James Foglio, Author at Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:21:29 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Jonathan Kuminga ‘Feels Like The Scapegoat Again’ Amid Warriors’ Struggles https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/jonathan-kuminga-feels-like-the-scapegoat-again-amid-warriors-struggles/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:21:29 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365440 Jonathan Kuminga helped the Golden State Warriors win four of their first five games to open the season, paving the way for coach Steve Kerr to publicly name the former first-rounder a full-time starter. “I think he’s ready,” Kerr said. “The way he’s rebounding, the way he’s attacking the rim, that’s what makes him special. […]

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]]> Kings Coach Doug Christie On The Hot Seat Amid 3-12 Start https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/kings-coach-doug-christie-on-the-hot-seat-amid-3-12-start/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 16:04:27 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365430 Sacramento Kings coach Doug Christie could be on the verge of getting fired after starting the season 3-12, its worst start through 15 games since going 2-13 to start the 1990-91 season. Kings Match Longest Losing Streak Since 2021-22 Season The Kings have now matched their longest losing streak since the 2021-22 season after falling […]

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]]> Pelicans’ Zion Williamson Returns From Hamstring Injury https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pelicans-zion-williamson-returns-from-hamstring-injury/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:09:48 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365409 New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson made his return in Wednesday night’s 125-118 home loss to the Denver Nuggets after missing eight straight games due to a Grade 1 left hamstring strain. Zion Williamson Appeared In First NBA Game Since Nov. 2 Williamson, 25, posted 14 points, six rebounds, five assists, one steal, and […]

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]]> Heat’s Tyler Herro Targeting Nov. 24 For Season Debut https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heats-tyler-herro-targeting-nov-24-for-season-debut/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:32:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365408 Miami Heat star guard Tyler Herro is nearing his return from the ankle surgery that has kept him sidelined since September, and is targeting Monday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks for his season debut, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. Tyler Herro Earned First All-Star Selection Last Season Herro missed all of training camp […]

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]]> Mark Cuban Says Mavs Won’t Trade Anthony Davis Because ‘We Want To Try To Win’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mark-cuban-says-mavs-wont-trade-anthony-davis-because-we-want-to-try-to-win/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:44:26 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365407 Dallas Mavericks minority owner Mark Cuban recently told The Athletic’s Joe Vardon that the franchise would not try to trade Anthony Davis this season, despite what ESPN’s Tim MacMahon’s sources said about Davis. “We won’t. We want to try to win,” Cuban said Wednesday in an email when asked if he and Mavericks governor Patrick […]

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]]> 76ers’ Kelly Oubre Jr. To Miss At Least 2 Weeks With LCL Sprain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/76ers-kelly-oubre-jr-to-miss-at-least-2-weeks-with-lcl-sprain/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:15:38 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365406 Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr. will miss at least two weeks after being diagnosed with a sprained ligament in his left knee, the team announced before Wednesday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors. An MRI revealed a strain to the LCL, which will be reevaluated in two weeks. Kelly Oubre Jr. Hyperextended His Left […]

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]]> Scoot Henderson’s Return From Torn Hamstring Not Imminent https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/scoot-hendersons-return-from-torn-hamstring-not-imminent/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 16:30:51 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365381 The Portland Trail Blazers announced nearly eight weeks ago that point guard Scoot Henderson had torn his left hamstring in a workout and would miss the start of the 2025-26 season. Henderson was expected to resume basketball activities in approximately four to eight weeks. Scoot Henderson Says His Status Remains Week To Week Henderson told […]

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]]> Anthony Davis Trade Rumors: Mavericks Listening To Offers https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/anthony-davis-trade-rumors-mavericks-listening-to-offers/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 15:49:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365370 The Dallas Mavericks will reportedly explore the trade market for big man Anthony Davis prior to this season’s deadline, team sources told ESPN’s Tim MacMahon on Wednesday. Mavericks Expected To Trade Anthony Davis Davis, 32, has been linked to multiple teams since the Mavericks parted ways with president of basketball operations and general manager Nico […]

