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 Expect To Cut Ties Or Trade Dalton Knecht Today: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to either waive or trade Dalton Knecht before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, and a decision could come sooner than expected.Previously, the Lakers had a hard deadline of October 19 at 2 p.m. PST, but according to several new reports, Knecht’s future in Los Angeles could be sealed much sooner.While Knecht has been the top candidate to be off the Lakers’ roster for them to get to the 15-man limit for the start of the season, the team has also been in trade...
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Lakers Starting Lineup All But Confirmed After Bargain 3-And-D Wing Shows Out

The Los Angeles Lakers‘ starting lineup for the upcoming season has been a major topic of discussion throughout the summer, and with just days before the team’s season opener, a five-man lineup is beginning to take shape.Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler were always going to start for the Lakers, and head coach JJ Redick made that clear weeks ago.Additionally, Quentin Grimes, who is now the fourth-highest-paid player on the team, is expected to fill the starting small forward role.B...
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Lakers Dealt Good News As Trade Target, 'Dream' 3-And-D Wing Still In Play

While all the recent trade rumors surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers have been about adding a backup center, finding more wing depth, and perhaps a new starting power forward, that could also be on the table heading into the new season.One name previously linked to the Lakers as a top trade target was Derrick Jones Jr. of the Los Angeles Clippers, and though the rumors on him making a cross-town move had died down a bit over the past month, his name was recently brought up as an option for the f...
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Ex-LeBron Lakers Teammate, Close Friend Calls Out Pablo Torre Investigation

NBA superstar LeBron James is making headlines with Pablo Torre, the investigative reporter who was the first domino in the Kawhi Leonard–Clippers saga, who is now reportedly looking into the former Los Angeles Lakers star’s deal with Fanatics.However, just a few days into Torre’s public investigation into James, who is now on the Philadelphia 76ers, one of his old teammates with the Lakers, Carmelo Anthony, is calling out the reporter and claiming he has no reason to look into the NBA’s all-tim...
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Lakers Get Bad News As All-Defensive Wing Already Set To Miss Time

The Los Angeles Lakers prioritized adding perimeter defenders over the offseason, and that was clear with the free-agent signing of former All-Defensive wing Matisse Thybulle, who arrived on a one-year, veteran minimum contract.However, before even playing a game for the Lakers, Thybulle’s injury history is putting his status in question for the upcoming season, according to a new report.The 29-year-old has dealt with several major health concerns throughout his career, and heading into the new...
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Lakers Urged To Target Potential $110M Two-Way Rising Star

The Los Angeles Lakers failed to land Peyton Watson, Jonathan Kuminga, and several other big names they were linked to this summer to add wing depth. But even though the team missed out on some of the players this offseason, that doesn’t mean the Lakers will give up trying, as the team could be in line to land one of the best young players in the NBA in the not-so-distant future.Anthony Black isn’t expected to get a contract extension from the Orlando Magic, and whether it’s through leaving next...
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Lakers Injury News Gives Bronny James Much-Needed Positive Outlook

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t seen free agent signing Collin Sexton play in the preseason so far, and with him out, it’s highlighting the team’s need for as many ball-handlers as possible.Outside of Sexton, who is still dealing with a leg injury just days before the start of the season, the Lakers really only have Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, who head coach JJ Redick feels comfortable with running the show with the ball in their hands.But while those three are expected to be the main point gu...
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Lakers Dealt Unfortunate News On Dalton Knecht Trade Rumors

Over the past few days, there has been heavy speculation that the Los Angeles Lakers are going to trade Dalton Knecht, which comes as a major twist after the third-year player was previously expected to be waived.The Lakers want to trade Knecht to add a backup center, but it remains somewhat unrealistic that the team can actually get a deal done in the limited time they have left, as a move would need to be completed by October 19 at 2 p.m. PST.There have been previous reports that the Lakers ha...
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Warriors Brandin Podziemski Could Force Rival To Lose Key Player: Report

The Golden State Warriors recently locked down young guard Brandin Podziemski to a five-year, $110 million contract extension, a deal that is already starting to make waves throughout the NBA.Podziemski is in the final year of his rookie contract, but the Warriors made a firm commitment to the 23-year-old guard to keep him around for the long term instead of potentially losing him next summer.Regardless of whether or not Golden State intended to do so, Podziemski’s new contract extension could p...
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Detroit Pistons Tipped For Tyler Herro Trade, Land $120M All-Star In New Proposal

Even with the star duo of Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, the Detroit Pistons are expected to field the trade market this season to find another high-level player to pick up some scoring slack on the wing, and that could be Tyler Herro of the Milwaukee Bucks.Herro was dealt from the Miami Heat to the Bucks in the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, and on an expiring contract, he could be moved once again, as the Pistons have consistently been named a top landing spot for the 26-year-old former All-St...
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Warriors Trade Idea Dumps Butler, Porzingis For $224M New Franchise Star

The Golden State Warriors are dealing with several major injuries and health concerns to players like Jimmy Butler and Kristaps Porzingis that could significantly hinder the ceiling of the Stephen Curry-led roster. With that, the Warriors making a trade to bolster their title hopes this season while also planning for the future can’t be ruled out.Golden State has a decision to make, specifically about Butler and Porzingis. The latter remains out with his ‘mystery illness,’ with no return timelin...
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Lakers Could Still Trade Dalton Knecht As Final Judgement Day Looms

If Datlon Knecht isn’t on the Los Angeles Lakers‘ roster by the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, that wouldn’t come as a surprise. However, the team is reportedly still trying to make a trade, and Knecht is one of the players the Lakers would love to move if it means getting a starting power forward or backup center upgrade.Los Angeles has reportedly been trying to trade both Knecht and forward Jarred Vanderbilt for the past few years, but to no avail. With just a few days left before the Lakers...
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Luka Doncic Dealt Bad News As Lakers Star Snubbed By Experts

