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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 (74)

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
Hawks’ Jalen Johnson Out For Season With Left Shoulder Injury

Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a left shoulder injury, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. Johnson suffered the injury against the Toronto Raptors last week, and has now been reportedly diagnosed with a torn labrum in his left shoulder. He will undergo surgery. This […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jan 2025
Paul George Misses Sixers Win Over Lakers With Finger Injury

Paul George picked up a finger injury against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday and was forced to miss Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Philadelphia 76ers forward jammed his left pinkie finger against the Bulls. An MRI and ultrasound revealed tendon damage, though head coach Nick Nurse indicated the injury is not major. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  29 Jan 2025
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Highlights Rising Stars Rosters

Victor Wembanyama is the top name revealed from the Rising Stars rosters by the NBA on Tuesday. Among those joining the San Antonio Spurs superstar for the sophomores are Amen Thompson, Scoot Henderson and Derrick Lively II, though Lively will miss out because of a stress fracture in his right ankle. The most notable rookies […]

Vivek Jacob  •  28 Jan 2025
Kings Open To Trading De’Aaron Fox Before Deadline; Spurs His ‘Preferred Landing Spot’

The Sacramento Kings are opening up talks with the intent of trading De’Aaron Fox before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Per reports, Fox has a specific destination in mind, so other suitors — of whom there are expected to be many — will likely be dissuaded from trading […]

Vivek Jacob  •  28 Jan 2025
WATCH: Anthony Davis Has Historic 21 Point, 11 Rebound 1st Quarter

Anthony Davis dominated the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets in historic fashion before finishing with 42 points and 23 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers center was red hot from the opening tip-off, racking up 21 points and 11 rebounds in just the first quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo (2023) is the only other player to record […]

Vivek Jacob  •  27 Jan 2025