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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Timberwolves Announce Starting Lineup For Game 6 Vs Spurs After Key Injury Update

The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of their second-round playoff series on Friday night in what is a must-win for the team.Shortly before tipoff, there were concerns that they would be without Terrence Shannon Jr. for Game 6, as he was listed on the Timberwolves’ injury report as questionable for much of the day. However, just before game time, the team announced Shannon would be available for Friday night.Additionally, the Timberwolves announced their startin...
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NBA Players Have Strong Reactions To New Drake Album Release

Musical artist Drake dropped multiple albums overnight, and as has been the case in the past, the sports world, and more specifically the NBA world, had strong reactions to the new music.Drake made headlines for mentioning a few stars in particular, seemingly taking a shot at LeBron James while praising Stephen Curry.But regardless, the latest drop from the rapper who has been omnipresent in the NBA over the past decade-plus drew strong reactions from current NBA players and athletes across the...
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LeBron James Urged To Join Anthony Edwards In Surprise Free Agency Move

The future and impending free agency of NBA superstar LeBron James will be a major talking point throughout the offseason until the 41-year-old decides where he’ll play next season. The Los Angeles Lakers have said they want him back, but teams around the league will be vying for his services, despite James being the oldest player in the league.Most recently, in a surprise twist, James was urged to join the Minnesota Timberwolves, a team he hadn’t been linked to in free agency before. While the...
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UPDATE: Timberwolves Get Bad News With 'Significant' Injury Status For Game 6

The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the San Antonio Spurs in Game 6 of their second-round series on Friday night, and according to the team’s newest injury report, they could be without one of their key players for the must-win game.The Timberwolves’ injury report was updated ahead of Game 6, and featured backup guard Terrence Shannon Jr. listed as questionable with a head injury.Shannon has been an on-and-off contributor for Minnesota during their playoff run, but has seen a bigger role sinc...
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Pistons Receive Harsh Jalen Duren Warning After Being Benched In Game 5

The Detroit Pistons had a strong regular season thanks to first-time All-Star and soon-to-be restricted free agent Jalen Duren, but through the first two rounds of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, his production has fallen off a cliff.Duren was benched for the fourth quarter and overtime of the Pistons’ Game 5 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, and as time goes on, he’s not looking like the player who was previously expected to earn a maximum contract extension in free agency this summer.Still, according to...
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Lakers Get Bad News As Luka Doncic's Top Free Agent Target Hits New Low

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to be busy this summer in free agency and the trade market to build a new roster that fits around franchise star Luka Doncic, and previously, Jalen Duren of the Detroit Pistons was one name they had their eyes on.The Lakers have been linked to restricted free agency for a while, as he was reportedly Doncic’s top target for the team to go after this summer, but as time goes on, the idea of him winding up in Los Angeles feels less and less likely.While Duren’s h...
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Did The Warriors Just Quietly Reveal Their Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Plans?

The Golden State Warriors have the 11th pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and could use that to land a young talent in what is expected to be one of the best draft classes in recent memory. However, the Warriors could also use that pick as a top asset in a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, as they’ve been one of the few teams consistently mentioned in rumors.While Golden State would almost certainly have to include its 11th pick in an Antetokounmpo trade package, recent signs show it might not be willing t...
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Did Steve Kerr Take A Subtle Shot At LeBron James Amid Warriors Rumors?

The Golden State Warriors are getting at least a few more years out of head coach Steve Kerr, as the four-time champion with the team signed a new deal to stay with the Bay Area franchise and NBA superstar Stephen Curry.Most recently, Kerr discussed Curry’s involvement in the coach returning to the Warriors, praising the guard by saying he didn’t pressure the team into making a decision, unlike what other superstars have done in the past.With that, one name that comes to mind who has reportedly...
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NBA Announces Historic James Harden News During Cavaliers-Pistons Game 6

The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 in the second round of the  2026 NBA Playoffs, a series that star James Harden has played a big part in so far.Harden, who doesn’t have the best playoff history throughout his career, has put together a few strong performances for the Cavaliers to give them a 3-2 series lead over the Pistons, and most recently, etched himself further in NBA history.During the Cavaliers-Pistons Game 6, Harden moved up to tenth on the NBA’s all-time...
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LeBron James Urged Into Retirement For Surprise Reason Amid Lakers Drama

