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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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Will Lakers guard Austin Reaves receive his first All-Star selection next season?

Los Angeles Lakers coach Darvin Ham believes guard Austin Reaves will become an All-Star at some point in the near future. Reaves, 25, went undrafted out of the University of Oklahoma in 2021. “I’m putting it on record right now: Austin Reaves will be an All-Star at some point soon,” Ham said. Reaves made 19 […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jul 2023
LeBron James not retiring, confirms return for 21st NBA season

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers confirmed to the public during Wednesday night’s 2023 ESPYS that he plans to return for his 21st NBA season this fall. Retirement rumors sprouted on social media following the 2022-23 season. The 19-time All-Star will become the sixth player in NBA history to play in his 21st season […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jul 2023
Denver police officer hit by fire truck at Nuggets parade had leg amputated

Denver SWAT police officer Sgt. Justin Dodge had a below-the-knee amputation after a fire truck rolled over his leg during the celebratory parade for the Denver Nuggets’ NBA championship win last month, according to the Denver Police Department. Dodge was walking along the front passenger side of the Tower 15 fire engine, which carried Nuggets […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jul 2023
Rich Paul on LeBron James: ‘If your athleticism went away, you’d just be Karl Malone’

Klutch Sports CEO Rich Paul went on Tuesday’s broadcast of SiriusXM NBA Radio and was asked whether he believes Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James could play until he’s 44 or 45. His response was dead-on accurate. “He’s one guy that I’m not going to say no about,” Paul said. “I think it’s important to […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jul 2023
Wizards sign forward Eugene Omoruyi to a two-way contract

The Washington Wizards have signed forward Eugene Omoruyi to a two-way contract, per sources. Omoruyi, 26, joins fellow two-way guard Quenton Jackson on Washington’s roster. NBA players signed to two-way contracts are designated to the team’s G-League affiliate. Two-way salaries do not count against a team’s total cap or tax allocations. Two-way deals can be […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jul 2023
Damian Lillard explains why he dislikes Jordan Poole

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers was asked by Colin Cowherd on his podcast show why he never saw eye to eye with former Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole. Last October, a video leaked showing Draymond Green punching Poole during a scuffle at a team practice. “I really didn’t pay attention to him […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jul 2023
Shake Milton’s two-year, $10 million deal with Timberwolves includes $5 million non-guaranteed

Shake Milton signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves, and his deal includes a non-guaranteed $5 million salary for the 2024-25 season. As part of a trade restriction, the 6-foot-5 guard cannot be traded until Dec. 15, 2023. Milton, 26, was selected 54th overall by the Dallas Mavericks in the 2018 NBA […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jul 2023
Magic re-sign center Moritz Wagner to a two-year, $16 million contract

The Orlando Magic have re-signed free agent center Moritz Wagner to a two-year, $16 million contract, according to sources. The 6-foot-11 big man is the older brother of fellow Magic teammate Franz Wagner, 21, who was selected eighth overall by Orlando in the 2021 NBA Draft out of the University of Michigan. Moritz Wagner, 26, […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jul 2023
Kyrie Irving’s $126 million contract with Mavericks includes a 15% trade kicker

Kyrie Irving signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks during the opening hours of free agency, and his multi-year-deal also includes a $45,111,111 player option for 2025-26 and a 15% trade kicker. The eight-time All-Star was eligible to sign a five-year, $272.9 million max contract with Dallas. However, Mavericks general manager Nico […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jul 2023
Andre Drummond drops truth bomb: ‘I went from $100 million to a f—king league minimum’

Andre Drummond of the Chicago Bulls offered his humbling advice to young hoopers. “I understand where you guys are and what’s going on. I know a lot of it is new,” Drummond said. “Some of you guys are coming from respected teams, where you’re the man; you’re that guy on the team. “You play 100 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Jul 2023