Articles by Vivek Jacob (219)
The NBA salary cap is expected to increase by 10 percent for the 2025-26 season, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. That will mean an increase from $140.6M this season to $154.6M next season. The luxury tax will be set at $187.9M, the first apron at $195.9M, and the second apron at $207.8M. Teams that managed […]
An NBA European league in partnership with FIBA is on tap to be discussed at the next Board of Governors Meeting to be held this week. There is the possibility of an annual competition held in Europe or an NBA-operated league. “At this week’s NBA Board of Governors meeting, the league will report on its […]
Milwaukee Bucks point guard Damian Lillard will be out indefinitely with a blood clot in his right calf. The official diagnosis is deep vein thrombosis, and Lillard is now on blood-thinning medication which has stabilized the clot. Just after the All-Star break, the San Antonio Spurs shut down superstar Victor Wembanyama for the season with […]
According to an excerpt from ‘THE WONDER BOY: Luka Doncic and the Curse of Greatness,’ Jalen Brunson was willing to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks for four years and $50M in the summer of 2021. The maximum Brunson was eligible for at the time was four years and $55.5M. Dallas was unsure about making that […]
Jimmy Butler’s coffee shop does not play favorites. In fact, quite the opposite based on Butler’s recent Instagram story. The newest member of Golden State teased a sign that will charge Warriors employees extra at his coffee shop in Miami. They are in town to take on the Heat Tuesday night. The sign reads: ‘Employed […]
Doc Rivers can tie Phil Jackson for the seventh-most coaching wins all-time with one more win. His Milwaukee Bucks will have the first opportunity to give Rivers win No. 1,154 on Monday night against the Phoenix Suns. The task will be more difficult with Damian Lillard set to miss out the contest with right calf […]
Anthony Davis will make his return for the Dallas Mavericks against the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. The 32-year-old hasn’t played since making his Mavs debut against the Houston Rockets on Feb. 8. He scored 26 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, dished out seven assists, and swatted three shots before exiting with an adductor strain. Head […]
Nikola Jokic is expected to return from a left ankle injury at some point during the Denver Nuggets’ five-game homestand that begins Monday and ends April 2nd. The Serbian superstar has missed the last four games with the Nuggets going 2-2 during that stretch. Encouragingly, Jokic did participate in a pregame shooting session Sunday. “We’re […]
Jimmy Butler is playing down the hype that’s building ahead of his first return to Miami since the Heat traded him. Acquired by Golden State, Butler’s addition to the Warriors squad has seen the Dubs turn around its fortunes in a hurry. The team is now 16-4 since trading for him (16-3 when he plays). […]
LeBron James made his return to the Los Angeles Lakers lineup after a seven-game absence due to a left groin strain. He could do nothing to help prevent a dominant Bulls performance, though, as Chicago piled up 146 points in a 31-point victory. Coby White scored 36 and rookie Matas Buzelis had 31. Josh Giddey […]