Eli Gregorski

Sports journalist with over 1,000 published articles covering the NBA, NFL, MLB, NCAA sports, international soccer, the Olympics, and Formula One for outlets like Heavy Sports, StadiumRant, CU Independent, and USports.org.

My Published Articles

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Warriors Lose Former First Round Pick To West Rival

Despite joining the Golden State Warriors over the summer and through the preseason, Dalen Terry has joined the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to the latest NBA news.Terry was linked to Golden State over the entire offseason and was with the team during training camp, played in the preseason, and was with the G League Santa Cruz Warriors before he agreed to a new deal to join Oklahoma City.The 24-year-old was a former first-round pick in 2022, and though he hadn’t appeared in any regular seaso...
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Lakers Luka Doncic Gets Major MVP Odds News Amid Historic Start

Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Doncic has surged up the NBA MVP odds and is now the favorite to win the award, after previously not being a top name expected to take home the trophy.Doncic has never won the MVP award, and while he’s finished close in past years, the Lakers’ franchise centerpiece is making the strongest case for the regular-season award in 2026-27.Coming off another historic performance against the Miami Heat, Doncic is averaging what would be a record-breaking 38.3 points, 8....
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Los Angeles Lakers Urged To Trade For $180M Star Wing Duo

Despite a strong start to the season, led by MVP favorite Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers still lack high-level forwards across the roster, and the minimal wing depth was a topic of conversation throughout the offseason, as the front office failed to land many of the big names linked to the franchise.However, with recent reports about the trade availability of Trey Murphy and Herb Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans, the Lakers were once again urged to go after the star duo who’ve each been pr...
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Lakers Get Great News As Shocking $60M JJ Redick Gamble Pays Off

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Quentin Grimes in free agency to a four-year, $60 million contract to make him the fourth-highest-paid player on the team, but the forward has only started in one game so far this season, a decision that at first was surprising, but now looks like a great move by head coach JJ Redick.Grimes hasn’t gotten off to a great start to begin his tenure with the Lakers, but while there were some major concerns about the other wings on the team’s roster, Redick’s gamble to st...
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Warriors Get Good News On Draymond Green Ejection Punishment

Draymond Green was ejected after a confrontation with Khaman Maluach and Dillon Brooks during the Golden State Warriors‘ win over the Phoenix Suns on Monday night, but isn’t expected to face further punishment from the NBA, according to a new update.Green is known for his fiery antics, and while this was his first ejection of the 2026-27 season, the good news is that the Warriors likely won’t miss the star big man for any more time.Golden State has won five games in a row, and keeping Green avai...
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Warriors Proposed To Trade Kristaps Porzingis For NBA's Best Rebounder

The Golden State Warriors lack frontcourt depth, and the absence of Kristaps Porzingis to begin the year has been a big hit for the team hoping to stay competitive in the final seasons left in the Stephen Curry era.The Warriors are reportedly exploring a Porzingis trade, and with that, a few replacement options have emerged as names the team could go after to capitalize on the time left they have with Curry.With that, one big man in particular who remains a top Warriors trade target is Domantas...
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Lakers Receive Good News As Injured Starter Now Feels 'Great'

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Ziaire Williams in free agency, and to begin the season, the young forward has been everything the team hoped he’d be and more. However, Williams was recently sidelined with a foot injury for a few games, and though he did return, there could still be some lingering questions about the minor health issue.Williams missed three games for the Lakers with a foot injury. He was previously Los Angeles’ starting power forward, but in his first matchup back, he lost that po...
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Lakers Expected To Make Trade Amid Luka Doncic ‘Malpractice’: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers have seen a strong 6-2 start to the season, led by franchise superstar Luka Doncic making arguably the best case of his career to win the MVP award. However, questions across the roster remain, and there is still a big chance the Lakers make a trade over the next few months to significantly upgrade the talent available for head coach JJ Redick.The team has reportedly been in the market for a new backup center, as outside of Walker Kessler, the Lakers don’t have another tru...
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Lakers Bronny James Trade Buzz Takes Sharp Turn Over New Rumors