For the first time in seven years, Los Angeles Lakers‘ star guard Luka Doncic is not a preseason favorite to win the NBA MVP award, and many of the league’s top decision-makers agree with that sentiment, despite all the buzz around him in his first year set to lead the Purple and Gold.In every season from 2020 to 2026, Doncic was one of the top-three MVP favorites in each of those years. That has now changed, as Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is the odds-on favorite to win the award...
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Lakers Proposed To Capitalize On Trade Rumors For Cheap Athletic Center

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make one final trade ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, and all signs point to the team moving either Jaden Hardy or Dalton Knecht, the two top candidates to be waived, in an effort to land a backup center.With that, one name recently mentioned in Lakers trade rumors is Moussa Cisse of the Dallas Mavericks. That franchise is also dealing with the same roster dilemma, and if Dallas decides to send Cisse packing or make him available in a trade, he could very w...
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Dalton Knecht Finally Gets Answer Why Lakers Want To Cut Ties

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to waive Dalton Knecht if the team can’t find a trade partner for the third-year wing heading into the 2026-27 season.Knecht’s time with the Lakers has been up and down, but over the past few months, he’s been firmly on the outside of the roster; recent reporting indicates he’ll be the final player waived, ahead of names like Bronny James and Jaden Hardy.The Lakers tried to trade Knecht during his rookie season, and since then, his production and minutes have...
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Lakers Dalton Knecht Gets Unexpected Lifeline With New Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t decided on the final roster cut ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, but all signs point to that being Dalton Knecht, who didn’t do himself any favors with his performance in the team’s preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors.Knecht has had one decent showing through the Lakers’ four preseason games so far, but in what might be his last attempt at keeping his spot on the roster, he put up a dud, scoring zero points in nine minutes on the floor.The Lakers have until...
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LeBron James Gets Very Concerning News After Lakers Departure

The Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly interested in bringing back NBA superstar LeBron James this summer, but he instead signed a deal to join the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster move. However, before even playing a game with Philly, James could already be regretting his decision to leave the Lakers after a new report that could potentially send shockwaves through the league.According to Pablo Torre, the investigative reporter might start a deep dive into James’ deal with the 76ers after he...
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Lakers Handed Bad News With Latest Collin Sexton Injury Update

The Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent Collin Sexton to a two-year, $19.2 million deal this summer. Still, the team has yet to see the fiery, defensive-minded guard play any minutes through the preseason, and they could see him out longer after the latest injury news.Sexton is expected to play a big role for the Lakers this season as a backup ball handler behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. However, the guard has been out for a few weeks, and according to the latest injury update, there’s no...
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Lakers Could Cut Ties With Bronny James After Preseason Disaster

Third-year NBA guard Bronny James didn’t score a point in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ preseason game loss to the Golden State Warriors, and that could have a serious impact on his roster status heading into the regular season.James is on a guaranteed contract for this year, but with the Lakers still needing to make one final roster cut, his showing against Golden State could put him back alongside Dalton Knecht and Jaden Hardy as a top candidate to be off the roster before the season begins.In 11 mi...
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Lakers Firmly Put $25M Wing On Trade Block, 'Clearly On The Outs' With JJ Redick

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been trying to trade Jarred Vanderbilt for years, but with no success. The forward remains on the roster heading into the 2026-27 NBA season, but that’s not guarantee he plays or gets back to becoming a significant rotational player under head coach JJ Redick.Over the past few years with the Lakers, Vanderbilt’s minutes and production have dropped. He’s been consistently mentioned in trade rumors, and according to a new report, the 27-year-old does not have...
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Warriors Trade Idea Lands Rising Star Two-Way Guard Next To Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors could be the next landing spot for one of the best young guards in the NBA, as making a trade to add another piece to the team’s current lineup might be the best way to have a better chance at competing in the Western Conference.Heading into the new season, the Warriors are dealing with injuries to Kristaps Porzingis, Jimmy Butler, and Moses Moody. There’s not a lot of talent left for franchise star Stephen Curry to work with, meaning Golden State might start prowling a...
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Lakers $6M Guard Outplays Dalton Knecht But Remains Top Trade Target

The Los Angeles Lakers have one final roster decision to make, and for the past few months, it’s come down to Jaden Hardy and Dalton Knecht for who won’t be on the team for the 2026-27 NBA season.While the Lakers have yet to make a final decision, Hardy, who was acquired over the summer in the Deandre Ayton trade, may have saved his job with his performance in the team’s latest preseason game against the Golden State Warriors.Despite coming off the bench and playing just 15 minutes, Hardy was th...
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Lakers Could Trade Austin Reaves For Finals MVP Superstar Wing: Rumor

The Los Angeles Lakers committed to Austin Reaves this summer by signing him to a four-year, $180 million contract to pair him with Luka Doncic for the next few seasons, but the idea of trading the star shooting guard can’t be ruled out if the franchise is seriously looking for a roster upgrade.The backcourt combination of Reaves and Doncic is top-tier on offense, but defensively, there are serious questions. If the Lakers quickly realize the two aren’t a championship-worthy guard duo, they coul...
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Lakers Dealt Great Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves News Ahead of Warriors Game

With a star backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers are set up for success on the offensive end of the court, and that could be seen as early as opening night when they play the Golden State Warriors.The Warriors recently tipped their preferred starting lineup for opening night, and though they’ll face the Lakers in another preseason game on Tuesday night, both teams might have to wait until the October 21 matchup to see fully healthy rosters in what will be the fi...
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