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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 (373)

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
WATCH: Caitlin Clark Returns In Style As Fever Hand Liberty 1st Loss

Caitlin Clark returned from a five-game absence due to a left quadriceps injury to lead the Indiana Fever to a 102-88 win over the New York Liberty. She erupted for 32 points on 11-of-20 shooting that included tying her career-high with seven made threes. Clark scored 25 of her 32 points in the first half […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Jun 2025
Rockets Sign Center Steven Adams To 3-Year, $39M Extension

The Houston Rockets and center Steven Adams have agreed to a three-year, $39M extension. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Adams is now financially secured through 2028. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer and turns 32 next month. The New Zealand native will be entering his 12th NBA season. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Jun 2025
Lynx Coach Cheryl Reeve On Minnesota Political Shooting: ‘It’s Sickening’

The Minnesota Lynx defeated the Los Angeles Sparks 101-78 on Saturday in a game played despite the shooting of two Democratic state legislators. Napheesa Collier had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists but it all rang hollow in the wake of the tragedy. Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, were killed in Minnesota’s Twin […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Jun 2025
NBA Finals: Gilgeous-Alexander’s Clutch Heroics Rescues Thunder In Game 4

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s clutch time heroics rescued the Oklahoma City Thunder from falling into a 3-1 series deficit and instead head back home with the NBA Finals knotted at two games apiece against the Indiana Pacers. In the final five minutes of the fourth quarter, the new league MVP poured in 15 points to help the […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Jun 2025
Knicks Coaching Rumors: Focus On Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins Increasing

The New York Knicks’ frenzied head coaching search is now believed to include Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins. This is according to The Athletic’s Sam Amick. Brown was last with the Sacramento Kings before being fired this season. Jenkins was fired late into the season by the Memphis Grizzlies. Brown previously interviewed with the Knicks in 2020 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Jun 2025