Articles by Vivek Jacob (225)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]