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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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NCAA Study Shows Betting-Related Abuse of College Athletes Common Online

A study commissioned by the NCAA revealed Tuesday that sports betting-related abuse remains one of the most common forms of online harassment directed at college athletes, coaches, and officials, per ESPN’s David Purdum. Online Abuse Decreased By 22% Year Over Year According to Purdum, betting and match-fixing-related abuse represented 11% of nearly 4,000 messages flagged […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
Tarleton State Coach Billy Gillispie Reinstated After Review

Tarleton State has reinstated men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie, who was placed on temporary administrative leave Friday following an investigation into an anonymous complaint. “We’re thankful to the Texas A&M system for working expeditiously in addressing this anonymous complaint,” Tarleton State athletic director Steve Uryasz said in a statement Monday. “The welfare of our student-athletes […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
Trail Blazers Sign Sean Pedulla, Waive 3 Players

Hours after the Portland Trail Blazers signed guard Sean Pedulla to a training camp deal on Tuesday, the team subsequently waived the former Ole Miss star. He’s now expected to join the Rip City Remix, the Blazers’ G League affiliate, Sean Highkin of Rose Garden Report posted on X. Sean Pedulla To Join Remix After […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
76ers Legend Allen Iverson Says He’s Been Sober For 6 Months

Philadelphia 76ers icon Allen Iverson revealed he has been sober for six months. Appearing on CBS Mornings with Maurice DuBois, Iverson said “one of the best decisions I ever made in my life” was to stop drinking six months ago. “When you get drunk, you’re not how you usually are,” he continued. “The more and […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
Mavericks Sign Dalano Banton, Request Waivers On Matthew Cleveland

The Dallas Mavericks reportedly signed free agent guard Dalano Banton to a training camp contract while requesting waivers on guard Matthew Cleveland, the team announced Tuesday. Dalano Banton Entering Fifth NBA Season NBA insider Marc Stein noted in a post on X: “Dalano Banton had no shortage of overseas interest but held out for an […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
Rockets Expected To File For $14.1M DPE After Fred VanVleet’s Injury

The Houston Rockets have an open roster spot and will likely file for a $14.1 million disabled player exception (DPE) after star point guard Fred VanVleet suffered a torn ACL at an unofficial team minicamp in the Bahamas. If the NBA determines VanVleet is out until mid-June, the league would grant the exception, which would […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
Al Horford Has 15% Trade Kicker in Warriors Contract

Al Horford reportedly has a 15% trade kicker included with a second-year player option in his two-year, $12 million deal with the Golden State Warriors, league sources told HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto on Monday. Al Horford Was Warriors’ No. 1 Big Man Target Horford was Golden State’s top center target entering free agency in July as […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
Warriors’ Stephen Curry Has ‘No Clue’ When He Will Retire From NBA

Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry is entering his 16th NBA season this fall, but the two-time MVP still doesn’t have a retirement timeline in mind at this late stage of his Hall of Fame career. “No clue. I just know it’s closer than it was even yesterday,” Curry told ESPN’s Malika Andrews when […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
Wizards Sign Skal Labissiere, Waive Akoldah Gak

The Washington Wizards have signed big man Skal Labissiere to an Exhibit 10 contract, the team announced Monday. In a corresponding move, forward Akoldah Gak was waived to make room on the training camp roster. Capital City Go-Go Acquired Skal Labissiere’s Rights NBA insider Chris Haynes first reported in August that Labissiere would sign with […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025
Jonathan Kuminga Says ‘Me Betting On Myself’ Will Help Warriors Win Title

After a prolonged contract stalemate between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga, the former first-rounder finally agreed to a two-year, $46.8 million deal with a 2026-27 team option in the second year. The club option in the second year is designed for either Golden State or another team if and when Kuminga is traded […]

James Foglio  •  07 Oct 2025