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]]> Heat’s Bam Adebayo Upgraded To Questionable Against Warriors https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heats-bam-adebayo-upgraded-to-questionable-against-warriors/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:53:09 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365347 Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday night’s home game against the Golden State Warriors, according to Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel. Bam Adebayo Has Been Sidelined With A Left Big Toe Sprain Adebayo, who has missed the last six games due to a left big toe sprain, […]

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]]> NBA Fines Cavaliers $100K For Sitting Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley Against Heat https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/nba-fines-cavaliers-100k-for-sitting-donovan-mitchell-evan-mobley-against-heat/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:16:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365348 The Cleveland Cavaliers have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for violating the league’s player participation policy by sitting both Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley in a Nov. 12 road game against the Miami Heat. Two Or More Star Players Cannot Be Unavailable For Same Game The NBA adopted a new player participation policy ahead […]

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]]> Spurs’ Stephon Castle Out 1-2 Weeks With Hip Flexor Strain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/spurs-stephon-castle-out-1-2-weeks-with-hip-flexor-strain/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:31:49 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365346 San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle will be reevaluated in one to two weeks after an MRI on Monday revealed a left hip flexor strain, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania. Stephen Castle Suffered Hip Injury Against Kings Castle, 21, sustained the injury during the first half of Sunday’s 123-110 home win over the Sacramento Kings […]

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]]> Giannis Antetokounmpo Out 1-2 Weeks With Left Groin Strain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-out-1-2-weeks-with-left-groin-strain/ Wed, 19 Nov 2025 12:59:49 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365345 Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a low-grade left groin strain and will miss one to two weeks, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Tuesday. Giannis Antetokounmpo Exited Loss At Cleveland Antetokounmpo, who turns 31 in December, sustained the injury during Monday’s 118-106 road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Bucks coach Doc Rivers said Antetokounmpo […]

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]]> Warriors’ De’Anthony Melton Not Close To Returning From ACL Injury https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/warriors-deanthony-melton-not-close-to-returning-acl-injury/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 20:19:29 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365337 Golden State Warriors veteran forward De’Anthony Melton is reportedly still far off from returning to the court and making his 2025-26 season debut, according to head coach Steve Kerr. De’Anthony Melton Suffered Left ACL Tear Last November Melton remains sidelined as he continues to rehab from the left ACL tear he suffered on Nov. 12, […]

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]]> BYU’s Kennard Davis Jr. Cited For DUI, Marijuana Possession https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/byus-kennard-davis-jr-cited-for-dui-marijuana-possession/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 18:25:07 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365328 BYU starting guard Kennard Davis Jr. was reportedly cited for driving under the influence and for marijuana possession following a car crash and subsequent arrest in Provo, Utah, according to a redacted police report that was obtained by ESPN on Tuesday. BYU Suspended Kennard Davis Jr. Indefinitely Head coach Kevin Young did not offer any […]

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]]> Ex-College Basketball Player Admits To Point-Shaving Scheme https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ex-college-basketball-player-admits-to-point-shaving-scheme/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 17:39:23 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365285 Former University of New Orleans men’s basketball player Dae Dae Hunter acknowledged his role in a point-shaving scheme last season during Monday’s interview with ABC’s Good Morning America. Two Other College Basketball Players Participated Hunter and teammates Dyquavian Short and Jamond Vincent were accused by the NCAA of losing or attempting to lose by more […]

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]]> Ja Morant Trade Rumors: Grizzlies Not Looking To Move All-Star https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/ja-morant-trade-rumors-grizzlies-not-looking-to-move-all-star/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 16:46:50 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365310 The Memphis Grizzlies are reportedly not interested in trading star guard Ja Morant, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Memphis, however, could potentially make Morant available amid coaching drama, a calf strain injury, and 4-10 start to its season. Grizzlies Have Yet To Make Ja Morant Available For Trade The Grizzlies announced Monday that Morant will […]

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]]> Clippers’ Derrick Jones Jr. Out At Least 6 Weeks With MCL Sprain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/clippers-derrick-jones-jr-out-at-least-6-weeks-with-mcl-sprain/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:53:05 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365286 Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. sustained a sprained MCL in his right knee and will be reevaluated in six weeks, sources told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. Derrick Jones Jr. Suffered MCL Sprain Against Celtics Jones, 28, had started all 13 games this season and was averaging a career-high 10.9 points per game […]

