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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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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
Free EuroLeague Picks: UNICS Kazan vs. Zenit Saint Petersburg – odds

On Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, UNICS Kazan is playing against Zenit Saint Petersburg; free EuroLeague picks are viewable here at Basketball Insiders. The game begins at 12 p.m. ET from inside Basket-Hall Kazan in Kazan, Russia. The stadium first opened in August 2003. On Sept. 18, 2021, Zenit St. Petersburg defeated UNICS Kazan 83-76 in […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Iman Shumpert shows off impressive moves on Dancing with the Stars

Free agent NBA shooting guard Iman Shumpert showed off interesting moves during Monday night’s episode of Dancing with the Stars. The 31-year-old danced to Donell Jones’ song titled “You Know What’s Up.” This song was released in 1999, and it’s part of the Where I Wanna Be album. Teyena Taylor, his wife, is not surprised […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Free NBA Preseason Picks: 2021-22 NBA Season – Previews & Predictions

Preseason for the 2021-22 NBA season begins Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021; free NBA preseason picks are available at Basketball Insiders. The first six games will be the main focus of this article. The Nets-Lakers begins at 3:30 p.m. ET on Oct. 3, while the 76ers-Raptors matchup starts at 7 p.m. ET on Oct. 4. The […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks team news: Kemba Walker to join Derrick Rose and Evan Fournier

Kemba Walker has agreed to a contract buyout with the Oklahoma City Thunder. After clearing waivers, the four-time All-Star guard is expected to sign with the New York Knicks. Thunder general manager Sam Presti worked together with Walker’s agents on the two years, $74 million remaining on his contract these last few days. The New […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Hawks trade news: John Collins signs five-year, $125 million deal

Atlanta Hawks restricted free agent John Collins has agreed to sign a five-year, $125 million contract to remain with the organization. This contract also includes a player option in the fifth year. In 63 games played in the 2020-21 season, Collins averaged 17.6 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. His field goal shooting […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Ben Simmons refuses to play with four-time All-Star Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Ben Simmons is refusing to play with four-time All-Star Joel Embiid. When head coach Doc Rivers was asked why Simmons wanted to leave Philadelphia, he said, “That’s a good question. You know, it’s a tough answer, because it wasn’t as clear as we probably would want it. You know, wanting to […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Knicks team news: Derrick Rose, Nerlens Noel and Alec Burks to re-sign, add Evan Fournier

The New York Knicks will re-sign point guard Derrick Rose and sign former Boston Celtics guard Evan Fournier. Rose is expected to sign a three-year, $43 million contract. On February 8, 2021, Rose was traded by the Detroit Pistons to the Knicks for Dennis Smith and a 2021 second-round draft pick. The 32-year-old point guard […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Hawks trade news: Trae Young signs extension worth up to $207 million

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young has agreed to a five-year, $207 million designated rookie maximum extension deal. However, there is one important incentive to this contract. If the All-Star guard is selected to one of the three All-NBA teams, the 30 percent escalator clause in his contract would guarantee the $172 million base pay […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021