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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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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
Warriors to Host 2025 NBA All-Star Events at Oakland Arena

Oakland Arena, the former home of the Golden State Warriors, will host numerous events in the week leading up to the NBA All-Star Game in 2025. Oakland Arena, also once known as Oracle Arena, will host the Ruffles NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Feb. 14, and both the NBA All-Star Practice and NBA HBCU Classic […]

James Foglio  •  12 Oct 2024
NCAA Study Unveils Widespread Online Abuse of Athletes, Coaches

The NCAA has partnered with Signify Group to investigate online harassment of college student-athletes, and the organization released its first online harassment study on Thursday. NCAA partnered with Signify Group using its Threat Matrix service powered by artificial intelligence The NCAA released the complete summary analysis from the Division I championships pilot study, which monitored […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2024
Hornets’ Seth Curry Buys Foxcroft Mansion For $6.4M

Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry and his wife, Carrie, purchased a newly built 9,426-square-foot home on Sept. 6 for $6.4 million, according to Mecklenburg County real estate records. The mansion has seven bedrooms and three half bathrooms. Built and designed by Hestia Designs in 2023, the brick home was bought by an entity tied to […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2024
Draymond Green Launches Football Show With Fox Sports NFL Insider Jordan Schultz

While Golden State Warriors veteran forward Draymond Green is preparing for the 2024-25 NBA season, the four-time All-Star is also set to launch a new football talk show with Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz. Draymond Green, Fox Sports NFL insider Jordan Schultz are starting a weekly Instagram Live football talk show The football talk […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2024
Knicks’ Mitchell Robinson Expected to Return From Injury in 2025

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is targeting a season debut in January as he rehabs two ankle procedures over the last year, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Thursday. Robinson, 26, dealt with stress fractures in his left ankle at multiple points last season that required surgery two different times. The first procedure occurred […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2024
Danny Green Retires From NBA After 15-Year Career

Danny Green announced his retirement from the NBA on Thursday morning after a 15-year career. Green, 37, announced his decision via his YouTube podcast and called his career “one helluva journey that I’m immensely proud of.” Danny Green played for six NBA teams Green was selected 46th overall by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2024