Articles by Vivek Jacob (439)
Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga is set for a return to action on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Kuminga last played on Jan. 4 against the Memphis Grizzlies, missing 31 games due to a right ankle sprain. On the season, Kuminga is averaging 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, […]
The Boston Celtics’ 111-101 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Saturday March 8th became the most-watched regular season game in seven years. This excludes games played on Christmas day. Showcased on NBA Saturday Primetime on Saturday, 4.61 million viewers tuned in for the matchup with a peak of 5.3 million viewers. It represents a […]
Nikola Jokic doesn’t mind seeing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander take home the MVP trophy, if he doesn’t win it himself. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 140-127, on Monday night. After the game, Jokic was asked about the two-horse race for MVP. “It’s my third or fourth year in a row, so, I don’t know… […]
The Golden State Warriors aren’t where they want to be, but know they have what they need to get there. A big finish awaits. That’s been the growing sentiment ever since the Jimmy Butler trade. It’s been a much needed shot in the arm for a franchise that — despite an all-time great run from […]
Houston Rockets forward Amen Thompson requires an MRI after injuring his left ankle against the New Orleans Pelicans Saturday night. Kelly Iko of The Athletic reported the update. In the fourth quarter, Thompson drove and pulled up for a jumper when he landed on Pelicans’ center Karlo Matkovic’s foot. He finished the game with 15 […]
Victor Wembanyama is under strict orders from the San Antonio Spurs to not touch a basketball. The French superstar was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to deep vein thrombosis in his right shoulder. While the team is optimistic Wembanyama will make a full recovery, there is clearly a very cautious approach […]
New York Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson will miss at least two weeks due to a right ankle sprain. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Brunson appeared to twist his ankle in overtime of the Knicks’ 113-109 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers. The New York superstar was spectacular all game, finishing with 39 […]
The Philadelphia 76ers are staring at the draft lottery after yet another loss. The Boston Celtics were the latest team to take them down, handing the Sixers a 12th defeat in 13 games. The Sixers are now 21-41 on the season and occupy the sixth-best lottery odds at present. Joel Embiid is out for the […]
Steph Curry hit a fadeaway three-pointer from the logo just before the halftime buzzer, sending Brooklyn Nets fans into a frenzy. The Golden State Warriors trailed by as many as 22 in the first half, before Curry led a furious rally with another hot shooting night. He finished with 40 points on the night including […]
Memphis Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant feels his return to action was a bit premature. After a week on the sidelines, Morant played in the Grizzlies’ 120-103 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder Wednesday night. He finished with 24 points, three rebounds, and six assists. He also shot 8-for-22 from the field and had five turnovers. […]