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 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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Lakers Get Good News Before Game 1 Of Rockets Playoff Series

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 start with either Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves.The two leading scorers for the Lakers are out for at least the first few games, as Doncic deals with a grade 2 hamstring strain, and Reaves a grade 2 oblique strain. However, that has been known, and while the chance remains one or both of the stars could return from their injuries at some point in the se...
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When Will Jimmy Butler Come Back? Latest Injury Return Timeline For Warriors Star

Jimmy Butler of the Golden State Warriors is sidelined for at least the end of the 2025-26 NBA season after suffering a torn ACL in January. The star will miss the Warriors’ Play-In Tournament game against the Phoenix Suns as he continues to recover and make an eventual injury return.Butler caused a bit of a stir online before the Warriors’ previous Play-In game against the Los Angeles Clippers, as he responded to a report listing him as doubtful for the contest. However, the star remains out wi...
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Lakers Get Surprising New Luka Doncic Injury Return Timeline For Playoffs

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and they could very well be without both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves for the entire series, and potentially the rest of their season.Reaves’ injury return timeline for his oblique strain has always been straightforward: four to six weeks. However, as for Doncic, he’s consistently been listed out ‘indefinitely’, and there hasn’t been any reporting on an exact return date or timeline for him to ge...
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Timberwolves Announce Concerning Anthony Edwards News Before Game 1

The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and superstar Anthony Edwards, who has been dealing with a lingering knee injury over the past month, will play a massive role if the team from up North has any chance of beating the 2023 champions.However, the Timberwolves recently announced concerning news as it relates to Edwards’ status for Game 1 of the series.Minnesota and Denver have matched up in two of the last three postseasons, and a...
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Updated Luka Doncic Injury Return Timeline Before Lakers Vs Rockets Playoff Series

Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers is sidelined indefinitely with a grade 2 hamstring strain and could very well miss the rest of the season if the team loses in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs to the Houston Rockets.However, Doncic is doing what he can to get back on the court for the Lakers this postseason. It remains to be seen whether he or Austin Reaves will be able to return, but if Los Angeles can extend their series against Houston, head coach JJ Redick and the team have hope...
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When Is Jimmy Butler Coming Back? Latest News On Warriors Star's Injury Return

Jimmy Butler is sidelined for the rest of the 2025-26 NBA season after suffering a torn ACL for the Golden State Warriors on January 19, 2026. Butler will not be playing in the Warriors’ Play-In Tournament game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night.It was another strong season for the 36-year-old before going down with the torn ACL, in what was his first with Golden State after being acquired at the trade deadline in 2025. He averaged 20 points, 5.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, and 1.5 s...
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Steve Kerr Issues Concerning Statement Amid Uncertain Future Before Warriors Game

The Golden State Warriors are playing the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament, in what is a must-win game for both sides.While the Clippers have been playing strong behind Kawhi Leonard after a slow start to the year, it’s been the opposite story for the Warriors, as with the injuries to Stephen Curry and other key contributors, they’ve struggled to stay afloat for the past few months.Regardless, it’s a key win-or-go-home game for both Golden State and Los...
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Kon Knueppel Gets Bad News After Being Benched In Hornets-Heat Play-In Game

Kon Knueppel had the chance to further his case for the 2025-26 NBA Rookie of the Year award in the Charlotte Hornets vs Miami Heat Play-In Game on Tuesday night.The Play-In Tournament technically is not considered in NBA end-of-season award voting, but as the voters have to wait to finalize their ballots due to Luka Doncic‘s uncertain 65-game status, Knueppel had the chance to add another strong performance to his Rookie of the Year resume over Cooper Flagg in the Hornets’ win over the Heat.How...
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Warriors Get Bad News For Play-In Tournament Game Vs Clippers

The 2025-26 NBA season has been a forgettable one for the Golden State Warriors, as injuries to Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, as well as a tumultuous ending to the Jonathan Kuminga saga, have all clouded what was expected to be a hopeful season for the Bay Area franchise.Still, the Warriors have a chance to extend their 2025-26 campaign, as they face off against the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA Play-In Tournament.With the injuries Golden State is facing, and the overall poor form the team h...
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Surprising LeBron James News Emerges Before Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is the oldest player in the NBA, and for the time being, he is set to lead his team in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, due to the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.James’ overall stats were down a bit this season, both due to ‘Father Time’ finally catching up to him and the star taking a step back to let Doncic and Reaves take the reins for the Lakers this year. Still, at age 41, James remains extremely impactful, and h...
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Lakers Could Cut Ties With Polarizing Big Man After Rockets Playoff Series

