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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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Giannis Antetokounmpo Marries Girlfriend Mariah Riddlesprigger

During an exclusive interview with People at a launch event in partnership with Degree on Monday, Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo confirmed his marriage to wife Mariah Riddlesprigger. Antetokounmpo, who turns 30 in December, said he married his longtime girlfriend in Greece surrounded by family members and friends. The 6-foot-11 forward was born and raised […]

James Foglio  •  26 Sep 2024
ESPN Fires NBA Senior Writer Zach Lowe

ESPN has parted ways with NBA senior writer Zach Lowe as part of the network’s continuing layoffs, sources briefed on the decision told Andrew Marchand of The Athletic on Thursday. Lowe follows the earlier dismissals of NFL analysts, Robert Griffin III and Sam Ponder. The moves are part of the network’s “fiscal year planning” that […]

James Foglio  •  26 Sep 2024
Derrick Rose Retires From NBA After 16-Year Career

Former MVP Derrick Rose officially announced his retirement from the NBA on Thursday morning after a 16-year career. Rose’s decision to retire comes just days after he requested to be released from his contract with the Memphis Grizzlies. Derrick Rose thanks NBA fans on social media Rose, who turns 36 on Oct. 4, had one […]

James Foglio  •  26 Sep 2024
NBA Responds to U.S. Senators’ Letter About Rwanda Dictator

The NBA has responded to two U.S. senators’ letter, signed by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) and addressed to league commissioner Adam Silver, about its business relationship with Rwanda. NBA deputy commissioner Mark Tatum said the league follows the lead of the U.S. government In a letter addressed to Blackburn and Merkley, deputy commissioner Mark Tatum […]

James Foglio  •  25 Sep 2024
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard to Sit Out Drills in Training Camp

The Los Angeles Clippers will hold veteran forward Kawhi Leonard out of drills during next week’s training camp after the six-time All-Star underwent treatments to control the inflammation in his surgically repaired right knee since the end of last season. Although the inflammation has gone down, Leonard will be held out of drills in next […]

James Foglio  •  25 Sep 2024
Pistons, StockX Announce Jersey Patch Sponsorship

The Detroit Pistons and StockX, an online marketplace for sneakers and clothes, announced a jersey partnership on Wednesday. The company’s logo will be stitched on the left strap on the front of Pistons jerseys beginning in the 2024-25 NBA season. Detroit Pistons, StockX agreed to a multi-year deal to have the uniform patch on the […]

James Foglio  •  25 Sep 2024
Grizzlies to Retire Tony Allen’s No. 9 Jersey on March 15

The Memphis Grizzlies will retire guard Tony Allen’s No. 9 jersey on March 15, the team announced Tuesday. Allen’s number is scheduled be raised to the FedExForum rafters following a game against the Miami Heat. Memphis Grizzlies legend Tony Allen is the third player in franchise history to have his jersey retired The first 5,000 […]

James Foglio  •  24 Sep 2024
Grizzlies Waive Veteran Guard Derrick Rose Upon His Request

The Memphis Grizzlies waived veteran point guard and former league MVP Derrick Rose, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. ESPN has since reported that Rose requested to be released from his contract. Rose, who turns 36 on Oct. 4, had one season remaining on the two-year, $6.6 million contract he signed with the Grizzlies during […]

James Foglio  •  24 Sep 2024
Knicks Center Mitchell Robinson to Miss Start of 2024-25 Season

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson will miss the beginning of the 2024-25 regular season after offseason ankle surgery, league sources confirmed to SNY’s Ian Begley on Monday. Robinson, 26, appeared in 31 games (21 starts) last season and underwent ankle surgery in December. However, he also suffered a foot/ankle injury during New York’s first-round […]

James Foglio  •  24 Sep 2024
Hornets Sign Center Harry Giles to One-Year Contract

The Charlotte Hornets and free agent center Harry Giles have agreed to a one-year deal, his agent Daniel Hazan of Hazan Sports Management, told Shams Charania of The Athletic on Monday. The Duke alum and North Carolina native returns home for a chance to compete for a roster spot with the Hornets. Giles, 26, was […]

James Foglio  •  23 Sep 2024