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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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Bronny James Struggles In Lakers’ Preseason Debut Against Suns

Los Angeles Lakers guard Bronny James, the eldest son of future Hall of Famer LeBron James, disappointed fans in Friday’s 103-81 preseason-opener loss to the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert. Bronny James Held To Under 10 Points Bronny James was held to just eight points on only 1-of-12 shooting (1-for-8 from 3-point range) at Acrisure […]

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Lakers To Sit Luka Doncic For First 2 Preseason Games

Luka Doncic will not play in the Los Angeles Lakers’ first two preseason games this weekend, the team announced Friday. The Lakers tip off their six-game preseason slate Friday against the Phoenix Suns in Palm Desert. Los Angeles will then play a road game against the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. The Purple and Gold […]

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Arkansas Basketball Lands 4-Star Recruit Abdou Toure

Senior forward Abdou Toure announced his commitment to Arkansas on Friday, giving Razorbacks coach John Calipari his second top-35 recruit in the 247Sports composite rankings for the 2026 class. Abdou Toure Chose Arkansas Over Providence, UConn Per ESPN’s Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi, Toure chose the Razorbacks over fellow finalists Providence and UConn. He took […]

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NBA G League, Next Gen Union Agree To First CBA

The NBA G League and Next Gen Basketball Players Union (NGBPU) have reportedly come to an agreement on the first G League CBA, sources told ESPN’s Tim Bontemps on Friday. The G League CBA will feature “several improvements for players, including salary increases for G League players and those who land with G League teams […]

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Tarleton State Coach Billy Gillispie Placed On Leave Amid Investigation

Tarleton State men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie has been placed on temporary administrative leave as the university investigates an anonymous complaint, the school announced Friday. Tarleton State Investigating Coach Billy Gillispie The school said the Texas A&M University System has initiated “an employee conduct review” after receiving an anonymous complaint. Associate head coach Glynn Cyprien […]

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Myles Turner Says Bucks Comment Was Not About Pacers Fans

Myles Turner played 10 seasons for the Indiana Pacers after they selected him 11th overall in the 2015 NBA draft, but the 6-foot-11 big man shocked the fan base over the summer when he signed a four-year, $107 million deal with the Milwaukee Bucks. Myles Turner Referred To NBA Free Agency, Not Pacers Fans Last […]

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UConn Basketball Lands 4-Star Recruit Junior County

Class of 2026 senior guard Junior County told ESPN’s Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi on Thursday that he has committed to UConn. County chose the Huskies over Arizona, Indiana, Maryland, and Purdue. Junior County Wanted To Play For UConn Coach Dan Hurley After visiting each of his other finalists, County took his final trip to […]

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Duke Extends Basketball Coach Jon Scheyer Through 2030-31 Season

Duke men’s basketball head coach Jon Scheyer has been extended through the 2030-31 season, the school announced Thursday. The extension adds two years to his current deal that was previously through 2028-29. Scheyer last received a contract extension in 2023. Duke Coach Jon Scheyer Entering Fourth Season Last season, the Blue Devils finished 35-4, captured […]

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Kobe Bryant’s First No. 24 Lakers Jersey Sells For $889K

The first No. 24 jersey worn by Kobe Bryant with the Los Angeles Lakers recently sold for $889,000, including buyer’s premium, at Sotheby’s. Bryant wore the jersey while posting 23 points in a 118-112 victory against the Seattle SuperSonics on Nov. 3, 2006. No. 24 Lakers Jersey Was Signed By Kobe Bryant According to ESPN’s […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2025
Warriors’ Jonathan Kuminga Switches To No. 1 Jersey After Signing $48.5M Contract

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga will wear No. 1 instead of the familiar No. 00 he donned during his first four seasons with the NBA franchise, according to ESPN’s Anthony Slater. Jonathan Kuminga Ended Contract Stalemate This news comes in the wake of Kuminga inking a two-year, $48.5 million contract to return to the […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2025