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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 (3138)

Suns’ Kevin Durant Earns $1.3M Bonus For All-Star Selection

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has earned a $1.3 million bonus for being selected to the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. The bonus was deemed likely and will not impact the Suns’ tax bill, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant earns $1.3 million bonus from his four-year, $194.22 million contract Durant, 36, […]

James Foglio  •  24 Jan 2025
Jazz G.M. Justin Zanik Explains Logic Behind 3-For-1 Trade With Suns

Earlier this week, the Phoenix Suns traded their 2031 unprotected first-round pick to the Utah Jazz for three first-rounders. Utah traded away its 2025 least favorable first-round pick (Cleveland, Minnesota, or Utah (protected)), 2027 least favorable first-round pick (Cleveland, Minnesota, or Utah), and 2029 least favorable first-round pick (Cleveland, Minnesota (protected), or Utah). Utah Jazz […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2025
How To Watch Trail Blazers vs. Magic: Date, Time, TV Channel, & Live Stream

The Orlando Magic (23-22, 23-22 ATS) are hosting the Portland Trail Blazers (15-28, 22-21 ATS) in this interconference matchup on Thursday night; the date, time, TV channels, and free live stream are featured here. NBA betting sites show the Magic as 8-point favorites at home, per the latest BetOnline odds. How To Watch Trail Blazers vs. […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2025
How To Watch Kings vs. Nuggets Free Live Stream

The Sacramento Kings (23-20, 18-24-1 ATS) are visiting the Denver Nuggets (27-16, 22-20-1 ATS) on Thursday night; find out how to watch the free live stream here. NBA betting sites show the Nuggets as 8.5-point favorites at home, according to the latest BetOnline odds. How To Watch Kings vs. Nuggets Free Live Stream Click the Jazz […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2025
Lakers Trade Rumors: Lonzo Ball Reunion May Be On L.A.’s Radar

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball could be on the Los Angeles Lakers’ radar as the Feb. 6 trade deadline approaches, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha, who spoke with Jason Timpf of Hoops Tonight on the matter (24:29 mark). “I think Lonzo is someone that’s going to be on their radar, and I think depending […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2025
76ers Frustrated With Joel Embiid’s Unavailability Due To Injuries

Philadelphia 76ers superstar center Joel Embiid has only played in 13 games this season because of swelling in his left knee, and injuries have been nothing new for the 2022-23 MVP. His unavailability has only irritated Philadelphia’s front office, with not knowing what to do ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Philadelphia 76ers Had […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2025
Bulls Trade Rumors: Chicago Not Interested In Pelicans’ Zion Williamson

According to the latest Chicago Bulls trade rumors, the team has not shown any “outward interest” in acquiring New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. Despite the gossip in the rumor mill, Williamson could still be a potential trade candidate for the Bulls. “The Bulls have not shown any […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2025
Jimmy Butler Loses $3.1M From Heat Contract After Suspensions Total 9 Games

Miami Heat star forward Jimmy Butler is actively trying to force a trade, but in the process, he’s lost $3.1 million in salary because of the seven-game suspension the team issued him on Jan. 3 and the most recent two-game suspension handed out on Wednesday. His latest suspension was levied for missing a flight. Seven-Game […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2025
Police Investigating High School Basketball Player For Punching Two Opponents

A high school basketball player floored two of his opponents with brutal haymakers during a game earlier this month between Sonoraville High School and Rockmart High School in Calhoun, Georgia. Police Investigating A Rockmart High School Basketball Player For Punching Two Sonoraville High School Opponents According to TMZ Sports, the police are now investigating the […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jan 2025
Bucks-Pelicans Game Postponed After New Orleans Snow Storm

The NBA has postponed Wednesday night’s game in New Orleans between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Pelicans after a historic winter storm dumped nearly a foot of snow in the Big Easy. The league has yet to set a new date for Wednesday’s matchup. NBA postpones Bucks-Pelicans game after a historic winter storm dumped 10 […]

James Foglio  •  22 Jan 2025