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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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Memphis Police Arrest Man For Stealing Shoes From Penny Hardaway’s Home

Police arrested a suspect Thursday in the theft of exclusive shoes from the home of University of Memphis men’s basketball coach Penny Hardaway. Ronald James, 42, was charged with theft of property, Memphis police spokesman Officer Joseph Hibler told ESPN. Per a Memphis police report obtained by ESPN’s Myron Medcalf, a man was captured on […]

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Cavaliers Founder Nick Mileti Dies At 93

Nick Mileti, the former Cleveland Cavaliers owner and founder of the NBA franchise, died Wednesday at the age of 93, the team announced. In 1970, Mileti became the founder and owner of the Cavaliers, paying $3.7 million for the expansion team. The Cavaliers played their first season in the NBA during the 1970-71 season. Mileti remained […]

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Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Ex-NBA Player Dwight Howard Dismissed

A civil lawsuit against former NBA player Dwight Howard alleging sexual assault and battery has been dropped, according to a court filing obtained by ESPN. The dismissal came Monday in Gwinnett County Court in Georgia and was filed by Stephen Harper, who initially filed the lawsuit against Howard in July 2023. In Monday’s filing, Harper […]

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ESPN Summer Forecast Predictions For 2024-25 NBA MVP

ESPN has released its expert picks and predictions for 2024-25 NBA MVP. The network’s NBA Summer Forecast panel — a group of NBA experts, including reporters, editors, and analysts — ranked its top three choices for the NBA’s six major awards. A first-place vote counts as five points, a second-place vote receives three, and a […]

James Foglio  •  21 Aug 2024
Al Attles, Ex-Warriors Player, Coach, GM, Dies At 87

Basketball Hall of Famer and Golden State Warriors legend Al Attles died Tuesday at the age of 87, the NBA team announced on Wednesday. Attles died in his San Francisco Bay Area home surrounded by family, the team said in its news release. Golden State Warriors legend Al Attles stayed on the franchise’s payroll for […]

James Foglio  •  21 Aug 2024
WNBA Star Angel Reese to Have ‘Reese’s Pieces’ Collection After Sponsorship Contract

WNBA star and Chicago Sky rookie forward Angel Reese is releasing a “Reese’s Pieces” apparel collection after signing an endorsement deal with The Hershey Company, Nick DePaula reported Wednesday for Boardroom. The collection available on Reese’s official website features shirts, sweatshirts, and hats featuring the phrase “Reese’s Angel.” A future merchandise release will add a […]

James Foglio  •  21 Aug 2024
ESPN Expert Picks For 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year

ESPN has released its expert picks for 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. The network’s NBA Summer Forecast panel — a group of NBA experts, including reporters, editors, and analysts — ranked its top three choices for the NBA’s six major awards. A first-place vote counts as five points, a second-place vote receives three, […]

James Foglio  •  20 Aug 2024
Angel Reese Becomes Fastest WNBA Player to Reach 20 Double-Doubles

Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese scored 19 points and grabbed a career-high 20 rebounds in Sunday’s 86-68 loss to the Phoenix Mercury, becoming the fastest in WNBA history to record 20 double-doubles. The 22-year-old Reese, who was the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s draft, has grabbed double-digit rebounds in 20 consecutive games and […]

James Foglio  •  20 Aug 2024
NBA Insider Shams Charania Leaves Stadium After Six Years

NBA insider Shams Charania has decided to leave Stadium after six years with the outlet, according to multiple reports. Charania, now 30, hosted the weekly show “Inside the Association” for Stadium and regularly appeared on its daily show, “The Rally.” Charania also starred on tentpole shows around the NBA draft and free agency. This helped […]

James Foglio  •  20 Aug 2024
76ers Sign French Olympian Guerschon Yabusele to One-Year, $2.1M Deal

The Philadelphia 76ers have agreed to a one-year, $2.1 million deal with forward Guerschon Yabusele, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Sunday, after he helped France win the silver medal at the Olympics earlier this month. Yabusele turns 29 this December. Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele has appeared in 74 career NBA regular-season games The […]

James Foglio  •  18 Aug 2024