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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 (314)

2024 NBA Cup Prize Money Gives Bucks’ Two-Way Players 45% Raise

A little over $500,000 isn’t going to make much of a difference in the pockets of Giannis Antetokounmpo or Damian Lillard. The newly minted NBA Cup MVP has earned nearly $300M over the course of his career while Lillard is ahead of Antetokounmpo and closer to $350M. Entering the NBA Cup final, both players spoke […]

Vivek Jacob  •  18 Dec 2024
Sixers injuries: Nurse optimistic Embiid won’t miss extended time with sinus fracture

He may have already missed 18 of Philadelphia’s first 24 games but the Sixers are optimistic Joel Embiid won’t be out much longer. Speaking with the media, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse got the impression this facial fracture isn’t as bad as the other two fractures Embiid has endured in the past. “The only thing […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Dec 2024
Nuggets Trade Rumors: Denver determined to upgrade around Jokic

Safe to say, this Denver Nuggets season is not going according to plan. Sitting sixth in the West at 13-10 entering play on Sunday, Denver hasn’t won more than two in a row in over a month and look short of being true title contenders. Most recently, Nikola Jokic dropping 56 points, 16 rebounds, and […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Dec 2024
Clippers without Kawhi: Powell shares secrets to breakout season success

Norman Powell is one of the biggest reasons the L.A. Clippers have remained relevant in the West playoff picture this season. When Paul George departed in free agency and Kawhi Leonard was ruled out for the start of the 2024-25 season with no clear timetable to return, things looked bleak for the Clippers. In a […]

Vivek Jacob  •  13 Dec 2024