Eli Gregorski

Sports journalist with experience covering the NBA, NFL, MLB, college athletics, international soccer, and Formula One for outlets like StadiumRant, CU Independent, and USports.org

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Lakers Eyeing 3-And-D Wing, Latest Trade Rumors After Suns Win

The Los Angeles Lakers have the star power to compete with most teams in the Western Conference, as their currently constructed roster has shown through the first quarter of the 2025-26 NBA season, yet that hasn’t stopped recent trade rumors. Specifically regarding adding depth to head coach JJ Redick’s roster, the Lakers have most recently been rumored to be interested in 3-and-D players in the trade market, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. While Los Angeles has shown reported interest in H...
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Knicks Add Giannis, Keep Superstars In New Bombshell Trade Idea

The New York Knicks are the one team that has been linked to a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade longer than any other franchise in the league, as they reportedly had talks to add the superstar over the summer. While those talks initially quieted, they’ve since ramped up again, and the Knicks remain one of the top teams in contention to land the 2021 Finals MVP in what would be one of the biggest moves in recent NBA history. They would have to give up a ton of assets, but getting back a top-five playe...
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LeBron Ripped By Rival After Curry Breaks Michael Jordan Record

The NBA ‘GOAT’ debate has lasted for decades, and will likely continue for many more, but while fans tend to be steadfast in their opinions, the question of ‘the best player of a generation’ becomes more apt, and in this generation, LeBron James and Steph Curry have led the conversation.Most recently, former NBA champion with the Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce, made his feelings clear on how he sees the Curry-LeBron debate. Speaking on his podcast, the forward said he thinks Curry has ‘every right’...
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Kerr Assigns Blame For Warriors Struggles After 3rd Kuminga DNP

The Golden State Warriors have not looked like title contenders through the first eight weeks of the NBA season. Though Steph Curry remains extremely impactful, as seen by him recently breaking one of Michael Jordan’s scoring records, the Warriors as a whole don’t feel like a team that would win multiple, or even one, playoff round. Head coach Steve Kerr has seen Golden State’s struggles, and most recently, assigned blame for their recent 2-4 run and inability to make any progress in the Western...
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Spurs Get Crucial Wembanyama Injury Update For NBA Cup Final

The San Antonio Spurs finally got Victor Wembanyama back in their NBA Cup semifinal win over the Oklahoma City Thunder after he missed multiple weeks with a calf strain. Now, heading into the NBA Cup Final against the New York Knicks, the Spurs have a decision to make. There is the expectation that Wembanyama will play, but to what capacity is still unknown. Reporting for ClutchPoints.com, Brett Siegel wrote that San Antonio head coach Mitch Johnson stayed a bit vague on how much his star will p...
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Wemby Doubles Down On 'Ethical Basketball' NBA Cup OKC Diss

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup semifinals over the weekend in what was an instant classic game.After the win, star player Victor Wembanyama had choice words that many took as a diss to his opponents, talking about ‘ethical basketball‘ in the face of backlash received by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his ‘foul-baiting.’Speaking most recently before the Spurs’ NBA Cup Final clash against the New York Knicks, Wembanyama went into further detail on the comments he...
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Knicks Trade Rumors: Eyeing Pesky Guard Amid Bad Injury Update

After a shaky start to the 2025-26 NBA season, the New York Knicks have found a groove and reclaimed their seat as one of the top title contenders this year. But even with new head coach Mike Brown, stars Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, along with a strong supporting cast, there is always room for improvement through a trade. Specifically for the Knicks, finding another guard is their top priority. With Miles McBride now set to miss time and Landry Shamet already out, they need another bac...
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Heat Get Great Update With Latest Giannis Trade Rumors: Report

The Giannis Antetokounmpo sweepstakes are in full swing, and contending teams around the league are lining up to offer the Milwaukee Bucks the best deal possible, or at least one they would accept to make their superstar happy upon his departure. While it’s mostly been the New York Knicks, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Lakers, and San Antonio Spurs as teams most likely to land Antetokounmpo, the Miami Heat have been waiting in the shadows for a blockbuster trade for the two-time MVP. Writin...
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Spurs Get Massive Wembanyama Injury Update Before NBA Cup

