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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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James Wiseman played 60 games with Warriors, fourth fewest by top 2 pick

James Wiseman was selected second overall by the Golden State Warriors in the 2020 NBA Draft, and the 7-foot center made only 60 appearances prior to his trade to the Detroit Pistons, the fourth fewest by a top 2 pick to make his debut with a team in NBA history. Ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, […]

James Foglio  •  10 Feb 2023
Wizards pursuing contract buyout for 11-year veteran Will Barton

The Washington Wizards are working on a contract buyout for guard/forward Will Barton, allowing him to become a free agent. Barton, 32, has made 40 appearances off the bench this season. Of course, the 11-year veteran is averaging 7.7 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game. Plus, he’s shooting 38.7% from the field and […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023
WATCH: Knicks star Jalen Brunson explodes after Josh Hart trade

Watch New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson freak out after finding out the Portland Trail Blazers traded Josh Hart to the Empire State for Cam Reddish, Ryan Arcidiacono, Svi Mykhailiuk, and a protected 2023 first-round pick. The lottery-protected pick turns into four future second-round picks if not conveyed this year, per ESPN. Hart and Brunson were […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023
Bucks’ Joe Ingles (knee) out, Brook Lopez (illness) probable against Lakers

Milwaukee Bucks forward Joe Ingles (left ACL injury management) is out and center Brook Lopez (illness) is probable for Thursday night’s road game versus the Los Angeles Lakers. Giannis Antetokounmpo (knee) is also listed as available. Serge Ibaka (personal) and Bobby Portis (knee) remain out indefinitely. This will be Ingles’ 33rd game missed this season. […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023
Nets expected to trade Jae Crowder ahead of deadline

The Brooklyn Nets are expected to trade former Phoenix Suns forward Jae Crowder ahead of today’s 3 p.m. ET deadline. Early Thursday morning, Phoenix traded Crowder, Mikal Bridges, Cam Johnson, four first-rounders, and a 2028 pick swap to the Nets for Kevin Durant and TJ Warren. Brooklyn will receive unprotected picks in 2023, 2025, 2027 […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023
Lakers trade Russell Westbrook, first-rounder to Jazz for Timberwolves’ Malik Beasley, D’Angelo Russell, and Jarred Vanderbilt

The Los Angeles Lakers traded Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones, and a lightly protected first-round draft pick to the Utah Jazz for Minnesota Timberwolves’ Malik Beasley, D’Angelo Russell, and Jarred Vanderbilt. Utah also dealt Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to the Wolves. Additionally, Minnesota will receive the 2024 lesser of the Washington Wizards-Memphis Grizzlies […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023
Damian Lillard records 44th 30-point, 10-assist game, most in Trail Blazers history

On Wednesday night, Damian Lillard logged his 44th career 30-point, 10-assist game, the most in Portland Trail Blazers history, in a 125-122 win over the Golden State Warriors. Lillard recorded 33 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, and one steal in 40 minutes of action. It was his first triple-double of the season. The seven-time All-Star […]

James Foglio  •  09 Feb 2023
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray (knee) questionable, Zeke Nnaji (shoulder) doubtful vs. Magic

Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray (right knee inflammation) is questionable and forward Zeke Nnaji (right shoulder sprain) has been downgraded to doubtful for Thursday night’s road game against the Orlando Magic. Murray has missed a total of 10 games so far this season. Bruce Brown Jr. (right ankle sprain) was upgraded to probable on Wednesday. […]

James Foglio  •  08 Feb 2023
76ers coach Doc Rivers on LeBron James: ‘He’s going to have the greatest career’

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers believes LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers will retire with the best NBA résumé in league history. While the veteran coach still thinks Michael Jordan is the greatest of all time, James could retire with the greatest overall career. “I think he’s going to have the greatest career of […]

James Foglio  •  08 Feb 2023
LeBron James’ all-time scoring record jersey worth over $3 million

LeBron James’ all-time scoring record jersey from the Los Angeles Lakers’ 133-130 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night is worth over $3 million, according to an auction expert. “I believe this jersey is just as historic and desirable, if not more so,” Chris Ivy, the director of sports auctions at Heritage Auctions, […]

James Foglio  •  08 Feb 2023