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

My Published Articles

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Brutal Karl-Anthony Towns Update Reveals Deeper Knicks Problem

Though he might not be performing at the same level as superstar Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns has had a strong run over the past few games for the New York Knicks. It was a difficult start to the season for the center, as he’s dealt with multiple health concerns, but most recently, Towns has put in three straight games with at least 20 points, then rebounds, and four assists. However, amid this strong run the big man has been on for New York, it doesn’t overshadow the injuries Towns has bee...
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Timberwolves Get Huge Anthony Edwards Injury Update Vs. Knicks

While the Minnesota Timberwolves haven’t started the season looking like the only team in the NBA that has made back-to-back Conference Finals appearances, much of that has been due to superstar Anthony Edwards missing time with a hamstring injury. Edwards has played in only three games so far after suffering a hamstring strain against the Indiana Pacers on October 26. A few days ago, it was announced that the star guard had returned to on-court action, and now, he is listed as questionable for...
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Spurs Get Major Franchise News For Victor Wembanyama's Future

The San Antonio Spurs have gone all in on 2023 first overall pick Victor Wembanyama, and it’s hard to find a reason why they aren’t one of the top teams in the NBA set up for success over the next decade. While Wembanyama and the Spurs’ supporting cast have been strong to start the year, the franchise recently got news on another big project, which could change the trajectory of the team.After the mid-term elections, the Spurs were approved to get funding for a new arena in downtown San Antonio....
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Warriors Injury Crisis Worsens After Latest Unexpected Update

The injury (and sick) bug has hit the Golden State Warriors hard over the past few days, putting into question the roster head coach Steve Kerr will have available against the Sacramento Kings. Stephen Curry (illness), Jimmy Butler (back), Alex Toohey (knee), and De’Anthony Melton (knee) are all listed on the Warriors’ injury report, with potentially more to come. In fact, according to NBA insider Anthony Slater, Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski are the latest to have their status in questi...
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Draymond Green Drops Truth On Warriors Future With Curry, Kerr

It is extremely hard to tell the story of the Golden State Warriors over the past ten-plus years without mentioning Draymond Green. While he is slated for the Hall of Fame when his career ends, the franchise’s historic run has been more notable for the rise of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, head coach Steve Kerr, and Green as the core of a group that won four championships.But now, at the obvious tail end of this incredible run, with Jimmy Butler replacing Thompson, the Warriors now only have a c...
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NBA Announces Historic Tyrese Maxey News Before Bulls Game

If you take out the Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Jared McCain injury concerns to start the season, things are looking good for the Philadelphia 76ers. With Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe putting up All-Star-level numbers, the Sixers are tied for first in the Eastern Conference with a 5-1 record, even without the other main stars. With the hot start for Philly has come some recognition for their rising star. Most recently, the NBA announced Maxey, along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the...
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Sixers Get Massive Jared McCain Injury Update Before Bulls Game

If things go according to plan, Jared McCain is set to make his season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. In a game against the Chicago Bulls to decide who will sit atop the Eastern Conference standings, McCain is currently listed as probable for the contest.A month before the season began, the former Sixers rookie suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb, and has yet to suit up for a game this year. However, after the two-week absence, all signs point to McCain playing in Chicago. “The Philad...
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Ex-Knicks Big Man Makes Surprise Move Amid Frontcourt Stuggles

Over the past few years, the frontcourt of the New York Knicks has been one of the strongest assets of the team, specifically with Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson. While Precious Achiuwa was a part of that group last season, the Knicks chose not to bring him back this year, instead opting to sign Guerschon Yabusele over the summer.Now, Achiuwa is on the move, and even despite the injuries to New York’s big men to begin the season, they can no longer pick him up off the waivers for some...
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Lakers Urged To ‘Pounce’ On ‘Right Offer’ For LeBron James Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers have once again found themselves with too many superstars to handle. After having LeBron James since 2018, trading for Luka Doncic just months ago, and now seeing the ultimate rise of Austin Reaves, the Lakers have three All-Star-caliber players teams around the league would love to have.However, this new trio could be extremely short-lived, and as James has yet to suit up this season due to sciatica, the three haven’t even been on the court together since Los Angeles’ pla...
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Warriors Rising Star Has ‘Clear Cut' Case To Replace Al Horford

Through seven games, the Golden State Warriors have had their fair share of ups and downs. Superstar Stephen Curry has continued his run as one of the best players of this generation, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green have put in strong performances even in their late 30s, and Jonathan Kuminga has been a revelation after finally negotiating a contract to return to the team.While there are many positives, one potential negative for the Warriors to begin the season has been Al Horford. He did come i...
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Failed Warriors Guard Trolls Dubs In Career-High ‘Revenge Game’

With the four championships over the past ten years, it is hard to find anything to critique about the Golden State Warriors. However, one pitfall of the franchise has been the ability of the front office to scout and retain young talent, and five games into the 2025-26 NBA season, that has haunted Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Steve Kerr, and the Warriors as a whole.Most recently, it was a career night from Ryan Rollins of the Milwaukee Bucks that beat Golden State. Without Giannis Antetokounm...
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Insider Drops Concerning Update On LeBron James' Lakers Future

The last time LeBron James was a free agent is tough to forget, and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is set for the same fate next summer, as he is now in the last year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.For the past few months, James has left the entire NBA world on the edge of their seats, wondering what he’ll do next. Since picking up his player option over the offseason and Rich Paul’s subsequent comments to insider Shams Charania, people have predicted James to stay in Los Angeles...
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Austin Reaves Draws ‘Linsanity’ Comp After Lakers’ Game-Winner