LeBron James is an unrestricted free agent after finishing his record-breaking 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers this year, and it remains to be seen if he’ll return to the team, join a new franchise, or retire from basketball.Much has been made about James’ future and relationship with the Lakers over the past few years, but just a few days into the offseason, the 41-year-old himself has yet to show his cards on what his next move will be.Reports hint at James either returning to Los...
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Knicks Get New Update On Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors

The New York Knicks have reached the conference finals in back-to-back years and are in the middle of their most successful era in this century, led by Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, a strong starting lineup, and first-year head coach Mike Brown. Still, regardless of where the Knicks finish this season, a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade looms.Previously, New York was atop Antetokounmpo’s list of preferred trade destinations, but after their recent playoff run, those rumors have died down a bit.H...
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Luka Doncic Called Out For Blocking Lakers' Giannis Trade Path

The Los Angeles Lakers are officially in the offseason after being swept by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the NBA Playoffs, and in the time since, there has been a ton of reporting on the future and free agency of Austin Reaves, as well as the team’s chances of landing Giannis Antetokounmpo in a trade.Those two topics, also the impending free agency of LeBron James, remain top of mind for the Lakers heading into the offseason, but specifically as it relates to an Antetokounmpo...
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Warriors Eyeing Massive Decision To Shake Up Giannis Trade Rumors: Insider

The Golden State Warriors are one of a few teams that have been heavily mentioned in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors over the past few months, and they are expected to be among the top contenders to land the superstar in a deal this offseason by using their upcoming draft pick and other assets to entice the Milwaukee Bucks for their superstar.However, compared to some other teams around the NBA, the Warriors might not have the best Antetokounmpo trade offer, as they lack young players and an...
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2026 NBA Finals Odds: Updated Favorites As Knicks, Thunder, Spurs All Lead Title Race

The 2026 NBA Playoffs are in full swing, as the New York Knicks and the Oklahoma City Thunder are the first two teams in the league to advance to the conference finals after respective sweeps in the second round.While the remaining two conference finals matchups have yet to be decided, NBA Finals odds have been shifting drastically since the start of the postseason.The Thunder and San Antonio Spurs still have the highest odds to win the championship, as has been the case for most of the season....
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Major Stephen Curry Career News Emerges Amid Warriors Offseason Rumors

NBA superstar Stephen Curry just finished his 17th season with the Golden State Warriors, a year that didn’t necessarily go as hoped, as injuries derailed what the Bay Area team expected to be a successful 2025-26 campaign. However, the star has no plans of retirement or ending his career soon, according to a new report.Questions remain about what the future holds for the Warriors and Curry. Still, most recently, by re-signing head coach Steve Kerr to a two-year deal, Golden State expects to kee...
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Detroit Pistons Announce Big News Ahead Of Game 5 Vs Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons are enjoying their best season in nearly two decades, and while they prepare for Game 5 of their second-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the team announced major news for the future.In a Pistons press release, the Michigan NBA franchise announced that they had signed a new television rights deal to make games for the 2026-27 season and onward free on local Detroit TV.The Pistons haven’t been on local broadcast television since 2005, but after announcing t...
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Lakers Owner Gets Brutally Honest On A LeBron James Statue Amid Uncertain Future

With the Los Angeles Lakers officially in the offseason, NBA superstar LeBron James is now an unrestricted free agent, and what he does next remains a mystery.Much has been made about James’ future, whether that’s with the Lakers, on another team, or in retirement, but right now, his next plans are still unknown.However, as a free agent, there is a real chance James has played his last game for the Lakers, capping off what was a strong eight-year run in Los Angeles.As a team that is known for it...
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Cavaliers Get Good News As Pistons Announce Surprising Game 5 Injury Report

The Cleveland Cavaliers are playing the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series, and just before tipoff, the Ohio team got some much-needed good news according to the latest injury updates.Heading into Game 5, Duncan Robinson was ruled out with an injury and won’t be playing on Wednesday night. Each was listed as questionable earlier in the day, but __ will be sidelined as both the Cavaliers and Pistons hope to take a 3-0 series lead.
As announced by Detroit, they’ll be wi...
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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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