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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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Ron Holland rejects Arkansas, joins NBA G League Ignite

Ron Holland is the No. 2-ranked senior in the Class of 2023, and instead of committing to the University of Arkansas, the 6-foot-8, 195-pound forward has decided to join the NBA G League Ignite. “This process was not easy,” Holland told ESPN. “At times it was scary because at times I had no idea where […]

James Foglio  •  31 May 2023
Heat president Pat Riley has been a part of 25% of NBA Finals in league history

Miami Heat president Pat Riley has now been a part of 25% of NBA Finals in league history, following Monday night’s 103-84 series-clinching win over the Boston Celtics in Game 7 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals. Riley, 78, is making his 19th NBA Finals appearance. The nine-time NBA champ (1972, 1980, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, […]

James Foglio  •  31 May 2023
NBA Rumors: Jonas Valanciunas seeking extension with Pelicans

For one of the latest NBA rumors, Jonas Valanciunas is seeking an extension with the New Orleans Pelicans. The 6-foot-11 center signed a two-year, $30.14 million contract with New Orleans in October 2021. The 11-year veteran made $14.7 million in the 2022-23 season and is projected to earn $15.435 million next season. If negotiations fail […]

James Foglio  •  31 May 2023
Draymond Green picked Caleb Martin over Jimmy Butler for East Finals MVP

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors enjoyed watching the Miami Heat defeat the Boston Celtics in seven games of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, and the four-time All-Star admitted that he would have picked Caleb Martin over Jimmy Butler for East Finals MVP. “Caleb Martin averaged 19 [points] on 60% shooting and 49% from […]

James Foglio  •  31 May 2023
WATCH: Jimmy Butler’s Hilarious Reaction To Bumblebee After Game 7 Win

Watch Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler’s hilarious reaction to a bumblebee flying nearby his cap during Monday night’s postgame interview, following a 103-84 series-clinching Game 7 win over the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals. “I got two days to figure that out. We have two days to figure that out before Game […]

James Foglio  •  30 May 2023
Celtics’ Robert Williams played with stomach virus during Game 7 against Heat

Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III played with a stomach virus during Monday night’s 103-84 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 7 of the 2023 Eastern Conference Finals, according to sources. “There was one other health matter that a Celtics player had,” reported Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. “I’m told that Robert […]

James Foglio  •  30 May 2023
Heat become 3rd team to reach NBA Finals after posting a negative point differential during the regular season

The Miami Heat are only the third team to advance to the NBA Finals after posting a negative point differential during the regular season. They join the 1956-57 St. Louis Hawks and 1958-59 Minneapolis Lakers. Miami has won 41 straight playoff games when leading by 10 or more points at halftime, the second-longest streak in NBA […]

James Foglio  •  30 May 2023
Nuggets open 2023 NBA Finals as 8.5-point favorites over Heat in Game 1

The Denver Nuggets (65-32, 53-43-1 ATS) will enter Game 1 of the 2023 NBA Finals this Thursday as 8.5-point favorites at home over the Miami Heat (57-45, 44-55-3 ATS). Denver is making its first appearance in the NBA Finals in franchise history. Meanwhile, Miami is making its seventh NBA Finals appearance and first since 2020. […]

James Foglio  •  30 May 2023
Heat have had 7 undrafted players play this postseason, most for an NBA Finals team since 1966-67

The Miami Heat have had a total of seven undrafted players play this postseason, the most for an NBA Finals team in the modern draft era since 1966-67. Undrafted players include Duncan Robinson, Gabe Vincent, Udonis Haslem, Haywood Highsmith, Max Strus, Caleb Martin, and Omer Yurtseven. Vincent and Strus made appearances as regular starters. Robinson […]

James Foglio  •  30 May 2023
Heat have a flight scheduled to Denver after Game 7 against Celtics

The Miami Heat have a flight scheduled to Denver after Monday night’s Game 7 matchup against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden, per FAA records. Of course, the Denver Nuggets will face the winner of the Eastern Conference in the 2023 NBA Finals. If Miami prevents Boston from becoming the first NBA team to win […]

James Foglio  •  29 May 2023