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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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Long-Term Outlook For Trae Young With Hawks Reportedly ‘Murky’

Appearing on “The Hoop Collective” podcast Tuesday, ESPN NBA insider Tim MacMahon reported that Trae Young’s future with the Atlanta Hawks is “murky” at this juncture. “The long-term outlook for Trae Young in Atlanta is murky at the minimum at this point. This is a guy who has been the face of the Atlanta Hawks […]

James Foglio  •  09 Sep 2025
5-Star Forward Toni Bryant Commits To Missouri

Five-star forward Toni Bryant has committed to Missouri, giving men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates and the Tigers their second top-15 recruit in the 2026 class, according to ESPN’s Jeff Borzello and Paul Biancardi. Missouri Becomes Only School With Multiple Five-Star Recruits Missouri becomes the only school in the nation with multiple five-star commitments in the […]

James Foglio  •  09 Sep 2025
76ers Shopping Andre Drummond, Kelly Oubre Jr. To Re-Sign Quentin Grimes

During his latest Bleacher Report live stream, NBA insider Jake Fischer said the Philadelphia 76ers may be considering a salary-dump deal to give them more cap space to re-sign restricted free agent Quentin Grimes. “There has been buzz all summer long about the Sixers looking to potentially move one of, if not both, Andre Drummond […]

James Foglio  •  09 Sep 2025
Celtics, Knicks Expressed ‘Most Serious Interest’ In Ben Simmons

The Knicks offered unrestricted free agent Ben Simmons a one-year contract at some point this offseason, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, who reports that the LSU product passed on that proposal. “New York is limited to minimum contract offers as training camps draw near and Simmons entered the summer hopeful of securing a contract […]

James Foglio  •  09 Sep 2025
Heat Have Discussed Buying Out Terry Rozier’s Contract

The Miami Heat have reportedly discussed buying out the contract of Terry Rozier, according to Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. The 31-year-old is on the books for the upcoming season at $26.6 million, of which $24.9 million is guaranteed. Winderman notes that if the Heat waive Rozier, they then would have the space […]

James Foglio  •  08 Sep 2025
LeBron James Undecided On When He’ll Retire From The NBA

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is set to enter his 23rd NBA season this fall, and the four-time MVP has yet to drop hints on when he’ll finally announce his retirement. “As far as LeBron’s future, I know there’s a lot of speculation. Based on my conversations, I honestly think they don’t know,” ESPN’s […]

James Foglio  •  08 Sep 2025
Sister of Timberwolves Star Naz Reid Shot Dead in New Jersey

The sister of Minnesota Timberwolves star Naz Reid was shot and killed in New Jersey on Saturday. NBC affiliate KARE 11 received a statement from the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office, saying authorities were notified of shots being fired around 11 a.m. outside the Paragon Apartment Complex in Jackson Township. Toraya Reid, 28, was found dead […]

James Foglio  •  08 Sep 2025
College Sports Commission Overstated NIL Deals By $44.4M

The College Sports Commission (CSC) issued a correction Friday, saying it had overstated the value of name, image, likeness (NIL) deals it had cleared by more than $40 million in a data set released a day earlier. College Sports Commission Blames Deloitte The CSC is responsible for approving contracts worth $600 or more between college […]

James Foglio  •  08 Sep 2025
Spurs’ Dylan Harper Had Thumb Surgery, Hopeful For Season Opener

San Antonio Spurs rookie guard Dylan Harper underwent surgery to repair a partially torn collateral ligament in his left thumb, an injury suffered Wednesday in a preseason workout. Dylan Harper Hopes To Return In Time For Season Opener Harper, 19, might be ready for the start of the 2025-26 regular season, according to ESPN’s Shams […]

James Foglio  •  06 Sep 2025
Thunder Rookie Thomas Sorber To Miss 2025-26 Season With Torn ACL

Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Thomas Sorber tore the ACL in his right knee and will miss the 2025-26 season, the team announced Friday. Thomas Sorber Suffered The Injury During A Workout Sorber, the 15th pick in the 2025 NBA draft out of Georgetown, sustained the injury during a workout in Oklahoma City on Thursday. […]

James Foglio  •  06 Sep 2025