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

My Published Articles

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Steve Kerr Sounds Off On Jonathan Kuminga Trade Rumors

After months, even years, of an uncertain future with the Golden State Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga expects, and wants, to be traded before the upcoming February 5th trade deadline in a saga and story that has taken over the team and the NBA as a whole. However, while Kuminga’s future with the team has yet to be fully decided on, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr doesn’t think the mass trade rumors surrounding the 23-year-old’s name will be a distraction for Golden State over the next few weeks.Speak...
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Giannis Issues 'Nightmare' Warning Amid Wembanyama Injury Update

There were a few major storylines that came out of the San Antonio Spurs‘ 119-101 win over the Milwaukee Bucks, but perhaps none more important than franchise star Victor Wembanyama going down with a knee injury after a first-quarter collision with Giannis Antetokounmpo.Wembanyama did return to the game and helped spark a run that eventually led to the Spurs’ blowout win. Yet still, the minor injury adds to an underlying storyline on the French center’s status and future as the face of the NBA.S...
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Ben Stiller Rips Knicks' Mike Brown For Karl-Anthony Towns Criticism

Through the first half of the 2025-26 NBA season, the New York Knicks have a few issues to fix if they want to remain title contenders, and celebrity superfan Ben Stiller thinks that starts with head coach Mike Brown.Over the past few days, Brown has been critical of star center Karl-Anthony Towns, saying after their loss to the Sacramento Kings that he lacked urgency, and after their loss to the Golden State Warriors, adding that he thought the big man’s foul trouble partially cost them the gam...
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Bucks Linked To Ex-Warriors Champ Amid Giannis Trade Rumors

After a few months of speculation, all signs point to the Milwaukee Bucks attempting to add talent before the trade deadline in hopes of keeping Giannis Antetokounmpo in town, for at least the rest of the season.Writing for ESPN, Jamal Collier outlined a few different routes the Bucks can take before the trade deadline, one of which includes adding mid-level stars to pair with Antetokounmpo in hopes of turning the team into a true title contender, while, at the same time, keeping him on the rost...
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Lakers Predicted To Trade First-Round Pick Amid Doncic Injury Concerns

The Los Angeles Lakers have been one of the top teams floated as a potential candidate to make big moves in trade rumors, with just three weeks before the 2026 NBA trade deadline.While many reports on the Lakers have been highlighted by the players they are expected to target, not much has been made about the players they’d potentially send out in a deal. However, with Austin Reaves sidelined, yet in line for a max contract extension over the summer, he’d likely only be traded if the team adds a...
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Knicks Predicted To Cut Ties With Big Man Amid Brunson Injury Update

The New York Knicks have slightly strayed away from their initial hopes as top title contenders heading into the season. While they still aren’t far off from securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference, they are expected to make a trade before the upcoming February 5th deadline.A pretty top-heavy team in head coach Mike Brown‘s first season at the helm, it is pretty safe to say all of the Knicks’ starters, including Mitchell Robinson, are safe for the time being. However, as has been the cas...
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Jonathan Kuminga Allegedly Faked Injury Amid Warriors Trade Rumors: Report

The day is finally here, in which Jonathan Kuminga can officially be traded from the Golden State Warriors in what has been one of the most lengthy and intriguing storylines in recent NBA memory.Along with the fact that the Warriors have both scoured the trade market for a Kuminga deal while head coach Steve Kerr kept him on the bench, seemingly only dropping his trade value, a new report on the Kuminga-Golden State saga signals something a bit darker. According to Sam Amick, Marcus Thompson, an...
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Victor Wembanyama Makes Surprising Change Before Bucks Game

Through his first two and a half seasons in the NBA with the San Antonio Spurs, Victor Wembanyama has proven to be both a one-of-a-kind player on the court and a unique person off the court.While the Spurs have hit a recent skid after putting their franchise star back in the starting lineup, Wembanyama has made a change that, based on previous evidence, could lead to an improvement in his performance.Most recently, it was reported that Wembanyama has shaved his head, in a picture posted on X by...
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Spurs Land $197M Big Man As New Wembanyama Partner In Trade Idea

The San Antonio Spurs have done a solid job at putting together a strong supporting cast around franchise centerpiece Victor Wembanyama through the first two and a half seasons of his career, which is why they haven’t been mentioned as much as other title contenders in recent NBA trade rumors.However, while their latest major trade, adding De’Aaron Fox before the 2025 deadline, might not seem as necessary now that they have Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper, they’ve surrounded Wembanyama with some...
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Lakers Urged To Undermine LeBron, Trade For $240M Star Big Man

The Los Angeles Lakers have yet to make any moves before the 2026 NBA trade deadline, and while defense remains their top priority in trade rumors, the potential targets they’ve reportedly had their eyes on appear to still be available.However, recent comments from LeBron James might signal otherwise, specifically as it relates to Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies, who, like Ja Morant, could very well be available in a deal.James pushed back against the notion offered up by his agent, R...
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Celtics Land $240 Million Star Big Man In Blockbuster Trade Pitch

The Boston Celtics have outperformed nearly all expectations this season despite being without franchise star Jayson Tatum, but that shouldn’t rule them out from making a trade before the February 5th deadline. Most recently, the Celtics were named a realistic landing spot for big man Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies, who, like Ja Morant, could be on a ticking clock with the franchise ahead of the deadline. Along with the Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors, who were also name...
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Warriors Linked To $240M All-Star As Kuminga Trade Rumors Grow

