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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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NBPA files grievance against NBA for $100,000 fine on James Harden

The NBPA has filed a grievance to an arbitrator disputing the NBA’s $100,000 fine on Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden for public comments made toward Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey. His recent statements violated collective bargaining agreement rules against public trade demands. “We respectfully disagree with the league’s decision to discipline James Harden […]

James Foglio  •  23 Aug 2023
Former Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer sells Okauchee Lake home for $7 million

Former Milwaukee Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer sold his Okauchee Lake home in Wisconsin for $7 million. According to state records, the five-bedroom, 6.5-bath home was sold in Merton on Monday, Aug. 14. Budenholzer listed the house on the market on June 1. The lot size is 3.04 acres. The 8,441-square-foot house is located at W333N5495 […]

James Foglio  •  22 Aug 2023
WATCH: Mac McClung spots kid wearing his jersey, fan doesn’t recognize NBA player

Watch free agent Philadelphia 76ers guard Mac McClung compliment a kid for wearing his jersey while at Hershey Park in Pennsylvania over the weekend, and the young fan doesn’t recognize the 6-foot-2 guard. McClung, 24, then introduced himself to the fan shortly after, took a picture with him, and signed his jersey. “I like that […]

James Foglio  •  22 Aug 2023
NBA fines James Harden $100,000 for criticizing 76ers exec Daryl Morey

The NBA has issued Philadelphia 76ers superstar James Harden a $100,000 fine for his public comments made toward Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey. On Saturday, the league launched an inquiry into the circumstances that led to the 10-time All-Star bashing Morey and calling him a liar during an Adidas event in China last […]

James Foglio  •  22 Aug 2023
Thunder re-sign center Olivier Sarr to a two-way contract

The Oklahoma City Thunder are re-signing center Olivier Sarr to a two-way contract. Sarr, 24, went undrafted out of the University of Kentucky in 2021. Although the 7-footer signed a deal with OKC on Oct. 15, 2021, he was waived a day later. However, the France native then signed a pair of 10-day contracts with […]

James Foglio  •  22 Aug 2023
ESPN anchor Sage Steele leaves network after settling COVID-19 vaccine lawsuit

ESPN and anchor Sage Steele have settled a lawsuit she filed after being disciplined for comments she made about the company’s policy requiring employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccines. Steele, 50, was first hired by the network in 2007. Now, she’s out after 16 years. The longtime SportsCenter anchor says she’s leaving so she can […]

James Foglio  •  21 Aug 2023
76ers star James Harden to NBA investigators: ‘Daryl Morey told me I would be traded after opting in’

Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden told NBA investigators that Sixers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey said to him that he would be traded after opting in for the 2023-24 season. Trade talks are nonexistent, per sources. On Saturday, the league launched an inquiry into the circumstances that led to the 10-time All-Star bashing Morey […]

James Foglio  •  21 Aug 2023
Thunder waive former Rockets forward Usman Garuba

The Oklahoma City Thunder are waiving forward Usman Garuba, according to sources. Garuba, 21, was selected 23rd overall by the Houston Rockets in the 2021 NBA Draft. “I’ll prove everyone wrong. Mark my words,” he said after being cut. As a native of Madrid, Spain, he played for Real Madrid Baloncesto of the Liga ACB […]

James Foglio  •  21 Aug 2023
Lonzo Ball on Bulls management: ‘I feel like they made the perfect team around me’

Chicago Bulls guard Lonzo Ball was asked by Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young about how he felt concerning the Bulls roster ahead of the 2023-24 season on Young’s “From the Point” YouTube podcast. Young: “How do you feel about the team y’all had this season? Y’all have a squad. How do you feel about it?” […]

James Foglio  •  21 Aug 2023
NBA Facebook Employee Blasts League: ‘I worked 14-hour shifts without breaks at times’

A disgruntled NBA Facebook employee posted one last message on the social media site on Monday, blasting the league for its low salaries after taxes and ridiculous long hours, before resigning. The post is now deleted. “How do I log out of this? Haven’t worked here in weeks. Anyway, the NBA overextends its social media […]

James Foglio  •  21 Aug 2023