The San Antonio Spurs have been without franchise star Victor Wembanyama for a few weeks with a calf strain, however, the latest update on the French center signals an injury return is coming soon. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Wembanyama is reportedly likely to return in the Spurs’ upcoming game. “San Antonio Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama is likely to return for Saturday’s NBA Cup semifinals against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas, sources tell ESPN,” the insider wrote in a post on X. “...
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Warriors Get Major Giannis Trade Update Amid Curry Injury Return

The Golden State Warriors have had an up-and-down start to the 2025-26 season, but one glimmer of hope is that they have been consistently rumored to be one of the top teams in contention for a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. The Warriors might not have all the young players and draft assets the Milwaukee Bucks are likely looking for, yet still, the trade package they could offer for Antetokounmpo remains massive. However, a trade for the two-time MVP would require them to cut ties with multiple pl...
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Spurs Keep ‘Untouchable’ Stars In Blockbuster Giannis Trade Idea

The San Antonio Spurs have consistently been listed among the top teams to land Giannis Antetokounmpo. They have the young players and draft assets, and a deal for the 2021 Finals MVP would create an Antetokounmpo and Victor Wembanyama duo that would send shivers down the spines of the rest of the NBA. While the Spurs do have a lot to offer the Milwaukee Bucks, they have reportedly made it clear that they are not willing to send out Stephon Castle or Dylan Harper, their last two first-round pick...
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Steve Kerr Drops Pat Spencer Verdict Amid Curry Injury Return

The Golden State Warriors have by no means had a perfect, or even good, start to the season, as it’s been marked by star player injuries, poor team statistics on both sides of the floor, and major trade rumors surrounding Jonathan Kuminga.But in the midst of all that, Pat Spencer has risen and slowly found himself in a big role on this Warriors team while Steph Curry has been out with a quad injury. Spencer has elevated his game with Curry’s absence, and despite rumors of the star player nearing...
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Lakers Expected To Cut Ties With Defensive Ace In Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers have a strong core together, at least for this year. With LeBron James, Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Deandre Ayton leading the way, the Lakers have a few other rotational players that could be moved in a trade to bolster their title hopes. While they have been reportedly interested in trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo or Andrew Wiggins, both of whom would require vastly different packages, one player on the Lakers’ current roster stands out as the most likely to be move...
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Warriors Expected to Cut Ties With Kuminga, Trade Teams Emerge

Well, after trying and trying, the fit between the Golden State Warriors and Jonathan Kuminga has not worked. After lengthy contract negotiations over the summer, the season started well for the star. However, he was then injured, was briefly taken out of the starting lineup, and has yet to rekindle any chemistry or spark in his play on the court. The possibility of a trade was evident even after signing his new deal, but now, a Kuminga trade is almost certain. Shams Charania recently reported t...
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Potential Lakers' Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Package Revealed

The Los Angeles Lakers have always had a knack for landing superstar talent, whether in free agency or through trade, as evidenced by LeBron James and Luka Doncic, respectively.But now, trade rumors are heating up between the Lakers and Giannis Antetokounmpo. They by no means have the most draft assets to offer the Milwaukee Bucks, but they do have a strong enough package that could be enticing for the 2021 Finals MVP.Writing for SB Nation, Chris Dudenbostel highlighted a trade between the Laker...
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Chris Paul Breaks Silence, Gets Honest On Ugly Clippers Breakup

The news of the Los Angeles Clippers dismissing and sending home veteran Chris Paul sent a shockwave through the league, reminding everybody how brutal the NBA can be. After a week away from the team, Paul has now broken his silence on his brutal departure from the team he spent the most time of his career with, and signed with over the summer, expecting that he would retire as a Clipper. Speaking with People magazine, a week after being sent home, Paul said he is at peace, despite the surprisin...
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Knicks Get Major Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Update For NBA Cup

