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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)
The Boston Celtics will not find it easy to trade two-time NBA champion Jrue Holiday. This is according to the latest from Jake Fischer for The Stein Line. There’s no doubting the impressive resume and HIS status as one of the league’s premier defenders. Despite that, executives believe Holiday’s age and contract will make him […]
Tyrese Haliburton hit a game-tying shot at the end of regulation to force overtime and did the Reggie Miller choke post to celebrate. Making the moment even more spectacular was that he looked in the direction of Miller, who was commentating on the sidelines. Trailing by two with 7.3 seconds remaining, Haliburton received the inbounds […]
The Indiana Pacers made their third stunning comeback of the postseason to beat the New York Knicks 138-135 in an overtime classic. Trailing by 14 points with 2:51 to play in the fourth quarter, Aaron Nesmith went bonkers from three-point range to spark a comeback. He knocked six triples in all in the fourth quarter […]
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won MVP for the first time in his career. Having finished fifth a couple seasons ago and second last season, Gilgeous-Alexander was finally able to get to the top of the mountain ahead of Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.7 […]
The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to at least listen to offers that involve them trading down from the No. 3 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The People’s Insider Jake Fischer reported for The Stein Line. Fischer’s report also stated while the above conversation is in play, trading out of the draft entirely is […]
Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum expects to retire from the NBA after next season. The Frenchman has been one of the best role players of his generation and just completed his 17th year in the league. During that time, he has represented the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, Los Angeles Clippers and Philadelphia 76ers. […]
Minnesota Timberwolves point guard Mike Conley Jr. has a goal of playing in 20 NBA seasons. This is according to a story by Andscape’s Marc J. Spears. Conley is currently helping the Wolves battle the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals during his 18th season. He is mainly remembered as a Memphis Grizzlies […]
San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle leads the list of players named to the NBA’s All-Rookie First Team. He was the only unanimous choice, receiving 100 First Team votes. Castle was earlier named the 2024-25 Rookie of the Year. He averaged 14.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists and just under a steal in 81 games. […]
In a throwback, the New York Knicks will face the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference Finals. Between Spike Lee cheering courtside and Reggie Miller providing color commentary, there will be plenty of nostalgia to go around. This matchup provides so much to look forward to, beginning with Jalen Brunson and Tyrese Haliburton at the […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals. It was a bit of a slog for the Thunder, having to throw the kitchen sink at the Denver Nuggets to take them down in seven games. Minnesota benefited from Stephen Curry going down with a hamstring injury but […]