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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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Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. To Undergo Surgery On Turf Toe

Memphis Grizzlies star center Jaren Jackson Jr. suffered a turf toe injury in his right foot that will require a procedure to repair, the team announced late Tuesday. Jackson sustained the injury during an off-site open basketball session. He is expected to make a full recovery, but Memphis did not immediately release a timeline for […]

James Foglio  •  02 Jul 2025
76ers Trade Rumors: Sixers Shopping Andre Drummond

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly shopping veteran center Andre Drummond, who picked up his $5 million player option for the 2025-26 season last week. “If I were a Philly Sixers fan, I would be looking out for Andre Drummond. The Sixers have been trying to move him over the last 24 hours. Let’s see if […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jul 2025
Kings Rumors: Sacramento Remains Interested In Russell Westbrook

The Sacramento Kings are still entertaining the prospect of signing free agent veteran guard Russell Westbrook, and New York is reportedly “no longer regarded as a viable destination for the nine-time NBA All-Star,” according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Kings Want Another Veteran Guard Alongside Dennis Schroder The Kings’ top priority this offseason is to […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jul 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Reach Four-Year, $285M Super Max Extension

Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the 2025 NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder have reached a four-year, $285 million super max contract extension, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Now Has Richest Annual Salary Gilgeous-Alexander, who turns 27 on July 12, now has the richest annual salary for a player in NBA […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jul 2025
Clint Capela Returns to Rockets on Three-Year, $21.5M Deal

Free agent center Clint Capela agreed to a three-year, $21.5 million deal with the Houston Rockets on Monday, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania. Clint Capela Spent First Six NBA Seasons With Rockets The Rockets upgraded their frontcourt by signing the 6-foot-10 Capela on the first day of NBA free agency following his five-year tenure with […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jul 2025
Bucks, Gary Trent Jr. Agree to Two-Year, $7.5M Contract

Free agent guard Gary Trent Jr. agreed to a two-year, $7.5 million contract to remain with the Milwaukee Bucks, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania. The second year includes a player option, per Spotrac. Trent joined the Bucks on a one-year, $2.61 million deal last July. Gary Trent Jr. Could Leave Bucks Next Summer Trent, 26, […]

James Foglio  •  01 Jul 2025
Lakers, Jake LaRavia Reach Two-Year, $12M Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers and free-agent forward Jake LaRavia have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal, sources informed ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. The fully guaranteed deal was negotiated by agents Aaron Reilly and Reggie Berry of AMR Agency. Jake LaRavia To Replace Dorian Finney-Smith In Lakers’ Rotation LaRavia, 23, is projected to replace […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2025
Thunder’s Jalen Williams To Undergo Surgery On Right Wrist

Oklahoma City Thunder star forward Jalen Williams will have surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right wrist and will be ready for the start of the 2025-26 season, general manager Sam Presti announced Monday. “It’s not an injury that people have a problem recovering from,” Presti said at his end-of-season news conference Monday. […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2025
Sacramento Kings Are Favorites To Land Marcus Smart

The Sacramento Kings are the frontrunners to trade for Washington Wizards veteran guard Marcus Smart in the 2025 offseason. Washington acquired Smart from the Memphis Grizzlies at last season’s trade deadline. Kings Lead Lakers As Favorites To Acquire Marcus Smart According to Bovada, the Kings have the best odds (+150) to land Smart this summer, […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2025
LeBron James Trade to Mavericks Gaining Steam Ahead of NBA Free Agency

The Dallas Mavericks have been linked to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James, who picked up his $52.6 million player option for the 2025-26 season on Sunday. “I will say that there has been some LeBron-and-Dallas buzz going on a couple years now,” Lakers insider Jovan Buha reported at the 9:40 mark of his latest […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2025