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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 (4221)

Grizzlies’ Ja Morant drops career-high 17 assists against Raptors

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant recorded a career-high 17 assists in a 119-106 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night. The fourth-year player also ended his outing with 19 points, four rebounds, and one block in 36 minutes played. He also shot 9-of-19 (47.4%) from the floor and knocked down one 3-pointer. Before this […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2022
Julius Randle, Immanuel Quickley first Knicks duo to record 35/5/5

On Thursday, in the New York Knicks’ 122-115 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Julius Randle and Immanuel Quickley became the first duo in franchise history to record 35 points, five rebounds, and five assists in a single game. Spurs guard Romeo Langford scored a career-high 23 points as well. Although the Knicks pair combined […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2022
Pacers’ Buddy Hield makes fastest 3-pointer in play-by-play era

On Thursday night, Buddy Hield made the fastest 3-pointer in the play-by-play era at 11:57 during the first quarter of the Indiana Pacers’ 135-126 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. The seventh-year guard needed only three seconds after tip-off. For a side note, the play-by-play era dates back to the 1996-97 season. Is there a faster […]

James Foglio  •  30 Dec 2022
Bucks’ Khris Middleton (right knee) out against Timberwolves

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton (right knee soreness) is out for Friday night’s home game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Jrue Holiday (non-COVID illness) was also downgraded to doubtful. Leading into this matchup, the Bucks are 4-6 in their past 10 games played. They are currently on a four-game losing streak. Thirty-four games into the 2022-23 […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022
Hawks’ Dejounte Murray on loss to Nets: ‘That s—t on me, not on Nate’

Dejounte Murray feels responsible for the Atlanta Hawks’ 108-107 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. During Thursday afternoon, the sixth-year guard made his point clear on Twitter. The 26-year-old tweeted: “Dejounte Makes Both Free Throws And We Go To OT And Calling A Timeout Doesn’t Matter!!! That S—t On Me And Not On […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022
Nikola Jokic has more 40-point games this December than last MVP season

Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic has recorded more 40-point games this December than he did in his entire MVP season last year. Through 31 starts this season, Jokic has logged four 40-point games. Last season, Jokic finished with three in 74 starts. Plus, the center posted 66 double-doubles and 19 triple-doubles in the 2021-22 season. […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022
Cavaliers’ Dean Wade (shoulder) downgraded to out vs. Pacers

Cleveland Cavaliers forward Dean Wade (shoulder) has been downgraded to out for Thursday night’s road game against the Indiana Pacers. While Ricky Rubio (knee) and Dylan Windler (ankle) remain out indefinitely, center Robin Lopez is also listed as questionable due to an illness. Thirty-five games into the 2022-23 season, Cleveland is 22-13 and ranks fourth […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022
Mavericks won Luka Doncic-Trae Young trade over Hawks

During the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft, the Atlanta Hawks selected Luka Doncic third overall, and then the Hawks traded the Slovenian baller to the Dallas Mavericks for Trae Young and a 2019 first-rounder. Atlanta went on to select Cam Reddish 10th overall in 2019. Four years later, this trade debate is now […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022
LeBron James: ‘Playing basketball at this level, not in my DNA’

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is in his 20th season, and the four-time MVP is unsure how much longer he can continue to play at a high level. During the offseason, the forward said he wants to play on an NBA team with his sons, Bronny and Bryce. However, James gets one step closer […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022
Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert: ‘A lot of people celebrate my failures’

Minnesota Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert believes NBA fans enjoy watching him struggle. Although, since the team is 16-19 and ranks 11th in the Western Conference standings, maybe a number of basketball fans just want to see him play better. Following Minnesota’s 119-118 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans, the 10-year veteran was asked when he […]

James Foglio  •  29 Dec 2022