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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 at Southern New Hampshire University. James enjoys watching sports and helping gamblers win money.

Articles by James Foglio (3315)

LeBron James on D’Angelo Russell: ‘We never gave up on him’

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James elaborated on D’Angelo Russell’s vital role in helping the team stay afloat this season, during a recent interview with ESPN. “I think he has the ability to do whatever the team needs, especially offensively,” James said about Russell’s impact. “That’s what’s special about him. He can adapt to whatever […]

James Foglio  •  13 Mar 2024
Timberwolves 1st NBA team to trail by 22+ points, lead by 22+ points in a road game

The Minnesota Timberwolves became the first NBA team to trail by 22 or more points and lead by at least 22 in a road game, during Tuesday night’s 118-100 win over the Los Angeles Clippers. Since the 2000-01 season, there have been over 5,500 instances of a team falling behind by at least 22 points […]

James Foglio  •  13 Mar 2024
Josh Hart 1st Knicks player with 20+ points, 15+ rebounds, & 10+ assists in a game since 2010

Josh Hart became the first New York Knicks player since David Lee in 2010 to record at least 20 points, 15 rebounds, and 10 assists in a single game, during Tuesday night’s 106-79 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. The seven-year veteran logged 20 points, a career-high-tying 19 rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, and one block […]

James Foglio  •  13 Mar 2024
Domantas Sabonis records 47th consecutive double-double, the longest streak in Kings history

Domantas Sabonis registered his 47th straight double-double in the Sacramento Kings’ 129-94 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night, breaking Jerry Lucas’ record for the most consecutive double-doubles in a single season in franchise history. Lucas set the single-season mark with 46 straight double-doubles in 1967-68. Sabonis, 27, ended his outing with 22 points, […]

James Foglio  •  13 Mar 2024
Pistons’ Jalen Duren 9th NBA player with 1K+ rebounds, 200 assists, & 100 blocks before age 21

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren became the ninth player in NBA history to record at least 1,000 rebounds, 200 assists, and 100 blocks before age 21, during Monday night’s 114-97 win over the Charlotte Hornets. Through 116 career games (79 starts), Duren has amassed 1,290 points, 1,168 rebounds, 202 assists, and 100 blocks. He’s also […]

James Foglio  •  13 Mar 2024
12 Tips For Basketball Tryouts To Help You Make The Team

Basketball tryouts can be stressful and anxiety-inducing for young athletes, but making the team is not as complicated if you study these tips. A number of players have heard the line, “better luck next year.” That doesn’t have to be you. If you fall into that category after months of preparation, look on the bright […]

James Foglio  •  13 Mar 2024
Warriors’ Stephen Curry (ankle) out vs. Mavericks, cleared for Friday’s practice

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry (right ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday night’s road game against the Dallas Mavericks, but the 15-year veteran has been cleared to resume on-court workouts after spraining his ankle last week. An MRI revealed Friday that Curry’s right ankle has no structural damage. The 10-time All-Star missed back-to-back […]

James Foglio  •  12 Mar 2024
Is OG Anunoby (elbow) playing tonight against 76ers?

New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (elbow) was upgraded to questionable on the injury report ahead of Tuesday night’s home game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Anunoby, 26, has missed a total of 23 games this season. The seven-year veteran hasn’t played since New York’s 125-109 win over the Miami Heat on Jan. 27. Anunoby underwent […]

James Foglio  •  12 Mar 2024
Luka Doncic passes Jason Terry for the 2nd-most 3-pointers in Mavericks history

Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic passed Jason Terry for the second-most 3-pointers in franchise history, during Monday night’s 127-92 blowout win against the Chicago Bulls. Although Doncic’s 30-point triple-double streak came to an end at six games, he still added another record to his NBA résumé. With his fourth 3-pointer of the night, the Dallas […]

James Foglio  •  12 Mar 2024
Magic, coach Jamahl Mosley agree to a four-year contract extension

The Orlando Magic and head coach Jamahl Mosley reached a four-year contract extension that will keep him with the organization through the 2027-28 season, the team announced Tuesday. “Jamahl and his staff have done a tremendous job not only this season, but since we hired him back in 2021,” Magic president of basketball operations Jeff […]

James Foglio  •  12 Mar 2024