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 Enter Bidding War For New Trade Target After Kuminga Talks Stall: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers have seemed to strike out on many of their top trade targets before the February 5th deadline, so they’ve now shifted their focus to one player they know is available. NBA insider Evan Sidery reported that the Lakers are one of a few teams interested in trading for Jeremy Sochan of the San Antonio Spurs. He’s been rumored to be available this trade cycle, and while the New York Knicks have led the charge to add the underutilized wing player, Los Angeles now wants in on the...
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Knicks Get Great News as Giannis Demands Trade

The New York Knicks were the first team ever directly linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, should he ever request a trade. While the star had previously said he had no plans of asking out, that has all changed, according to a new report from Shams Charania. Per the insider, Antetokounmpo is finally ready to be traded from the Bucks, and with that, teams across the league, and specifically the Knicks, are scrambling to build a package to land the 2021 Finals MVP.“Two-time MVP G...
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Warriors Get Major Update As Giannis Trade Rumors Are Reignited

The Golden State Warriors were previously thought to be out of contention regarding a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, at least by the February 5th deadline, but that has all changed, as the star is ready to leave the Milwaukee Bucks.According to NBA insider Shams Charania, Antetokounmpo has thought it over and is ready to begin a new chapter of his career, hopefully before the upcoming trade deadline.“Two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo is ready for a new home ahead of the Feb. 5 trade deadline,...
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Spurs' Huge Giannis Trade Package To Pair With Wembanyama Revealed

The San Antonio Spurs have vaulted themselves into title contention this season with a strong cast surrounding franchise superstar Victor Wembanyama. But while the team does look pretty good as presently constructed, they’ve also been linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo for the past few months. Now, with NBA insider Shams Charania reporting that the 2021 Finals MVP is ready for a change of scenery, the Spurs could be one of the few teams making a major push for the star.Any deal getting back Antetok...
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Lakers Predicted To Cut Ties With Guard Following Trade Demand

The Los Angeles Lakers already tried to trade former first-round pick Dalton Knecht last year, and while that resulted in a tumultuous relationship going forward between the two sides, the player finally looks like he’ll be on the move.After the report from NBA insider Marc Stein that the Lakers have discussed the idea of moving Knecht, Anthony Irwin responded with the news that the second-year guard approached the front office and asked for a trade directly. “I‘m told Dalton Knecht approached t...
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Lakers New Top Trade Targets Emerge As Deadline Approaches

The Los Angeles Lakers have a knack for finding themselves linked to numerous NBA players in trade rumors, and that has once again been the case this latest cycle as they hope to upgrade their roster ahead of the February 5th trade deadline.Barring the potential of a trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo, as the team’s trade package and actual chance of landing the star has yet to be seen following Shams Charania’s report on him wanting out of Milwaukee, the Lakers appear out of the race for Herb Jone...
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Knicks Get Bad Injury News For Raptors Game As Giannis Trade Talks Continue

The New York Knicks, when healthy and everything clicking, can and should be considered title contenders, but since winning the NBA Cup, that hasn’t been the case.While questions remain on a potential Karl-Anthony Towns trade, Guerschon Yabusele’s uncertain future, and the overarching notion of New York going after Giannis Antetokounmpo (as he is now available in a trade based on reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania), the Knicks also have an upcoming game to focus on. Set to play the Toronto Raptor...
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Knicks Urged To Target 14 PPG Two-Way Guard In Trade Rumors

As seen with their form over the past few weeks, this current iteration of the New York Knicks looks like it will need some changes if they want to have any real hopes of being title contenders, and a trade before the February 5th deadline feels likely.Yes, the Knicks have been linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo for months now, and while he still might be a possibility, albeit an uncertain one, signs point to the team making moves around the edges to sure-up what has been a questionable and inconsi...
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Lakers Trade LeBron For $238M Big Man, Longtime Target In New Idea

While it was previously uncertain if LeBron James would stay with the Los Angeles Lakers after this year, due to him picking up his player option and set to enter free agency this summer, new reporting by Shams Charania all but confirms he is playing the last 40 games in a Laker uniform this year.Whether it be Charania’s reporting connecting all the dots on the wall, or Baxter Holmes’ in-depth piece detailing some of the qualms owner Jeanie Buss had with the NBA’s all-time leading scorer, things...
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Warriors Face Harsh Reality On Jonathan Kuminga Trade Plans

Whether it’s injuries, postponed games, or overall uncertainty about their future, the Golden State Warriors have arguably had the most tumultuous week in the NBA.Their long-shot title hopes came crashing down after Jimmy Butler’s ACL injury. The team had a game postponed as they were in the midst of the league’s involvement in the protests and civil unrest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and they still haven’t decided on the future of Jonathan Kuminga.While the 23-year-old was previously a shoo-in t...
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Victor Wembanyama Sounds Off On Minnesota ICE Shootings

Whether they like it or not, the opinions of NBA players carry a ton of weight, especially for the stars and potential faces of the league, like Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs.Regarding the recent events in Minneapolis, Minnesota, relating to another fatal shooting of a person by federal agents, as well as the subsequent protests and recent civil unrest, players around the NBA have voiced their thoughts on what has been the new biggest issue in the country, and Wembanyama is no diffe...
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Lakers Hit With Major Update On Growing Giannis Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers, like many teams, have been linked to Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks over the past few months in NBA trade rumors.While they were previously thought to have a strong chance at landing the two-time regular-season MVP, with the ever-intriguing idea of him paired alongside Luka Doncic, that might no longer be the case, at least for now.Writing for ESPN, Bobby Marks discussed how, at this point in the season, the Lakers do not have enough assets for flexibility t...
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Warriors Get Bad News On Potential Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade

