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 Offseason Preview: LeBron's Future, Reaves' Free Agency, Trade Targets, And More

The Los Angeles Lakers‘ 2025-26 NBA season is over after being swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the playoffs.Now, with so many unanswered questions about the future, the Lakers are officially in the offseason and have a lot of things to do to create a roster centered around Luka Doncic that can better compete for a championship in the future.Of utmost importance are LeBron James and Austin Reaves, both of whom are unrestricted free agents. While recent news signals both...
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Lakers Could Lose Deandre Ayton In Free Agency With Decision Looming

The Los Angeles Lakers are now officially in the offseason as the Oklahoma City Thunder swept them in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.With that, the Lakers have a lot of decisions to make regarding free agency and how to build around franchise centerpiece Luka Doncic, and one player in particular who could impact what Los Angeles does this summer is starting center Deandre Ayton.Ayton came to the Lakers last summer after his previous contract was bought out, signing for $8.1 million fo...
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NBA Champ Has Strong Words For Anthony Edwards Before Timberwolves' Game 5

Through his first six seasons in the NBA, Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has already cemented himself as one of the best players in the league today, as most recently seen with his dominant performance over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series.Edwards is one of the most athletic players in the NBA and finished third in scoring during the regular season, but while still early in his career, though many of the individual accolades are there, he has ye...
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Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Timberwolves After New Injury Updates

The San Antonio Spurs are playing the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series on Tuesday night in a matchup that will feature De’Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper, as both were previously questionable due to injuries.Both Fox and Harper were uncertain to play as they were listed on the Spurs’ injury report. But after pregame warmups and head coach Mitch Johnson telling the media they’d each be game-time decisions, the two have been upgraded to available for Game 5.Shortly...
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Lakers Reveal Luka Doncic Injury Update: Is Star Playing Tonight Or Returning This Season

NBA superstar Luka Doncic remains out for the Los Angeles Lakers, as the team announced his grade 2 hamstring injury will sideline him once again for their upcoming Game 4 matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.Doncic has been out for more than five weeks with the injury and has yet to suit up for the Lakers in the playoffs so far. Since he’s been out, questions like ‘Is Luka Doncic playing tonight?’ and ‘When is Luka Doncic coming back?’ have been top of mind for both the Los Angeles franchi...
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NBA Announces Historic Anthony Edwards News After Timberwolves Game 4 Win

Despite a lingering knee injury, Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a Game 4 win over the San Antonio Spurs to tie the conference semifinal series at two games apiece.The Timberwolves star has been dealing with a knee injury he suffered last series against the Denver Nuggets, but that didn’t stop him from putting together a record-breaking night to help save his team from going down 3-1 in the series after Victor Wembanyama of the Spurs was ejected.Edwards, who finished with 36 po...
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Victor Wembanyama Ejection: Insider Provides Surprising Details Amid Potential Suspension

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs was given a flagrant 2 foul and subsequent ejection after elbowing Naz Reid of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the face in the second quarter in Game 4 of the conference semifinals on Sunday night.It was Wembanyama’s first career ejection, and that was clear in his reaction to the referees confirming that decision, as he was seen on camera asking his teammate what a flagrant 2 foul means.Wembanyama was booted from the game for the foul on Reid and didn’t...
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Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors: Bucks Make Firm Decision On Star's Future

The Milwaukee Bucks are open to hearing offers for a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, as was most recently reported by Shams Charania of ESPN.Antetokounmpo’s name isn’t new to trade rumors, as throughout the season, and more specifically in the lead-up to the trade deadline, there were major reports and rumors about the Bucks moving their disgruntled superstar in hopes of starting fresh.Milwaukee chose not to move Antetokounmpo at the deadline, but after that, his qualms with the team grew over keep...
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EXCLUSIVE: Danilo Gallinari Can’t Escape Basketball, Even In Retirement

Even after a 14-year NBA career and becoming one of the most successful Italian players in history, Danilo Gallinari can’t just walk away from the game of basketball.Gallinari, 37, announced his retirement in December of 2025, capping off his career with a championship and Finals MVP in the Puerto Rican Baloncesto Superior Nacional league after playing on eight different NBA teams from 2008 to 2024, spending time alongside some of the best players in recent league history.But now, with his NBA c...
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Timberwolves Announce Good News Amid Anthony Edwards Injury Concerns

With a win in Game 4 on Sunday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves tied their second-round series with the San Antonio Spurs 2-2, after yet another strong fourth quarter from NBA superstar Anthony Edwards.Edwards suffered a worrying knee injury just over two weeks ago, and while it hasn’t held him out so far in the Timberwolves-Spurs series, there is an assumption that the 24-year-old is still dealing with the injury and isn’t 100% despite his team-leading performances.Now, after their win over th...
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Timberwolves Announce Unexpected Anthony Edwards Injury Update For Game 4

The Minnesota Timberwolves are down 2-1 to the San Antonio Spurs heading into Game 4 of their second-round playoff series, and while they still face an uphill battle, the team will see Anthony Edwards play on Sunday night, as he isn’t listed on the injury report ahead of the crucial contest.Edwards has been dealing with several knee injuries over the past few weeks, specifically a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee, which he suffered in the Timberwolves’ previous series against the...
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Knicks Announce Starting Lineup Without OG Anunoby For Game 4 Vs 76ers

The New York Knicks are up 3-0 in their second-round playoff series against the Philadelphia 76ers, and have the chance to close out the series with a Game 4 win on Sunday afternoon, a contest that won’t feature star forward OG Anunoby, as he has been ruled out with a hamstring injury.Anunoby missed Game 3, but while the Knicks took a 14-point victory, they hope to be in similar form in what could be the close-out matchup of the series.Before the game, one that could see New York head to their s...
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When Is Luka Doncic Coming Back? Lakers Get Brutal Injury Update And Return Timeline

