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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.

Articles by James Foglio (4277)

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra on 3-1 deficit: ‘All we’re thinking about is to get this thing back to Miami’

Miami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra understands his team is now facing a 3-1 series deficit after losing 108-95 to the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Finals. It’s a situation that Spoelstra is all too familiar with. Miami has now fallen into 3-1 holes in each of its last three finals appearances […]

James Foglio  •  12 Jun 2023
Lakers’ Rui Hachimura on future: ‘I just want to be somewhere I can be happy’

Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura has enjoyed playing on the West Coast in purple and gold. However, the fourth-year wing is unsure of his future. During a segment on ESPN’s “Hoop Streams” prior to Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night, Hachimura discussed the Wizards-Lakers trade. “The reason why I requested the […]

James Foglio  •  10 Jun 2023
Nikola Jokic needs 9 rebounds to become first player with 500 points, 250 rebounds, and 100 assists in a postseason

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets is nine rebounds away from becoming the first player in NBA history to record 500 points, 250 rebounds, and 100 assists in a single postseason. Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Finals begins tonight at 8:30 p.m. ET. In Denver’s 109-94 win over the Miami Heat in Game 3, […]

James Foglio  •  09 Jun 2023
NBA Finals 2023 Ratings Down 3% In Game 3 From Last Year’s Warriors-Celtics

The 2023 NBA Finals ratings for Game 3 between the Denver Nuggets and Miami Nuggets are down 3% from last year’s Warriors-Celtics matchup. In Denver’s 109-94 win over Miami this past Wednesday night, Game 3 averaged a 6.0 rating and 11.237 million viewers on ABC. It was a 3% drop in ratings and 2% loss […]

James Foglio  •  09 Jun 2023
Pistons expected to exercise Alec Burks’ $10.5 million team option for the 2023-24 season

The Detroit Pistons are expected to exercise Alec Burks’ $10.5 million team option for the 2023-24 season, according to sources. His club option deadline is June 29. This is part of the three-year, $30 million contract the guard signed with the New York Knicks in August 2021. Burks earned $10,012,800 with Detroit in the 2022-23 […]

James Foglio  •  09 Jun 2023
Suns exploring multiple options with Chris Paul, including a trade, or waiving and re-signing

The Phoenix Suns have informed Chris Paul that they intend to find a resolution this offseason that suits the 12-time All-Star and the Suns organization, which includes a potential trade or parting ways, per multiple sources. In July 2021, Paul signed a four-year, $120 million contract with Phoenix. Approximately $75,000,000 is fully guaranteed, and Paul’s […]

James Foglio  •  08 Jun 2023
Nuggets coach Michael Malone on Game 3 effort by Jokic, Murray: ‘By far, their greatest performance as a duo’

Denver Nuggets coach Michael Malone admired the Game 3 outings of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray in Wednesday night’s 109-94 win over the Miami Heat in the 2023 NBA Finals. Jokic and Murray became the first teammates in NBA history to each record a 30-point triple-double in the same game (regular season or playoffs). “I’ve […]

James Foglio  •  08 Jun 2023
Nikola Jokic, Jason Kidd only players in NBA history to average a triple-double in playoffs after 10+ games

Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets and Hall of Fame guard Jason Kidd are the only two players in NBA history to average a triple-double in the playoffs after 10 or more appearances. Through 18 starts of the 2023 NBA Playoffs, Jokic is averaging 30.5 points, 13.4 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 1.0 steal, and 39.4 minutes […]

James Foglio  •  08 Jun 2023
NBA Rumors: Magic are targeting Grant Williams, Gary Trent Jr. this offseason

One of the latest NBA rumors pertains to the Orlando Magic targeting Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams and Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. when free agency begins this offseason, according to sources. “He is 24, he has proven his chops, on both ends,” an Eastern Conference executive told Sean Deveney of Heavy on Williams. […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jun 2023
Damian Lillard says Miami is his preferred destination in hypothetical trade

Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers told Brian Custer on Showtime’s “The Last Stand” that Miami is his preferred destination in a hypothetical trade scenario. Other NBA teams Custer mentioned to the seven-time All-Star included the New York Knicks, Boston Celtics, and Brooklyn Nets. “Miami, obviously,” replied Lillard with a laugh. “Miami is the […]

James Foglio  •  07 Jun 2023