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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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Walker Kessler first NBA rookie with 20 points, 20 rebounds since 2014

On Monday, Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz became the first NBA rookie to record at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in a single game since Gorgui Dieng in 2014. The Utah center is also the first rookie to finish a game with a 20/20 stat line on 65% shooting from the field since […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jan 2023
Magic wing Bol Bol on career with Nuggets: ‘I feel I could’ve worked a lot harder’

NBA breakout star Bol Bol is averaging career-high numbers this season with the Orlando Magic, and the forward also feels he could have trained harder in his first three seasons with the Denver Nuggets. “Yeah, I can say there was a little bit, I feel I could’ve worked a lot harder,” Bol said on his […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jan 2023
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee) out against Pacers

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (left knee soreness) has been downgraded to out for Monday afternoon’s home game versus the Indiana Pacers on MLK Day. This is the third straight game the six-time All-Star has missed. Jrue Holiday (right ankle sprain) and Bobby Portis (right quad bruise) are listed as probable. Of course, Serge Ibaka […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jan 2023
Bucks forward Khris Middleton says ‘rehab is tougher than playing’

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton underwent surgery in July to repair a torn ligament in his left wrist, and the three-time All-Star has missed 15 games since experiencing right knee soreness against the Memphis Grizzlies on Dec. 15. The 11-year veteran is still undergoing rehabilitation injury management. However, according to the Milwaukee wing, rehab is more […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jan 2023
Spurs set NBA attendance record with 68,323 at Alamodome vs. Warriors

On Friday night, the San Antonio Spurs officially set a new NBA attendance record with 68,323 fans arriving at Alamodome to watch them take on the Golden State Warriors. The previous NBA single-game attendance record was logged on March 27, 1998, when the Chicago Bulls faced off against the Atlanta Hawks in front of 62,046 […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jan 2023
Sacramento Kings scored franchise-record 130+ points in four straight games

The Sacramento Kings have scored a franchise-record 130-plus points in four consecutive games. Halfway through the 2022-23 season, the playoff contender is 23-18 and ranks fourth in the Western Conference standings. They’re five games over .500 for the first time since April 2006. Sacramento is also averaging a league-best 119.7 points per game. Regarding the […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jan 2023
Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane will not be healthy until after season

Memphis Grizzlies breakout star Desmond Bane will not be fully healthy until after the 2022-23 season. During a podcast interview with JJ Redick and Tommy Alter on “The Old Man and the Three,” the third-year guard explained why he’s still struggling to recover from a grade 2 sprain of his right big toe. “Bro, that […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jan 2023
Jabari Smith Jr. becomes second-youngest NBA player to record 27/8/3

On Friday, Houston Rockets rookie forward Jabari Smith Jr. became the second-youngest NBA player to record 27 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks in a single game since Kevin Durant on December 7, 2007. In Houston’s 139-114 loss against the Sacramento Kings, the Auburn product logged a season-high 27 points, eight boards, one assist, and […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jan 2023
Luka Doncic first NBA player 23 or younger to average 40 points over 10 games since Michael Jordan

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic is the first NBA player at age 23 or younger to average 40 points over a 10-game span since Michael Jordan in 1986. The three-time All-Star is also the first to average 40 points, 10 rebounds, and eight assists through 10 games in league history. He accomplished this feat on […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jan 2023
Wizards’ Vernon Carey Jr. (quad), Johnny Davis (hip) questionable against Knicks

Washington Wizards center Vernon Carey Jr. (quad) and rookie guard Johnny Davis (hip) are questionable for Friday night’s home game versus the New York Knicks. Kristaps Porzingis (ribs), Monte Morris (hamstring), and Daniel Gafford (ankle) are all listed as questionable as well. Bradley Beal (hamstring) still remains out, but the three-time All-Star was cleared to […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jan 2023