The Los Angeles Lakers remain without an official Luka Doncic injury update or return timeline as they now face a two-game deficit to the Oklahoma City Thunder in their second-round NBA playoff series.The Lakers, who were previously hopeful about a Doncic return at some point in the postseason, have now seen their chances of getting the star player back dwindle as time goes on, as their season comes ever closer to ending.Recent injury updates, regardless of what happens in the series against the...
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Is Anthony Edwards Playing Tonight? Timberwolves Announce Injury Update For Game 3

The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of their conference semifinals series in a matchup that will feature Anthony Edwards, as the team announced shortly before tipoff.Edwards, who is dealing with a knee injury he suffered in the Timberwolves’ previous series against the Denver Nuggets, was questionable heading into Game 3, but will now play.But while Minnesota has upgraded him to available, Ayo Dosunmu, who was also listed on the team’s injury report, remains a...
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Skip Bayless Goes Off On Luka Doncic After Lakers' Game 2 Loss Vs Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers have struggled in their first two games of the second round of the NBA playoffs against the Oklahoma City Thunder, now down 2-0, as the team is still without Luka Doncic, who remains sidelined with a grade 2 hamstring strain.While Doncic is still without an official return timeline, signs point to the star not returning for the Lakers in this series, and they face an uphill battle against the defending champions.However, Skip Bayless doesn’t think the Lakers playing withou...
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OG Anunoby Injury Update: Knicks Get Good News Ahead Of Game 3

The New York Knicks are up 2-0 in their second-round series against the Philadelphia 76ers, but in their Game 2 win, they saw OG Anunoby suffer a hamstring injury, subsequently putting his status in question moving forward.However, while there were initial concerns about the Knicks being without arguably their most important player of the postseason so far, recent injury updates signal his hamstring injury is not a major issue and is nowhere close to holding him out for an extended period of tim...
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Knicks Announce New Starting Lineup Decision Vs 76ers After Key Injury Updates

The New York Knicks are facing the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 3 of their conference semifinals series, a matchup that won’t feature OG Anunoby, as he has been ruled out for the contest according to the latest injury update.Anunoby suffered a ‘minor‘ hamstring strain, and with his new injury status, it looks as though the Knicks are taking a cautious approach with a player who has arguably been their most important asset in the playoffs so far.However, while he is out, the Knicks did upgrade both...
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Lakers Make Key Injury Announcement Just Before Game 2 Vs Thunder

The Los Angeles Lakers are facing the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of their second-round playoff series, and just before tipoff, the team announced some new injury updates on a few of their key players, Jarred Vanderbilt and Luke Kennard.Vanderbilt has been ruled out for Game 2 with a right finger dislocation, a gruesome injury he suffered in the Lakers’ Game 1 loss. As for Kennard, he has been upgraded to available for Thursday night, as neck soreness landed him on the injury report, but he’...
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UPDATE: Knicks Get Hopeful News On OG Anunoby Injury After Game 2 Exit

Amid their Game 2 win over the Philadelphia 76ers, the New York Knicks saw star forward OG Anunoby leave the contest with an apparent hamstring injury.Anunoby, who has been arguably the most important player for the Knicks through their first eight playoff games, did not return to the game, and head coach Mike Brown did not have an initial injury update on him.Anunoby finished the night with 24 points on 9/17 shooting, including five rebounds, two assists, and four steals in 37 minutes, but his...
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Luka Doncic Injury Update: Lakers Get Bad News For Return In Thunder Series

NBA superstar Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers has been out for over a month with a grade 2 hamstring strain, and based on the latest injury updates about a potential return in their second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, things do not look good.Doncic spoke to the media publicly for the first time since suffering the injury, providing new updates about his recovery and a return timeline. While the Lakers’ star said he had returned to on-court work, he is still far f...
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Is Luka Doncic Playing Tonight? Lakers Get New Injury Return Update Ahead Of Game 2

The question of when Luka Doncic is coming back remains top of mind for the Los Angeles Lakers amid their second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, and based on the latest injury updates and potential return timelines, an exact date for the star getting back on the court is still undetermined.Doncic has been out with a grade 2 hamstring strain that he suffered in the Lakers’ April 2 game against the Thunder, and while he has been making progress on his injury recovery, the s...
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Timberwolves Announce Final Anthony Edwards News For Game 2 Vs Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of their conference semifinals matchup on Wednesday night in a contest that will feature NBA superstar Anthony Edwards.Edwards was listed as questionable in the lead-up for Game 2, but just over an hour before tipoff, the shooting guard was upgraded to available.The Timberwolves were led by Edwards in their Game 1 win, as in surprising fashion, he returned from a bone bruise and hyperextension in his left knee he suffered in...
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Timberwolves Announce Starting Lineup Vs Spurs After Anthony Edwards News

The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing Game 2 of their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs in a matchup that will feature star Anthony Edwards.Edwards was questionable for much of the day with the left knee injury he suffered in the series prior, but after leading the Timberwolves to a Game 1 win over the Spurs, his bone bruise and hyperextension aren’t keeping him out.Before the game that could see Minnesota take a 2-0 series lead, the team announced its starting lineup and final...
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Timberwolves Get Good News For Game 2 Vs Spurs Amid Anthony Edwards Injury

With the help of Anthony Edwards returning from his injury quicker than his initial timeline, the Minnesota Timberwolves stole a Game 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs to open their second-round series.But despite taking an early-series lead, the Timberwolves were without key guard Ayo Dosunmu, who was dealing with a calf injury that kept him sidelined in Game 1 and their clinching game over the Denver Nuggets in the previous round.While Dosunmu’s calf injury was something he picked up in the reg...
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