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Vivek Jacob

Sports Editor

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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 (304)

Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard Headline Hall Of Fame Finalists

Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are the biggest NBA names selected as finalists for the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class. On the WNBA side, superstars Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles have also been named finalists. Coaches Billy Donovan and Mark Few made the cut as well. The 2008 USA ‘Redeem Team’ […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Feb 2025
Khris Middleton Thanks Milwaukee Bucks: ‘This Isn’t Goodbye’

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton took to social media to share a touching note of thanks with the Milwaukee Bucks. Struggling to recover from double ankle surgery in the offseason, the Bucks traded Middleton to the Washington Wizards. It was a four-team deal involving the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs as well, Milwaukee […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Feb 2025
LeBron On Rivalry With Curry: ‘He Disliked Me, I Disliked Him’

LeBron James and Steph Curry have a rivalry that has defined the past decade of the NBA. The two faced each other in four NBA Finals between 2015-2018, Curry’s Golden State Warriors emerging victorious three times. Over 22 games fighting for the biggest prize, there’s bound to be some tension that builds up. The two […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Feb 2025
Mavs Injuries: Gafford To Miss At Least 6 Weeks With MCL Sprain

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford is set to miss at least six weeks with a Grade 3 MCL sprain. ESPN’s Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon were first to report. It was previously confirmed that Gafford would be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks and sit out until at least Feb. 25. The latest update confirms […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Feb 2025
Where Will Kevin Durant Finish On All-Time Scoring List?

Kevin Durant recently joined esteemed company by becoming the eighth player on the all-time scoring list to reach the 30,000 point mark. It’s a moment to appreciate for all basketball fans as the only other active player to have hit that mark is LeBron James. James Harden (13th overall) is the next closest with 26,949 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  13 Feb 2025
WATCH: Klay Thompson’s Hilarious Max Christie Mix Up

Klay Thompson shared a hilarious belief he had about new Dallas Mavericks teammate Max Christie. Until actually having a chance to interact with Christie, Thompson was under the impression the young guard was the son of former NBA player and current Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie. Thompson himself is a part of a famous […]

Vivek Jacob  •  11 Feb 2025
Wolves Ownership: Arbitrators Rule In Favor of Lore, Rodriguez

An arbitration panel ruled Monday that the ownership transfer of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez must continue. The final phase of the $1.5 billion sale was under dispute after being originally arranged three years ago. Now, the NBA’s Board of Governors will still need to approve the change. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  10 Feb 2025
2025 NBA All-Star: Kyrie Irving Replaces Anthony Davis

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will replace teammate Anthony Davis at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Commissioner Adam Silver named Irving as an injury replacement after Davis was ruled out due to a groin injury. Davis is expected to miss several weeks with the injury. In the midst of a stellar debut for the Mavs, […]

Vivek Jacob  •  10 Feb 2025
2025 NBA All-Star: Trae Young Replaces Giannis Antetokounmpo

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will replace Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Commissioner Adam Silver named Young as an injury replacement after Antetokounmpo was deemed unavailable. After suffering a left calf strain, Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for the Bucks remaining two games before All-Star weekend. He is […]

Vivek Jacob  •  10 Feb 2025
Ben Simmons Finalizing Buyout, Meeting Cavs, Rockets, Clippers

Ben Simmons is finalizing a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets and is set to become a free agent. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Upon becoming a free agent, Simmons is set to meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets. In 33 games this season, the 28-year-old is averaging […]

Vivek Jacob  •  07 Feb 2025