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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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Hornets Waive DaQuan Jeffries

The Charlotte Hornets have waived veteran guard DaQuan Jeffries, according to Rod Boone of The Charlotte Observer. Jeffries was signed through the 2026-27 season, but his three-year contract was non-guaranteed for this season and next. Per Spotrac, Jeffries’ $2.74 million salary for the upcoming 2025-26 campaign would have been fully guaranteed if he had remained […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2025
LeBron James Trade Never Seriously Discussed By Lakers During Offseason

The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly never engaged in any serious discussions about trading LeBron James this summer despite interest from multiple teams, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints. LeBron James Wants To Win Another NBA Title After James exercised his contract option with the Lakers for the 2025-26 season, his agent, Rich Paul, made comments […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2025
Knicks Intend To Keep Malcolm Brogdon, Landry Shamet

The New York Knicks are reportedly planning to retain both Malcolm Brogdon and Landry Shamet on their 15-man opening night, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Post. Knicks Lack Salary Cap Space To keep both players, New York will have to make a trade to open up cap space. The Knicks are hard-capped […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2025
Natalie Nakase Named 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year

Golden State Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase has won the 2025 WNBA Coach of the Year award, the league announced Wednesday. Nakase received 53 of the 72 votes. Atlanta Dream coach Karl Smesko garnered 15 votes, while the Las Vegas Aces’ Becky Hammon and Minnesota Lynx’s Cheryl Reeve each got two. Natalie Nakase Led Valkyries To […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2025
Clippers Reportedly ‘Done’ Building Around Kawhi Leonard

A former staff member of the Los Angeles Clippers told ESPN’s Baxter Holmes recently that the Western Conference contender is no longer making star forward Kawhi Leonard the centerpiece of the roster. Holmes quoted the former Clippers staffer as saying, “They’re done building around [Kawhi]. They know that and he knows that.” Kawhi Leonard Joined […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2025
Jimmy Butler Questions Warriors About Jonathan Kuminga Contract Stalemate

Jimmy Butler reportedly contacted the Golden State Warriors front office to ask for an update on the continued contract stalemate between the team and restricted free-agent forward Jonathan Kuminga, NBC Sports Bay Area reporter Dalton Johnson said on the latest Dubs Talk podcast. “In that ESPN article, they mentioned that Draymond [Green] and Jimmy have […]

James Foglio  •  18 Sep 2025
Nets Waive Keon Johnson After Trading For Kobe Bufkin

The Brooklyn Nets have waived Keon Johnson, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reported Wednesday on X. This move comes months after the Nets picked up his $2.34 million team option for the upcoming 2025-26 season. Keon Johnson Had Guaranteed Money For 2025-26 Per Spotrac, Johnson’s $2.34 million salary was only guaranteed for $271,614. […]

James Foglio  •  17 Sep 2025
Damian Lillard On Trail Blazers: ‘I Couldn’t Be Happier In Portland’

The Portland Trail Blazers brought back Damian Lillard this summer on a three-year, $42 million deal after the Milwaukee Bucks opted to waive and stretch the remaining $103 million left on Lillard’s contract. Portland traded Lillard to Milwaukee in September 2023, despite the nine-time All-Star never wanting to leave Rose City. The 35-year-old has now […]

James Foglio  •  17 Sep 2025
LeBron James Reportedly Wants To Play With Bryce James In NBA

An anonymous NBA executive told Lakers Daily that Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James wants to play with his son Bryce, who will play for the University of Arizona and will be draft-eligible in 2026. “I think LeBron plays one or two more seasons unless the Lakers win it all next year,” the league executive […]

James Foglio  •  17 Sep 2025
Veronica Burton Wins 2025 WNBA Most Improved Player

Golden State Valkyries guard Veronica Burton won the WNBA’s Most Improved Player award, the league announced Monday. Burton received 68 of 72 votes from a national panel of sportswriters and broadcasters. Los Angeles Sparks forward Azura Stevens finished in second place with two votes, while Atlanta’s Allisha Gray and Minnesota’s Natisha Hiedeman tied for third […]

James Foglio  •  17 Sep 2025