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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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Hornets’ Gordon Hayward (hamstring) doubtful against Bucks

Charlotte Hornets forward Gordon Hayward (left hamstring soreness) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday night’s road game versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Kelly Oubre Jr. (left hand surgery) remains out indefinitely as well. Oubre is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left hand. Entering tonight’s intraconference […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jan 2023
Lakers’ Austin Reaves (hamstring), Lonnie Walker (knee) out vs. Hawks

Los Angeles Lakers guards Austin Reaves (left hamstring strain) and Lonnie Walker (left knee tendinitis) are out for Friday night’s home game against the Atlanta Hawks. Anthony Davis (right foot stress injury) remains out indefinitely. LeBron James (left ankle soreness) and Russell Westbrook (left foot soreness) are probable. Tony Brown Jr. (left quad strain) and […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jan 2023
Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. ranks fourth in blocks in only 22 games

Memphis Grizzlies center Jaren Jackson Jr. led the NBA in blocks last season, averaging 2.3 per game. Now, the fifth-year player ranks fourth in total blocks and is logging a career-high 3.1 blocks per contest. What makes Jackson’s blocks statistic impressive is the fact he’s played 10 fewer games than all other players currently in […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jan 2023
Lauri Markkanen bolsters case for MIP with career-high 49 points

Utah Jazz breakout star Lauri Markkanen is one of the favorites to win NBA Most Improved Player of the Year this season, especially after scoring a career-high 49 points in a 131-114 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday. In addition to logging 49 points, the sixth-year forward recorded eight rebounds, one assist, and one […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jan 2023
Kevin Durant on offseason trade request: ‘It didn’t get in the way of the hoops’

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant requested a trade this past offseason. However, the 12-time All-Star then rescinded his trade request in August. In an interview with Nick Friedell of ESPN, the Nets forward opened up on his original decision to leave the team. “We wasn’t playing no games. I didn’t interfere with what we were […]

James Foglio  •  06 Jan 2023
Suns’ Devin Booker (left groin), Cameron Payne (right foot) out vs. Heat

Phoenix Suns guards Devin Booker (left groin strain) and Cameron Payne (right foot soreness) are out for Friday night’s home game against the Miami Heat. Cam Johnson (right knee) also remains out indefinitely. Jae Crowder (personal) is the only other player listed for Phoenix. Crowder is sitting out this season until Suns G.M. James Jones […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Celtics trade PF/C Noah Vonleh, cash considerations to Spurs

On Thursday, the Boston Celtics traded veteran power forward/center Noah Vonleh and cash considerations to the San Antonio Spurs. Per sources, San Antonio will waive Gorgui Dieng to create roster space. Boston is expected to receive a “highly protected” draft pick as well. Through 23 appearances with the C’s this season, Vonleh averaged 1.1 points, […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Magic wing Bol Bol (quarantine), center Moritz Wagner (suspension) out vs. Grizzlies

Orlando Magic forward Bol Bol (quarantine) and center Moritz Wagner (suspension) are out for Thursday night’s home game versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Jonathan Isaac (knee) and Chuma Okeke (knee) remain out indefinitely. Admiral Schofield, Franz Wagner, and Kevon Harris are listed as probable. All three players have already served their suspensions from an on-court altercation […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Cavaliers interested in Pistons veteran wing Bojan Bogdanovic

The Cleveland Cavaliers are showing interest in Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic, according to sources. Adding the nine-year veteran into the mix for Cleveland would improve its championship odds. However, it will be tough to acquire the Detroit star. “The Cavaliers are indeed a Bogdanovic suitor, sources said, but it will be rather difficult, and […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023
Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on losses: ‘It’s just been extremely disappointing’

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra will go down in franchise history as arguably the organization’s best coach, but could this be the 52-year-old’s last season with the team? A resignation seems improbable, though, one can lose joy out of anything eventually. Keep in mind, this is pure speculation. Almost halfway through the 2022-23 season, Miami […]

James Foglio  •  05 Jan 2023