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Vivek Jacob

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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 (227)

Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama Highlights Rising Stars Rosters

Victor Wembanyama is the top name revealed from the Rising Stars rosters by the NBA on Tuesday. Among those joining the San Antonio Spurs superstar for the sophomores are Amen Thompson, Scoot Henderson and Derrick Lively II, though Lively will miss out because of a stress fracture in his right ankle. The most notable rookies […]

Vivek Jacob  •  28 Jan 2025
Kings Open To Trading De’Aaron Fox Before Deadline; Spurs His ‘Preferred Landing Spot’

The Sacramento Kings are opening up talks with the intent of trading De’Aaron Fox before the Feb. 6 trade deadline. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Per reports, Fox has a specific destination in mind, so other suitors — of whom there are expected to be many — will likely be dissuaded from trading […]

Vivek Jacob  •  28 Jan 2025
WATCH: Anthony Davis Has Historic 21 Point, 11 Rebound 1st Quarter

Anthony Davis dominated the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets in historic fashion before finishing with 42 points and 23 rebounds. The Los Angeles Lakers center was red hot from the opening tip-off, racking up 21 points and 11 rebounds in just the first quarter. Giannis Antetokounmpo (2023) is the only other player to record […]

Vivek Jacob  •  27 Jan 2025
LaMelo Ball Leaves Game Against Lakers With Ankle Injury

LaMelo Ball left the game against the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night with an apparent ankle injury. The Charlotte Hornets confirmed he would not be returning to the game. Ball suffered the injury just three minutes into the second quarter. As he backpedaled after hitting a three-pointer, Ball accidentally landed on Lakers forward Jarred […]

Vivek Jacob  •  27 Jan 2025
Jimmy Butler Walks Out Of Heat Practice, Suspended Indefinitely

Miami has suspended Jimmy Butler for an indefinite period after walking out of practice on Monday. The Heat confirmed that the suspension will last at least five games, which would rule him out of action past the trade deadline on Feb. 6. Butler has missed nine of Miami’s past 12 games through two separate suspensions. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  27 Jan 2025
Wolves’ DiVincenzo To Be Re-Evaluated In 3 Weeks For Toe Injury

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo will have his toe injury re-evaluated in three weeks, the team confirmed Friday. The 27-year-old had an examination of the toe done, revealing a stable turf toe injury with a partial tear of the plantar ligament. This injury is deemed to not require surgery and an update will be provided […]

Vivek Jacob  •  24 Jan 2025
Bucks Beat Heat Despite Travel Issues That ‘Felt Like COVID’

The Milwaukee Bucks found a way to beat the Miami Heat despite some of the worst travel issues of the season. Stranded in New Orleans since Monday because of a severe winter storm that prompted a postponement of their game against the Pelicans, the Bucks were forced to play a waiting game, which included not […]

Vivek Jacob  •  24 Jan 2025
NBA All-Star Game: Antetokounmpo, Jokic Headline 2025 Starters

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo and Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic headline the starters for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game to be held in San Francisco’s Chase Center. Joining Antetokounmpo as starters for the Eastern Conference are Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell, New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and Knicks […]

Vivek Jacob  •  23 Jan 2025
Hornets’ Brandon Miller Ruled Out For Season After Wrist Surgery

Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller has been ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing wrist surgery, the team confirmed. Miller had a procedure done in New York to repair a torn scapholunate ligament in his right wrist. In his second season, Miller averaged 21.0 points, 4.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.1 steals […]

Vivek Jacob  •  23 Jan 2025
Suns Trade Rumors: Beal’s Agent Slams Reports ‘Out Of Thin Air’

Speaking with the Arizona Republic, Bradley Beal’s agent Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports and Entertainment said recent reports about his client are “created out of thin air.” That includes indications the Phoenix Suns star would be willing to lift his no-trade clause if the Milwaukee Bucks, Denver Nuggets, Miami Heat or Los Angeles Lakers were […]

Vivek Jacob  •  23 Jan 2025