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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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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
Lakers expected to pursue Irving, Grant, Turner, and Wiggins in 2023

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to target Kyrie Irving, Jerami Grant, Myles Turner, and Andrew Wiggins in the summertime of 2023. This news comes from an unnamed Western Conference executive — originally interviewed by Heavy Sports. “No matter what [the Lakers] do with trades or however they reconstruct this year, they are going to […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Pelicans coach Willie Green: “Zion Williamson looked amazing”

On Wednesday, New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green heaped praise on Zion Williamson, 22, after a team practice. Williamson is entering his fourth year in the NBA. He missed the entire 2021-22 season due to a foot injury. After an intense scrimmage, Green spoke with reporters. “Z [Zion Williamson] looked amazing. His strength, his […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Cavaliers’ J.B. Bickerstaff names almost half the roster as potential starters

Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff named nearly half the roster when asked about the team’s final spot of his 2022-23 starting lineup. Although, it’s for a good reason: the Cavaliers have a lot of young talent. After the team’s first practice on Tuesday, Bickerstaff was convinced that he has one of the deepest rosters […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Shaquille O’Neal on Ime Udoka: “I was a serial cheater”

Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal talked about Ime Udoka on “The Big Podcast with Shaq.” Per multiple reports, the Boston Celtics head coach cheated on Nia Long, his longtime fiancée. Udoka was suspended for the entire 2022-23 season after allegedly having an affair with a woman within the organization. Shaq […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Heat guard Tyler Herro understands his market value

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is growing frustrated with the front office. The third-year player and last season’s Sixth Man of the Year awaits his contract extension. During NBA Media Week, the 22-year-old was asked about contract negotiations between him and the Heat at FTX Arena. “I was active early in the summer,” Herro told […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Jazz G Jordan Clarkson more likely to receive extension than trade

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson is more likely to sign a contract extension than get traded, according to sources. The eight-year NBA veteran has been mentioned in several hypothetical trade packages the last few weeks. Per Tony Jones of The Athletic, a multi-year deal could be in the works for Clarkson. “I would say that […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Bulls expect Lonzo Ball to return in a few months

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball has been on quite a rollercoaster ride on his road to recovery. Following left knee surgery on Wednesday, the Bulls expect the fifth-year guard to return to the court in a couple of months. On Thursday, Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium tweeted: “Sources: There is confidence in Bulls […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Anthony Davis on injuries: “I’m looking forward to a healthy year”

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis knows he has a long history of dealing with injuries throughout his 10-year NBA career. Now, he hopes to stay healthy for the entire 2022-23 season. This is just wishful thinking, but it’s a goal Davis should strive to achieve. While injuries are out of every player’s control, head […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer pleased with DeMarre Carroll

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer coached DeMarre Carroll on the Atlanta Hawks. Now, Carroll has the opportunity to work under Budenholzer in Milwaukee as an assistant coach. After practice on Tuesday, the veteran coach was asked about Carroll’s impact on the team. “MarJon [Beauchamp] is already leaning on him,” explains Budenholzer. “I hope Jordan […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024