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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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Chris Paul Free Agency Landing Spots: Mavs Among Favorites

San Antonio Spurs veteran point guard Chris Paul will be a free agent this offseason after starting in all 82 games of his 20th NBA season, playing alongside young stars Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle. Paul has already played for the New Orleans Hornets (now Pelicans), Los Angeles Clippers, Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Phoenix […]

James Foglio  •  30 May 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors: Celtics Emerge As Landing Spot

Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is rumored to leave the Badger State this offseason, and one Eastern Conference rival has emerged as a potential trade suitor: the Boston Celtics. Celtics Could Pair Jayson Tatum With Giannis Antetokounmpo Ever since Jayson Tatum suffered his Achilles injury during the NBA playoffs, the rumor mill has primarily focused […]

James Foglio  •  30 May 2025
Clippers Lead Jrue Holiday Trade Sweepstakes Over Mavericks, Lakers

The Los Angeles Clippers, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Lakers are among the teams interested in trading for Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday, who is currently in the midst of a four-year, $134.4 million contract. Clippers Need Enough Outgoing Salary To Acquire Jrue Holiday Holiday, who turns 35 next month, is one valuable veteran that […]

James Foglio  •  30 May 2025
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton On Game 5 Loss: ‘I Got To Be Better’

Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton was held to just eight points in Thursday night’s 111-94 road loss to the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals. Pacers’ Starting Five Combined For Just 37 Points The Pacers never led the Knicks in Game 5 and trailed by as many as 22 […]

James Foglio  •  30 May 2025
Knicks Could Become 14th NBA Team To Overcome 3-1 Deficit To Win Playoff Series

The New York Knicks won 111-94 at home over the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals, trimming their deficit to 3-2 in the best-of-seven series. Knicks Could Become The First NBA Team To Win A Playoff Series After Dropping Its First Two Home Games The 2019-20 Denver Nuggets […]

James Foglio  •  30 May 2025
Houston Rockets Trade Rumors: Jalen Green To Be Moved This Offseason

Earlier this month, reports surfaced that the Houston Rockets moved on from considering a trade for Phoenix Suns star guard Devin Booker and have still not given up on Jalen Green despite his struggles in the playoffs. “The Rockets have previously held serious interest in the Suns’ Devin Booker, but team sources said that is […]

James Foglio  •  29 May 2025
Florida Coach Todd Golden Has NBA Buyout Clauses in New Contract

Earlier this month, Florida men’s basketball coach Todd Golden agreed to a six-year, $40.5 million contract extension that keeps him in Gainesville through the 2030-31 season. His new deal also includes an escape clause in the event he’s courted by an NBA team. According to Adam Luckett of Kentucky Sports Radio, Golden has a $3 […]

James Foglio  •  29 May 2025
Former St. John’s Star RJ Luis Jr. to Remain in 2025 NBA Draft

Former St. John’s star RJ Luis Jr. is keeping his name in the 2025 NBA draft, his agent, Sam Permut of Roc Nation, told ESPN’s Jonathan Givony and Jeff Borzello on Wednesday. “There will be no change of heart,” Reggie Luis, RJ’s father, told The Field of 68. “RJ’s excited about the future. He’s appreciative […]

James Foglio  •  29 May 2025
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Promises To Improve After NBA Playoff Exit

Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards vows to improve after Wednesday night’s 124-94 series-ending blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals. “I’m going to work my butt off this summer,” Edwards said after Minnesota’s Game 5 loss at Oklahoma City. “Nobody’s going to work harder than me this summer. I’ll […]

James Foglio  •  29 May 2025
Former NBA Champion Jeff Teague: ‘Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Saved The NBA’

Former NBA player Jeff Teague praised newly crowned MVP and Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earlier this week for “saving the NBA” by perfecting the mid-range shot. “I want to say something about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. I think SGA saved the NBA,” Teague said Tuesday on the Club 520 Podcast. “[That’s] what I’m saying. […]

James Foglio  •  29 May 2025