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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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Damian Lillard passes Walt Frazier for 70th in all-time assists

Damian Lillard (5,049) passed Hall of Famer Walt Frazier (5,040) for 70th on the NBA’s all-time assists list, in the Portland Trail Blazers’ 138-129 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday. Lillard now ranks 12th among active players in career assists. The seven-time All-Star trails Chris Paul (11,300), LeBron James (10,354), Russell Westbrook (9,002), […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2023
Bulls favorites to sign Russell Westbrook after contract buyout

The Chicago Bulls are the favorites to sign Russell Westbrook when and if the nine-time All-Star agrees to a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, per sources. Other interested teams include the Los Angeles Clippers and Miami Heat. Of course, the 15-year veteran is earning $47,063,478 this season. Ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, the Los […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2023
Jayson Tatum tied for third-most 40-point games in Celtics history

Jayson Tatum tallied his eighth 40-point game of the season on Friday, tying Paul Pierce (2000-01) for the third-most in a single season in Boston Celtics history. Only Larry Bird logged more 40-point games in a season (nine in 1984-85, 11 in 1987-88). In Boston’s 127-116 win over the Charlotte Hornets, the four-time All-Star recorded […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2023
WATCH: LeBron James gets booed during Super Bowl LVII

Watch LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers get booed by NFL fans at State Farm Stadium during Super Bowl LVII. On Sunday, the 19-time All-Star was filmed chilling with his wife, Savannah Brinson, as they watched the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles. James was also active on Twitter throughout the big […]

James Foglio  •  13 Feb 2023
Lakers gift Kareem Abdul-Jabbar custom ring with 578 diamonds

The Los Angeles Lakers are gifting Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar a special custom-made ring with 578 diamonds, modified to fit white diamonds set in yellow gold. Jason Arasheben, also known as Jason of Beverly Hills, designed the ring to commemorate the 19-time All-Star for owning the league’s all-time scoring record for 38 years. According […]

James Foglio  •  10 Feb 2023
James Wiseman played 60 games with Warriors, fourth fewest by top 2 pick

James Wiseman was selected second overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2020 NBA Draft, and the 7-foot center made only 60 appearances prior to his trade to the Detroit Pistons, the fourth fewest by a top 2 pick to make his debut with a team in NBA history. Ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, […]

James Foglio  •  10 Feb 2023
Wizards pursuing contract buyout for 11-year veteran Will Barton

The Washington Wizards are working on a contract buyout for guard/forward Will Barton, allowing him to become a free agent. Barton, 32, has made 40 appearances off the bench this season. Of course, the 11-year veteran is averaging 7.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Plus, he’s shooting 38.7% from the field and […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023
WATCH: Knicks star Jalen Brunson explodes after Josh Hart trade

Watch New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson freak out after finding out the Portland Trail Blazers traded Josh Hart to the Empire State for Cam Reddish, Ryan Arcidiacono, Svi Mykhailiuk, and a protected 2023 first-round pick. The lottery-protected pick turns into four future second-round picks if not conveyed this year, per ESPN. Hart and Brunson were […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023
Bucks’ Joe Ingles (knee) out, Brook Lopez (illness) probable against Lakers

Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles (left ACL injury management) is out and center Brook Lopez (illness) is probable for Thursday night’s road game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is also listed as available. Serge Ibaka (personal) and Bobby Portis (knee) remain out indefinitely. This will be Ingles’ 33rd game missed this season. […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023
Nets expected to trade Jae Crowder ahead of deadline

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to trade former Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder ahead of today’s 3 p.m. ET deadline. Early Thursday morning, Phoenix traded Crowder, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, four first-rounders, and a 2028 pick swap to the Nets for Kevin Durant and TJ Warren. Brooklyn will receive unprotected picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023