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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.

Articles by James Foglio (3432)

LeBron James: ‘Stephen Curry is the one I most want to play with’

LeBron James and Stephen Curry go way back. Well, within the last nine years. When LeBron rejoined the Cavaliers in 2014, it didn’t take long for the team to dominate. In only his first season back, they returned to the NBA Finals, where Curry and the Warriors defeated them in six games in 2015. Then, […]

James Foglio  •  07 Apr 2022
Knicks plan to retain Tom Thibodeau as head coach

In 2021, the New York Knicks made the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 season. And, it was head coach Tom Thibodeau’s first season coaching the team. It all makes sense why general manager Scott Perry wants to bring the veteran coach back. Leon Rose, the president of the Knicks, agrees. He wants […]

James Foglio  •  06 Apr 2022
Lakers, Jazz interested in 76ers’ head coach Doc Rivers

With the 2021-22 NBA regular season coming to a close, the latest rumor concerns the Lakers and Jazz pursuing 76ers’ head coach Doc Rivers. Although Rivers still has a job with the Sixers, could this be his final season with the organization? Expectations are high. Owners and general managers across the league are keeping their […]

James Foglio  •  05 Apr 2022
Magic Johnson blames LeBron for Lakers adding Westbrook over DeRozan

Last offseason, DeMar DeRozan was more than willing to return to Los Angeles and play for the Lakers. He was a free agent. However, LeBron James had a different plan. During an interview on ESPN’s Get Up!, Magic Johnson discussed the organization’s goal to sign the California native. Of course, after everything was said and […]

James Foglio  •  05 Apr 2022
Is LeBron James hurting the Lakers?

There is no doubt that 18-time All-Star LeBron James is one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Averaging 30.3 points per game, he is currently the NBA’s leading scorer, with Giannis Antetokounmpo following closely behind. Along with averaging 8.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game, the four-time MVP is shooting 52.4% from the […]

James Foglio  •  05 Apr 2022
California teams remain favored to win the 2022 NBA Finals

According to oddsmakers at Bovada, the favored state for the winning team of the 2022 NBA Finals is California. They have +150 odds, followed by any other state (+180), New York (+230), Florida (+2200) and Texas (+2500). This is for Western Conference teams, such as the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors and […]

James Foglio  •  21 Mar 2022
Thunder vs Spurs Prediction, Free NBA Picks, Preview and Odds

Leading into tonight’s Western Conference matchup, the Oklahoma City Thunder are playing the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center; free NBA picks are posted here. This is the fourth head-to-head contest for these teams this regular season. San Antonio is averaging 112.87 points per game. Keep scrolling for Thunder vs Spurs preview content. Will Dejounte […]

James Foglio  •  16 Mar 2022
Lakers vs Timberwolves Preview, Free NBA Picks, Prediction and Odds

In Wednesday night’s Western Conference rematch, the Los Angeles Lakers are facing off against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center; free NBA picks are available here. These two teams are meeting for the fourth time during this regular season. Continue scrolling for Lakers vs Timberwolves preview content. Will Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves earn their […]

James Foglio  •  16 Mar 2022
Virginia Tech vs North Carolina Prediction, Free NCAA Picks and Preview

In Friday night’s ACC Tournament Semifinals matchup, the No. 7 Virginia Tech Hokies are striving to upset the No. 3 North Carolina Tar Heels at Barclays Center; free NCAA picks are available here. UNC averaged 78 points and 38.38 rebounds per game during the regular season. Continue scrolling for Hokies vs Tar Heels preview content. […]

James Foglio  •  15 Mar 2022
Hornets vs Thunder Prediction, Preview, Free NBA Picks and Odds

In tonight’s interconference matchup, the Charlotte Hornets are taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center; free NBA picks are featured here. These two teams are meeting for the second time during this regular season. Keep reading for Hornets vs Thunder preview content. Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder squash their five-game losing streak? […]

James Foglio  •  14 Mar 2022