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' Game 2 Win Signals Great News For Austin Reaves Injury Return

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets in Game 2 in the first round of their playoff matchup to go 2-0 in the series despite not having leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.It was once again LeBron James and Luke Kennard leading the way for the Lakers, along with a historic performance from Marcus Smart. Along with those three, Los Angeles has seen elevated play from much of their rotation, and while they were not predicted to win the series without Doncic and Reaves, the Laker...
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Lakers Get Good News On Luka Doncic Injury Return After Game 2

Luka Doncic remains out for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. But despite playing without the franchise star and Austin Reaves, the Lakers find themselves up 2-0 over the Rockets, quickly going from heavy underdogs to now favorites to win the series and advance to the second round.Before the series began, head coach JJ Redick said he and the team would do their best to extend the series against Houston, in hopes of reaching Game 6 or 7 to giv...
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Lakers Make Luke Kennard Announcement Ahead Of Game 2 Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 1-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, in part due to a major performance from guard Luke Kennard.Kennard finished Game 1 for the Lakers with a game-high 27 points on 5/5 shooting from deep. While LeBron James also had a strong night as Los Angeles continues to play without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, it was Kennard who was the leading storyline after their opening game victory in the series.Now, in the lead-up to Game 2 against the...
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When Is Luka Doncic Coming Back? Lakers Announce New Injury Return Update

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without star player Luka Doncic for the past few weeks after he suffered a grade 2 hamstring strain in early April.Doncic has missed the start of the Lakers’ playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and while there was hope of an injury return coming at some point soon, based on the latest update, that is still uncertain.The Lakers beat the Rockets in Game 1 of the first-round series despite not having Doncic or Austin Reaves in the matchup. Now, in the lead-u...
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Lakers Announce Starting Lineup Vs Rockets After Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves News

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday, April 21, in a game that will not feature Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves.The two leading scorers for the Lakers remain out for Game 2, and while the team did offer new injury updates on both, it will once again be the LeBron James show for Los Angeles while they remain sidelined.Before Game 2, the Lakers announced their starting lineup and final injury report for Tuesday night’s contest...
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Wild LeBron James Stat Could Predict Winner Of Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series

LeBron James is the de facto leader for the Los Angeles Lakers in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets while the team remains without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.James is the oldest player in the NBA. Though he isn’t the same-caliber player he was a few years ago, he continues to be one of the more impactful stars in the league, especially in the playoffs, as evidenced by his Game 1 performance against Houston in the win.Now, heading into Game 2, James is tasked once again with lea...
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Lakers Get Bad News Before Game 2 Amid Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Updates

Even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, with some strong performances from LeBron James, Luke Kennard, and others.However, while the Lakers do have a 1-0 series lead, after what was a franchise record night of shotmaking, their Game 1 performance over the weekend could have been a ‘fluke’ according to one insider, which might not bode well for the rest of the series against Houston.Amid new...
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NBA Announces Victor Wembanyama News Before Spurs-Blazers Game 2

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season, in what could be just the first of many more awards to come in his career.Wembanyama won the Defensive Player of the Year award in historic fashion, setting multiple records and hitting several milestones along the way in just his third NBA season for the Spurs.As San Antonio prepares for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, the league announ...
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Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News

The San Antonio Spurs are playing against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs in a game that will feature the newly crowned Defensive Player of the Year award winner, Victor Wembanyama.Wembanyama won Defensive Player of the Year in historic fashion and is coming off a record-breaking Game 1 in the Spurs’ 111-98 victory over the Trail Blazers.Now, ahead of Game 2, San Antonio announced their starting lineup and final injury report for their Tuesday nig...
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Lakers Get Good News Amid Looming Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Injury Returns

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing without their two leading scorers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. While new injury updates signal a return for both could be coming soon, the Lakers faired decently well without them in Game 1.Granted, the Rockets were without their star in Kevin Durant, but even still, as the Lakers were playing without Doncic and Reaves, they remained underdogs heading into the first game, and not favored to win...
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Lakers Owner Has Strong Words For Luka Doncic Amid Looming Injury Return

Luka Doncic has cemented himself as a bona fide NBA superstar in his so far brief, yet successful tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. While he remains out with a hamstring injury, with an uncertain return timeline, team owner Jeanie Buss knows his importance to the franchise.When speaking on a recent radio show, Buss discussed Doncic and his impact on the team. While he isn’t playing right now, the owner had glowing words for the Slovenian star, referencing franchise hero Kobe Bryant in the same...
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Timberwolves Get Suprisingly Good News For Game 2 Vs Nuggets Despite Edwards' Injury

