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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 (225)

Jimmy Butler’s Coffee Shop Charging Warriors Employees Extra

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  24 Mar 2025
Doc Rivers Close To Tying Phil Jackson For 7th Most Coach Wins

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  24 Mar 2025
Mavs’ Anthony Davis Will Make Return Against Nets Monday

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  24 Mar 2025
Nikola Jokic Expected To Return During Nuggets’ Homestand

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  23 Mar 2025
Jimmy Butler Ahead Of Miami Return: ‘It Didn’t End The Way People Wanted’

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). […]

Vivek Jacob  •  23 Mar 2025
LeBron James ‘Little Rusty’ In Return As Bulls Blowout Lakers

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  23 Mar 2025
WATCH: Wolves Start Joe Ingles So Son Can See Him Play Live For First Time

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch made a wholesome gesture to start Joe Ingles against the New Orleans Pelicans Friday night. Why is it wholesome? Ingles’ wife Renae and their three children live in Orlando and made the trip to Minnesota for the week. Their son, Jacob, is autistic and watched his first in-arena game […]

Vivek Jacob  •  21 Mar 2025
Hawks’ Capela Suffers Hand Injury, Likely Out For Regular Season

Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela is expected to miss the remainder of the regular season after suffering a hand injury. The team disclosed that Capela has a ligament injury in the fourth metacarpal of his left hand. He will be re-evaluated in three to four weeks before a timetable to return is established. Capela has […]

Vivek Jacob  •  21 Mar 2025
Redick Hopeful LeBron James Can Return For Lakers Mar. 22

JJ Redick is “hopeful” LeBron James can return from a left groin strain on Saturday, March 22nd against the Chicago Bulls. Freelance NBA reporter Mark Medina was first to report. James completed a pregame workout that included sprints and finishing at the basket. Earlier in the week, Redick said that James should be considered day-to-day. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Mar 2025
Suns Have Brutal 10-Game Stretch With Playoffs On The Line

The Phoenix Suns are facing a brutal 10 game stretch at the worst time. Having just moved up to the 10th seed in the Western conference, there is every chance the Suns could tumble down the standings in a hurry. The Portland Trail Blazers — led by Deni Avdija — have been playing some inspired […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Mar 2025