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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Nuggets Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Timberwolves After Aaron Gordon News

The Denver Nuggets are playing the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Thursday, April 23, in a game that will not feature star forward Aaron Gordon.Gordon has officially been ruled out with left calf tightness, and his injury status comes after he was downgraded multiple times for the Nuggets before Game 3.With the series tied 1-1, Thursday night’s matchup is crucial for both sides, and before the game, the Nuggets announced their starting lineup and final in...
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Lakers Urged To Target $166M Star Big Man In Trade As New Luka Doncic Partner

Regardless of what happens in the 2026 NBA Playoffs for the Los Angeles Lakers, even outside of the potential Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves injury returns, the team is expected to be busy this summer putting together a new supporting cast around those two stars.While the Lakers have been linked to several 3-and-D shooters to pair with Doncic and Reaves, the idea of Los Angeles being interested in a new star big man has also been floated out in recent rumors. Potentially moving on from the curren...
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Lakers Praised For Offseason Decision That Looks Even Better Up 2-0 Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers, and specifically their front office, tend to find themselves under heavy scrutiny at some points, but while the team is up 2-0 against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, it looks as though the brass accomplished their job at putting a strong, winning roster together.The Lakers are up 2-0 over the Rockets, despite not having Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Los Angeles did make moves to add Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton over the offseason, and a deal at...
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Timberwolves-Nuggets Beef Gets Real With Strong Words Before Game 3

The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the first round of the NBA Playoffs with the series tied 1-1, and through the opening two games, both sides have exchanged strong words back and forth.Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves was the first to claim that there is a rivalry between Denver and Minnesota, and now, heading into Game 3 of the series, the rivalry only appears to be heating up.Stemming from comments made by Jaden McDaniels on all of the Nuggets’ players, including Nik...
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Lakers Get New Luka Doncic Injury Update Before Game 3 Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 2-0 in their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets despite not having Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves.But while it’s been the LeBron James show for the time being, new reports indicate that the Lakers could be getting closer to seeing one or both of their two leading scorers come back.Head coach JJ Redick and Shams Charania recently offered injury updates for Doncic, saying that he remains out indefinitely with no official return timeline, however, bas...
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Lakers Get More Good News Amid Looming Austin Reaves Injury Return

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 2-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and look to finally be turning a corner on the health of their roster.Most recently, the Lakers announced their injury report before Game 3 against the Rockets, and there were a few interesting updates.Along with the major news of Austin Reaves‘ injury, Los Angeles did not list Jake LaRavia with any injury status, both of which bode well for their next game, the rest of the series, and a potential...
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Is Aaron Gordon Playing Tonight? Nuggets Announce Final Injury Update Vs Timberwolves

Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets is not playing in Game 3 of the team’s first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.Gordon was ruled out for Game 3, first reported by NBA insider Chris Haynes, then confirmed on the Nuggets’ injury report.The series between Denver and Minnesota is currently tied 1-1, and heading into a crucial Game 3, the Nuggets will now be without one of their top contributors.
Gordon is not playing for the Nuggets on Thursday night after he was officially ruled out...
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Lakers' Game 2 Win Signals Great News For Austin Reaves Injury Return

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets in Game 2 in the first round of their playoff matchup to go 2-0 in the series despite not having leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.It was once again LeBron James and Luke Kennard leading the way for the Lakers, along with a historic performance from Marcus Smart. Along with those three, Los Angeles has seen elevated play from much of their rotation, and while they were not predicted to win the series without Doncic and Reaves, the Laker...
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Lakers Get Good News On Luka Doncic Injury Return After Game 2

Luka Doncic remains out for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. But despite playing without the franchise star and Austin Reaves, the Lakers find themselves up 2-0 over the Rockets, quickly going from heavy underdogs to now favorites to win the series and advance to the second round.Before the series began, head coach JJ Redick said he and the team would do their best to extend the series against Houston, in hopes of reaching Game 6 or 7 to giv...
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Lakers Make Luke Kennard Announcement Ahead Of Game 2 Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 1-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, in part due to a major performance from guard Luke Kennard.Kennard finished Game 1 for the Lakers with a game-high 27 points on 5/5 shooting from deep. While LeBron James also had a strong night as Los Angeles continues to play without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, it was Kennard who was the leading storyline after their opening game victory in the series.Now, in the lead-up to Game 2 against the...
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When Is Luka Doncic Coming Back? Lakers Announce New Injury Return Update

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without star player Luka Doncic for the past few weeks after he suffered a grade 2 hamstring strain in early April.Doncic has missed the start of the Lakers’ playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and while there was hope of an injury return coming at some point soon, based on the latest update, that is still uncertain.The Lakers beat the Rockets in Game 1 of the first-round series despite not having Doncic or Austin Reaves in the matchup. Now, in the lead-u...
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Lakers Announce Starting Lineup Vs Rockets After Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves News

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday, April 21, in a game that will not feature Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves.The two leading scorers for the Lakers remain out for Game 2, and while the team did offer new injury updates on both, it will once again be the LeBron James show for Los Angeles while they remain sidelined.Before Game 2, the Lakers announced their starting lineup and final injury report for Tuesday night’s contest...
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Wild LeBron James Stat Could Predict Winner Of Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series