After what he’s done through the first week of the 2025-26 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers, it is hard to deny the stardom of Austin Reaves. While Luka Doncic and LeBron James have been sidelined with injury, Reaves has been putting up MVP-level numbers while leading this Lakers team.Most recently, Reaves hit a game-winner against the Minnesota Timberwolves, capping off what was a 28-point, 16-assist night. While carrying Los Angeles to a 3-2 record so far, the young star is averaging a le...
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Lakers Receive Final Verdict On Historic Sale To Dodgers Owner

It’s official. The Buss family has sold their majority ownership share of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, the current controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers.While news of Walter’s purchase, or at least his initial steps in making the record-breaking deal, came months ago, the NBA Board of Governors has now made the sale official. According to a statement made by the league and commissioner Adam Silver, Walter will become the new majority owner of the Lakers.“The NBA Board of Governo...
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LeBron James Injury Update And Lakers’ Return Timeline Revealed

Through the first week of the season, injuries have been the biggest storyline of the Los Angeles Lakers. With LeBron James and Luka Doncic sidelined, it’s been Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton setting up. But despite their strong performances, that doesn’t mean the Lakers aren’t missing their two superstars. James has been out for the entire season, as weeks ago, Shams Charania of ESPN reported the 21-time All-Star would miss the first few weeks of the season. Now, five games into the season, th...
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Jonathan Kuminga Earns Award Buzz After Kerr’s Lineup Decision

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently announced his plans to keep Jonathan Kuminga in the starting lineup after his hot start to the season. Even following a rocky summer highlighted by brutal contract negotiations, the 23-year-old has found a solid role on a team many expected he would have already been traded from just weeks ago. Now, with averages of 16.2 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists on 53.7% shooting while starting in each of the Warriors’ five games, Kuminga is now m...
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Unexpected Sixers Star Vaults Over Cooper Flagg In ROTY Race

Through the first eight days of the 2025-26 NBA season, it’s hard to say the Philadelphia 76ers aren’t the biggest surprise. With Joel Embiid playing limited minutes and Paul George still sidelined, it’s been Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe leading the way for the Sixers. Now, after a historic start to his career, Edgecombe is earning top recognition over rival and top draft pick Cooper Flagg. Writing for NBA.com, Steve Aschburner put the first-year player from Philly atop his early Rookie...
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Cavaliers Coach Drops Bold, One-Word Donovan Mitchell Verdict

Despite a loss to the New York Knicks to start the season, the Cleveland Cavaliers are 3-0 since and remain top title contenders in the Eastern Conference. After a disappointing finish in last season’s playoffs, it has once again been the Cavs’ stars of Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley leading the team.While Mobley’s recent rise has garnered attention from around the league, Mitchell remains a top guard in the NBA, but according to head coach Kenny Atkinson, he isn’t getting the right amount of...
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NBA Champ Blasts Karl-Anthony Towns As Knicks Concerns Grow

Off their most successful season of the century, the New York Knicks are 2-2 to start the 2025-26 NBA season. Though they’ve gotten strong performances out of Jalen Brunson, Mikal Bridges, and OG Anunoby, it’s been Karl-Anthony Towns taking the spotlight amid the Knicks’ early-season struggles. While Towns has been one of the top rebounders to begin the year, he’s been nursing a quad injury, and so far, his scoring numbers have represented that. In New York’s most recent loss to the Milwaukee Bu...
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JJ Redick Drops Bold Claim Amid Lakers' Austin Reaves 'Problem'

While the absences of LeBron James and Luka Doncic would normally spell disaster for the Los Angeles Lakers, so far in the 2025-26 NBA season, that hasn’t been the case, thanks to Austin Reaves.With James yet to play due to sciatica and Doncic only suiting up for two games off finger and leg injuries, Reaves has been the go-to offensive option for the Lakers to begin the year. After four games, he has averages of 35.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 8.5 assists, and 1.8 steals per game on 57.3% shooting.T...
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Steve Kerr Admits Stunning Jonathan Kuminga Truth In New Role

Off a summer in which Jonathan Kuminga was the biggest talking point surrounding the Golden State Warriors, the ambitious forward is once again making waves on the team. While Kuminga has continued his run as a headline-generating player for Golden State, most recently, it’s been for his strong play to begin the season.Starting in all four games to start the year, Kuminga is averaging 18 points, eight rebounds, and four assists on 58.1% shooting. Though Al Horford was the big-name addition for t...
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Mavs Asst. Drops Bold Cooper Flagg Take After Inconsistent Start

Even with the other superstars on the Dallas Mavericks, it has been rookie Cooper Flagg leading headlines for the team in Texas to begin the 2025-26 NBA season.However, after being selected first overall in the most recent draft, the top prospect hasn’t looked like a game-changing player through the first week of his career. While he did finally have a strong performance of 22 points, four rebounds, and four assists in a win against the Toronto Raptors, an assistant coach for Dallas isn’t worrie...
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Insider Drops Lakers' Shocking Decision On Deandre Ayton Future

Despite the immense starpower, the Los Angeles Lakers have been injury-riddled to begin the season, shining a brighter light on the rotational and ‘support‘ players three games into the year. While Austin Reaves has continued to make his case as a potential All-Star this season, the same can’t be said for Deandre Ayton, who was brought in as a key piece alongside Luka Doncic and LeBron James.Despite the high hopes for Ayton after his arrival over the summer, things haven’t exactly gone according...
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Knicks Urged To Make Difficult Karl-Anthony Towns Injury Decision

Though he’s been on the New York Knicks’ roster for just over a calendar year, Karl-Anthony Towns has proven to be one of the biggest keys to the team’s success. So far in the 2025-26 NBA season, Towns has been solid for the now 2-1 Knicks, but early in the year, questions are rising about the All-Star center playing alongside franchise star Jalen Brunson.Most recently, Towns’ lingering quad injury has been a topic of conversation around the Knicks’ organization. While he has yet to miss a game...
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