Articles by Vivek Jacob (122)
The NBA is in mourning after the passing of former player Oliver Miller. Miller was the 22nd overall pick in the 1992 NBA draft and played nine seasons in the NBA. He died at the age of 54. His most notable years came with the Phoenix Suns — who he was drafted by — and […]
The Utah Jazz have been fined $100,000 by the NBA for violating the league’s player participation policy. According to the league’s media release, the violation occurred when the Jazz failed to make Lauri Markkanen available against the Wizards in Washington on March 5. Markkanen is a star player under the policy and has been left […]
Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams will miss out on a crucial clash against the Boston Celtics on Wednesday due to a hip strain. It takes some of the sheen off what is a marquee matchup and a potential NBA Finals preview. Jayson Tatum and Kristaps Porzingis are both questionable for the game from Boston’s […]
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 […]