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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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Thunder Center Isaiah Hartenstein (Hand) Out At Least 5-6 Weeks

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein suffered a nondisplaced fracture in his left hand and will be reevaluated in five to six weeks, the team announced Thursday. Isaiah Hartenstein averaged 7.8 points, career-high 8.3 rebounds with the New York Knicks last season The 7-foot Hartenstein, who is left-handed, suffered the injury during Tuesday’s preseason game […]

James Foglio  •  17 Oct 2024
Kings Sign Doug McDermott to One-Year Contract

The Sacramento Kings have agreed to a one-year contract with free agent sharpshooter Doug McDermott, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Wednesday. Sacramento will be his seventh team. McDermott, 32, is entering his 11th NBA season. The Kings were afforded the roster flexibility to add McDermott after Sacramento traded forward Jalen McDaniels to the San […]

James Foglio  •  16 Oct 2024
76ers’ Paul George Diagnosed With Bone Bruise in Left Knee

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise in his left knee and will be reevaluated in one week. However, the nine-time All-Star did not suffer any structural damage, the team announced Tuesday. George, 34, sustained the injury when his knee buckled on a defensive play in the second quarter of Monday’s 104-89 victory […]

James Foglio  •  16 Oct 2024
Heat Star Tyler Herro’s Postgame Interview Interrupted By Fan Fight

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro was more focused on a fight in the stands between fans at Kaseya Center than discussing his exhibition performance during a postgame interview, following Tuesday night’s 120-117 preseason win over the San Antonio Spurs. During Herro’s postgame interview, Herro paused for a second when he witnessed the wild moment after […]

James Foglio  •  16 Oct 2024
Grizzlies Sign Guard Scotty Pippen Jr. to Multi-Year Contract

The Memphis Grizzlies are signing two-way guard Scotty Pippen Jr. to a standard, multi-year contract, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Memphis reached an agreement with Pippen’s representatives, Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul and agent Shy Saee. Pippen, who turns 24 on Nov. 10, had a decent NBA summer league outing for the Grizzlies […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2024
Kings’ De’Aaron Fox Turns Down Three-Year, $165M Extension

Sacramento Kings star De’Aaron Fox is bypassing a three-year, $165 million maximum extension this year so he and his representative, Rich Paul of Klutch Sports, can position the All-Star guard to sign a larger deal in the 2025 offseason, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. Fox, who turns 27 on Dec. 20, has been eligible to sign […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2024
Paul George Suffers Hyperextended Left Knee in Preseason Win

Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George suffered a hyperextended left knee in the second quarter of Monday’s preseason win in Atlanta and didn’t return. It was only his second exhibition matchup with the Sixers. George, 34, was defending Hawks forward Jalen Johnson on a drive with just over eight minutes remaining in the second quarter when […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2024
Lakers Exploring Trade Options to Add Depth at Center

With the Los Angeles Lakers set to open their 2024-25 season next Tuesday against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the team is reportedly exploring options to add depth at center to the roster, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Lakers Vice President of Basketball Operations and General Manager Rob Pelinka has yet to find a deal he likes. […]

James Foglio  •  14 Oct 2024
76ers to Rest Joel Embiid (Knee) for Remainder of Preseason

The Philadelphia 76ers announced Sunday that seven-time All-Star center Joel Embiid will sit out for the remainder of the NBA preseason due to left knee injury management. Embiid, 30, wasn’t with the Sixers on the start of their three-game preseason road trip to Iowa Friday and at Boston on Saturday. The 7-footer instead met with […]

James Foglio  •  14 Oct 2024
Paul George Drops 23 Points in 76ers’ Preseason Debut Against T-Wolves

NBA veteran forward Paul George scored a game-high 23 points in his Philadelphia 76ers’ preseason debut on Friday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. In Philadelphia’s 121-111 loss to the Wolves in Des Moines, Iowa, George amassed six rebounds, two assists, and a steal while making 8 of 15 shots and draining four 3-pointers in 26 […]

James Foglio  •  12 Oct 2024