The Golden State Warriors are at a major turning point in the history of their franchise. In Stephen Curry’s final few seasons, they don’t appear to be well-positioned to compete for a championship in their current form, especially following Jimmy Butler’s ACL tear.There is still the major question mark of Jonathan Kuminga and a potential trade moving him before the February 5th deadline, but until anything happens on that front, they remain out of reach for any potential title hopes.Yet still,...
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Knicks Hit With Brutal Reality Check On New Giannis Trade Rumors

While the uncertain future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks has been publicly known for a while, no team has been directly linked to the star longer than the New York Knicks, as it was reported by Shams Charania that the player and franchise shared mutual interest in each other over the summer. While the Knicks have remained hopeful of landing the two-time regular-season MVP, as the weeks and months have gone on, the idea of Antetokounmpo ending up in New York has only become mo...
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NBA Announces Luka Doncic News Amid Lakers Trade Rumors

Halfway through his first full season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Luka Doncic continues to prove himself as one of the most impactful offensive players in the NBA.That has been on full display this year, and specifically over the past week, as the league announced Doncic has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week for week 14 of the 2025-26 NBA season. Helping the Lakers to a 2-1 record, Doncic put up averages of 34.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, 9.7 assists, and two steals per game on 4...
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Knicks Land Giannis In Blockbuster Trade Idea With Surprise Third Team

The New York Knicks have been connected to a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade longer than any other team in the NBA, and the latest report indicates they could be inching closer to making the blockbuster move.There have been a number of rumors on both the Milwaukee Bucks’ willingness to trade their star, as well as the player himself being willing enough to ask to be traded. However, with his recent injury, as well as Marc Spears and Shams Charania of ESPN saying they believe Antetokounmpo’s relation...
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Giannis Injury Update Deals Fatal Blow To Trade Rumors, Bucks Future

For the second time this year, on the same day that trade rumors regarding his uncertain future with the Milwaukee Bucks began to circulate, Giannis Antetokounmpo suffered a calf strain, now set to miss another four to six weeks with the injury.The two-time regular season MVP suffered the same injury on December 3rd, which was the same day NBA insider Shams Charania reported he and the Bucks began discussions on his future would be better somewhere else.He did eventually return and continued to...
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Ja Morant Injury Update Spells Bad News For Grizzlies Trade Rumors

Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies has had a tumultuous past few weeks with the team, and things may have just gotten worse.While he was previously out with an injury and had major speculation on his future, the point guard is now set to miss at least three weeks with an elbow injury, all while he is still floating around NBA trade rumors.According to the Grizzlies, Morant suffered a UCL sprain in his left elbow during a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday, and he is now expected to be o...
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Rich Paul Fires Back At LeBron-Jeanie Buss Drama As Lakers Future Unravels

The recent report from ESPN’s Baxter Holmes on Los Angeles Lakers‘ active owner Jeanie Buss and her relationship with her family, the franchise, and specifically with LeBron James, has caught fire in the NBA world.Baxter claimed the relationship between Buss and James was, and is not, what has been publicly reported, saying that she once discussed the idea of trading the star to the Los Angeles Clippers, and also said he didn’t feel James wasn’t grateful enough when the team drafted his son, Bro...
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Timberwolves-Warriors Game Postponed After Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

The upcoming NBA game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors on Saturday, January 24th, has reportedly been postponed by the league.According to Shams Charania, the NBA announced the decision to postpone the game after growing tensions in the city of Minneapolis between citizens and federal agents.“The Timberwolves-Warriors game in Minneapolis has been postponed by the NBA, sources tell ESPN, in wake of a man shot and killed Saturday in a confrontation with federal agents i...
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Charles Barkley Rips Warriors' Kuminga Drama, Dubs Curry 'Biggest Loser'

Despite the season-ending ACL injury to Jimmy Butler, storylines surrounding the Golden State Warriors remain dominated by Jonathan Kuminga trade rumors. Even after he demanded a trade, and less than two weeks before the February 5th NBA trade deadline, Kuminga is still on the roster. The rift between the player and organization has been known for a while and received much scrutiny from around the league, most recently by Hall of Famer Charles Barkley.Speaking on ESPN’s Inside the NBA, Barkley g...
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Warriors Top Targets In Potential Jonathan Kuminga Trade Revealed

Despite everything the last few months have indicated, the Golden State Warriors have yet to trade Jonathan Kuminga.Even after demanding a trade and with less than two weeks before the February 5th NBA trade deadline, the 23-year-old remains on the roster as the clock keeps ticking. The Jimmy Butler injury has complicated things, as Kuminga only got back into the rotation after the team’s second-highest scorer went down, but regardless, that hasn’t presented anything close to a solution, as it r...
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Lakers' Giannis Trade Rumors Gain Steam As LeBron Future Crumbles

The Los Angeles Lakers will always have their eyes set on the biggest prize, whether that player has been named in trade rumors or not.Currently, that player is Giannis Antetokounmpo, and like pretty much every single team in the NBA, the Lakers are hoping the Greek Freak becomes available in a trade so they can pair him with Luka Doncic. While Los Angeles has been linked to several wing players amid this current trade cycle, Antetokounmpo remains the grand prize, and based on new reports, the r...
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NBA Ref Admits Wrong Goaltending Call On Tyrese Maxey's Game-Winner

The Philadelphia 76ers won in overtime against the Houston Rockets on Thursday night, but according to one of the officials for the game, the Sixers should have won the game in regulation.In the final seconds of the fourth quarter, Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey went up for a layup, which, after hitting off the backboard, was blocked by Houston’s Kevin Durant. Originally, no goaltending call was made, the game went to overtime, but Philadelphia ended up winning by six points.However, speaking to repo...
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