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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 (122)

Bulls’ Championship Banners Damaged During Heavy Metal Concert

The Chicago Bulls’ six championship banners have all been taken down from the rafters of the United Center. Minor damage was discovered after heavy metal band Disturbed performed on Saturday, March 8th. The damage is said to be caused by pyrotechnics during the concert. The bottom half of the banners is where there is reportedly […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Mar 2025
Cavs Topple Grizzlies For Franchise-Record 16th Straight Win

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 133-124 for a franchise-record 16th win in a row. There wasn’t much doubt about the result for most of the night, the Cavs leading by as many as 25 before the Grizzlies pulled things back in the fourth quarter. Evan Mobley led the Cavs with 22 points, 11 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Mar 2025
Mavs Injuries: Season Of Doom Continues As Exum Breaks Hand

Dante Exum suffered a broken bone in his left hand against the Houston Rockets Friday night, deepening the woes of the Dallas Mavericks. The point guard is out indefinitely as of now. Exum only played 18 games this season and is in the final year of his contract. He already missed the bulk of this […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Mar 2025
Lakers’ Luka Doncic Won’t Play Against Nuggets Friday Night

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic will sit out Friday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets to manage a lingering calf injury and sprained right ankle. The superstar from Slovenia is fresh off dropping 45 points, 11 rebounds, and three assists in a loss against the Milwaukee Bucks the night before. The Lakers are 0-3 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Mar 2025
Butler Felt Heat Were Changing Course Without Him In Mind

Jimmy Butler wanted to be traded because he felt the Miami Heat were changing direction without him in mind, Andscape’s Marc Spears reported. Over the course of the season, it was evident Tyler Herro was becoming the main feature of Miami’s offense. Herro’s had a tremendous season, blossoming to the extent of being named an […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Mar 2025
Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox Will Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

San Antonio Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox will undergo season-ending surgery to repair tendon damage in his left pinkie. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The injury was suffered during training camp while still with the Sacramento Kings. He is expected to recover in time for the start of training camp next season. Fox […]

Vivek Jacob  •  13 Mar 2025
Sixers’ Paul George Considering Procedure for Groin, Knee Injuries

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George is considering a procedure for his respective groin and knee injuries, per ESPN’s Shams Charania. George is consulting with doctors this week on different treatment options. A best route is expected to be sorted by early next week. George hasn’t played since a March 4th contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  13 Mar 2025
Thunder Clinch Playoff Berth With Win Over Celtics

The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a playoff berth for the second consecutive year. It came in style with a win over the defending champion Boston Celtics on their home floor. The victory also gave the Thunder a sweep of the season series after defeating the Celtics 105-92 on Jan. 5th. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was tremendous yet […]

Vivek Jacob  •  13 Mar 2025
Shaq Considers Cunningham Great But Doesn’t Watch Pistons

Speaking on TNT, Shaquille O’Neal (Shaq) further revealed his true feelings about the Detroit Pistons. Soon after calling the Pistons boring on his ‘The Big Pod’ podcast, O’Neal doubled down by saying he doesn’t watch them. That would at least make sense since he claimed the Pistons were four games below .500 and were coached […]

Vivek Jacob  •  12 Mar 2025
LeBron James Returns To Los Angeles As Groin Makes Progress

LeBron James has returned to Los Angeles with good progress made on his strained left groin. He made the trip back based on a medical recommendation. There is now belief that James may not need to miss more than two weeks. That could put James in position to return just in time for the Lakers’ […]

Vivek Jacob  •  12 Mar 2025