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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Lakers Announce Starting Lineup Decision For Game 1 Vs Thunder As Bad News Emerges

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series that will at least start without Luka Doncic, as he continues to recover from his hamstring injury.The Lakers are not expected to beat the defending champion Thunder, as based on experts, sportsbooks, and prediction markets, they are heavy underdogs in the second round.But while they don’t have Doncic, Oklahoma City doesn’t have Jalen Williams to start the series, and the door remains open...
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Victor Wembanyama Takes Veiled Shot At Teammates After Spurs' Game 1 Loss

Victor Wembanyama‘s historic stat line and heroics on the defensive end of the floor weren’t enough to see the San Antonio Spurs take a Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the NBA Playoffs.While Wembanyama set a postseason record with 12 blocks while also becoming the youngest center in league history to record a triple-double in the playoffs, the Spurs’ offense as a whole didn’t have its best night.After falling just short to the Timberwolves, in a game in which Sa...
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Lakers Get New Update On Luka Doncic Injury Return Timeline For Thunder Series

The Los Angeles Lakers are still awaiting a new Luka Doncic injury update and official return timeline heading into their second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.While the Lakers did beat the Houston Rockets in six games in big part due to LeBron James‘ heroics and seeing the return of Austin Reaves from injury, the Thunder are another beast, and getting Doncic back for the second round would be a big help for a Los Angeles squad that is 0-4 against Oklahoma City this seaso...
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Luka Doncic Injury Is Good News For Austin Reaves In Lakers Vs Thunder Series: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers are still without franchise star Luka Doncic while he recovers from injury. While he isn’t expected back in the early games of the Lakers’ second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, that opens the door for LeBron James and Austin Reaves to continue leading the team for the time being.James has already had a strong start to the playoffs, but Reaves, who has played just two games since returning from an injury of his own, has left a bit on the table.Howev...
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Anthony Edwards Injury Update: Timberwolves Get Bad News Ahead Of Game 2 Vs Spurs

NBA superstar Anthony Edwards is officially questionable heading into Game 2 of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs second-round playoff series as he continues to deal with a knee injury suffered in the previous round.Edwards went down with a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee while the Timberwolves were playing the Denver Nuggets, an injury that was expected to keep him out for two weeks.But in news that surprised the NBA world, Edwards returned for Game 1 of Minnesota’...
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Timberwolves Announce Anthony Edwards News, Starting Lineup For Game 1 Vs Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round series in a matchup that will feature NBA superstar Anthony Edwards, who has now been officially cleared to make his injury return.Edwards missed just nine days with a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee, and after first being questionable heading into Game 1, he’s now set to play to start the Timberwolves’ series against the Spurs.But even with their franchise star back and available, Minnes...
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ESPN Gives Timberwolves Great News On Anthony Edwards Injury Return Date

NBA superstar Anthony Edwards‘ injury and eventual return are the leading stories for the Minnesota Timberwolves heading into their second-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs.Edwards suffered a hyperextended left knee and a bone bruise during the Timberwolves’ opening-round win over the Denver Nuggets. While he avoided any serious ligament damage, the expectation was that the star would be out for a few weeks and miss the start of their series against the Spurs.However, after Minn...
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Timberwolves Announce Final Ayo Dosunmu Injury Update For Game 1 Vs Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves are heading into Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs and will be playing without one of their key contributors to start the series.While the latest injury update signals superstar Anthony Edwards is expected to play in Game 1, the Timberwolves will be without Ayo Dosunmu on Monday night.Dosunmu was previously questionable with right calf soreness, but amid the news of Edwards being upgraded, their other top guard has now be...
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JJ Redick Drops Concerning Luka Doncic Injury Statement Before Lakers vs Thunder Series

The Los Angeles Lakers are one day away from the start of their second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, a matchup they will start without star player Luka Doncic, as he remains out with a hamstring injury and does not have an official return timeline.Doncic has been out for over a month, and while there was previously hope he could return at some point in the Lakers’ first-round series against the Houston Rockets, the Slovenian is still out indefinitely due to the injury.A...
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Anthony Edwards Injury Return: Timberwolves Get Great News For Spurs Series

NBA superstar Anthony Edwards is currently sidelined for the Minnesota Timberwolves with a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee, and heading into their second-round playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs, a potential injury return remains unknown.Edwards suffered the knee injury in the Timberwolves’ first-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets, and while he avoided any serious ligament damage, he is expected to be out for at least a bit longer as he hopes to make a full recove...
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Lakers Warned About Big Austin Reaves 'Mistake' After Injury Return

Austin Reaves has been one of the most important factors in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ success this season, and his upcoming free agency status has been a leading story for both him and the team throughout the season.Reaves is in the final year of a deal he signed with the Lakers a few seasons ago, and for the past few months, the expectation on both sides has been that the star will land a new max contract extension to stay in Los Angeles for the foreseeable future.However, heading into the Lakers...
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Magic Announce Starting Lineup Decision For Game 7 Vs Pistons Without Franz Wagner

The Orlando Magic are playing Game 7 of their first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons without Franz Wagner, as the star is out for the winner-take-all contest with a right calf strain.Wagner hasn’t played since Game 4 and was ruled out early ahead of Sunday’s Game 7, so his injury status doesn’t come as a surprise for the Magic. Still, on the verge of dropping a historic 3-1 lead over the top-seeded Pistons, Orlando will need all the help it can get to become one of just seven eig...
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Lakers Get New Luka Doncic Injury Update And Return Timeline For Thunder Series

