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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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NBA Rumors: Trail Blazers unwilling to trade Damian Lillard

Per the latest NBA rumors, the Portland Trail Blazers are reportedly not up to trading Damian Lillard. It’s not exactly a breaking news story, but the seven-time All-Star has been mentioned in a number of trade scenarios this offseason. Lillard has also expressed interest in playing for the Miami Heat. “Someone even told me — […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2023
Knicks not interested in trading for center Karl-Anthony Towns

The New York Knicks are not entertaining any potential trade deals involving Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns, per reports. The 6-foot-11 big man was Minnesota’s first overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. Towns, 27, was drafted by the Timberwolves following his freshman 2014-15 season with the University of Kentucky. “According to league sources who […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2023
Karl-Anthony Towns: “I’m one of the best offensive players and talents”

Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns believes he’s one of the best offensive players the NBA has ever seen. While his comments are a bit of a stretch, the 6’11” center is definitely one of the best centers in the league today. During an interview with CBS Sports, the three-time All-Star told the media outlet, “I […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2023
Evan Fournier wants to play with Victor Wembanyama and Spurs

Evan Fournier, 30, has spent his past two NBA seasons with the New York Knicks, and now it appears the 11-year veteran is interested in playing with No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs. In an interview with French outlet L’ Equipe, he cites a lack of playing time with the […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jul 2023
Pacers rookie Jarace Walker underwent right elbow procedure, expected to fully recover by training camp

Indiana Pacers rookie forward Jarace Walker underwent a procedure to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, per sources. Walker, 19, is expected to make a full recovery by the start of training camp in September. The 6-foot-8 forward was selected eighth overall by the Washington Wizards in the 2023 NBA Draft out of the […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2023
Thunder included a third-year team option in Vasilije Micic’s three-year, $23.5 million deal

The Oklahoma City Thunder have included an $8,206,349 team option for the 2025-26 season, which is in the third year of Vasilije Micic’s three-year, $23.5 million contract, per sources. His deal carries a trade restriction. The 6-foot-5 rookie guard cannot be traded until Dec. 15, 2023. Micic, 29, is also projected to earn $7,460,317 in […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2023
Jordan Poole’s dad fires back at Draymond Green: ‘He is a soft as bi—h’

Anthony Poole, Jordan Poole’s dad, responded to Draymond Green’s comments on Twitter early Wednesday morning regarding the four-time All-Star punching Poole last October, calling the Golden State Warriors forward “soft” and “lame.” “I don’t just hit people,” Green said while on Patrick Beverley’s podcast. “Dialogue of course happens over time, and you usually ain’t triggered […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2023
NBA Rumors: Raptors not entertaining trade offers for O.G. Anunoby

According to the latest NBA rumors, the Toronto Raptors are not listening to trade offers for forward O.G. Anunoby. Anunoby, 26, was selected 23rd overall by Toronto in the 2017 NBA Draft out of Indiana University-Bloomington. The Orlando Magic and New York Knicks have been linked to the six-year veteran. “The Raptors are not seriously […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2023
Spurs renounce the free agent rights to Gorgui Dieng

The San Antonio Spurs have renounced the free agent rights to Gorgui Dieng, per sources. The Spurs will not be re-signing him. Dieng, 33, signed a pair of 10-day contracts with San Antonio in January. On Feb. 10, the 6-foot-10 center inked a one-year, $895,743 Rest-of-Season deal with the club. Three Spurs players have cap […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2023
Nets sign combo guard Armoni Brooks to a two-way contract

The Brooklyn Nets have signed combo guard Armoni Brooks to a two-way contract, according to sources. Brooks, 25, went undrafted out of the University of Houston in 2019. In August that same year, the guard signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Atlanta Hawks. However, Atlanta waived the Waco, Texas, native two months later in […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2023