Articles by Vivek Jacob (413)
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 […]
Atlanta Hawks star guard took to Twitter/X to troll New York Knicks fans during Game 7 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets. As he watched the Thunder crowd erupt when their team went on a late first half run, he was amazed by the noise the fans produced. In what was a dominant […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder have advanced to the West Finals after crushing the Denver Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7 of the second round. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 35 points and Jalen Williams supported him with 24, but it was the Thunder bench that was hugely influential in the win. Oklahoma City started the game looking nervous […]
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown played through a partially torn right meniscus in the postseason, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. Brown was dealing with knee pain in the final stretch of the regular season and sat out multiple games to rest it. He was receiving injections since March. He finished the playoffs averaging 22.1 points […]