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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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Hornets coach Steve Clifford impressed by LaMelo Ball

Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford is impressed by third-year guard LaMelo Ball. On Friday, Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer caught up with the veteran basketball coach to discuss expectations. “Asked Steve Clifford who’s impressed him most so far,” said Boone. “He said it was hard to single out one person but mentioned LaMelo […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Trail Blazers sign five-year NBA veteran Wes Iwundu

The Portland Trail Blazers have signed free agent forward Wes Iwundu to a training camp deal, according to multiple sources. This is a non-guaranteed, one-year deal. Iwundu was selected 33rd overall by the Orlando Magic in the 2017 NBA Draft. In 62 appearances and 12 starts for the Magic during his rookie 2017-18 season, the […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Kyrie Irving: “I gave up $100-something million deciding to be unvaccinated”

During NBA Media Week, Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving opened up about his decision to refuse the COVID-19 vaccines for the 2021-22 season. The 11-year NBA veteran said, “I gave up four years, $100-something million deciding to be unvaccinated. That was the decision. It was contract/get vaccinated or be unvaccinated and there’s a level of […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Lakers’ Russell Westbrook: “I’m not even close to being done”

Los Angeles Lakers guard Russell Westbrook underperformed offensively with LeBron James and Anthony Davis. However, under new head coach Darvin Ham, the nine-time All-Star is planning to prove critics wrong in the 2022-23 season. When asked by team reporters whether or not he contemplated stepping away from the game this offseason, Westbrook replied, “I’m not […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Trail Blazers G Anfernee Simons wants to be an All-Star in 2023

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is seeking his first All-Star selection of his NBA career. Simons was selected 24th overall by the team in the 2018 NBA Draft. During NBA Media Week, the fourth-year guard was asked about his short-term and long-term goals. Simons told reporters, “Personally, I want to be an All-Star. That’s one […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Knicks president Leon Rose won’t interfere in Tom Thibodeau’s rotation

New York Knicks president Leon Rose plans to take a hands-off approach in the 2022-23 season, allowing head coach Tom Thibodeau to have full control of the team’s rotation. According to NBA betting sites, some sportsbooks are giving the Knicks higher odds of returning to the playoffs in 2023. They added former Dallas Mavericks guard […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Bucks re-sign Jordan Nwora to two-year, $6.2 million deal

The Milwaukee Bucks have re-signed forward Jordan Nwora to a two-year, $6.2 million deal, according to multiple sources. Nwora was selected 45th overall by the team out of Louisville in the 2020 NBA Draft. During his rookie 2020-21 season, in 30 appearances with the Bucks, the wing averaged 5.7 points and 2 rebounds per game. […]

James Foglio  •  09 Aug 2024
Team USA Rallies From 17 Down to Defeat Serbia, Advance to Gold Medal Game

Team USA overcame a 17-point deficit against three-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic and Serbia in Thursday’s semifinal Olympic matchup to win 95-91 and advance to the gold medal game versus France. The Americans trailed by 13 heading into the final quarter. Stephen Curry scored 36 points, one shy of the American Olympic record for men’s […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Jonathan Kuminga Asking For Five-Year Deal Worth Max $224M

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is eligible to sign a five-year deal worth a maximum of $224 million, and both Kuminga and his agents are reportedly asking for that exact contract extension, according to Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer. Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga and his representation are seeking a full max extension In […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024
Kyle Guy Retires From Basketball to Join UVA’s Athletic Program

Kyle Guy is retiring from basketball at the age of 26 to join the men’s basketball staff at the University of Virginia (UVA) as Athlete Development Mentor and Special Assistant, Dean and Markel Families Head Coach Tony Bennett announced on Wednesday. Kyle Guy returns to the University of Virginia to work on head coach Tony […]

James Foglio  •  08 Aug 2024