The New York Knicks have been one of the healthier teams in the NBA despite most of their stars missing at least one game. However, Karl-Anthony Towns was the latest star player to hit the injury report. Towns missed the Knicks’ recent game against the Orlando Magic with calf tightness. But now, the center will play for the team’s NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the Toronto Raptors. “Karl Anthony Towns is warming up with intention of playing tonight in the NBA Cup quarterfinals,” Stefan Bon...
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Spurs Get Brutal Victor Wembanyama Injury Update For NBA Cup

Every time he takes the floor, Victor Wembanyama seems to do something never before seen on a basketball court. However, he hasn’t had the chance to do so recently for the San Antonio Spurs, as the franchise star has missed the last few weeks with a calf strain. While there was hope the center would return at some point soon, that won’t be the case in the Spurs’ upcoming NBA Cup quarterfinal game against the Los Angeles Lakers. According to Paul Garcia, Wembanyama has been listed as out against...
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LeBron Drops Bold Hot On His Best Season: 'I Could Do No Wrong'

The peak of LeBron James is classically considered one of the longest ‘primes‘ in sports history, let alone the NBA, as he made the Finals eight straight years from 2011 to 2018. Many believe James’ peak came in 2013 on the Miami Heat, in a season in which he won nearly every single major award, and led his team to a championship. However, speaking recently on his podcast, Mind the Game, the 21-time All-Star detailed another season that he thought was his best year in the league.“If you ask me w...
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Carmelo Anthony Drops Wild Take On If Steph Curry Joined Knicks

Throughout his career, Stephen Curry has proven to be one of the greatest players in NBA history, becoming the league’s all-time three-point leader and winning four championships with the Golden State Warriors.However, Curry almost never went to the Bay Area, as multiple teams had the chance to add the guard in the 2009 Draft. While the Minnesota Timberwolves are consistently criticized for picking two point guards over Curry, the New York Knicks just missed out on the generational star, as he w...
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Tyrese Haliburton Announces Massive Move Amid Injury Recovery

After one of the most memorable runs leading his team to the NBA Finals, Tyrese Haliburton will not play this season for the Indiana Pacers after he tore his Achilles tendon in Game 7 of the Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.But along with his Achilles injury recovery, Haliburton recently announced a major move. According to NBA on Prime, the Pacers’ star will join their coverage of the NBA as a player correspondent. “Prime Video today announced Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton will...
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Lakers Get Major Injury News Ahead Of NBA Cup Clash With Spurs

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with their fair share of injuries and missed time through the first quarter of the NBA season. Marcus Smart is one of those players who has been out, but a recent injury update on the guard is a great sign for the Lakers. According to Mike Trudell of Spectrum Sports, Smart said he is planning on suiting up for the Lakers’ NBA Cup quarterfinal game against the San Antonio Spurs. “Marcus Smart said he’s planning to play Wednesday vs. San Antonio after missing the...
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Blockbuster James Harden Trade Gives Him One More Title Shot

Things are not looking good for the Los Angeles Clippers, whether it be on the court or off, and now, star guard James Harden has been the team’s latest player subject to trade rumors.Though at 36 years old, Harden remains one of the most potent offensive players in the NBA, averaging 26.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 8.3 assists in his 17th season. But instead of ending his career on the Clippers, teams around the league could trade for the two-time MVP in hopes of bolstering their title hopes for...
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‘Hostile Act’ In Knicks Game Sparks Wild Response From NBA Vet

In the most recent game between the New York Knicks and Orlando Magic, it is clear there is no love lost between the two franchises.That was evident when Desmond Bane threw the ball at OG Anunoby after the whistle, sparking a small scuffle between the two Eastern Conference teams. Deemed a hostile act by the officials, Bane was given a technical foul, and though the two wing players appeared to ‘hug it out,‘ it was perhaps the defining moment of the Knicks’ six-point win over the Magic.Speaking...
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