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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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2022 NBA points per game leader odds – Bradley Beal is the frontrunner

The 2021-22 NBA season begins on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Preseason begins on October 3rd. According to oddsmakers via Bovada, Bradley Beal from the Washington Wizards is the favorite (+250) to lead the league in points per game in the upcoming season. Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks has the second-best odds (+400) of becoming […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Kevin Love’s next team odds: Cavaliers are the favorites, per Bovada

According to oddsmakers via Bovada, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the favorites (-250) to retain five-time All-Star Kevin Love. The Brooklyn Nets have the second-best odds (+800) of trading for the 32-year-old player, followed by the Los Angeles Clippers (+1000) and Philadelphia 76ers (+1000). Five days ago, Jeff Schwartz, Love’s agent, said he has no interest […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Nets news: LaMarcus Aldridge is cleared to play again, favored to unretire

Seven-time All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge has been medically cleared to play for the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season. The 36-year-old retired from the Brooklyn Nets in April after dealing with an irregular heartbeat. On April 15, 2021, the player left a comment after his retirement: “Though I’m better now, what I felt with my heart that night […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Nets news: 15-year veteran Paul Millsap agrees to deal

Power forward Paul Millsap has agreed to a deal with the Brooklyn Nets. The 15-year veteran was also considering the Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers and Chicago Bulls as well. In the 2020-21 NBA season, the four-time All-Star averaged nine points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in 56 games played. Last season, […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
BetMGM oddsmakers: Warriors are the favorites to land Ben Simmons

According to oddsmakers via BetMGM sportsbook, the Golden State Warriors are now the official favorites to trade for Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers. Even the San Antonio Spurs could pursue a trade; the odds have now been updated. For a reminder, all bets are void if Simmons returns to the 76ers. However, that scenario […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
76ers news: Joel Embiid on Ben Simmons: “I hope everyone is back”

Regarding the mounting Ben Simmons trade rumors across the NBA, Joel Embiid has finally broke his silence. “I love playing with Ben,” Embiid posted on Twitter. “Stats don’t lie. He’s an amazing player and we all didn’t get the job done. It’s on me personally.” That last part was a surprising comment. “I hope everyone […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Kings rumors: Fox, Haliburton are off limits for Ben Simmons trade

Per oddsmakers at MyBookie, the Sacramento Kings are still the favorites to trade for three-time All-Star Ben Simmons from the Philadelphia 76ers. Their current odds are +250. According to sources, Simmons actually has no interest of playing for the Kings. However, to get along with others in this league, sometimes players have to go along. […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
76ers rumors: high odds Tyrese Maxey is shopped with Ben Simmons

The Philadelphia 76ers have been working to trade three-time All-Star Ben Simmons. Thus far, they have been unsuccessful with negotiations, considering Daryl Morey, the team’s president of basketball operations, and general manager Elton Brand are demanding a king’s ransom for their point guard. Per sources, now they are aiming to trade Tyrese Maxey along with […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Nets news: DeAndre Jordan working towards buyout – Lakers are favorites

Per sources, center DeAndre Jordan is working towards a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets. On Monday, it was first reported that the Los Angeles Lakers were expressing interest in signing the 13-year veteran; they are now the official favorites. This news comes right after Rajon Rondo’s contract buyout with the Memphis Grizzlies. Rondo is […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021
Lakers news: Rajon Rondo will sign a one-year, $2.6 million deal

According to sources, Rajon Rondo plans to sign a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. The guard will clear waivers today. The four-time All-Star was traded by the Los Angeles Clippers to the Memphis Grizzlies on August 16, 2021. This past Saturday, the guard reached a buyout with the Grizzlies. […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2021