Articles by Vivek Jacob (309)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]