Though it wasn’t a DNP, it’s hard to see Bronny James‘ one minute played in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ win over the Miami Heat in garage time as a strong signal that he’s closer to becoming a consistent role player for the team.During the lead-up to the regular season and through the first few games of the year for the Lakers, there’s been some recent trade buzz surrounding James, and as his either limited minutes or complete games sitting on the bench continue, the idea remains that he’s on the ch...
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Luka Doncic Forced Lakers Hand Into Major Austin Reaves Decision: Report

Though the Los Angeles Lakers lost LeBron James this summer, the front office made a concerted effort to bring back star shooting guard Austin Reaves on a massive contract extension, and according to new reports, the decision was made in part to appease franchise centerpiece Luka Doncic.Doncic and Reaves have a close relationship, and while the latter was an unrestricted free agent with a ton of interest from rival teams around the league, the Lakers brought him back on a four-year, $185 million...
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Lakers Urged To Bring Back Key Player Used In Luka Doncic Trade

It’s hard not to say the Los Angeles Lakers were the major winners in the shocking trade with the Dallas Mavericks that put NBA superstar Luka Doncic in a purple-and-gold jersey. Still, the team might be missing out on one player in particular they added to the deal who is seeing a ton of success on his new team: Max Christie.The young guard had been with the Lakers for two and a half years, and while many believed he was just a minor addition to the Anthony Davis-led trade package that netted t...
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Lakers Could Trade Underwhelming Wing For All-Defensive Target

The Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent Quentin Grimes to a four-year, $60 million contract this summer to make him the fourth-highest-paid player on the team, a move that hasn’t necessarily worked out as expected so far.With Grimes underperforming to start the season, the Lakers could start to explore him as a trade asset, and if they do, potentially packaging him in a deal for long-term target Herb Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans is an idea that was recently floated as a possibility.The Lak...
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Lakers Bronny James Dealt Bad News As Trade, Roster Decision Looms

Seven games into the season for the Los Angeles Lakers, third-year guard Bronny James has played a total of ten minutes and scored just two points. The son of LeBron James was expected to play a bigger role with the team this season, but with just three appearances for the Lakers so far this year, buzz about a potential trade, roster cut, or G League demotion has only grown for the young player still looking to find his footing in the NBA.In the two previous years of his career, James had seen m...
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Miami Heat Send Strong Lakers Luka Doncic Message Amid Rising MVP Odds

Coming off a win against the Toronto Raptors after yet another MVP-level Luka Doncic performance, the Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Miami Heat on Monday night in a key matchup between two teams hoping to compete for a title this season.The Lakers have seen a strong start to the year, going 5-2 through their first seven games. The Heat, on the other hand, haven’t seen that same early-season success, as despite trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo and making a ton of roster changes, they have go...
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Warriors Proposed To Trade Kristaps Porzingis For All-Defensive Wing And Big Man

The Golden State Warriors are facing several major injury concerns, specifically to Kristaps Porzingis, but amid the breakout of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and the continued success of franchise centerpiece Stephen Curry, perhaps making one final trade to compete for a title over the next few years would be in the best interest of the team.If that is the case, and Golden State decides taking one last risk is in the cards, one player in particular could be available, as Herb Jones of the New Orleans...
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Warriors Trade Idea Lands Ideal $54M Kristaps Porzingis Replacement

Though the Golden State Warriors are far away from title contention, amid the strong play of rookie Yaxel Lendeborg and franchise star Stephen Curry, perhaps making a trade to find a Kristaps Porzingis replacement could be the best way for the team to stay competitive for a few more seasons amid all the injuries it is currently facing.The Warriors are reportedly exploring a Porzingis trade, but with his health, it will be tough to move the sidelined big man. With that, Golden State could go afte...
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Lakers Reveal Important Luka Doncic Injury Update Before Heat Game

