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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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Russell Westbrook, Kings Reportedly Have ‘Strong Mutual Interest’

Free agent guard Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings have “strong mutual interest” toward getting a deal done, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported on Friday’s edition of NBA Today. “There is strong mutual interest between Russell Westbrook and the Sacramento Kings,” Charania said. “And the Kings have a need for a reserve point guard. They were […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2025
Spurs Rookie Dylan Harper Finds Wemby For Alley-Oop In Preseason Debut

San Antonio Spurs rookie Dylan Harper lofted an alley-oop to Victor Wembanyama for a two-handed slam with 44.3 seconds left in the first half of Friday night’s 134-130 overtime victory over the Utah Jazz. Spurs’ Dylan Harper Played 18 Minutes Against Jazz Harper, an early NBA Rookie of the Year candidate after going No. 2 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2025
Knicks, Raptors Agree To Voluntarily Dismiss 2023 Lawsuit

The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors agreed to voluntarily dismiss a 2023 lawsuit involving the alleged theft of thousands of confidential files, according to a legal filing in the U.S. District Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Knicks Were Suing Raptors For More Than $10 Million Spokespersons representing the teams issued […]

James Foglio  •  11 Oct 2025
Nikola Jokic’s Brother Given 12 Months Probation For Punching NBA Fan

A brother of Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic pleaded guilty to trespassing and disorderly conduct Friday in connection with a viral gameday fight at Ball Arena last year. The incident occurred on April 22, 2024, following the Nuggets’ 101-99 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series. […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2025
Luka Doncic Hasn’t Asked LeBron James About NBA Retirement Plans

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic reportedly has not inquired with fellow teammate LeBron James about when the future Hall of Famer plans to retire from the NBA, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Love Playing With LeBron James Doncic and Austin Reaves “love playing with James” and want the partnership to […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2025
NCAA Panel Proposes Rule Change to Approve Sponsor Logos on Uniforms

The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee on Wednesday introduced a proposal that would change the rules for commercial logos on student-athletes’ equipment, uniforms, and apparel for non-NCAA championship competition. Proposal Calls For Additional Commercial Logos On Uniforms Under existing NCAA rules, the only commercial logo permitted on student-athletes’ equipment or apparel during regular-season games is […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2025
Tom Dundon Says His Group Can Buy Blazers Without Panda Express Founders’ Backing

Texas businessman Tom Dundon, who is leading a group that wants to purchase the Portland Trail Blazers, on Tuesday said in a court filing that he expects to be able to purchase the NBA franchise without receiving financial backing from the founders of Panda Express. Tom Dundon, Investment Group Purchased Blazers For $4.25 Billion In […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2025
Sister Jean, Beloved Loyola-Chicago Chaplain, Dies At 106

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the longtime chaplain of the Loyola-Chicago men’s basketball team who became a fan favorite during its Cinderella run to the Final Four in 2018, died Thursday at age 106, the school said. “Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM,” Loyola Chicago wrote […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2025
LeBron James Sued Over ‘The Second Decision’ Announcement

A fan who spent hundreds of dollars for tickets to what he thought would be one of LeBron James’ final NBA games is looking to recoup the money in small claims court after it turned out “The Second Decision” teased by the Los Angeles Lakers superstar had nothing to do with his retirement. Andrew Garcia […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2025
Thunder’s Jalen Williams ‘Progressing’ Months After Wrist Surgery

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Jalen Williams isn’t shooting jumpers with his right hand yet as he recovers from summer wrist surgery, but he’s reportedly made steady progress, per ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. “He’s progressing on a normal timeline,” said Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, who expressed optimism after Williams underwent surgery to repair a torn […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2025