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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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Bulls’ Tony Bradley (personal), Javonte Green (knee) out vs. Nets

Chicago Bulls center Tony Bradley (personal) and guard Javonte Green (knee) have been downgraded to out for Wednesday night’s home game against the Brooklyn Nets. Andre Drummond (shoulder) was upgraded to probable. Of course, Lonzo Ball (knee) remains out indefinitely. Thirty-seven games into the 2022-23 season, Chicago is 9-9 at home, 7-12 away, and 16-21 […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jan 2023
Domantas Sabonis on Lauri Markkanen’s shot: ‘We’re the Kings, we might have lost’

Domantas Sabonis celebrated the Sacramento Kings’ 117-115 win over the Utah Jazz on Tuesday night, considering Lauri Markkanen was late on his potential game-winning 3-pointer. “Once I saw him catch it with his back to the basket, I didn’t worry because he has to catch it and turn around,” said the Kings star. “I was […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jan 2023
Giannis Antetokounmpo third player with three-game streak of 40 points, 10 rebounds

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks became the third player since the 1976-77 merger on Tuesday night to have a three-game streak of 40 points and 10 rebounds. The two-time MVP joined Russell Westbrook and Moses Malone. Neither player reached a fourth straight. So, the Greek Freak could become the first player to set the […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jan 2023
Celtics’ Jaylen Brown on blowout loss vs. Thunder: ‘They embarrassed us’

Jaylen Brown believes the Boston Celtics played down to their competition against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night because Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was absent. As it turns out, the Thunder shocked fans everywhere, winning 150-117 at Paycom Center. “We probably had it coming to us,” said Brown after the crushing loss. “We pick and choose […]

James Foglio  •  04 Jan 2023
Suns’ Mikal Bridges to Donovan Mitchell: ‘Don’t try to come get 80 tomorrow’

Phoenix Suns forward Mikal Bridges is eager to defend Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell on Wednesday night. In Cleveland’s 145-134 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday, Mitchell scored a career-high 71 points. The three-time All-Star became only the seventh player in NBA history to score at least 70 points in a single game. […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2023
Wizards’ Taj Gibson (groin) out, Bradley Beal (hamstring) questionable vs. Bucks

Washington Wizards forward Taj Gibson (left groin soreness) is out and guard Bradley Beal (left hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday night’s road game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Daniel Gafford (ankle) was also upgraded to probable for this matchup. Leading into this contest, Washington is 17-21 and ranks 10th in the Eastern Conference standings. According to […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2023
76ers guard Tyrese Maxey on return: ‘I just really appreciate the fans’

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey received a standing ovation from fans at Wells Fargo Center in his first home game back on Monday night. The 22-year-old has missed 19 games so far this season. “I just really appreciate the fans,” said Maxey, following his team’s 120-111 win against the New Orleans Pelicans. “They gave me […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2023
LeBron James becomes sixth player to record 90/20/15 over two-game span

LeBron James became the sixth player in NBA history to record at least 90 points, 20 rebounds, and 15 assists over a two-game span, in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 121-115 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. The four-time MVP joined Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Russell Westbrook, Joel Embiid, and Luka Doncic. On James’ […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2023
Warriors’ Draymond Green: ‘Nobody want to play against us in the playoffs’

Although the Golden State Warriors are having a disappointing season, Draymond Green sees things differently. He believes the key is just qualifying for the playoffs. At this point, Golden State is 20-18 and ranks ninth in the Western Conference. A little over half the season has yet to be played. “I told y’all this before […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2023
Donovan Mitchell scored or assisted on 99 points, second-most since Wilt Chamberlain

Donovan Mitchell scored a career-high 71 points in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 145-134 overtime win over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night, and the three-time All-Star scored or assisted on 99 points, the second-most in NBA history since Wilt Chamberlain (104). That was Chamberlain’s 100-point performance against New York on March 2, 1962. According to HoopsHype, […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jan 2023