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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 (440)

Where Will Kevin Durant Finish On All-Time Scoring List?

Kevin Durant recently joined esteemed company by becoming the eighth player on the all-time scoring list to reach the 30,000 point mark. It’s a moment to appreciate for all basketball fans as the only other active player to have hit that mark is LeBron James. James Harden (13th overall) is the next closest with 26,949 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  13 Feb 2025
WATCH: Klay Thompson’s Hilarious Max Christie Mix Up

Klay Thompson shared a hilarious belief he had about new Dallas Mavericks teammate Max Christie. Until actually having a chance to interact with Christie, Thompson was under the impression the young guard was the son of former NBA player and current Sacramento Kings head coach Doug Christie. Thompson himself is a part of a famous […]

Vivek Jacob  •  11 Feb 2025
Wolves Ownership: Arbitrators Rule In Favor of Lore, Rodriguez

An arbitration panel ruled Monday that the ownership transfer of the Minnesota Timberwolves from Glen Taylor to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez must continue. The final phase of the $1.5 billion sale was under dispute after being originally arranged three years ago. Now, the NBA’s Board of Governors will still need to approve the change. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  10 Feb 2025
2025 NBA All-Star: Kyrie Irving Replaces Anthony Davis

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will replace teammate Anthony Davis at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Commissioner Adam Silver named Irving as an injury replacement after Davis was ruled out due to a groin injury. Davis is expected to miss several weeks with the injury. In the midst of a stellar debut for the Mavs, […]

Vivek Jacob  •  10 Feb 2025
2025 NBA All-Star: Trae Young Replaces Giannis Antetokounmpo

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young will replace Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo at the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Commissioner Adam Silver named Young as an injury replacement after Antetokounmpo was deemed unavailable. After suffering a left calf strain, Antetokounmpo has been ruled out for the Bucks remaining two games before All-Star weekend. He is […]

Vivek Jacob  •  10 Feb 2025
Ben Simmons Finalizing Buyout, Meeting Cavs, Rockets, Clippers

Ben Simmons is finalizing a contract buyout with the Brooklyn Nets and is set to become a free agent. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Upon becoming a free agent, Simmons is set to meet with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Clippers and Houston Rockets. In 33 games this season, the 28-year-old is averaging […]

Vivek Jacob  •  07 Feb 2025
Heat-Warriors Trade Grades: Jimmy Butler Joining Golden State

The Miami Heat are trading Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson and a 2025 top-10 protected first round pick. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. In addition, Butler has agreed to decline his 2025-26 player option and sign a two-year, $121 million extension that keeps under […]

Vivek Jacob  •  05 Feb 2025
Nets’ Jordi Fernandez Steps Down As Team Canada Head Coach

Brooklyn Nets head coach Jordi Fernandez is stepping down from his role as head coach of the Canadian senior men’s basketball team. Sportsnet’s Michael Grange was first to report. Fernandez was in the role since the summer of 2023, taking over for Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse. During that time, Fernandez led Canada to […]

Vivek Jacob  •  05 Feb 2025
Kings-Wizards Trade: Jonas Valanciunas Acquired by Sacramento

The Sacramento Kings have acquired Jonas Valanciunas from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Sidy Cissoko and two second-round picks. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Cissoko was just acquired by the Kings from the San Antonio Spurs as part of the De’Aaron Fox trade. Sacramento didn’t have a true backup center with Alex […]

Vivek Jacob  •  05 Feb 2025
Suns Rumors: Kevin Durant Has No Interest In Return To Warriors

Kevin Durant has no interest in a trade that would return him to the Golden State Warriors, ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Trade chatter linking the Warriors with Durant had been picking up steam over the last 24 hours. Durant seems to have sensed the momentum and decided to halt it immediately. Durant […]

Vivek Jacob  •  05 Feb 2025