreal native finally has the opportunity to remain on Canada’s lone NBA team for the foreseeable future. In the 2020-21 NBA season, in 67 games played, Birch averaged 7.2 […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Jaren Jackson Jr. assumed Steven Adams was from United Kingdom

Steven Adams was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Memphis Grizzlies on Aug. 7, 2021. Steven is slowly getting to know his Grizzlies teammates, such as Jaren Jackson Jr. The 22-year-old prepared for Adams and his accent by watching Love Island, the British dating game show on Netflix. However, the 6’11” center was […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Free ABA League Expert Picks: 2021 Krka Novo Mesto vs. Mornar Bar

On Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, Krka Novo Mesto will face Mornar Bar in the ABA League; free ABA League expert picks are viewable on the main page of Basketball Insiders. The basketball league is also known as ABA Liga. Furthermore, the game begins at 11 a.m. ET from inside Leon Stukelj Hall in Novo Mesto, […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks team news: Julius Randle has agreed to a four-year, $117 million extension

Julius Randle has agreed to a four-year, $117 million contract extension with the New York Knicks. His deal’s total value is now worth up to five years and roughly $140 million. The contract extension includes a player option in the final year. In the 2020-21 season, the 26-year-old power forward/center averaged a career-high 24.1 points, […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Shaquille O’Neal believes the Nets should trade Kyrie Irving

Retired Los Angeles Lakers legend and 15-time All-Star Shaquille O’Neal believes the Brooklyn Nets should trade Kyrie Irving. However, it is not for the reason some fans are thinking. The four-time NBA champion is feeling that Irving is hurting his team by refusing the COVID-19 shots. In a podcast interview with “Tiki and Tiemey,” O’Neal […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
76ers news: Ben Simmons is prepared to lose $33 million if not traded

Three-time All-Star Ben Simmons is not budging; the Philadelphia 76ers news drama will not end anytime soon. According to sources, the 25-year-old is willing to sacrifice $33 million if the team fails to trade him before the start of the season. Simmons will earn $31.590 million in the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season. Of course, that […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021