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Miami Heat on Monday, November 2, in a game that will feature NBA superstar and MVP candidate Luka Doncic, per the team’s latest injury report.Along with Doncic set to play, the Lakers will see the career debut of rookie Cameron Carr, who has missed the start of the season so far. Los Angeles will miss Adou Thiero, as he remains out with a lingering knee injury.This is the Lakers’ second slate of back-to-back games this year, and though Doncic didn’t play i...
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Lakers Austin Reaves Lakers Rumors Take Shocking Turn

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Austin Reaves to a four-year, $185 million contract extension this summer to keep him with Luka Doncic for the next few years, but that doesn’t mean the undrafted star is exempt from trade rumors, and after his relatively slow start to the new NBA season, his name is once again being brought up as someone the team could move for a major upgrade.Just by looking at his counting stats, Reaves is having a solid year. However, after signing him to a big deal, the early t...
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When Is Kon Knueppel Coming Back? Hornets Announce Major Injury Return News

The Charlotte Hornets have yet to see Kon Knueppel on the court so far this season, as the second-year star wing has been sidelined with a hamstring injury he picked up over the offseason.Officially, the Hornets have yet to announce an exact return date, but according to a new update given by head coach Charles Lee, the shooter is expected to get back on the court very soon.Knueppel finished second in Rookie of the Year voting last year after a stellar season averaging 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds,...
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Lakers Reveal Starting Lineup Vs Warriors After Luka Doncic News

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Golden State Warriors on Friday, October 30, in the first day of NBA Cup action, a matchup that will feature star player Luka Doncic.Doncic missed the Lakers’ last game with what was described as back tightness, but wasn’t featured on the team’s injury report ahead of the contest against the Warriors.Shortly before tipoff, the Lakers’ starting lineup and final injury report were revealed for the game in Golden State, following the positive update on Doncic....
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Lakers Could Make Risky Big Man Trade After Losing Out On Top Free Agent

The Los Angeles Lakers are still in need of a true backup center to play behind Walker Kessler, and while recent rumors emerged about the front office going after free agent Dwight Powell, he’s no longer on the board, and a trade might be the only way for the team to find a true frontcourt upgrade.With that, Jalen Smith of the Chicago Bulls has been named a Lakers trade target since the offseason, and after Powell just signed a deal to play in Europe, Los Angeles was recently urged to revisit th...
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Lakers Bronny James Dealt Brutal Blow As Trade Rumors, Roster Cut Buzz Grows

Through the first five games of the Los Angeles Lakers season, third-year guard Bronny James has played a total of just seven minutes and scored only two points.James has always been at the end of the bench for the Lakers, but in what is expected to be the biggest ‘prove it’ season of his career, the young guard hasn’t done enough so far to show why he deserves to stay on the roster.With that, the trade rumors and potential roster cut buzz surrounding James have only grown. While there was an ex...
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NBA Games Today Schedule: Basketball On TV For Friday, Oct. 30th

The basketball season is in full swing, and with the start of the 2026 NBA Cup, Friday, October 30th, is set to deliver a ton of action with 10 games on TV tonight.All NBA teams have played either four or five games so far this season, and after a quiet night with just three games on TV yesterday, October 29th, the basketball schedule ramps back up for the weekend as the In-Season Tournament kicks off.Big-name teams like the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers...
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What Is The NBA Cup? In-Season Tournament, Format, Games Explained

With the basketball season in full swing, Friday, October 30, marks the start of the NBA Cup, as all 30 teams across the league battle for the in-season tournament championship.With the competition still very new, many fans might be asking, ‘What is the NBA Cup?’ and though it’s been happening for a few years now, that’s still a very valid question.The NBA Cup has been going on since 2023 and is similar to the in-season competitions seen across soccer leagues in Europe. It doesn’t hold as much w...
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