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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 Buss family’s iconic run as owners of the Los Angeles Lakers is set to come to an end after 46 years. Mark Walter, CEO of holding company TWG Global, will acquire majority ownership after a sale was agreed for approximately $10 billion. That makes this transaction the highest valuation paid for a sports franchise […]
Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton is weighing his desire to play Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the risk of worsening a strained right calf. Haliburton suffered the injury in Game 5 and was a shell of himself, failing to make a single field goal. Indiana is in a precarious position, knowing it […]
Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with a strained right calf and will undergo an MRI. Once the severity is clarified, the next steps can be determined. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The 25-year-old was completely out of sorts in Game 5 Monday, finishing without a single made field goal. He […]
Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs at the top of his wish list. As the Suns sort through options to find the best trade available, it has emerged that Durant is amenable to signing extensions with those three teams. The other teams reportedly in the mix […]
The Orlando Magic have acquired Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four first-round picks. Memphis has now added first-round draft capital that includes Orlando’s pick this year, next year, 2028, and 2030. The 2026 pick includes swap rights with either the Washington Wizards or Phoenix Suns. The […]
The Cleveland Cavaliers are exploring trade possibilities involving Dean Wade and Isaac Okoro. This is in an effort to lower the tax bill, according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor when speaking on the?Wine & Gold Talk podcast. Cleveland is intent on re-signing Ty Jerome while also holding a preference to bring back Sam Merrill. The potential […]
Veteran point guard Kyle Lowry is expected to return to the Philadelphia 76ers for what would be his 20th season in 2025-26. Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Keith Pompey reported the news. Lowry played just 35 games last season due to a hip issue, averaging 3.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He played in only 23 […]
The Phoenix Suns are making progress in Kevin Durant talks an hope to trade the superstar by the draft on June 25. This is according to the latest from Jake Fischer for?The Stein Line. New GM Brian Gregory has put the wheels in motion after the hiring of Jordan Ott. With teams losing hope in […]
Caitlin Clark returned from a five-game absence due to a left quadriceps injury to lead the Indiana Fever to a 102-88 win over the New York Liberty. She erupted for 32 points on 11-of-20 shooting that included tying her career-high with seven made threes. Clark scored 25 of her 32 points in the first half […]
The Houston Rockets and center Steven Adams have agreed to a three-year, $39M extension. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Adams is now financially secured through 2028. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and turns 32 next month. The New Zealand native will be entering his 12th NBA season. […]