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]]> Giannis Antetokounmpo To Undergo MRI On Left Groin Strain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-to-undergo-mri-on-left-groin-strain/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:15:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365287 Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo left in the second quarter of Monday night’s 118-106 road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers due to a left groin strain. Bucks Ruled Out Giannis Antetokounmpo At Halftime According to ESPN’s Jamal Collier, Bucks coach Doc Rivers said after the game that Antetokounmpo is scheduled to undergo an MRI on […]

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]]> Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Out Multiple Weeks With Calf Strain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/spurs-victor-wembanyama-out-multiple-weeks-with-calf-strain/ Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:43:55 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365284 San Antonio Spurs star center Victor Wembanyama will be sidelined for a few weeks due to a left calf strain, sources close to the team told ESPN’s Shams Charania on Monday. Victor Wembanyama Wearing Small Sleeve on Injured Calf Wembanyama was listed as questionable early Sunday due to left calf tightness, and the former No. […]

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]]> Grizzlies’ Ja Morant Out At Least 2 Weeks With Calf Strain https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/grizzlies-ja-morant-out-at-least-2-weeks-with-calf-strain/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:11:00 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365271 Memphis Grizzlies star guard Ja Morant will be reevaluated in two weeks after suffering a Grade 1 right calf strain in the first quarter of Saturday’s road loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced Monday. Ja Morant Has Dealt With Injuries, Suspensions Morant, 26, had been dealing with right ankle soreness prior to the […]

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]]> Daniel Gafford Widely Regarded As ‘The Most Tradeable Maverick’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/daniel-gafford-widely-regarded-as-the-most-tradeable-maverick/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 17:59:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365265 Veteran big man Daniel Gafford may soon be playing for a new team, as the Dallas Mavericks could make the 27-year-old available for a potential trade amid a 4-10 start to the season. Mavericks Not Listening To Trade Offers For Daniel Gafford Despite a turbulent start to the season, the Mavericks are reportedly not listening […]

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]]> 76ers’ Paul George Upgraded To Questionable Against Clippers https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/76ers-paul-george-upgraded-to-questionable-against-clippers/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 16:54:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365260 Philadelphia 76ers star forward Paul George has been upgraded to questionable for Monday night’s home game against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports. Paul George Slated To Return From Offseason Knee Surgery George has missed the Sixers’ first 12 games as he looks to finally make his return from offseason […]

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]]> Darvin Ham Among Candidates For Pelicans’ Head Coaching Job https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/darvin-ham-emerges-as-candidate-for-pelicans-head-coaching-job/ Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:51:13 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365250 Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham is reportedly among the top candidates for the New Orleans Pelicans’ head coaching job, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. “… Darvin Ham, I’m told, is a name to watch in the Pelicans’ search,” Stein wrote. “My former ESPN teammate Ian Begley reported this week that former UConn coach […]

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]]> Suns’ Dillon Brooks Fined $25K For Making Lewd Gesture Against Pacers https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/suns-dillon-brooks-fined-25k-for-making-lewd-gesture-against-pacers/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:06:25 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365233 Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks was fined $25,000 for making a lewd gesture during the second quarter of Thursday night’s 133-98 win over the Indiana Pacers at Mortgage Matchup Center. Dillon Brooks Predicted The Fine Amount Brooks made the gesture after drawing a foul on Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard on a basket with 54.4 seconds […]

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]]> Knicks’ OG Anunoby Sustains Left Hamstring Strain Against Heat https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/knicks-og-anunoby-sustains-left-hamstring-strain-against-heat/ Sat, 15 Nov 2025 14:04:24 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365228 Knicks forward OG Anunoby sustained a left hamstring strain in the first quarter of Friday night’s game against the Miami Heat and did not return, the team announced. OG Anunoby Suffered Hamstring Injury After Missing A Layup Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Anunoby appeared to suffer the injury while on a fast […]

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