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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.

Articles by James Foglio (2963)

Giannis Antetokounmpo: “LeBron is still the best player in the world”

Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo called LeBron James the best player in the world, in an interview on Greek television service COSMOTE TV. The eight-year veteran said, “I like being a hunter. I am not the best player in the world. I am telling you, I am not! KD, LeBron, Luka, Curry, AD might be. I […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Isaiah Austin joins league office after NBA denied him the chance to play

Former Baylor star Isaiah Austin was ruled ineligible to play in the NBA in 2014. The 7’1” center was projected to be a top first-round pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. However, the young star was diagnosed with Marfan syndrome on Jun. 22, 2014. This led to teams reconsidering selecting the California native. With Baylor, […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Former professional gambler Haralabos Volugaris is fired by Mavericks

Haralabos Volugaris, known famously as Bob Volugaris, was fired by the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday. However, sources suggest that Bolugaris was not fired, but his contract expired and new president and general manager Nico Harrison never renewed it. However, it is unclear if Dallas intended to part ways with the Canadian. Either way, Harrison and […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Dwight Howard practiced singing and dancing for The Masked Singer

On Wednesday night, Los Angeles Lakers center Dwight Howard was eliminated from The Masked Singer television show. He performed “Tutti Frutti” by Little Richard. This song was released in October 1955. Howard was wearing a purple and pink octopus costume. After his exit, he explained in an interview, “I did singing lessons. I did dancing […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Free ABA League Expert Picks: 2021 Crvena Zvezda vs. Split – free picks

On Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, KK Crvena Zvezda is facing KK Split; free ABA League expert picks are now accessible. The matchup begins at 2 p.m. ET inside Aleksander Nikolić Hall. This stadium is located in Belgrade, Serbia. Crvena Zvezda have won the last two head-to-head meetings versus Split. The last time these teams played, […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Jermaine O’Neal cuts Texas mansion price by $2 million

Retired NBA All-Star Jermaine O’Neal is lowering the price of his South Lake, Texas mansion by $2 million. The property is now valued at $9.9 million. The mansion was constructed back in 2012. The South Carolina native tried to sell his property via an auction in December 2019. However, the reserve price of $11.49 million […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
2022 Defensive Player of the Year update: Anthony Davis odds cut by Bovada after gamble

According to Bovada oddsmakers, Los Angeles Lakers power forward Anthony Davis now has lower odds to win NBA Defensive Player of the Year in 2022. Davis had +700 odds of winning DPOY in late August. Now, the eight-time All-Star has the third-best odds (+800) of winning the award next season. Last season, he averaged 21.8 […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Karl-Anthony Towns spoils Jordyn Woods with costly gifts at party

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns spoiled his girlfriend, Jordyn Woods, with gifts at her birthday party in Los Angeles on Saturday. However, Jordyn is not turning 24-years-old until Sept. 23. Who knows what else Towns has bought for his lady. At the party, the expensive gifts consisted of a Birkin bag, a diamond Patek watch […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
17-year veteran Joe Johnson is not ready to retire from NBA

Seventeen-year veteran Joe Johnson has had a long, successful career in the NBA. On Saturday, the 40-year-old told media reporters, “No, I’m not done. We’ll see what happens here. We’ll see, man. I don’t have nothing definite to tell you, to be honest with you. But I’mma be out here to try to get things […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Free WNBA Picks Today: predictions and free picks – women’s basketball

There are four WNBA games being played Friday night; free WNBA picks are available. The Washington Mystics are playing the New York Liberty at 7 p.m. ET. At the same time, the Minnesota Lynx are facing the Indiana Fever. Minnesota-Indiana airs on CBSSN. Washington-New York will air live on Twitter. Then, at 8 p.m. ET, […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021