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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.

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76ers defeat Knicks 79-73 in lowest-scoring NBA game since 2016

The Philadelphia 76ers won 79-73 over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Sunday, and their 17th road win of the season is officially the lowest-scoring NBA game since 2016. The first quarter ended with the score tied 15-all. It’s just the third time in the last five seasons that both teams scored […]

James Foglio  •  11 Mar 2024
Anthony Davis becomes 1st NBA player to record 27-25-5-7-3 stat line in a single game

Los Angeles Lakers center Anthony Davis became the first NBA player to post 27 points, 25 rebounds, five assists, seven steals, and three blocks in a single game, in Sunday night’s 120-109 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. His seven steals were a career high and the most by a Lakers player since Lou Williams in […]

James Foglio  •  11 Mar 2024
Projected First-Round Pick Bobi Klintman to Enter 2024 NBA Draft

Swedish forward Bobi Klintman, a projected first-round pick, told ESPN on Friday that he has submitted paperwork to make himself eligible for the 2024 NBA Draft. “I believe I am ready for the next challenge, which is the NBA,” Klintman said. “It’s been a goal since I was young. I’ve always tried to challenge myself […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2024
Rudy Gobert Makes Money Sign At Ref, Says Sports Betting Could Be Affecting NBA Games

Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert made a money gesture toward an official during Friday night’s 113-104 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and he hinted during his postgame interview that sports betting could be affecting NBA games. Gobert, 31, was called for a technical foul in the closing seconds of regulation when he rubbed his […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2024
MRI Reveals Stephen Curry’s Ankle Injury Has No Structural Damage, Return Unclear

An MRI revealed Friday that Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry’s right ankle has no structural damage, but his return remains unclear after he was downgraded to out on the injury report ahead of Saturday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. Curry, 35, injured the ankle late during Thursday night’s 125-122 loss to the Chicago […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2024
Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell scores career-high 44 points against Bucks

Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell recorded a career-high 44 points on 17-of-25 (68%) shooting from the field and 9-of-12 (75%) from 3-point range in Friday night’s 123-122 win over the Milwaukee Bucks. The 2019 All-Star scored 21 of his career-best 44 points in the fourth quarter and hit a go-ahead jumper with 5.9 seconds […]

James Foglio  •  09 Mar 2024
Thunder center Bismack Biyombo to play vs. Heat after collapsing due to dehydration

Oklahoma City Thunder center Bismack Biyombo announced in a social media post on X that he will play in Friday night’s home game against the Miami Heat after collapsing on the court Wednesday due to dehydration. Biyombo said he has been fasting for 15 years. It was the first time he had ever collapsed, according […]

James Foglio  •  08 Mar 2024
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama (ankle) to remain sidelined vs. Warriors

San Antonio Spurs rookie forward/center Victor Wembanyama (right ankle sprain) is expected to miss the final matchup of San Antonio’s three-game road trip, coach Gregg Popovich said Thursday night. The Spurs lost 131-129 to the Sacramento Kings on Thursday and will visit the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. Wembanyama was ruled out against Sacramento. “He’ll […]

James Foglio  •  08 Mar 2024
Karl-Anthony Towns Donates $1.5K to Wolves Fan’s Mom’s GoFundMe to Help Battle Stage 4 Cancer

Karl-Anthony Towns donated $1,500 to a Minnesota Timberwolves fan’s mom’s GoFundMe account on Thursday to help battle her stage 4 cancer. The donation was made without any press. “Karl Anthony Towns, you are an amazing human being. Even on a day that didn’t have the best news for yourself, you took the time to impact […]

James Foglio  •  08 Mar 2024
NBA Rumors: Warriors’ Klay Thompson Worth $20-25 Million Per Year?

In the latest round of NBA rumors, Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is reportedly worth $20-25 million per year, according to a recent HoopsHype survey that eight NBA executives participated in. Three executives said Thompson should receive $18-20 million annually, and the other five believe the five-time All-Star is worth $20-25 million annually. He’s […]

James Foglio  •  08 Mar 2024