Articles by Vivek Jacob (227)
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green wants Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole to move on from being punched. Over two years ago when the pair were teammates fresh off winning a title, Green punched Poole at a preseason practice. The video leaked in October 2022 and it showed the two exchanging words before Green approached […]
There is no trade connection between Bradley Beal and the Milwaukee Bucks, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. According to the report, the Bucks have not made any sort of inquiry into acquiring Beal’s services. This means that a potential deal that sends Jimmy Butler to the Phoenix Suns will not involve Beal getting re-routed […]
Jimmy Butler has been suspended a second time by the Miami Heat, this one for missing a team flight on Wednesday. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. He will now miss a two-game road trip in which Miami will take on the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets. Butler recently served a seven-game suspension prior […]
Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been medically cleared to make his season debut on Saturday, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. Saturday marks the beginning of a six-game road trip for the Lakers, with the Golden State Warriors first up. At 23-18 and clinging onto the final guaranteed playoff spot in the West, the Lakers […]
Rookies Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls and Stephon Castle of the San Antonio Spurs are set to compete in the dunk contest during NBA All-Star Weekend. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Those names don’t jump off the page when you think of who you’d like to see in the contest. Buzelis has […]
At least four teams could be involved in a Jimmy Butler trade and perhaps even more, according to Miami Heat beat reporter Ira Winderman. The trade between the Phoenix Suns and Utah Jazz has created significant flexibility on the part of the Suns, creating a pathway to a deal for Butler’s most preferred destination. That […]
Bradley Beal is open to waiving his no-trade clause if the Phoenix Suns send him to an appropriate destination, according to a report by Fred Katz of The Athletic. The Suns are trying to shop both Bradley Beal and Jusuf Nurkic, who were recently moved to the bench to try and spark their season. It’s […]
Daniel Gafford joined elite company on Monday with 31 points on 12-of-15 shooting from the field as well as a perfect 7-for-7 from the free-throw line, to go along with 15 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and seven blocks. What was historic about that performance? The Dallas Mavericks center joined Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, and […]
Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will miss at least a week because of a mild calf strain, the team announced Monday. Green suffered the injury three minutes into Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards. The Warriors won that game 122-114 but got blown out 125-85 by the Boston Celtics on Monday. It was Golden […]
LaMelo Ball and Lonzo Ball competed against each other in an NBA game for the first time in 1,145 days on Friday. Their brother LiAngelo Ball was also in attendance, fresh off signing a music deal with Def Jam records. It’s been a long road back from injury for Lonzo, having missed the entirety of […]