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Vivek Jacob

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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)

Mavs’ Daniel Gafford joins Shaq, Hakeem With Historic Game

Daniel Gafford joined elite company on Monday with 31 points on 12-of-15 shooting from the field as well as a perfect 7-for-7 from the free-throw line, to go along with 15 rebounds, three assists, one steal, and seven blocks. What was historic about that performance? The Dallas Mavericks center joined Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, and […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Jan 2025
Warriors’ Draymond Green Out At Least 1 Week With Calf Injury

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green will miss at least a week because of a mild calf strain, the team announced Monday. Green suffered the injury three minutes into Saturday’s game against the Washington Wizards. The Warriors won that game 122-114 but got blown out 125-85 by the Boston Celtics on Monday. It was Golden […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Jan 2025
Ball Brothers Play Against Each Other For First Time in 1,145 Days

LaMelo Ball and Lonzo Ball competed against each other in an NBA game for the first time in 1,145 days on Friday. Their brother LiAngelo Ball was also in attendance, fresh off signing a music deal with Def Jam records. It’s been a long road back from injury for Lonzo, having missed the entirety of […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Jan 2025
10 Stars Now Ineligible For NBA Regular Season Awards

Half the NBA season is complete and there is already a big list of stars ineligible for awards at the end of the season. In case you need a reminder, the league mandated a 65-game minimum rule last year in order to be eligible for awards such as Most Valuable Player, Defensive Player of the […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Jan 2025
Knicks Fan Hits Half-Court Shot To Win Car, Tells Ben Stiller ‘I Love You’

A New York Knicks fan hit a half-court shot to win a brand new car. But that wasn’t all. As he ran around the court in celebration, he hugged Hollywood star Ben Stiller and told the actor, “I love you.” It was a moment of pure bliss and joy for the man, and it’s hard […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Jan 2025
Joel Embiid Injury: Sixers Lose Star Big Man Again to Knee Swelling

After an on-court workout Thursday, Joel Embiid suffered more swelling in his left knee and will miss at least 7-10 days. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. The Philadelphia 76ers’ season goes from bad to worse as the superstar big man has played in just 13 games this year. In those 13 games, Embiid […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Jan 2025
Steve Kerr, Stephen Curry Defiant As Warriors Trade Rumors Ramps Up

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and star guard Stephen  Curry are not going down without a fight, speaking defiantly against the idea the team is comfortable where it’s at. After a 12-3 start to the season, the Warriors have plummeted down the standings with an 8-17 record since. The offense is in shambles […]

Vivek Jacob  •  16 Jan 2025
WATCH: Chris Paul Shows Off Elite Basketball Feel Amid Scramble

Any play involving Chris Paul is an opportunity for him to showcase his tremendous basketball feel. Wednesday’s game between the San Antonio Spurs and Memphis Grizzlies served as yet another example. Zach Edey’s 7-foot-4 frame was outstretched on the floor corralling a loose ball when Victor Wembanyama and Chris Paul tried to battle him for […]

Vivek Jacob  •  16 Jan 2025
WATCH: Russell Westbrook’s Hilarious Exchange With Jalen Green

Russell Westbrook had a hilarious exchange with Jalen Green as the Houston Rockets were beating up on the Denver Nuggets Wednesday night. With under five minutes remaining in the third quarter, Westbrook had a little back and forth with Green and wasn’t too amused by the authority of Green’s tone. “God damn, boy,” Westbrook said. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  16 Jan 2025
Thunder’s Isaiah Hartenstein Out At Least 1 Week With Calf Injury

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein is out for at least one week with a calf injury described as a left soleus strain, the team announced Wednesday. He will be re-evaluated in one week before a timeline to return will be determined. The Thunder have gone 22-2 when Hartenstein plays this season. He was signed […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Jan 2025