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Vivek Jacob

Sports Editor

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Vivek Jacob is a freelance sports writer with over seven years experience. During this time, he has written for outlets including The Athletic, Yahoo Sports, Sportsnet, CBC, and Complex. Primarily covering the NBA, Vivek also covers tennis, soccer, and cricket.

Articles by Vivek Jacob (69)

Heat Trade Rumors: Butler No Longer Solely Focused On Suns

Jimmy Butler is ready to play and is no longer focused on only doing so for the Phoenix Suns, per NBA insider Chris Haynes. With this saga between the Miami Heat and Butler extending into the final 48 hours before the trade deadline, Butler has seemingly removed a major obstacle deterring other teams. According to […]

Vivek Jacob  •  04 Feb 2025
Michael Malone Says Nuggets Not Trading Michael Porter Jr.

Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone says the team is not trading forward Michael Porter Jr. These comments followed the Nuggets’ 125-113 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in which Porter Jr. scored a season-high 36 points. He did so on 12-of-22 shooting that included seven triples. Porter Jr. has had his name floating across […]

Vivek Jacob  •  04 Feb 2025
Lakers Mavs Trade: Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis Exchanged in Blockbuster

In one of the most shocking trades in NBA history, a three-team deal between the Dallas Mavericks, Los Angeles Lakers, and Utah Jazz will involve sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers and Anthony Davis to the Mavs. It is the first time that two reigning All-NBA players have been traded for each other midseason, per […]

Vivek Jacob  •  02 Feb 2025
Pelicans’ Dejounte Murray Out For Season With Torn Achilles

New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray will miss the remainder of the 2024-25 season after tearing his Achilles on Friday night against the Boston Celtics. Murray had played the first eight minutes of the game when the injury occurred, collecting an offensive rebound off his own miss on a drive to the basket. Boston went […]

Vivek Jacob  •  31 Jan 2025
Pistons’ Stewart Suspended 1 Game For Excessive Flagrant Fouls

Detroit Pistons big man Isaiah Stewart has been suspended one game for his sixth flagrant foul point of the season. Stewart was ejected with 8:45 remaining in the second quarter of the Pistons’ 133-119 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. A Flagrant 1 foul is worth one point and a Flagrant 2 foul is […]

Vivek Jacob  •  31 Jan 2025
Domantas Sabonis, Trae Young Lead List Of Biggest All-Star Game Snubs

It’s that time of year again, where the entire NBA All-Star Game roster is confirmed and we dwell on the biggest snubs. There’s not much of a case to be made against those who have been selected. It speaks to the league’s talent depth of the league that there are players missing out on the […]

Vivek Jacob  •  31 Jan 2025
Heat’s Terry Rozier Being Investigated By Feds For Illegal Betting

Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier is under investigation by federal prosecutors for possibly manipulating his performance as part of an illegal sports betting scheme. The Wall Street Journal was first to report. Rozier was a member of the Charlotte Hornets for the game in question. He has not been charged with a crime or accused […]

Vivek Jacob  •  30 Jan 2025
Spurs’ Wembanyama On Officiating: ‘It’s Not My Job To Do Politics’

Victor Wembanyama is not happy with the referees. The San Antonio Spurs superstar appeared to reach his tipping point on Wednesday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. Late in the third quarter, Ivica Zubac shoved Wembanyama as the two were running down the floor, sending the Frenchman to the floor in a heap. Wembanyama then […]

Vivek Jacob  •  30 Jan 2025
Cavs Rumors: Lonzo Ball, Ben Simmons Could Be Buyout Targets

The Cleveland Cavaliers could be players in the buyout market, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Speaking with ESPN Cleveland Radio, Windhorst was asked about the possibility of the Cavs getting involved in the buyout market. He started by outlining the type of player the Cavs are in the market for: a perimeter guard with size […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jan 2025
Lakers’ Anthony Davis Out At Least 1 Week With Abdominal Strain

Los Angeles Lakers big man Anthony Davis will miss at least a week of action after suffering an abdominal muscle strain. The injury occurred in the first half of Tuesday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Davis had been on a hot streak of late, including piling up 21 points and 11 rebounds in the first […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jan 2025