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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 (376)
Denver Nuggets Vice Chairman Josh Kroenke believes the team’s solutions moving forward lie internally. Speaking with media at the end of season presser, Kroenke indicated that major trades are unlikely. “I think a lot of our answers are internal right now,” Kroenke said. “With where we are from a roster standpoint, we have guys locked […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers will be hard pressed to keep both Ty Jerome and Sam Merrill. Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor was first to report. Both players are coming off salaries in the $2 million range and outperformed it easily. Jerome was particularly key to the Cavs’ regular season success, though he did have his share of struggles […]
Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle is not too worried about his Game 2 struggles against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Randle spoke to media after he managed just six points as the Wolves fell to an 0-2 series deficit. He was benched for the entire fourth quarter after looking too tentative. “We know what type of […]
Caitlin Clark’s tremendous 140-game streak with at least one three-pointer came to an end on Thursday. The Indiana Fever did defeat the Atlanta Dream 81-76 but Clark missed all five of her attempts from long range. She had 11 points and six assists, battling foul trouble throughout. It’s the first time Clark didn’t hit a […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder cruised yet again in the West Finals to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-103 and take a 2-0 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way after officially receiving the MVP trophy. He finished with 38 points, eight assists and three steals and was very efficient in doing so. Oklahoma City’s “big three” […]
Former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone made it clear that Nikola Jokic is his MVP choice, if he had a vote. Joining the ESPN broadcast for the Western Conference Finals, Malone got himself in a bit of hot water. When complimenting Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s skills after Game 1, he said that […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander provided his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates with a luxurious gift basket to celebrate his MVP award win. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news. This was the first time in his career that Gilgeous-Alexander has won the award. Based on the the items in the gift basket, you can be assured his teammates will […]
Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody underwent right thumb surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament (UCL). Having undergone the procedure early enough, Moody is expected to make a full recovery before training camp. The 22 year old started 34 games this season, establishing himself in the starting lineup after Jimmy Butler was acquired. […]
David Adelman’s successful playoff run with the Denver Nuggets has earned him a promotion from interim to full-time head coach. He had stepped into the role with just three games remaining in the regular season. With plenty of tension and frustration in the locker room, Adelman was tasked with lifting the mood and level of […]
Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley leads the list of names on the 2024-25 NBA All-Defensive First Team. Mobley earned 99 out of 100 First Team votes, which is a bit surprising he didn’t finish as a unanimous selection. Earlier this spring, he was named the league’s Defensive Player of the Year. Joining Mobley on the […]