Vivek Jacob, Author at Basketball Insiders | NBA Rumors And Basketball News Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:16:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 Kings’ Sabonis Suffers Meniscus Tear, Out At Least 3-4 Weeks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/sacramento-kings-domantas-sabonis-suffers-meniscus-tear-out-at-least-3-4-weeks/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 00:16:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365461 This Sacramento Kings season is going from bad to worse as it was revealed star center Domantas Sabonis suffered a meniscus tear in his left knee. The Lithuanian is expected to miss at least the next three to four weeks and will be re-evaluated after that. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Sacramento is […]

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]]> LaMelo Ball Frustrated, Open To Trade Away From Hornets https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lamelo-ball-frustrated-open-to-trade-away-from-charlotte-hornets/ Thu, 20 Nov 2025 23:49:41 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=365454 LaMelo Ball is frustrated with the Charlotte Hornets’ 4-11 start to the 2025-26 season and is open to a trade. This is according to Yahoo Sports NBA reporter Kelly Iko. Ball was benched for the final 4:32 of the Hornets’ loss to the struggling Indiana Pacers on Wednesday. He shot just 5-for-21 from the field […]

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]]> Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox Will Make Season Debut Saturday vs. Pelicans https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/spurs-deaaron-fox-will-make-season-debut-saturday-vs-pelicans/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 21:26:18 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364923 San Antonio Spurs point guard De’Aaron Fox will make his season debut on Saturday against the New Orleans Pelicans. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Fox injured his right hamstring during a summer workout and has been rehabbing ever since. He signed a four-year, $229 million extension in the summer after being acquired by […]

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]]> Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards Will Return Against Knicks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/timberwolves-anthony-edwards-will-return-against-knicks/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 23:27:28 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364819 Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is set to return from a hamstring strain against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Edwards strained his hamstring three minutes into the Wolves’ third game of the season and has missed the last four contests. In his absence, Minnesota defeated the Brooklyn […]

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]]> Jazz’s Walker Kessler Out For Season With Labrum Tear In Shoulder https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/utah-jazz-walker-kessler-out-for-season-torn-labrum-nba/ Wed, 05 Nov 2025 19:43:52 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364810 Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler is out for the remainder of the season after suffering a labrum tear in his left shoulder. NBA insider Chris Haynes was first to report. Kessler initially hurt his shoulder in training camp before re-injuring it during the season. Kessler had started out the 2025-26 season in very positive fashion, […]

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]]> Hornets’ Brandon Miller Out At Least 2 More Weeks With Shoulder Injury https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hornets-brandon-miller-out-at-least-2-more-weeks-with-shoulder-injury/ Tue, 04 Nov 2025 00:13:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364682 Charlotte Hornets guard Brandon Miller will miss at least two more weeks after being diagnosed with a left shoulder sublaxation. The injury was confirmed by the team. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks after which a timeline will be provided when appropriate. OFFICIAL: @hornets announced today that the diagnosis of a L shoulder subluxation […]

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]]> Myles Turner Feels Pacers ‘Gave Up’ On Championship Aspirations https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/myles-turner-feels-indiana-pacers-gave-up-on-championship-aspirations-nba/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 18:43:29 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364666 Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner feels Indiana Pacers ownership gave up on continuing to pursue a championship after the team’s dream run to the NBA Finals this past summer. Turner felt underwhelmed by the Pacers’ offer in free agency. He ultimately decided to join the Bucks. “Ownership made a decision and I kind of had […]

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]]> Jason Kidd Hopes Mavericks Have Kyrie Irving Back In December https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/jason-kidd-hopes-dallas-mavericks-kyrie-irving-back-in-december-nba/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 17:35:14 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364649 Jason Kidd is hopeful that Dallas Mavericks point guard Kyrie Irving can return from his torn ACL as early as December. The initial hope was it would be in January or closer to the All-Star Break. Irving suffered the injury March 3 and underwent surgery March 26. Even a timeline of around Christmas would be […]