NBA superstar Luka Doncic has been sidelined for over a month for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into their series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and remains without an official injury return timeline.Doncic did miss all of the Lakers’ first-round series victory over the Houston Rockets, and while they still got the job done without him and Austin Reaves for a majority of the series, they could desperately use their franchise centerpiece in their upcoming contests against the Thunder.As ment...
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Lakers vs Thunder Second-Round Playoff Schedule Revealed

With the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of their first-round matchup, they have advanced to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and their upcoming playoff schedule has been revealed.Though the Thunder advanced with a quick 4-0 sweep of the Phoenix Suns, the Lakers had a much closer series, as after taking a 3-0 lead, they opened the door for a potentially historic Rockets comeback.However, the Lakers took the victory...
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Lakers Urged To 'Reconsider Everything' On Luka Doncic Injury Return Ahead of Game 6

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into Game 6 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets and are still waiting for a Luka Doncic injury return.Doncic, who is dealing with a grade 2 hamstring strain, isn’t expected to play in the Lakers’ series against the Rockets. However, the idea of Doncic returning sooner than his initial timeline has been an idea floating around recently, especially if the Lakers lose Game 6 on Friday night.While Los Angeles is up 3-2, they’ve droppe...
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Lakers Get More Bad News Ahead Of Game 6 Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for Game 6 of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, a matchup that could decide whether they advance or face a winner-take-all Game 7.While the Lakers have dropped the past two games to the Rockets, with Austin Reaves returning from injury and Los Angeles looking like the more dominant team throughout the series, there is still hope for them to advance, even though they very well could be on the verge of blowing a hist...
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Timberwolves Announce Starting Lineup For Game 6 Vs Nuggets After Concerning Injury Report

The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the Denver Nuggets in a crucial Game 6 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs in a matchup that could see them advance to the second round with a win.However, a victory isn’t going to come easy over the 2023 champions, as before the game, the Timberwolves confirmed a lengthy injury report that features Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Ayo Dosunmu, and Kyle Anderson.Still, the show must go on, and before Game 6, Minnesota announced its starting lineup for...
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NBA World Reacts To Knicks' 50+ Point Blowout Vs Hawks In Game 6

The New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs to advance to the second round.The Knicks had a lead all night, and shortly after tipoff, they ballooned the lead to over 50 points against the Hawks. They ended the first half with the largest halftime lead in postseason history, as the matchup was all but decided after that. New York also scored their most points in a playoff game in franchise history.While many of the reactions to the Knicks’ hi...
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Lakers' Austin Reaves Decision Becomes More Difficult After Game 5 Injury Return

The Los Angeles Lakers saw Austin Reaves return from injury in their Game 5 loss to the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. But after a disappointing 4/16 shooting performance, it raises more questions about the shooting guard’s future with the team.Reaves will be a free agent this summer for the Lakers, and while he is predicted to turn down his player option in hopes of landing a max contract extension this summer, that is yet to be set in stone.While it was just Reaves’ first...
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Lakers Get Good News With Latest Kevin Durant Injury Development

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 3-2 over the Houston Rockets in the first-round playoff series, and much of that lead is due to Kevin Durant‘s current injury and the fact that he’s only played one game in the first round so far.While the Lakers were previously without Austin Reaves before Game 5 and are still without Luka Doncic, the Rockets have been dealing with a Durant injury that, so far, has been more impactful compared to what Los Angeles was missing.Durant has already been ruled out for Ga...
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Aaron Gordon Injury Update: Nuggets Get Bad News Ahead Of Game 6

Aaron Gordon is listed on the Denver Nuggets‘ injury report as questionable heading into Game 6 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but based on recent injury updates, signs point to the star forward missing the must-win game.Gordon has been dealing with a calf injury for the past few days and hasn’t suited up for the Nuggets since Game 4 of the series.Now, heading into a matchup that Denver needs to win to keep their season alive, there’s not much hope Gordon will be...
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LeBron James Retirement News Emerges After Lakers' Game 5 Loss

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is the oldest player in the NBA at 41 years old, and it is known that the league’s all-time leading scorer is slowly closing in on retirement.But while James is currently leading the Lakers in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, an official retirement announcement or his plans after this season in general remain unknown.However, with James set to become a free agent at the end of this year, and with his Lakers’ future still in ques...
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Anthony Edwards Injury Return Timeline Emerges Ahead Of Timberwolves' Game 6

NBA superstar Anthony Edwards is currently out for the Minnesota Timberwolves and will miss their upcoming Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.Edwards, the Timberwolves’ franchise star, suffered a bone bruise and hyperextended right knee in the team’s win in Game 4 against the Nuggets.While NBA insider Shams Charania first reported that Edwards was expected to miss a few weeks with the injury, a new return timeline may have emerged that could change thin...
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Knicks' Potential Second-Round Playoff Series Schedule Revealed

The New York Knicks are one game away from moving on to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and that will happen if they can beat the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their current first-round series.The Knicks have made the second round of the playoffs in each of the last three years, and while they were down 2-1 against the Hawks, they are now just one win away from clinching the series and advancing.While New York still has a job to do, if they are able to advance, their potential second-rou...
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