Articles by James Foglio (3326)
San Antonio Spurs rookie forward/center Victor Wembanyama is still the NBA’s leader this season in blocks (252) and blocks per game (3.6) through 70 games (all starts). The 7-foot-4 big man is also averaging 21.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 1.3 steals, and 29.6 minutes per game while shooting 46.5% from the field, 32.6% from […]
Four NBA teams in the Western Conference can secure either a playoff or play-in spot on Tuesday, April 9. The Dallas Mavericks (48-30) will clinch a playoff spot with a win and a loss by either the Phoenix Suns (46-32) or New Orleans Pelicans (46-32). Dallas will win the Southwest Division title with a win […]
Four NBA teams in the Eastern Conference can secure either a playoff or play-in spot on Tuesday, April 9. The Indiana Pacers (45-34) will clinch a playoff spot with a win, Miami Heat (43-35) loss, a Philadelphia 76ers (44-35) loss, and an Orlando Magic (46-32) win. The New York Knicks (46-32) will claim a playoff […]
On Monday, the NBA acknowledged two officiating mistakes — one wrong call, one missed call — in the final minute of the Miami Heat’s 117-115 loss at the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. It was a costly defeat. The loss dropped Miami to the No. 8 spot in the Eastern Conference going into the final week […]
Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (finger) has been cleared to practice with the team, the Hawks announced Monday. This news comes six weeks after the three-time All-Star underwent surgery on his left pinkie. Young, 25, tore a ligament in the finger on Feb. 23 during a game against the Toronto Raptors and had surgery four […]
New York Knicks players Jalen Brunson, Donte DiVincenzo, and Josh Hart have all tallied at least 700 points, 250 rebounds, and 50 steals this season — becoming the first trio in franchise history to accomplish such a feat since Michael Ray Richardson, Ray Williams, and Campy Russell in 1980-81. Brunson has amassed a career-high 2,058 […]
According to the latest NBA rumors, the Orlando Magic could be potentially interested in adding Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson in the offseason. “One of the worst-kept secrets in the league is that Orlando, loaded with young talent but not with shooters, might offer Klay Thompson a ton of money next summer,” wrote Tim […]
Jaylen Brown became the 15th Boston Celtics player to reach 10,000 career points, in Sunday night’s 124-107 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. The milestone bucket came on a left-handed driving layup less than 30 seconds into the second half, and the feat was recognized with a congratulatory message on the Jumbotron at the next […]
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey posted a career-high 52 points on 19-of-41 (46.3%) shooting from the field, 2-of-10 (20%) from 3-point range, and a perfect 10-of-10 (100%) at the free throw line — during Sunday night’s 133-126 double-overtime victory over the San Antonio Spurs. It was the third time this season that Maxey has set […]
Ball handling workouts are essential for developing your handles ahead of basketball games. Practicing these techniques and drills below is the most effective way for players to improve their ball control. Learning how to handle the ball will help you become a better player, whether you play guard or defend the paint as a center. […]