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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 (441)

Warriors’ Steph Curry Wants To Play For Steve Kerr Until Retirement

Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry has no desire to play for anyone but Steve Kerr over the final years of his career. Kerr currently has one year remaining on his deal while Curry has two. Curry was asked about the possibility of a split because the contracts aren’t lined up. “I don’t want to,” […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Oct 2025
Pistons’ Jaden Ivey Out At Least 4 Weeks After Knee Surgery

Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey underwent right knee surgery and so will miss at least the next four weeks, the team announced. Ivey played in one preseason game before the issue emerged. According to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, it wasn’t specifically something from the game that caused the injury. “It was something that was developing […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Oct 2025
AJ Green Agrees 4-Year, $45M Extension With Bucks

Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green has committed to a four-year, $45 million extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Green was undrafted in 2022 but has seen his sharpshooting skills elevate him to all the way to this moment. He has shot 42.1 percent from deep for his career and […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Oct 2025
Lakers’ LeBron James Expected Out Until At Least Mid-November

LeBron James is expected to be out of action until at least mid-November due to sciatica. He is not expected to be re-evaluated until Oct. 30 at the earliest, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Los Angeles Lakers play 14 games through Nov. 15 which includes a five-game road trip from Nov. 8-15. The Lakers […]

Vivek Jacob  •  16 Oct 2025
Former MVP Russell Westbrook Agrees To Deal With Kings

Former MVP Russell Westbrook has agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Terms of the deal have yet to be reported. Westbrook played for the Denver Nuggets last season and was a free agent this summer. The former UCLA star has played a reserve role the last few seasons across […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Oct 2025
Mavericks Sign Jason Kidd To Multiyear Contract Extension

The Dallas Mavericks have signed head coach Jason Kidd to a multiyear contract extension, the team confirmed. Kidd is entering his fifth season with the team having first signed in June 2021. He helped lead the Mavs to the NBA Finals in 2024 and was said to be heavily pursued by the New York Knicks […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Oct 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo Could Leave NBA For Greece In 6 Years

Giannis Antetokounmpo may be closer to the end of his NBA career than people expected. Speaking on a late night television show in Greece, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar revealed he could leave the NBA for Greece in just six years. Antetokounmpo will turn 31 in December. “I’m 30 years old, I can play in the […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Oct 2025
Mark Cuban Feels Knicks Received Light Punishment In Brunson Tampering

Mark Cuban believes that the New York Knicks’ degree of tampering in signing Jalen Brunson away from the Dallas Mavericks should have warranted more punishment than the 2025 second-round pick they were docked. Speaking on the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast, Cuban was asked specifically about how the Brunson deal played out. “I don’t know,” Cuban […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Oct 2025
Lakers’ LeBron James Out At Least 3-4 Weeks With Sciatica

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will miss at least three to four weeks after developing sciatica on his right side. Incredibly, this will mark the first time in James’ 23 year career that he will miss the opening night of the season. The Lakers are scheduled to host the Golden State Warriors. James played […]

Vivek Jacob  •  09 Oct 2025
Heat’s Erik Spoelstra Will Be New Head Coach Of Team USA

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra will be the new head coach of USA Senior Men’s Basketball, replacing Steve Kerr. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Spoelstra was a lead assistant coach when Team USA won the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics. He will be in charge for the 2027 FIBA World Cup […]

Vivek Jacob  •  09 Oct 2025