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Vivek Jacob

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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)

LaMelo Ball Leaves Game Against Lakers With Ankle Injury

LaMelo Ball left the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night with an apparent ankle injury. The Charlotte Hornets confirmed he would not be returning to the game. Ball suffered the injury just three minutes into the second quarter. As he backpedaled after hitting a three-pointer, Ball accidentally landed on Lakers forward Jarred […]

Vivek Jacob  •  27 Jan 2025
Jimmy Butler Walks Out Of Heat Practice, Suspended Indefinitely

Miami has suspended Jimmy Butler for an indefinite period after walking out of practice on Monday. The Heat confirmed that the suspension will last at least five games, which would rule him out of action past the trade deadline on Feb. 6. Butler has missed nine of Miami’s past 12 games through two separate suspensions. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  27 Jan 2025
Wolves’ DiVincenzo To Be Re-Evaluated In 3 Weeks For Toe Injury

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo will have his toe injury re-evaluated in three weeks, the team confirmed Friday. The 27-year-old had an examination of the toe done, revealing a stable turf toe injury with a partial tear of the plantar ligament. This injury is deemed to not require surgery and an update will be provided […]

Vivek Jacob  •  24 Jan 2025
Bucks Beat Heat Despite Travel Issues That ‘Felt Like COVID’

The Milwaukee Bucks found a way to beat the Miami Heat despite some of the worst travel issues of the season. Stranded in New Orleans since Monday because of a severe winter storm that prompted a postponement of their game against the Pelicans, the Bucks were forced to play a waiting game, which included not […]

Vivek Jacob  •  24 Jan 2025
NBA All-Star Game: Antetokounmpo, Jokic Headline 2025 Starters

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic headline the starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game to be held in San Francisco’s Chase Center. Joining Antetokounmpo as starters for the Eastern Conference are Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Knicks […]

Vivek Jacob  •  23 Jan 2025
Hornets’ Brandon Miller Ruled Out For Season After Wrist Surgery

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing wrist surgery, the team confirmed. Miller had a procedure done in New York to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist. In his second season, Miller averaged 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals […]

Vivek Jacob  •  23 Jan 2025
Suns Trade Rumors: Beal’s Agent Slams Reports ‘Out Of Thin Air’

Speaking with the Arizona Republic, Bradley Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports and Entertainment said recent reports about his client are “created out of thin air.” That includes indications the Phoenix Suns star would be willing to lift his no-trade clause if the Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat or Los Angeles Lakers were […]

Vivek Jacob  •  23 Jan 2025
Draymond Green Wants Jordan Poole To Move On From Punch

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green wants Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole to move on from being punched. Over two years ago when the pair were teammates fresh off winning a title, Green punched Poole at a preseason practice. The video leaked in October 2022 and it showed the two exchanging words before Green approached […]

Vivek Jacob  •  22 Jan 2025
Suns Trade Rumors: Beal To Bucks Connection Non-Existent

There is no trade connection between Bradley Beal and the Milwaukee Bucks, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. According to the report, the Bucks have not made any sort of inquiry into acquiring Beal’s services. This means that a potential deal that sends Jimmy Butler to the Phoenix Suns will not involve Beal getting re-routed […]

Vivek Jacob  •  22 Jan 2025
Jimmy Butler Suspended Again By Miami Heat

Jimmy Butler has been suspended a second time by the Miami Heat, this one for missing a team flight on Wednesday. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. He will now miss a two-game road trip in which Miami will take on the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets. Butler recently served a seven-game suspension prior […]

Vivek Jacob  •  22 Jan 2025