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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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Bulls Overcome 24-Point Deficit To Win Against 76ers

The Chicago Bulls rallied from 24 points down to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers on a go-ahead 3-pointer from Nikola Vucevic with 3.2 seconds remaining to secure a 113-111 victory on Tuesday night. Bulls Off To Best Start Since 2021-22 Season Chicago pulled off the largest comeback win in the NBA this season to improve to […]

James Foglio  •  05 Nov 2025
Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Out 7-10 Days With Hamstring Strain

New Orleans Pelicans announced on Tuesday that forward Zion Williamson has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain that will keep him sidelined for at least seven to 10 days. The Pelicans said Williamson will be reevaluated after that time frame. Zion Williamson Has Had An Injury-Riddled NBA Career Williamson, 25, led the […]

James Foglio  •  05 Nov 2025
Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer Sued By 11 Aspiration Investors

Eleven former Aspiration investors have sued Clippers owner Steve Ballmer, alleging that he used the company to circumvent the NBA salary cap to pay star forward Kawhi Leonard, according to longtime sports reporter and podcaster Pablo Torre. Steve Ballmer Allegedly Used Aspiration To Pay Kawhi Leonard The 133-page lawsuit, obtained by Colin Salao of Front […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2025
Disney Pulls ABC, ESPN From YouTube TV Amid Contract Dispute

Disney pulled ABC and the ESPN family of networks from YouTube TV last week as it was unable to reach a new deal with Google, the parent company of YouTube. YouTube TV Subscribers Lose ABC, ESPN Last Thursday, YouTube TV subscribers lost access to all Walt Disney Company channels — including conference-specific ACC and SEC […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2025
Houston’s Kelvin Sampson Wins 800th Game With Rout of Lehigh

Kelvin Sampson earned the 800th win of his 37-year coaching career with No. 2 Houston’s 75-57 victory over Lehigh inside Fertitta Center on Monday night. Kelvin Sampson Becomes Fourth Active Coach To Reach 800 Wins Sampson, who is in his 12th season at Houston, became the 17th NCAA Division I coach to reach 800 wins. […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2025
Bucks’ Myles Turner Calls Boos By Pacers Fans ‘Disheartening’

Milwaukee Bucks big man Myles Turner was disheartened to be met with boos in his return to Indiana on Monday night, despite the Pacers playing a tribute video for Turner on the scoreboard before the start of the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. “It was disheartening, man. It was frustrating,” Turner said after the game. “You […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2025
Russell Westbrook On Nuggets: ‘They Didn’t Want Me Back’

Russell Westbrook signed a deal with the Sacramento Kings last month ahead of his 18th season after the Denver Nuggets reportedly told him to decline his $3.5 million player option over the summer, according to Bennett Durando of The Denver Post. “The truth is that they didn’t want me back,” Westbrook told reporters Monday night […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2025
76ers Upgrade Jared McCain To Probable Against Bulls

The Philadelphia 76ers upgraded Jared McCain to probable for Tuesday’s game in Chicago against the Bulls, paving the way for the second-year guard to make his season debut. Jared McCain Suffered UCL Tear In September McCain has not played yet this season after suffering a UCL tear in his right thumb in late September. He […]

James Foglio  •  04 Nov 2025
Trail Blazers’ Blake Wesley Out Indefinitely With Broken Bone In Foot

Portland Trail Blazers guard Blake Wesley has suffered a fracture to the fifth metatarsal bone in his right foot and is out indefinitely, the team announced Sunday. The Blazers noted that Wesley’s recovery timeline will be determined at a later date. Blake Wesley Injured Right Foot Against Nuggets Wesley injured his right foot during Friday […]

James Foglio  •  03 Nov 2025
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Cleared For Contact Basketball Activities

Minnesota Timberwolves star guard Anthony Edwards has been cleared for contact basketball activities after suffering a right hamstring strain in a victory over the Indiana Pacers on Oct. 26, the team announced Monday. Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards To Remain Sidelined Edwards’ game availability will remain as out as he continues to progress through his return-to-play rehabilitation […]

James Foglio  •  03 Nov 2025