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in Deandre Ayton over the summer, and while it wasn’t the biggest risk considering the contract he signed with the team, the Lakers did put a lot of responsibility on the back of the former first overall pick.Questions about Ayton’s fit on this Lakers team have been prevalent all season, and while his occasional emotional outbursts and concerning quotes have been an issue all year, he still is a major key in Los Angeles finding success.That remains true for the Lak...
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Lakers Get New Austin Reaves Update Before Playoff Series Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers will start their playoff series against the Houston Rockets without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.While the former has yet to return to Los Angeles after going to Europe to seek additional treatment for his hamstring strain, the latter in Reaves, has remained with the team throughout his recovery process.While the Lakers still don’t expect Reaves to veer far from his expected return timeline, the team did get some good news on the 27-year-old, having the best season of his...
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Orlando Magic Announce Key Decision For Play-In Game Vs 76ers

The Orlando Magic are playing the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament in the Eastern Conference on Wednesday, April 15.It has been an up-and-down season for the Magic this year, resulting in head coach Jamahl Mosley finding himself on the hot seat.Orlando finished 45-37 this season as the seventh seed in the East, which is why they find themselves in the Play-In Tournament.Before the game against the 76ers, the Magic announced their starting lineup and final...
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New York Knicks Get Good News On First-Round Playoff Series Vs Hawks

The 2026 NBA Playoffs are make-or-break for the New York Knicks and their core centered around Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns, and the team’s first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks could say a lot about how far they can go in the postseason this year.While questions remain on the overall chemistry of the Knicks, as well as Towns’ and Mikal Bridges‘ places on the team, New York can make an early statement with a first-round series win over the Hawks.It might not be the easiest first-r...
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Lakers Sent Harsh Warning After New Luka Doncic Injury Update On Playoff Return

While it remains uncertain when or if Luka Doncic will return for the Los Angeles Lakers either in the team’s first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets or at all this year, the star still doesn’t have an exact injury recovery timeline for getting back on the court.According to multiple insiders, Doncic is expected to rejoin the Lakers later in the week. That reporting comes amid back-and-forth rumors on the Slovenian superstar having a setback in his recovery, which now appear to be...
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Lakers Get Bad News On Rockets Playoff Series Despite New Luka, Reaves Updates

The Los Angeles Lakers are, for all intents and purposes, LeBron James‘ team for the time being as they prepare for a first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.With injuries to both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, it remains an uphill battle for the Lakers against the Rockets, and according to many insiders, the road will end very soon for a Los Angeles team that is nowhere near full strength right now.Despite new updates on Doncic and Reaves potentially coming back for the Lakers so...
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Charlotte Hornets Announce Good News Before Play-In Game Vs Miami Heat

The Charlotte Hornets are about to see their first postseason action in a decade, as the LaMelo Ball, Brandon Miller, and Kon Knueppel-led squad had a strong second half of the 2025-26 NBA regular season and are now set to play the Miami Heat in the Play-In Tournament.But while the Heat have the playoff experience, being in the Play-In more than any other team in the league, the Hornets have the youth and momentum on their side.The game is expected to be a close one, but in the hours before tipo...
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Miami Heat Announce Starting Lineup Decision For Play-In Game Vs Hornets

The Miami Heat are playing the Charlotte Hornets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament on Tuesday, April 14, on the road.The Heat, like in the past few years, have been up and down this season and finished tenth in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 43-39.Miami has an uphill battle to even become the eighth seed and clinch an official playoff appearance, and that starts with their game against the Hornets.
Before the game, the Heat took to social media to announce...
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Lakers Get Bad News For Playoff Series Vs Rockets Amid Luka Doncic Update

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, a series the team from LA reportedly wanted, considering their early exit to the Minnesota Timberwolves in last year’s postseason.But still, even with their desired matchup, it’s going to be an uphill battle for the Lakers to even get out of the first round without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. While LeBron James has been playing well in the absence of the two, oddsmakers and players around the N...
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Stephen Curry Has Surprising Response To Warriors Play-In News

The 2025-26 NBA season for the Golden State Warriors hasn’t exactly gone to plan, with the numerous injuries, personnel struggles, and overall disappointment, record-wise, for a team that believed higher hopes were in store.However, after the Warriors’ last game of the season, now locked into the tenth seed in the Play-In Tournament set to face off against the Los Angeles Clippers, superstar Stephen Curry said he was happy to still be playing basketball this year.Golden State finished the year 3...
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