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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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Puma set to release LaMelo Ball’s MB.02 sneakers on October 21st

Puma will release LaMelo Ball’s new MB.02 sneakers next Friday on October 21, 2022. The popular sports brand confirmed the launch date. His second signature shoes are marked for $130. The sneakers will be available to purchase through Puma.com, Champs Sports, Foot Locker, and Puma NYC. Ball’s second signature sneakers feature colors ranging from bright […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Pacers pick up third-year option on Isaiah Jackson

The Indiana Pacers are exercising Isaiah Jackson’s $2,696,280 team option for the 2023-24 season. This is part of the four-year, $12.16 million rookie scale contract he signed with the team last August. Pacers G.M. Chad Buchanan had until Oct. 31st to make a decision on the forward’s 2023-24 club option. Jackson has another team option […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2024
Team USA Now 16.5-Point Favorite Against France in Gold Medal Game

Team USA, the men’s basketball team, entered the Paris Olympics as a -550 favorite to win the gold medal, but the Americans dropped as low as +300 on the live money line and +5.5 on the live spread near the end of the third quarter against Serbia in Thursday’s semifinal matchup. The U.S. national team […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2024
Adele Announces Engagement to Rich Paul at Munich Concert

Pop star Adele announced that she and Rich Paul, founder of Klutch Sports Group, are engaged while at her concert in Munich, Germany. At the concert, Adele is heard telling a fan that she can’t marry them because she’s “already getting married,” before holding up her hand. Adele, Rich Paul have been dating since 2021 […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2024
Jazz Sign Forward Svi Mykhailiuk to Four-Year, $15M Deal

The Utah Jazz are signing former Boston Celtics forward Svi Mykhailiuk to a four-year, $15 million contract, agent Michael Lelchitski of SIG Sports informed ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The first year of Mykhailiuk’s contract is fully guaranteed at $3.5 million, according to The Athletic’s Tony Jones. His next three years are non-guaranteed. Mykhailiuk, 27, will have […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2024
Nuggets Granted $1.53M Disabled Player Exception For DaRon Holmes’ Achilles Injury

The Denver Nuggets received a disabled player exception worth $1.53 million on Thursday for rookie DaRon Holmes, who suffered a torn Achilles during the fourth quarter of his first NBA Summer League game against the Los Angeles Clippers on July 12. Holmes, who turns 22 on Aug. 15, is expected to miss the entire 2024-25 […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Wizards sign free agent G Devon Dotson, waive G Davion Mintz

The Washington Wizards have signed free agent guard Devon Dotson and waived guard Davion Mintz. Per team policy, terms of this deal were undisclosed. However, according to sources, Dotson inked an Exhibit 10 contract. In 2020, Dotson went undrafted out of Kansas. On November 19, 2020, the 6’2″ guard signed a two-way contract with the […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Cavaliers interested in trading for Suns’ Jae Crowder

The Cleveland Cavaliers are interested in trading for Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder. Per multiple reports, Cavaliers G.M. Mike Gansey wants to add another piece to his potential playoff team. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, trading for Crowder would give the Cavaliers an extra push against Eastern Conference contenders. “The Cavs are one […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
LeBron James excludes Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from Lakers list

LeBron James excluded Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar from his all-time Lakers starting five list. In defense of the 19-year NBA veteran, putting together a top-5 list is challenging. It’s all a matter opinion. During NBA Media Week, the four-time MVP was asked by reporters to name his all-time Lakers starting five. “All-time starting five […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Jamal Crawford is frontrunner to replace Dwyane Wade on NBA on TNT

Retired Phoenix Suns guard Jamal Crawford is the frontrunner to replace Dwyane Wade on NBA on TNT. According to NBA correspondent Marc Stein, industry sources leaked the news. NBA on TNT is the network’s longest-running sports program. Of course, the show first launched in October 1988. The entertaining television program features pregame and postgame content, […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024