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]]> Spurs’ Dylan Harper Will Miss Multiple Weeks With Strained Calf https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/san-antonio-spurs-dylan-harper-suffers-calf-injury-leaves-in-walking-boot-nba/ Mon, 03 Nov 2025 16:51:36 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364646 San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper sustained a strained left calf during the team’s loss to the Phoenix Suns Sunday. He was seen leaving the arena in crutches and with his left foot in a walking boot. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that he is expected to miss multiple weeks. Harper suffered the injury while trying […]

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]]> Hawks Sign ‘Most Improved’ Dyson Daniels To 4-Year, $100M Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/hawks-sign-most-improved-dyson-daniels-to-4-year-100m-extension/ Mon, 20 Oct 2025 20:35:50 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364068 The Atlanta Hawks have signed defensive star Dyson Daniels to a four-year, $100 million extension. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Daniels is coming off a breakout year having won the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award and, finishing runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year, and making the All-Defensive First Team. He averaged 14.1 […]

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]]> Rockets’ Kevin Durant ‘Wanted To Retire In Phoenix’ https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/rockets-kevin-durant-wanted-to-retire-in-phoenix/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:29:15 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=364011 Now a member of the Houston Rockets, Kevin Durant envisioned retiring as a member of the Phoenix Suns while he was there. In an exclusive interview with Sports Illustrated, Durant detailed why things didn’t work out the way he hoped. He also delved into what the future could hold in Houston and why that destination worked […]

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]]> Brandon Ingram Believes Raptors ‘Have Everything’ Defensively https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/brandon-ingram-says-toronto-raptors-have-everything-nba-new-orleans-pelicans/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:40:16 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363993 Brandon Ingram feels the Toronto Raptors have the opportunity to make some noise in a wide open Eastern Conference. In a wide-ranging interview with Marc J. Spears of Andscape, Ingram discussed his love for New Orleans, adjusting to Toronto and some of the difficulties he’s faced the last few years. “This team can be whatever we […]

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]]> Warriors’ Steph Curry Wants To Play For Steve Kerr Until Retirement https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/warriors-steph-curry-wants-to-play-for-steve-kerr-until-retirement/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 16:57:33 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363986 Golden State Warriors superstar Steph Curry has no desire to play for anyone but Steve Kerr over the final years of his career. Kerr currently has one year remaining on his deal while Curry has two. Curry was asked about the possibility of a split because the contracts aren’t lined up. “I don’t want to,” […]

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]]> Pistons’ Jaden Ivey Out At Least 4 Weeks After Knee Surgery https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pistons-jaden-ivey-out-at-least-4-weeks-after-knee-surgery/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:02:01 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363940 Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey underwent right knee surgery and so will miss at least the next four weeks, the team announced. Ivey played in one preseason game before the issue emerged. According to head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, it wasn’t specifically something from the game that caused the injury. “It was something that was developing […]

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]]> AJ Green Agrees 4-Year, $45M Extension With Bucks https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/aj-green-agrees-4-year-45m-extension-with-bucks/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 04:40:02 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363937 Milwaukee Bucks guard AJ Green has committed to a four-year, $45 million extension with the Milwaukee Bucks. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Green was undrafted in 2022 but has seen his sharpshooting skills elevate him to all the way to this moment. He has shot 42.1 percent from deep for his career and […]

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]]> Lakers’ LeBron James Expected Out Until At Least Mid-November https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lakers-lebron-james-expected-out-until-at-least-mid-november/ Thu, 16 Oct 2025 04:08:47 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363898 LeBron James is expected to be out of action until at least mid-November due to sciatica. He is not expected to be re-evaluated until Oct. 30 at the earliest, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Los Angeles Lakers play 14 games through Nov. 15 which includes a five-game road trip from Nov. 8-15. The Lakers […]

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]]> Former MVP Russell Westbrook Agrees To Deal With Kings https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/russell-westbrook-agrees-to-deal-with-sacramento-kings-nba/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 16:54:12 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363873 Former MVP Russell Westbrook has agreed to a deal with the Sacramento Kings, ESPN’s Shams Charania reported. Terms of the deal have yet to be reported. Westbrook played for the Denver Nuggets last season and was a free agent this summer. The former UCLA star has played a reserve role the last few seasons across […]

