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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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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 […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2025
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 […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2025
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 […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2025
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
Nikola Jokic Hopes To Be ‘A Nugget Forever’

Future Hall of Famer Nikola Jokic led the Denver Nuggets to their first NBA championship in 2023, but the team has since failed to reach the second round of the playoffs. However, the Nuggets made several changes this offseason, including taking the interim tag off coach David Adelman and replacing general manager Calvin Booth with […]

James Foglio  •  03 Oct 2025
Bulls’ Josh Giddey: ‘We Need To Start The Year Strong’

The Chicago Bulls and restricted free agent Josh Giddey resolved their contract stalemate last month, when the former No. 6 overall pick of the 2021 draft agreed to a four-year, $100 million deal. “The fact it’s done now, I can move forward; the next four years, I’m locked in with the Bulls,” Giddey told ESPN’s […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2025
Federal Judge Allows Pac-12 Lawsuit Against Mountain West To Proceed

A federal judge has allowed the Pac-12 Conference’s lawsuit against the Mountain West Conference over $55 million in “poaching fees” to go forward, according to The Associated Press. Pac-12 Lawsuit Against Mountain West Conference Continues U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Van Keulen of the Northern District of California filed an order denying the Mountain West’s motion […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2025
Timberwolves’ Leonard Miller Out At Least 2 Weeks With Finger Injury

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Leonard Miller sustained a finger injury at Tuesday’s practice, according to the team, which announced in a press release that he has been diagnosed with a right fifth finger laceration. Leonard Miller To Miss Training Camp, Four Preseason Games Miller, who will turn 22 in November, will be re-evaluated in two weeks, […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2025
Warriors’ De’Anthony Melton To Miss At Least 4 Weeks For ACL Recovery

Golden State Warriors veteran guard De’Anthony Melton will be re-evaluated in four weeks as he rehabs from his ACL tear, meaning the 27-year-old will miss at least the first week of the upcoming 2025-26 season. De’Anthony Melton Expected To Return In November Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said Wednesday that the former second-rounder will “hopefully […]

James Foglio  •  02 Oct 2025