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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 (17)

Are the Milwaukee Bucks truly back as contenders?

The Milwaukee Bucks enjoyed the trophy presentation for the NBA Cup. Giannis Antetokounmpo reveled in Adam Silver rattling off all his career accomplishments. The world got to see Damian Lillard finally win some team hardware. Champagne? That remained on ice. Even with the open delight at winning the NBA Cup, the Bucks made it clear […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Dec 2024
Rick Pitino says St. John’s Will Boycott Post-Game Handshake

What’s in a handshake? Not a whole lot, at least not anymore, according to Rick Pitino. The St. John’s men’s basketball head coach took to X/Twitter Thursday morning to share that his team will refrain from engaging in the post-game handshake line that has been tradition in college basketball. “I certainly have great respect for […]

Vivek Jacob  •  19 Dec 2024
2025 NBA All-Star Game Voting: How It Works, Key Dates, & 3-for-1 Days

With the NBA Cup coming to a close and the Christmas Day games on the horizon, that can only mean one thing: All-Star festivities are right around the corner! On Tuesday, the NBA confirmed huge changes to the showcase game and so with that in mind, there’s no better time to stay on top of […]

Vivek Jacob  •  18 Dec 2024
2024 NBA Cup Prize Money Gives Bucks’ Two-Way Players 45% Raise

A little over $500,000 isn’t going to make much of a difference in the pockets of Giannis Antetokounmpo or Damian Lillard. The newly minted NBA Cup MVP has earned nearly $300M over the course of his career while Lillard is ahead of Antetokounmpo and closer to $350M. Entering the NBA Cup final, both players spoke […]

Vivek Jacob  •  18 Dec 2024
Sixers injuries: Nurse optimistic Embiid won’t miss extended time with sinus fracture

He may have already missed 18 of Philadelphia’s first 24 games but the Sixers are optimistic Joel Embiid won’t be out much longer. Speaking with the media, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse got the impression this facial fracture isn’t as bad as the other two fractures Embiid has endured in the past. “The only thing […]

Vivek Jacob  •  17 Dec 2024
Nuggets Trade Rumors: Denver determined to upgrade around Jokic

Safe to say, this Denver Nuggets season is not going according to plan. Sitting sixth in the West at 13-10 entering play on Sunday, Denver hasn’t won more than two in a row in over a month and look short of being true title contenders. Most recently, Nikola Jokic dropping 56 points, 16 rebounds, and […]

Vivek Jacob  •  15 Dec 2024
Clippers without Kawhi: Powell shares secrets to breakout season success

Norman Powell is one of the biggest reasons the L.A. Clippers have remained relevant in the West playoff picture this season. When Paul George departed in free agency and Kawhi Leonard was ruled out for the start of the 2024-25 season with no clear timetable to return, things looked bleak for the Clippers. In a […]

Vivek Jacob  •  13 Dec 2024