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost Game 1 of their first-round playoff series to the Denver Nuggets, while star player Anthony Edwards continues to work back from a knee injury.Edwards was questionable for that first game due to the knee injury, and while he did end up playing, scoring just 22 points, he is once again questionable in the lead-up to Game 2 on Monday night.However, while the Timberwolves did lose the first matchup of the series against the Nuggets, history shows that they have a stro...
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Denver Nuggets Get Concerning News Before Game 2 Vs Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets started out the postseason strong with a Game 1 in their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.As has been the case for the past few years, it was Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon leading the way for the Nuggets in Game 1 on Saturday.Denver came into the series as the favorites to advance, but while they ended the first game with an 11-point victory, history shows they were expected to win that matchup. But now, heading into Game 2, recent N...
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Surprising Austin Reaves News Emerges Amid Lakers Injury Recovery

Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers has been sidelined for more than two weeks with a grade 2 oblique strain, and is expected to miss more time as his team continues their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.Reaves was originally expected to be out for four to six weeks, and while rumors have circulated about him potentially returning from injury before then, at some point later on in the Lakers’ series, that remains to be seen.However, this is now the second serious injur...
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Knicks Get Unexpected Good News Before Game 2 Of Playoffs Vs Hawks

The New York Knicks are preparing to face off against the Atlanta Hawks for Game 2 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Before the game, the Knicks got some surprising good news that might not impact their game or series against Atlanta, but bodes well for the future.The NBA recently broke tiebreakers between teams for the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft, and while much of the news was highlighted on the teams set to pick in the lottery (top 14), hidden in the league’s announcement was some good...
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Lakers Hit With Bad News Before Game 2 Of Playoff Series Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers, all things considered, are in a decent spot as they are up 1-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets despite not having Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.While the Lakers wait for injury updates on both players and begin preparing for Game 2 against Houston, the team recently got some bad news. It won’t impact the rest of their series against the Rockets, or their postseason at all, for that matter, but in a stretch that has been overall positive for...
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Celtics Announce Starting Lineup Decision For Game 1 Vs Philadelphia 76ers

The Boston Celtics are playing the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at 1 pm EST on Saturday, April 19.The two teams haven’t faced off in postseason action since 2023, but just like some of their previous battles, this series is expected to bring some excitement in the first round. The Celtics are predicted to beat the 76ers, but it might not come easily as Philadelphia has remained feisty all season, despite missing key players throughout the year.Before G...
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Every NBA Record And Milestone Jayson Tatum Broke For The Celtics In Game 1

Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics finished Game 1 of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and seven assists, setting multiple records and hitting several historic milestones in a dominant victory.Tatum is just a month into his return from a brutal Achilles injury suffered in the 2025 Playoffs, but in his first postseason game since, the Celtics’ star had a historic Game 1 against the 76ers.Along with Tatum, his running-mate, Jaylen Br...
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How Tall Is Victor Wembanyama? What We Know About Spurs Star's 'Real' Height

NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is one of the tallest players in league history. However, there have been differing reports on Wembanyama’s real height, as the star has grown throughout his first three seasons in the NBA.Wembanyama and the Spurs are set to face the Portland Trail Blazers in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, marking his and this iteration of the team’s first postseason action.But before Wemby and San Antonio begin their playoff run, one that is ex...
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NBA Announces Victor Wembanyama MVP News Before Spurs Playoff Debut

NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs has officially been named an MVP award finalist for the 2025-26 season.The news was announced on NBC’s coverage of the first round of the playoffs, and Wembanyama joined Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic as a finalist for the MVP award this season.For the second half of the year, Wembanyama has consistently been mentioned as in the race for the MVP award, and while it appears he has low odds to actually take home the trophy, being a...
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Lakers Announce Starting Lineup Decision For Game 1 Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs in a series that, for the time being, will not feature either Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves.It remains to be determined if Doncic or Reaves will be able to return from their respective injuries for the Lakers’ playoff series against the Rockets, so while the team waits for new updates on both, they go forward without their top two scorers.Before Game 1 of the series, Los Angeles made a few key annou...
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NBA Announces LeBron James News Before Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Series

LeBron James is the de facto leader for the Los Angeles Lakers as they begin the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.While that might sound like a tall task for the 41-year-old, leading the Lakers without their two leading scorers, James isn’t new to the playoffs, and with his resume, has proven to be a top-tier performer when the lights are brightest, despite being the oldest player in the league.Before the Lakers vs Rockets playoff series begins,...
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Timberwolves Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Nuggets After Anthony Edwards News

The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Saturday, April 18, in a game that will feature superstar Anthony Edwards.There were initially questions about Edwards’ injury status before the game. However, he has since been upgraded to available and will suit up for the Timberwolves’ first playoff game of the season.Before Game 1, the Timberwolves announced a few key decisions for the contest against the Nuggets.
In the lead-up...
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When Is Luka Doncic Coming Back? Latest Injury Return Timeline For Lakers Star

Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers is currently sidelined with a grade 2 hamstring strain and will miss at least the start of the team’s first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.Doncic suffered the hamstring strain on April 2, in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and it has since kept him out for more than two weeks. It remains uncertain when the Slovenian star will return for the Lakers, but there is still a chance he could get back on the court if Los Angeles can exten...
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