LeBron James is the de facto leader for the Los Angeles Lakers in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets while the team remains without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.James is the oldest player in the NBA. Though he isn’t the same-caliber player he was a few years ago, he continues to be one of the more impactful stars in the league, especially in the playoffs, as evidenced by his Game 1 performance against Houston in the win.Now, heading into Game 2, James is tasked once again with lea...
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Lakers Get Bad News Before Game 2 Amid Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Updates

Even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, with some strong performances from LeBron James, Luke Kennard, and others.However, while the Lakers do have a 1-0 series lead, after what was a franchise record night of shotmaking, their Game 1 performance over the weekend could have been a ‘fluke’ according to one insider, which might not bode well for the rest of the series against Houston.Amid new...
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NBA Announces Victor Wembanyama News Before Spurs-Blazers Game 2

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season, in what could be just the first of many more awards to come in his career.Wembanyama won the Defensive Player of the Year award in historic fashion, setting multiple records and hitting several milestones along the way in just his third NBA season for the Spurs.As San Antonio prepares for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, the league announ...
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Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News

The San Antonio Spurs are playing against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs in a game that will feature the newly crowned Defensive Player of the Year award winner, Victor Wembanyama.Wembanyama won Defensive Player of the Year in historic fashion and is coming off a record-breaking Game 1 in the Spurs’ 111-98 victory over the Trail Blazers.Now, ahead of Game 2, San Antonio announced their starting lineup and final injury report for their Tuesday nig...
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Lakers Get Good News Amid Looming Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Injury Returns

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing without their two leading scorers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. While new injury updates signal a return for both could be coming soon, the Lakers faired decently well without them in Game 1.Granted, the Rockets were without their star in Kevin Durant, but even still, as the Lakers were playing without Doncic and Reaves, they remained underdogs heading into the first game, and not favored to win...
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Lakers Owner Has Strong Words For Luka Doncic Amid Looming Injury Return

Luka Doncic has cemented himself as a bona fide NBA superstar in his so far brief, yet successful tenure with the Los Angeles Lakers. While he remains out with a hamstring injury, with an uncertain return timeline, team owner Jeanie Buss knows his importance to the franchise.When speaking on a recent radio show, Buss discussed Doncic and his impact on the team. While he isn’t playing right now, the owner had glowing words for the Slovenian star, referencing franchise hero Kobe Bryant in the same...
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Timberwolves Get Suprisingly Good News For Game 2 Vs Nuggets Despite Edwards' Injury

The Minnesota Timberwolves lost Game 1 of their first-round playoff series to the Denver Nuggets, while star player Anthony Edwards continues to work back from a knee injury.Edwards was questionable for that first game due to the knee injury, and while he did end up playing, scoring just 22 points, he is once again questionable in the lead-up to Game 2 on Monday night.However, while the Timberwolves did lose the first matchup of the series against the Nuggets, history shows that they have a stro...
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Denver Nuggets Get Concerning News Before Game 2 Vs Timberwolves

The Denver Nuggets started out the postseason strong with a Game 1 in their first-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.As has been the case for the past few years, it was Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, and Aaron Gordon leading the way for the Nuggets in Game 1 on Saturday.Denver came into the series as the favorites to advance, but while they ended the first game with an 11-point victory, history shows they were expected to win that matchup. But now, heading into Game 2, recent N...
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Surprising Austin Reaves News Emerges Amid Lakers Injury Recovery

Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers has been sidelined for more than two weeks with a grade 2 oblique strain, and is expected to miss more time as his team continues their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.Reaves was originally expected to be out for four to six weeks, and while rumors have circulated about him potentially returning from injury before then, at some point later on in the Lakers’ series, that remains to be seen.However, this is now the second serious injur...
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Knicks Get Unexpected Good News Before Game 2 Of Playoffs Vs Hawks

The New York Knicks are preparing to face off against the Atlanta Hawks for Game 2 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Before the game, the Knicks got some surprising good news that might not impact their game or series against Atlanta, but bodes well for the future.The NBA recently broke tiebreakers between teams for the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft, and while much of the news was highlighted on the teams set to pick in the lottery (top 14), hidden in the league’s announcement was some good...
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Lakers Hit With Bad News Before Game 2 Of Playoff Series Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers, all things considered, are in a decent spot as they are up 1-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets despite not having Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.While the Lakers wait for injury updates on both players and begin preparing for Game 2 against Houston, the team recently got some bad news. It won’t impact the rest of their series against the Rockets, or their postseason at all, for that matter, but in a stretch that has been overall positive for...
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Celtics Announce Starting Lineup Decision For Game 1 Vs Philadelphia 76ers

The Boston Celtics are playing the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at 1 pm EST on Saturday, April 19.The two teams haven’t faced off in postseason action since 2023, but just like some of their previous battles, this series is expected to bring some excitement in the first round. The Celtics are predicted to beat the 76ers, but it might not come easily as Philadelphia has remained feisty all season, despite missing key players throughout the year.Before G...
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