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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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Team USA vs. Australia – Preview, Prediction & Betting Odds

On Thursday, August 5, 2021 at 12:15 a.m. (EST), Team USA will have another competitive game against Australia in this semifinal matchup. In the exhibition game, Australia defeated Team USA 91-83. This was the first time USA lost back-to-back exhibition games since first fielding professional basketball players in 1992. In the quarterfinals, USA defeated Spain […]

James Foglio  •  04 Dec 2023
Nets’ Ben Simmons (back) to remain out for at least 2 more weeks

Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons (back) will remain out for at least the next two weeks, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Nets coach Jacque Vaughn said Simmons received the epidural shot within the past week. However, he’s still not running at full speed in practices. Simmons is expected to miss more than a month now […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2023
Mavericks’ Luka Doncic welcomes first child with fiancée Anamaria Goltes

Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic and his fiancée Anamaria Goltes welcomed their first child, a baby girl they named Gabriela. Doncic, 24, missed his first game of the 2023-24 NBA season on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies because of “personal reasons.” Now everyone knows why. Rachel Nichols of FS1’s Undisputed replied, “Aw…so sweet! 💙” in […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2023
Trail Blazers granted $5.8 million disabled player exception for Robert Williams III

The NBA granted the Portland Trail Blazers a $5.8 million disabled player exception in the wake of center Robert Williams III’s season-ending knee injury, according to sources. Williams, 26, injured his right knee on Nov. 5 during a 112-100 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies at the Moda Center. The 6-foot-9 center then underwent season-ending surgery days […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2023
Kevin Durant passes Moses Malone for 10th on NBA’s all-time scoring list

Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant passed Moses Malone for 10th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list during the second quarter of Friday night’s 119-111 loss to the Denver Nuggets. “It’s a long journey to be up there, mentioned with the greats,” Durant said. “It takes a lot of work, a lot of preparation, a lot […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2023
2021-22 NBA Schedule Release Odds: Nets-Bucks, Warriors-Lakers

This past Tuesday, the NBA released the opening day schedule for the upcoming 2021-22 NBA season. The full regular season schedule will be released Friday, August 20th at 3 p.m. (EST). On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, to kick off the regular season, the Brooklyn Nets will play against the Milwaukee Bucks at 7:30 p.m. (EST). […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2023
Taylor Swift Hugs Kobe Bryant’s Daughter, Gifts ‘22’ Hat at Eras Tour Concert in Los Angeles

Taylor Swift shared a special moment with Kobe and Vanessa Bryant’s daughter, Bianka, during her Eras Tour concert at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday, gifting the 6-year-old her “22” hat. Vanessa and her daughters were among the Swifties at the country singer’s sixth tour. During the middle of Swift’s performance, the singer-songwriter picked Bianka […]

James Foglio  •  01 Dec 2023
Pistons’ Bojan Bogdanovic (calf) could make season debut Saturday vs. Cavaliers

Detroit Pistons forward Bojan Bogdanovic (right calf strain) could make his 2023-24 season debut as early as this Saturday at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Although Detroit upgraded Bogdanovic to questionable ahead of Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks, the 6-foot-7 wing is more likely to make his season […]

James Foglio  •  30 Nov 2023
Clippers vs. Warriors Odds, Picks, & Predictions (Nov. 30)

On Thursday night, the Golden State Warriors (8-10, 7-11 ATS) host the Los Angeles Clippers (8-9, 7-10 ATS) in the first meeting of the 2023-24 NBA season; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Clippers vs Warriors matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Warriors as 5-point favorites at home. BetOnline odds are below. Clippers […]

James Foglio  •  30 Nov 2023
Thunder vs. Warriors Odds, Picks, & Predictions (Nov. 16)

Tonight, the Oklahoma City Thunder (7-4, 8-3 ATS) play the Golden State Warriors (6-6, 6-6 ATS) in a rematch of the 2023-24 NBA season; preview, odds, picks, predictions, and injuries for the Thunder vs Warriors matchup are here. Sportsbooks show the Thunder as 3-point road favorites. BetOnline odds are below. Thunder vs. Warriors Game Preview […]

James Foglio  •  30 Nov 2023