Articles by Vivek Jacob (441)
Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell will miss at least the next month after sustaining a left hamstring injury. Head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed the news Thursday. McConnell has been an integral role player for the Pacers over his last six seasons with the team. He is expected to have a bigger role this season […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo did little to clear the air after ESPN reported that he was open to leaving the Milwaukee Bucks this past summer. Back with the team after dealing with Covid, Antetokounmpo spoke with media after a practice session Wednesday. “I’ve communicated with my teammates, communicated with the people I respect and love that the […]
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks after undergoing a testicular procedure, the team announced. Selected 12th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Topic missed all of last season after suffering a partially torn ACL. Topic has been an eagerly anticipated talent in the league after winning the […]
LeBron James released a video on his social media accounts teasing “The Second Decision” and the online NBA community has had a field day with it. There is speculation James may be teasing his retirement. Others are more skeptical and anticipate some sort of commercial partnership. James is turning 41 in December and entering a […]
Star defender Dyson Daniels and the Atlanta Hawks are not on the same page when it comes to early talks on an extension. This is according to the latest from NBA insider Jake Fischer for The Stein Line. Daniels could command an annual salary starting at $30 million, according to the report. That would be […]
The New York Nicks are erring on the side of caution after Josh Hart suffered a back injury during Thursday’s preseason opener against the Philadelphia 76ers. In early second quarter action, Josh Hart collected a defensive rebound and looked to push the ball up the court. That’s when he fell to the floor and was […]
Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams is looking to get past his injury prone profile by increasing his lower body strength. This is according to a report by Arizona Republic’s Duane Rankin. Williams missed the Suns’ preseason opener against the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday. He may miss the majority of the preseason, if not its […]
The elongated restricted free agent negotiations between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga have finally ended. The two sides came to an agreement on a two-year contract worth $48.5 million. Golden State got its wish in keeping the second year a team option but did increase its initial two-year offer by $8 million. Kuminga’s […]
Restricted free agent Cam Thomas is deciding between whether to take the Brooklyn Nets’ one year, ~$6 million qualifying offer or a two-year, $28 million deal. This is according to the latest from NBA insider Jake Fischer for Bleacher Report. By taking the qualifying offer, Thomas would be eligible to become an unrestricted free agent […]
The Toronto Raptors are expected to continue shopping R.J. Barrett in search of an upgrade this 2025-26 season. This is according to NBA insider Jake Fischer’s latest for Bleacher Report. On a live stream for his Insider Notebook, Fischer was firm in stating the team will look to be buyers. “I’ve got the Raptors as […]