The Golden State Warriors are just one day away from when Jonathan Kuminga can officially be traded, and while there have been no definitive reports on when or where he’ll go, all signs point to them moving on from the wing as soon as they find the right deal.However, at the same time the Warriors finally appear done with the months, even years-long Kuminga saga, they’ve now been linked to another potential top target in recent trade rumors.Writing for Bleacher Report, Eric Pincus named Golden S...
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NBA Vets Drop Verdict On Wild LeBron, Reaves, Rich Paul Lakers Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers are no strangers to trade rumors, but new developments from the franchise signal they are in a situation no professional sports team has been in before.Recently on his podcast, LeBron James‘ longtime friend and agent Rich Paul urged the team to trade star Austin Reaves for Jaren Jackson Jr. of the Memphis Grizzlies.Paul has been outspoken in the past on his thoughts on James and the Lakers as a whole, but his latest comments on urging Los Angeles to trade one of their top...
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Warriors Urged To Cut Ties With Kuminga In Massive Michael Porter Jr. Trade

The Golden State Warriors have just one day before they can officially trade Jonathan Kuminga, and after a long saga, all signs point to them moving away from the 23-year-old wing as soon as possible.At the same time, the Warriors have been heavily linked to Michael Porter Jr. of the Brooklyn Nets in recent trade rumors. With his size and shooting ability, Porter would fit well with Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green on head coach Steve Kerr’s roster, regardless of the other assets...
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Warriors Cut Ties With Kuminga, Add $179M Top Target In Mega Trade Idea

All indications point to the Golden State Warriors trying to do right by Stephen Curry and give him a roster that can compete for a title in the final chapter of his career, but so far this season, that hasn’t been the case, and the franchise’s only real chance of doing that now is making a blockbuster trade before the February 5th trade deadline. The Warriors have been linked to numerous players during this recent trade cycle, but with the days counting down from when they can trade Jonathan Ku...
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Mavericks Get Major Kyrie Irving And AD Injury Updates, Return Timelines

While the Dallas Mavericks haven’t had the season, or past 12 months for that matter, that fans were hoping for, the latest Kyrie Irving injury update could signal some good news for the 15-25 team.According to Grant Afseth of the Dallas Hoops Journal, Irving, who tore his Achilles last March, could be inching closer to a return this season, with a major chance he returns to the Mavericks after the NBA All-Star break.“While the Mavericks have not publicly communicated a return timetable for Irvi...
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Grizzlies Coach Drops Wild Response To Ja Morant Trade Rumors

After Trae Young was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies appears to be the next young point guard on the chopping block ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline.NBA insider Shams Charania recently reported that Morant and the Grizzlies are beginning to look at avenues to end their relationship together, which, depending on the source, makes him one of the top players available to be traded before February 5th.However, Grizzlies head coach Tuoma...
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NBA Legend Rips Victor Wembanyama Before Spurs-Thunder Rematch

Through his first two and a half seasons in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs has done things on the basketball court that have likely never been seen before and will never be seen again.However, former NBA star Jason Williams doesn’t believe the hype, and speaking on his podcast, ‘Hoopin and Hollerin’, the playmaking legend called out the Spurs’ franchise star on multiple fronts. Most notably, Williams said Wembanyama is not one of the best first overall draft picks over the p...
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Knicks Predicted To Cut Ties With Two Big Men In Trade Rumors

While they still look like they have a real chance to come out of the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks need to make some roster moves ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline to ensure what would be their most successful playoff run this century.Namely, by moving on from two of their big men, Guerschon Yabusele and Pacome Dadiet, according to two NBA insiders, Marc Stein of The Stein Line and Sam Quinn of CBS Sports. The two have seen a limited run under new head coach Mike Brown, and as New...
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LeBron James Hit With Brutal Reality On Lakers Future, Retirement

Ever since he was featured on that famous Sports Illustrated cover, LeBron James has exceeded nearly every single expectation put on him as a teenager. But whether he likes it or not, James’ age is catching up to him, and while he’s still put in some ‘prime LeBron’ performances this year, the Los Angeles Lakers are no longer his team, as he’s now playing second, and even third fiddle, at times behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.Additionally, the one true way to see James is slowing down, along...
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Celtics Predicted To Make Bold Move Amid New Jayson Tatum Injury Update

After franchise star Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, there was an expectation that the Boston Celtics would take this season as a gap year, however, so far, that has clearly not been the case.The Celtics rank second in net rating and offensive rating, with 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown having the best season of his career, and making it known at the same time. While this season is no longer a cap year for the Tatum-less Celtics, despite cutting ties with many of th...
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Spurs Poised To Hijack Lakers Top Target In Trade Rumors: Report

The San Antonio Spurs have proven to be title contenders this season with the supporting cast they’ve put around superstar Victor Wembanyama in his third NBA season.While the 7’5″ French center has dealt with numerous injuries this season, the Spurs have also fared well without him, but that shouldn’t rule them out from being buyers as the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaches.In a recent article on Bleacher Report, Any Bailey predicted San Antonio will target a second-tier star in hopes of securin...
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NBA Announces Decision On Jan. 8th Postponed Bulls-Heat Game

For a brief moment on January 8th, the leading storyline in the NBA was actually the lack of a game happening, as a recent Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat game was delayed due to condensation on the court.The contest between the two Eastern Conference Play-In rivals was eventually postponed after the delay ran over two hours, with an uncertain status on when the game would actually take place.But now, the NBA has rescheduled for January 29th, three weeks after it was originally supposed to take pla...
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Jonathan Kuminga Named ‘Biggest Loser’ Amid Warriors Trade Rumors

Jonathan Kuminga is the topic of conversation that the NBA world can’t seem to get out of its head. Due to signing a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors over the summer to return on a two-year, $48.5 million deal, he can’t be traded until January 15th, but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming perhaps the most talked-about player in the league over the past few months. Kuminga’s future in Golden State is all but certain; sometime between January 15th and the February 5th trade dead...
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