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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 (368)

NBA Finals 2025: Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton Will Play Game 6

Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton will play in Game 6 of the NBA Finals, despite a strained right calf. Haliburton’s status was questionable after injuring himself on a drive during Game 5. With the season — and championship — on the line, he has received the green light to play. The Oklahoma City Thunder […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Jun 2025
Rockets Stabilize Culture With Long-Term Extension For Ime Udoka

The Houston Rockets secured their organizational culture for the next little while by giving head coach Ime Udoka a long-term extension. Although the exact length of the extension is unknown, Udoka will be earning eight figures annually. That makes him one of the highest-paid coaches in the league. Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Jun 2025
Buss Family Set To End Iconic Ownership Run With Lakers

The Buss family’s iconic run as owners of the Los Angeles Lakers is set to come to an end after 46 years. Mark Walter, CEO of holding company TWG Global, will acquire majority ownership after a sale was agreed for approximately $10 billion. That makes this transaction the highest valuation paid for a sports franchise […]

Vivek Jacob  •  18 Jun 2025
Pacers’ Haliburton Wants To Play Game 6 But Weighing Risks

Indiana Pacers point guard Tyrese Haliburton is weighing his desire to play Game 6 of the NBA Finals against the risk of worsening a strained right calf. Haliburton suffered the injury in Game 5 and was a shell of himself, failing to make a single field goal. Indiana is in a precarious position, knowing it […]

Vivek Jacob  •  18 Jun 2025
NBA Finals 2025: Indiana Faces Tough Decision on Tyrese Haliburton’s Injury

Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton has been diagnosed with a strained right calf and will undergo an MRI. Once the severity is clarified, the next steps can be determined. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The 25-year-old was completely out of sorts in Game 5 Monday, finishing without a single made field goal. He […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Jun 2025
Kevin Durant Trade Rumors: Heat, Rockets, Spurs Atop Wish List

Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant has the Miami Heat, Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs at the top of his wish list. As the Suns sort through options to find the best trade available, it has emerged that Durant is amenable to signing extensions with those three teams. The other teams reportedly in the mix […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Jun 2025
Magic Acquire Bane From Grizzlies For Caldwell-Pope, Anthony, 4 First-Round Picks

The Orlando Magic have acquired Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Cole Anthony and four first-round picks. Memphis has now added first-round draft capital that includes Orlando’s pick this year, next year, 2028, and 2030. The 2026 pick includes swap rights with either the Washington Wizards or Phoenix Suns. The […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Jun 2025
Cavaliers Exploring Wade, Okoro Trade Options To Lower Tax Bill

The Cleveland Cavaliers are exploring trade possibilities involving Dean Wade and Isaac Okoro. This is in an effort to lower the tax bill, according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor when speaking on the Wine & Gold Talk podcast. Cleveland is intent on re-signing Ty Jerome while also holding a preference to bring back Sam Merrill. The potential […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Jun 2025
Kyle Lowry Expected To Return For 76ers, Play 20th Season

Veteran point guard Kyle Lowry is expected to return to the Philadelphia 76ers for what would be his 20th season in 2025-26. Philadelphia Inquirer reporter Keith Pompey reported the news. Lowry played just 35 games last season due to a hip issue, averaging 3.9 points, 1.9 rebounds and 2.7 assists. He played in only 23 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Jun 2025
Suns Hope To Trade Kevin Durant By Draft Day If Not Sooner

The Phoenix Suns are making progress in Kevin Durant talks an hope to trade the superstar by the draft on June 25. This is according to the latest from Jake Fischer for The Stein Line. New GM Brian Gregory has put the wheels in motion after the hiring of Jordan Ott. With teams losing hope in […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Jun 2025