Author image

James Foglio

Sports Editor

About

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.

Articles by James Foglio (4205)

Nikola Jokic wins Best NBA Player at 2023 ESPYS

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets finished as MVP runner-up in the 2022-23 season, but the five-time All-Star went on to win his first Finals MVP, NBA championship, and now Best NBA Player at the 2023 ESPYS. In 69 starts of the 2022-23 season, Jokic averaged 24.5 points, 11.8 rebounds, a career-high 9.8 assists, 1.3 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Nikola Jokic leads NBA Finals in screen assists, deflections, loose balls recovered, contested shots, and blocks per game

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets leads the 2023 NBA Finals in screen assists (25), deflections (13), loose balls recovered (7), contested shots (64), and blocks per game (1.5). The two-time MVP is also posting the highest career playoff efficiency rating (29.1) in the last 70 years, based on a minimum of 50 games played. […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Raptors, Heat, and Celtics targeting Jrue Holiday after Damian Lillard trade

The Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, and Boston Celtics are interested in adding Jrue Holiday after the two-time All-Star was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in Damian Lillard’s three-team blockbuster deal. “Portland is going to be active over the next several days to find a new landing spot, rerouting Jrue Holiday to another team. … […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Trail Blazers trade Damian Lillard to Bucks for Deandre Ayton, Jrue Holiday in three-team deal with Suns

The Portland Trail Blazers are trading Damian Lillard to the Milwaukee Bucks for Deandre Ayton in a three-team deal with the Phoenix Suns. In addition to Ayton, Portland is receiving Jrue Holiday, Toumani Camara, a 2029 unprotected first-round draft pick, and unprotected Milwaukee swap rights in 2028 and 2030. Phoenix lands Jusuf Nurkic, Grayson Allen, […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Warriors sign veteran forward Rudy Gay to a one-year deal

The Golden State Warriors are signing free agent forward Rudy Gay to a one-year contract, per sources. Gay, 37, was waived by the Oklahoma City Thunder in July after initially being traded by the Utah Jazz and Atlanta Hawks. Gay will compete for the Warriors’ open roster spot in training camp. Other teams that were […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton on Buddy Hield: ‘If you think a trade’s happening and I’m not aware, you’re a clown’

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton made it clear during an NBA online fantasy draft live stream that if Buddy Hield was traded, he’d be the first one to know. “If you think a trade’s happening and I’m not aware, you’re a clown,” he said. “Just kidding, it happens all the time. But I would know, […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Celtics’ Kristaps Porzingis expected to participate in opening training camp practice

Boston Celtics general manager Brad Stevens expects center Kristaps Porzingis to participate in the opening training camp practice after undergoing 4-6 weeks of rehab for plantar fasciitis. In August, the 7-foot-3 big man was experiencing pain after workout sessions. “Kristaps has been running up and down the court the last few days,” Stevens said. “I […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Kai Jones’ Future With Hornets Remains Uncertain After Dissing Teammates, Skipping Team Drills

Kai Jones’ future with the Charlotte Hornets remains uncertain after the 6-foot-11 center dissed his teammates on social media and refused to participate in optional team drills. The big man isn’t expected to attend training camp next week. “Hornets seem concerned about Kai Jones, whose odd behavior on social media has raised eyebrows and worried […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Kevin Durant Charity Foundation unveils first basketball court in Tokyo

On Friday, the Kevin Durant Charity Foundation (KDCF) unveiled their first basketball court in Tokyo, Japan. Now, KDCF has funded and constructed 28 basketball courts across the globe. In July, the foundation opened its 26th basketball court in the Bronx. Other courts this year were completed in Harlem and Brooklyn. KDCF has also built basketball […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023
Kings guard De’Aaron Fox weds Recee Caldwell in Malibu

Kings guard De’Aaron Fox married Recee Caldwell on Saturday, August 6. The wedding reception was held in Malibu, California. Similar to her husband, Caldwell also enjoys playing basketball. In 2019, she had a short stint in the WNBA as a guard for the Seattle Storm. Furthermore, Caldwell played college basketball at UCLA, Texas Tech and […]

James Foglio  •  27 Sep 2023