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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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WATCH: Lamar Odom picks Lakers to win NBA championship if healthy

Watch retired NBA star Lamar Odom pick his former team, the Los Angeles Lakers, to win the championship this postseason if healthy. The two-time champ believes the Tristan Thompson signing bolsters the Lakers’ frontcourt and “100%” improves the team’s chances of winning it all. “The Lakers are gonna win the championship,” Odom told TMZ Sports. […]

James Foglio  •  17 Apr 2023
Memphis Basketball: Will Mikey Williams Be Able To Play For Tigers After Arrest?

Memphis men’s basketball guard Mikey Williams committed to the program on Nov. 5 and signed his letter of intent 11 days later, but now college scouts are wondering whether or not the 6-foot-2 incoming freshman will even have a chance to play for the Tigers next season. Williams was arrested last Thursday in Jamul, California, […]

James Foglio  •  17 Apr 2023
Raptors likely to trade Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby this offseason

The Toronto Raptors lost 109-105 to the Chicago Bulls in Wednesday night’s play-in tournament, and now the front office is expected to move in a different direction this upcoming offseason by trading away Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby. “I think everybody in the league knows that Toronto is going to be heading to a breakup,” […]

James Foglio  •  14 Apr 2023
How to watch or stream Thunder vs. Timberwolves NBA Play-In game tonight?

How to watch or stream tonight’s Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game of the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament? Sling TV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, Spectrum TV Choice, and DirecTV Stream include ESPN. Sportsbooks show the Timberwolves as a 5.5-point favorite at home. BetOnline odds are featured below. Thunder vs. Timberwolves Preview | […]

James Foglio  •  14 Apr 2023
How to watch or stream Bulls vs. Heat NBA Play-In game tonight?

How to watch or stream tonight’s Chicago Bulls vs. Miami Heat matchup of the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament? Read on. YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, Spectrum TV Choice, and DirecTV Stream carry TNT. Sportsbooks show the Heat as a six-point favorite at home. BetOnline odds are featured below. Bulls vs. Heat Preview […]

James Foglio  •  14 Apr 2023
Paolo Banchero falls one vote shy of winning unanimous Rookie of the Year

Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic was short by one first-place vote on the confirmed ballots list to win unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year, and the lone voter to ruin it was Salt Lake Tribune writer Andy Larsen. “Basically… the advanced stats all favor [Walker] Kessler, and I’ve always been an analytically-oriented voter,” Larsen […]

James Foglio  •  14 Apr 2023
Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (personal) available vs. Kings

Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (personal) has been upgraded to probable for Saturday’s Game 1 first-round matchup against the Sacramento Kings. The All-Star wing missed the final 25 games of the regular season. Wiggins also missed a total of 45 games this past regular season. The forward will make his first appearance this Saturday […]

James Foglio  •  13 Apr 2023
Kentucky basketball wing Chris Livingston declares for 2023 NBA Draft

Kentucky men’s basketball forward Chris Livingston has declared for the 2023 NBA Draft while maintaining his college eligibility. The 6-foot-6, 220-pound freshman made 34 appearances and 26 starts with the Wildcats this past season. The Ohio native averaged 6.3 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 22.4 minutes per game while shooting 42.9% from the floor, 30.5% beyond […]

James Foglio  •  13 Apr 2023
Heat guard Jimmy Butler aims to play ‘exact opposite’ on Friday

Miami Heat guard Jimmy Butler is frustrated over his team’s 116-105 loss to the Atlanta Hawks in Tuesday night’s play-in tournament matchup. The six-time All-Star ended his outing with 21 points, four rebounds, nine assists, and two steals in 38 minutes of action. Kyle Lowry led the Heat in scoring with 33 points in the […]

James Foglio  •  13 Apr 2023
Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. projected to win Defensive Player of the Year

Memphis Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. is the projected winner of this season’s NBA Defensive Player of the Year award. The 6-foot-11 standout is expected to win over Milwaukee Bucks veteran Brook Lopez and Brooklyn Nets rising star Nic Claxton. Jackson, 23, was selected fourth overall by Memphis in the 2018 NBA Draft. The All-Star […]

James Foglio  •  13 Apr 2023