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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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Heat re-sign forward Jamal Cain to his qualifying offer, a two-way contract

The Miami Heat have re-signed forward Jamal Cain to his qualifying offer, which is a two-way contract. In June, Miami extended his $1.8 million qualifying offer, allowing him to become a restricted free agent. Cain, 24, went undrafted last year out of Oakland University (MI). In July 2022, the 6-foot-7 forward signed an Exhibit 10 […]

James Foglio  •  12 Aug 2023
NBA Christmas Day Games 2023 Include Celtics vs. Lakers, 76ers vs. Heat

NBA Christmas Day games for the 2023-24 season include Celtics vs. Lakers and 76ers vs. Heat, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. According to Nielsen ratings, the NFL on Christmas Day last year averaged 21.9 million viewers over its three-game slate, surpassing the NBA’s 4.34 million audience. Football remains America’s No. 1 […]

James Foglio  •  11 Aug 2023
Former Wizards star John Wall donates new basketball court at Roberts Park Community Center

Former Washington Wizards star John Wall, through his family foundation, will donate a new basketball court at Roberts Park Community Center in his hometown of Raleigh, North Carolina. The photo above is the older outdoor court. “This is my favorite time of the year,” the five-time All-Star said in a news release. “To have the […]

James Foglio  •  11 Aug 2023
Warriors sign 7-foot center Jayce Johnson to an Exhibit 10 contract

The Golden State Warriors are signing center Jayce Johnson to an Exhibit 10 contract, according to sources. Johnson, 26, went undrafted in 2020 out of Marquette University. As a 7-footer, Johnson will be the tallest player at Warriors training camp. Dario Saric is 6-foot-10, whereas Kevon Looney is 6-foot-9. Training camp deals are one-year, minimum-salary […]

James Foglio  •  11 Aug 2023
Nets’ Cam Thomas says he’d average ‘25 points, no doubt’ as NBA starter

Brooklyn Nets guard Cam Thomas told Zach Schumaker during his “The SchuZ Show” YouTube podcast that he would average 25 points per game as an NBA starter. Shumaker asked the 6-foot-4 guard how many points he thinks he could average with the ball in his hands over a full 82-game season. “Ball in my hand? […]

James Foglio  •  11 Aug 2023
Nike Kobe 8 Protro ‘Halo’ sneakers release on August 23, 2023

The Nike Kobe 8 Protro “Halo” sneakers launch date is August 23, 2023, on what would’ve been Black Mamba’s 45th birthday. Kobe Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, designed the new Nike shoes. Nike unveiled the “Halo” kicks on Thursday after Vanessa teased fans with a brief video on Instagram. “This will be one of many Kobe 8 […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2023
Cavaliers’ Caris LeVert’s $93,000 Watch Allegedly Stolen At Party

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Caris LeVert’s $93,000 Peugeot watch was allegedly stolen during a party earlier this month at his Los Angeles-area home, per TMZ Sports. According to the police report, someone was spotted lurking in LeVert’s bedroom during the party on Aug. 1. As the 6-foot-6 guard returned to his room to investigate, he noticed […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2023
BIG3 Celebrity Game 2023 Participants Include Vernon Davis, Terrell Owens, Rico Nasty, Ashley Darby, And More

On Thursday, BIG3 and Monster Energy announced the return of the Monster Energy BIG3 Celebrity Game, and notable participants include former NFL star Vernon Davis, NFL Hall of Famer Terrell Owens, multi-platinum Warner Bros recording artist NLE Choppa, platinum Atlantic recording artist Rico Nasty, Bravo’s Real Housewives of Potomac star Ashley Darby. Other participants include rapper […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2023
Raptors’ O.G. Anunoby expected to receive over $30 million per year on next contract

Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby is expected to receive over $30 million per year on his next contract, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Anunoby, 26, signed a four-year, $72 million rookie extension with the organization in December 2020. The six-year veteran is slated to make $18,642,857 in 2024-24, and his current […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2023
ESPN’s Malika Andrews Replaces Mike Greenberg As NBA Finals Host

ESPN’s Malika Andrews of NBA Today is replacing Mike Greenberg as the network’s new NBA Finals host. Greenberg, 56, hosted the show for the past two years. The former Mike & Mike radio show host moved over to NBA Countdown after the Maria Taylor-Rachel Nichols feud, both of whom have since left the network. Mike […]

James Foglio  •  10 Aug 2023