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]]> Mavericks Sign Jason Kidd To Multiyear Contract Extension https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mavericks-sign-jason-kidd-to-multiyear-contract-extension/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 03:10:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363836 The Dallas Mavericks have signed head coach Jason Kidd to a multiyear contract extension, the team confirmed. Kidd is entering his fifth season with the team having first signed in June 2021. He helped lead the Mavs to the NBA Finals in 2024 and was said to be heavily pursued by the New York Knicks […]

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]]> Giannis Antetokounmpo Could Leave NBA For Greece In 6 Years https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-could-leave-nba-for-greece-in-6-years/ Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:12:29 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363832 Giannis Antetokounmpo may be closer to the end of his NBA career than people expected. Speaking on a late night television show in Greece, the Milwaukee Bucks superstar revealed he could leave the NBA for Greece in just six years. Antetokounmpo will turn 31 in December. “I’m 30 years old, I can play in the […]

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]]> Mark Cuban Feels Knicks Received Light Punishment In Brunson Tampering https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/mark-cuban-feels-knicks-received-light-punishment-in-brunson-tampering/ Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:45:56 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363829 Mark Cuban believes that the New York Knicks’ degree of tampering in signing Jalen Brunson away from the Dallas Mavericks should have warranted more punishment than the 2025 second-round pick they were docked. Speaking on the Pablo Torre Finds Out podcast, Cuban was asked specifically about how the Brunson deal played out. “I don’t know,” Cuban […]

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]]> Lakers’ LeBron James Out At Least 3-4 Weeks With Sciatica https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/lakers-lebron-james-out-at-least-3-4-weeks-with-sciatica/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:51:21 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363681 Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James will miss at least three to four weeks after developing sciatica on his right side. Incredibly, this will mark the first time in James’ 23 year career that he will miss the opening night of the season. The Lakers are scheduled to host the Golden State Warriors. James played […]

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]]> Heat’s Erik Spoelstra Will Be New Head Coach Of Team USA https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/heats-erik-spoelstra-will-be-new-head-coach-of-team-usa/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:08:51 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363678 Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra will be the new head coach of USA Senior Men’s Basketball, replacing Steve Kerr. ESPN’s Shams Charania was first to report. Spoelstra was a lead assistant coach when Team USA won the gold medal at the 2024 Olympics. He will be in charge for the 2027 FIBA World Cup […]

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]]> Pacers’ T.J. McConnell Will Miss At Least One Month With Hamstring Injury https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/pacers-t-j-mcconnell-will-miss-at-least-one-month-with-hamstring-injury/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 23:49:37 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363675 Indiana Pacers point guard T.J. McConnell will miss at least the next month after sustaining a left hamstring injury. Head coach Rick Carlisle confirmed the news Thursday. McConnell has been an integral role player for the Pacers over his last six seasons with the team. He is expected to have a bigger role this season […]

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]]> Giannis Antetokounmpo ‘Locked In’ On Bucks But Could Change Mind In 6 Months https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/giannis-antetokounmpo-locked-in-on-bucks-but-could-change-mind-in-6-months/ Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:47:07 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363615 Giannis Antetokounmpo did little to clear the air after ESPN reported that he was open to leaving the Milwaukee Bucks this past summer. Back with the team after dealing with Covid, Antetokounmpo spoke with media after a practice session Wednesday. “I’ve communicated with my teammates, communicated with the people I respect and love that the […]

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]]> Thunder’s Nikola Topic Out 4-6 Weeks After Testicular Procedure https://www.basketballinsiders.org/news/oklahoma-city-thunder-nikola-topic-out-4-6-weeks-after-testicular-procedure-nba/ Mon, 06 Oct 2025 21:34:43 +0000 https://www.basketballinsiders.org/?p=363536 Oklahoma City Thunder guard Nikola Topic will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks after undergoing a testicular procedure, the team announced. Selected 12th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, Topic missed all of last season after suffering a partially torn ACL. Topic has been an eagerly anticipated talent in the league after winning the […]

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