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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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Darius Days, Marcus Garrett sign two-way contracts with Heat

Darius Days and Marcus Garrett have signed two-way contracts with the Heat. Per team policy, the terms of these deals were not disclosed. In three Summer League games with the Spurs, Days averaged 13.7 points and 10 rebounds per game. The forward led the Spurs in rebounding. Also, he shot 55.6% from the field and […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2022
NBA Max Contracts: 7 Guards Have $200M Salaries in 2022

After factoring in multiple NBA max contracts this offseason, seven guards have $200 million salaries in 2022. The list includes Bradley Beal, Stephen Curry, Trae Young, Russell Westbrook, Devin Booker, Luka Doncic and Zach LaVine. Though, which NBA guard is the highest paid player here? Find out below. Read our list of the best NBA […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2022
Most Watched NBA Finals Games of All Time | NBA TV Ratings History

Four of the five most watched NBA Finals games of all time featured Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. M.J. revolutionized the NBA in the 1990s, and it’s all the more reason why the six-time NBA champion and Finals MVP is the greatest basketball player of all time. Fans wanted to watch him play. The […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2022
Jazz sign international free agent Simone Fontecchio

The Jazz are signing international free agent forward Simone Fontecchio to a two-year, $6.25 million deal. From 2012–2016, the 6’7″ forward played for Virtus Bologna. Seven years ago, Fontecchio declared for the 2015 NBA Draft. He attended a draft workout with the Celtics weeks before the draft. However, the forward withdrew from the draft on […]

James Foglio  •  19 Jul 2022
NBA Finals Ratings History (2000–Present)

NBA Finals ratings have been recorded since 1988. Game 6 of the 1998 NBA Finals between the Bulls and Jazz is the most watched (35.89 million) NBA Finals game and highest rated (22.3) in the league’s history. How about lowest rated NBA Finals game? During the COVID-19 pandemic, Game 3 of the 2020 NBA Finals […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2022
Hawks sign Tyrese Martin to multi-year contract

The Hawks have officially signed Tyrese Martin to a multi-year contract. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Counting five Summer League appearances, Martin averaged 13.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. This was more than enough to impress Atlanta’s front office. Plus, he averaged 45.6% from the floor and 27.8% from beyond […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2022
Celtics sign Mfiondu Kabengele to two-way contract

The Celtics have signed Mfiondu Kabengele to a two-way contract. Over five Summer League games played with the team, the forward averaged 14.8 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.2 blocks per game. Additionally, in the 2020-21 NBA season, Kabengele averaged 4.3 points and 2.9 rebounds per game in a total of 16 games played […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2022
Heat guard Tyler Herro expecting baby boy with girlfriend Katya Henry

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro is expecting a baby boy with girlfriend Katya Henry. Of course, Katya is due to deliver the baby in January. While attending NBA 2K’s House of Greatness in Las Vegas, the 2022 Sixth Man of the Year was asked by journalists about how he was feeling this offseason. “I’m feeling […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2022
Keldon Johnson agrees to four-year, $80 million extension with Spurs

Keldon Johnson has agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract extension with the Spurs. In the 2021-22 NBA season, the forward averaged 17 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in a total of 75 games played. He was the Spurs’ second-leading scorer last season behind Dejounte Murray. The third-year player also averaged 46.6% […]

James Foglio  •  16 Jul 2022
Richard Jefferson makes NBA referee debut in Summer League, blows call

Richard Jefferson played 17 years in the NBA before working as a color commentator, and now he has made his debut as an NBA referee during the Summer League. According to the tournament rotation schedule for officials, the 42-year-old was listed to officiate the second quarter of the Knicks vs. Trail Blazers matchup on Monday […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jul 2022