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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 (122)

Sixers’ Lottery Odds Further In Focus After Celtics Loss

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  07 Mar 2025
WATCH: Brooklyn Fans Go Wild As Steph Curry Hits Insane Triple

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 […]

Vivek Jacob  •  06 Mar 2025
Ja Morant Feels Return Against Thunder Came Too Soon

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. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  06 Mar 2025
Jason Kidd Dismisses Kyrie Irving Injury Link To Playing Time

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has dismissed any connection between Kyrie Irving’s season-ending injury and increased playing time. The Hall-Of-Fame point guard turned coach appears to have noticed a trending online discussion about Irving. It circles around Irving averaging 39.3 minutes per game in the 10 games leading up to the injury. Dallas has […]

Vivek Jacob  •  05 Mar 2025
Grizzlies’ Jaren Jackson Jr. Out At Least 1 Week With Ankle Sprain

Memphis Grizzlies big man Jaren Jackson Jr. has been ruled out for at least a week with a Grade 2 left ankle sprain. He is officially considered week-to-week. Jackson suffered the injury during first quarter action against the Atlanta Hawks on Monday. He landed awkwardly on his left ankle after contesting Dyson Daniels at the […]

Vivek Jacob  •  04 Mar 2025
Mavs’ Kyrie Irving Out For Season With Torn ACL

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving will miss the remainder of the season with a torn ACL in his left knee. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Irving had played just nine minutes against the Sacramento Kings Monday night when he suffered a non-contact injury. He heroically shot both free throws before leaving the game […]

Vivek Jacob  •  04 Mar 2025
Bucks’ Portis Suspended 25 Games For Violating Anti-Drug Policy

Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis Jr. has been suspended 25 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy. NBA insider Chris Haynes was first to report. Portis tested positive for Tramadol, an opioid pain medication. This is a key blow for Milwaukee as the final stretch of the regular season begins. Portis is in the midst […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Feb 2025
Doncic, Warriors, SGA Vs. Jokic Lead Key Storylines Post All-Star Break

Remember what happened before the NBA All-Star Break? The Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic. The Golden State Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander moved ahead of Nikola Jokic in the MVP race. These are just a few of the fascinating storylines the league has to offer fans in the unofficial second half of the season. […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Feb 2025
Carmelo Anthony, Dwight Howard Headline Hall Of Fame Finalists

Carmelo Anthony and Dwight Howard are the biggest NBA names selected as finalists for the 2025 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame Class. On the WNBA side, superstars Sue Bird, Maya Moore, and Sylvia Fowles have also been named finalists. Coaches Billy Donovan and Mark Few made the cut as well. The 2008 USA ‘Redeem Team’ […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Feb 2025
Khris Middleton Thanks Milwaukee Bucks: ‘This Isn’t Goodbye’

Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton took to social media to share a touching note of thanks with the Milwaukee Bucks. Struggling to recover from double ankle surgery in the offseason, the Bucks traded Middleton to the Washington Wizards. It was a four-team deal involving the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs as well, Milwaukee […]

Vivek Jacob  •  14 Feb 2025