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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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Patrick Ewing Net Worth, Career Earnings, Georgetown Contract, and Buyout

Georgetown fired head coach Patrick Ewing, following Wednesday’s 80-48 loss to Villanova in the first round of the Big East Tournament, and fans are now asking questions about the NBA Hall of Famer’s net worth, career earnings, contract, and buyout. Ewing, 60, was let go after the Hoyas amassed a record of 13-50 over the […]

James Foglio  •  10 Mar 2023
Georgetown Fires Basketball Coach Patrick Ewing, Buyout Costs $14.9M Until 2026

Georgetown fired head coach Patrick Ewing, following Wednesday’s 80-48 blowout loss to Villanova in the first round of the Big East Tournament, and the buyout could cost as much as $14.9 million. Ewing inked a six-year contract in 2017. His deal is reportedly fully guaranteed until 2026. An $11.2 million buyout is not out of […]

James Foglio  •  10 Mar 2023
Draymond Green says Warriors-Grizzlies isn’t a rivalry because Memphis has won ‘zero championships’

On Thursday night, Draymond Green made it clear that Warriors-Grizzlies isn’t a rivalry, following a 131-110 loss to Memphis. The reason? The four-time All-Star says it’s true because the Grizzlies haven’t won any championships. “One team has to win, and then the other team has to win. That’s what creates a rivalry,” said the Golden […]

James Foglio  •  10 Mar 2023
Jazz breakout star Lauri Markkanen aims to elevate own game, not win Most Improved Player

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is having the best season of his NBA career with the Western Conference team, and the betting favorite to win Most Improved Player of the Year cares more about elevating his own game than receiving said individual award. “That’s some extra motivation, but I’m not really thinking about it,” Markkanen […]

James Foglio  •  10 Mar 2023
Knicks guard Jalen Brunson re-aggravates foot injury vs. Kings

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson returned to the starting lineup in Thursday night’s 122-117 loss to the Sacramento Kings, but the fifth-year player left the game at halftime after re-aggravating a left foot injury. He did not return for the second half. Brunson has only missed a total of six games so far this […]

James Foglio  •  10 Mar 2023
Trail Blazers’ Anfernee Simons upgraded to questionable vs. 76ers

Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (Grade 2 right ankle sprain) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday night’s road game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Simons, 23, has missed the last four games and a total of nine games so far this season. While Justice Winslow (ankle) remains out indefinitely for Portland, both Ryan Arcidiacono […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2023
WATCH: Shannon Sharpe Drops F-Bomb Live on ‘Undisputed’

Watch Shannon Sharpe drop an f-bomb live during Thursday’s edition of FS1’s “Undisputed.” While discussing the Los Angeles Clippers’ struggles with Russell Westbrook, the NFL Hall of Famer got into another heated debate with co-host Skip Bayless. “If I’m making fried chicken and somebody says, ‘I got some chocolate for you,’” Sharpe said. “What the […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2023
Knicks’ Jalen Brunson (left foot soreness) questionable vs. Kings

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (left foot soreness) is listed as questionable for Thursday night’s road game against the Sacramento Kings. Brunson, 26, is the only player on New York’s injury report. The fifth-year guard has missed a total of six games so far this season. Of course, Brunson was the driving force behind […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2023
Trae Young leads NBA with 25th 20-point, 10-rebound game of season

Trae Young of the Atlanta Hawks logged his 25th game this season with at least 20 points and 10 rebounds, five more such games than any other active player. However, the two-time All-Star took a step back shooting-wise. Through 59 starts this season, the fifth-year guard is averaging 26.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, and career highs […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2023
Grizzlies’ Steven Adams to miss remainder of regular season

Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams will miss the remainder of regular season, the team announced on Thursday. The 6-foot-11 big man received a stem cell injection in his injured right knee and will be re-evaluated in four weeks, per sources. On Jan. 22, Adams injured the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Memphis’ […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2023