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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)

Lakers’ Jarred Vanderbilt Set To Make Season Debut Saturday

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been medically cleared to make his season debut on Saturday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Saturday marks the beginning of a six-game road trip for the Lakers, with the Golden State Warriors first up. At 23-18 and clinging onto the final guaranteed playoff spot in the West, the Lakers […]

Vivek Jacob  •  22 Jan 2025
NBA All-Star: Is There Any Hope Left For Dunk Contest?

Rookies Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls and Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs are set to compete in the dunk contest during NBA All-Star Weekend. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Those names don’t jump off the page when you think of who you’d like to see in the contest. Buzelis has […]

Vivek Jacob  •  22 Jan 2025
Butler Trade Rumors: At Least 4 Teams Expected To Be Involved

At least four teams could be involved in a Jimmy Butler trade and perhaps even more, according to Miami Heat beat reporter Ira Winderman. The trade between the Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz has created significant flexibility on the part of the Suns, creating a pathway to a deal for Butler’s most preferred destination. That […]

Vivek Jacob  •  21 Jan 2025
Suns Trade Rumors: Beal Open To Waiving No-Trade Clause

Bradley Beal is open to waiving his no-trade clause if the Phoenix Suns send him to an appropriate destination, according to a report by Fred Katz of The Athletic. The Suns are trying to shop both Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic, who were recently moved to the bench to try and spark their season. It’s […]

Vivek Jacob  •  21 Jan 2025
Mavs’ Daniel Gafford joins Shaq, Hakeem With Historic Game

Daniel Gafford joined elite company on Monday with 31 points on 12-of-15 shooting from the field as well as a perfect 7-for-7 from the free-throw line, to go along with 15 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and seven blocks. What was historic about that performance? The Dallas Mavericks center joined Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, and […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Jan 2025
Warriors’ Draymond Green Out At Least 1 Week With Calf Injury

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will miss at least a week because of a mild calf strain, the team announced Monday. Green suffered the injury three minutes into Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards. The Warriors won that game 122-114 but got blown out 125-85 by the Boston Celtics on Monday. It was Golden […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Jan 2025
Ball Brothers Play Against Each Other For First Time in 1,145 Days

LaMelo Ball and Lonzo Ball competed against each other in an NBA game for the first time in 1,145 days on Friday. Their brother LiAngelo Ball was also in attendance, fresh off signing a music deal with Def Jam records. It’s been a long road back from injury for Lonzo, having missed the entirety of […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Jan 2025
10 Stars Now Ineligible For NBA Regular Season Awards

Half the NBA season is complete and there is already a big list of stars ineligible for awards at the end of the season. In case you need a reminder, the league mandated a 65-game minimum rule last year in order to be eligible for awards such as Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Jan 2025
Knicks Fan Hits Half-Court Shot To Win Car, Tells Ben Stiller ‘I Love You’

A New York Knicks fan hit a half-court shot to win a brand new car. But that wasn’t all. As he ran around the court in celebration, he hugged Hollywood star Ben Stiller and told the actor, “I love you.” It was a moment of pure bliss and joy for the man, and it’s hard […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Jan 2025
Joel Embiid Injury: Sixers Lose Star Big Man Again to Knee Swelling

After an on-court workout Thursday, Joel Embiid suffered more swelling in his left knee and will miss at least 7-10 days. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The Philadelphia 76ers’ season goes from bad to worse as the superstar big man has played in just 13 games this year. In those 13 games, Embiid […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Jan 2025