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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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What Is A Post Player In Basketball?

A post player in basketball is one of the most pivotal positions in the game. A post player is willing to sacrifice his own body for rebounds, blocks, steals, and dunks. The NBA has changed a lot over the past few decades because of post players. Many of the rules that have been implemented in […]

James Foglio  •  14 Mar 2024
Nets’ Ben Simmons undergoes back surgery for the second time

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons underwent a successful microscopic partial discectomy to alleviate the nerve impingement in his lower back. Simmons is expected to make a full recovery in time for training camp next season, the Nets announced Thursday. The team ruled the three-time All-Star out for the remainder of the 2023-24 season last week […]

James Foglio  •  14 Mar 2024
Hornets rookie Vasa Micic records a career-high 25 points vs. Grizzlies

Charlotte Hornets rookie guard Vasa Micic posted a career-high 25 points on 9-of-10 (90%) shooting from the field and 5-of-6 (83.3%) from 3-point range in Wednesday night’s 110-98 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. Micic, 30, also tallied eight assists and two steals in 30 minutes as a starter. Through 45 games (six starts), he’s averaging […]

James Foglio  •  14 Mar 2024
Is Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring) playing against Suns?

Boston Celtics center Kristaps Porzingis (hamstring strain) remains out for Thursday night’s home game against the Phoenix Suns. This will be his fourth straight game missed and 20th overall for the season. Porzingis, 28, suffered the injury during Boston’s 115-109 loss to the Denver Nuggets last Thursday. MVP favorite Nikola Jokic recorded his 20th triple-double […]

James Foglio  •  13 Mar 2024
Taj Gibson could become 28th different Piston to appear in a game this season, setting a franchise record

If Taj Gibson plays for the Detroit Pistons this season, he would become the 28th different player to appear in a game, setting a franchise record and tying the NBA mark for the fourth most of all time. Gibson, 38, would become the 54th player to take the court as a Piston over the past […]

James Foglio  •  13 Mar 2024
Josh Hart 1st Knicks player with 20+ points, 15+ rebounds, & 10+ assists in a game since 2010

Josh Hart became the first New York Knicks player since David Lee in 2010 to record at least 20 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a single game, during Tuesday night’s 106-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The seven-year veteran logged 20 points, a career-high-tying 19 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, and one block […]

James Foglio  •  13 Mar 2024
Domantas Sabonis records 47th consecutive double-double, the longest streak in Kings history

Domantas Sabonis registered his 47th straight double-double in the Sacramento Kings’ 129-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, breaking Jerry Lucas’ record for the most consecutive double-doubles in a single season in franchise history. Lucas set the single-season mark with 46 straight double-doubles in 1967-68. Sabonis, 27, ended his outing with 22 points, […]

James Foglio  •  13 Mar 2024
Pistons’ Jalen Duren 9th NBA player with 1K+ rebounds, 200 assists, & 100 blocks before age 21

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren became the ninth player in NBA history to record at least 1,000 rebounds, 200 assists, and 100 blocks before age 21, during Monday night’s 114-97 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Through 116 career games (79 starts), Duren has amassed 1,290 points, 1,168 rebounds, 202 assists, and 100 blocks. He’s also […]

James Foglio  •  13 Mar 2024
12 Tips For Basketball Tryouts To Help You Make The Team

Basketball tryouts can be stressful and anxiety-inducing for young athletes, but making the team is not as complicated if you study these tips. A number of players have heard the line, “better luck next year.” That doesn’t have to be you. If you fall into that category after months of preparation, look on the bright […]

James Foglio  •  13 Mar 2024
Is OG Anunoby (elbow) playing tonight against 76ers?

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (elbow) was upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday night’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Anunoby, 26, has missed a total of 23 games this season. The seven-year veteran hasn’t played since New York’s 125-109 win over the Miami Heat on Jan. 27. Anunoby underwent […]

James Foglio  •  12 Mar 2024