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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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Cavaliers’ Dean Wade (sprained left shoulder) to return vs. Bucks

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (sprained left shoulder) plans to make his return for Saturday night’s home game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Wade suffered an AC joint sprain in Cleveland’s 107-96 win over the Orlando Magic on Dec. 2. The fourth-year wing was expected to miss at least 3-4 weeks. Wade, 26, started in nine […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2023
WATCH: Steven Adams, Dillon Brooks have heated argument with Shannon Sharpe

Watch as Memphis Grizzlies players Steven Adams and Dillon Brooks exchange words with NFL Hall of Famer Shannon Sharpe, the co-host of “Skip and Shannon: Undisputed.” During the halftime break of Memphis’ 122-121 loss against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena, Sharpe was spotted at the courtside arguing with Brooks, Adams, Ja Morant, and […]

James Foglio  •  23 Jan 2023
NBA Rumors: Lakers not expected to make big move before trade deadline

The Los Angeles Lakers are not expected to make any blockbuster deals prior to the trade deadline on Feb. 9, according to the latest NBA rumors. After all, the struggling team has only two first-round picks available for the remainder of the decade for 2027 and 2029. So, this news is not very reassuring. “I’m […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jan 2023
Cavaliers’ Ricky Rubio (left knee injury management) out vs. Warriors

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Ricky Rubio (left knee injury management) has been downgraded to out for Friday night’s home game against the Golden State Warriors. Rubio’s rehabilitative process includes alternating between playing in back-to-back games and resting. On December 28, 2021, the 12-year veteran tore his left ACL against the New Orleans Pelicans. The 32-year-old made […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jan 2023
Spurs sign center Gorgui Dieng to second 10-day contract

The San Antonio Spurs are signing center Gorgui Dieng to a second 10-day contract, according to sources. The 10-year veteran inked a one-year, $2.64 million deal with San Antonio on August 9, 2022. However, the team then waived the 6-foot-10 big man on Jan. 5, leaving behind $1,836,090 of dead cap. Dieng signed his first […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jan 2023
Michael Jordan 1997-98 Upper Deck autographed card sells for $840K at auction

A Michael Jordan 1997-98 Upper Deck Game Jersey Patch card autographed by the six-time Chicago Bulls champion sold for $840,000 at PWCC Marketplace Thursday evening. The high-value card features the legend’s 1992 All-Star Game jersey, along with his autographed signature. On the back of the collector’s item is a statement by President Brian M. Burr […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jan 2023
Stephen Curry joins Zach Randolph, Jamal Crawford for most 3s from 45+ feet since 1996-97

Stephen Curry knocked down an impressive 46-footer prior to halftime of the Golden State Warriors’ 121-118 overtime loss against the Boston Celtics on Thursday, and the two-time MVP now joins Zach Randolph and Jamal Crawford for the most 3s from 45-plus feet since play-by-play was first tracked in the 1996-97 season. With a total of […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jan 2023
Jayson Tatum 10th player in NBA history to reach 9K points before 25

On Thursday night, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum became the 10th player in NBA history to reach 9,000 points before turning 25, in a 121-118 overtime win against the Golden State Warriors. The three-time All-Star recorded his 18th double-double of the season. He amassed 34 points, a career-high 19 rebounds, six assists, and three steals […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jan 2023
Nuggets’ Jamal Murray (foot/ankle) probable, Jeff Green (hand) questionable vs. Pacers

Denver Nuggets’ Jamal Murray (right foot/ankle inflammation) is probable, and Jeff Green (left hand fracture) is questionable for Friday night’s home game against the Indiana Pacers. Peyton Watson (left adductor strain) and Collin Gillespie (left leg fracture) remain out indefinitely. Watson suffered his injury while on assignment with the Grand Rapids Gold of the NBA […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023
LeBron James, Giannis Antetokounmpo lead 2023 NBA All-Star Game votes

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James and two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks lead the third and final round of the 2023 NBA All-Star Game vote count. James has received 6,506,682 votes, whereas Antetokounmpo’s count is 5,970,196. Both fan favorites lead their respective conferences. For the Western Conference frontcourt selections, Nikola Jokic of […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jan 2023