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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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NBA Draft 2022: Big Board, Top Prospects, and No. 1 Pick

On Thursday, June 23, the 2022 NBA Draft will air live at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN; the NBA Draft 2022 big board, top prospects, and No. 1 pick analysis is available here. This is the 76th edition of the league’s annual draft. The draft is taking place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
NBA Draft 2022: Which Teams Can Improve the Most on NBA Draft Day?

On Thursday, June 23, the NBA Draft 2022 airs live at 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC and ESPN. This is the 76th edition of the league’s annual draft. It’s taking place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. Of course, the Warriors defeated the Celtics in six games of the 2022 NBA Finals, winning their […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Terrence Ross pressures the Magic to trade him this offseason

The Orlando Magic’s front office demanded a first-round draft pick for Terrence Ross before the Feb. 10 trade deadline. Though, teams were not interested. It should go without saying that general manager John Hammond’s asking price was too high. Now, while Ross was not traded, his position has still not changed. Per one source, Khobi […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Facundo Campazzo suspended, Wayne Ellington fined for threat

Nuggets’ guard Facundo Campazzo has been issued a one-game suspension for pushing Lakers’ guard Wayne Ellington in the regular-season finale. Los Angeles defeated Denver 146-141 in overtime. The unsportsmanlike play occurred at the 7:24 mark of the second quarter. After a missed shot attempt, Campazzo ran up from behind Ellington to push him to the […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Anthony Davis wonders how far Lakers could have gone, if not for injuries

Eight-time All-Star Anthony Davis earned his first NBA championship in his first season with the Lakers. However, ever since the 2019-20 season, it has been anything but smooth sailing for the organization. Last week, Davis told reporters that his team would’ve defeated the Suns in the 2021 NBA Finals, if not for his groin injury […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Iman Shumpert receives perfect score on Dancing with the Stars

Former NBA shooting guard Iman Shumpert received a perfect 40 score in Monday night’s episode of Dancing with the Stars. The theme was horror night, considering Halloween is this Sunday. Iman’s dancing partner, Daniella Karagach, helped him prepare for his dancing routine through inspiration. The pair was featured wearing the doppelgangers’ red jumpsuits. The contemporary […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Will the Nets trade Ben Simmons after an underwhelming season?

During last year’s offseason, the Brooklyn Nets were the No. 1 favorite to win the Eastern Conference for the 2021-22 NBA season — even before trading for Ben Simmons. The majority of NBA analysts were riding the sportsbooks’ bandwagon by picking the Lakers and Nets to represent their respected conferences. Those predictions never manifested. Other […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Doc Rivers wins 100th playoff game, passes Red Auerbach for fifth-most wins

During the first round of the 2022 NBA Playoffs, 76ers’ head coach Doc Rivers obtained his 100th playoff victory. He earned it last night in his team’s 112-97 home win over the Raptors. Rivers is now tied for fifth place for the most playoff wins for a head coach in NBA history. The coach’s NBA […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo on Los Angeles: “This city is not for me.”

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo was spotted at the Catch restaurant in West Hollywood, Los Angeles. Outside the restaurant, he was asked about his meal by a TMZ cameraman. “Expensive, expensive. This city is not for me,” said the Greek Freak. Then, the cameraman commented, “Hey, nothing can be expensive when you’re enjoying time with […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024
Kyrie Irving says Cavaliers ‘would’ve won more championships’ if he was more mature

Nets guard Kyrie Irving discussed his thoughts on playing with LeBron James and the Cavaliers on the newest episode of “I Am Athlete.” In the 2016 NBA Finals, the Cavaliers overcame a 3-1 series deficit against the Warriors to win their first NBA championship. The fanbase and the organization thanked Irving for sinking the Game […]

James Foglio  •  07 Aug 2024