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 vs Thunder Second-Round Playoff Schedule Revealed

With the Los Angeles Lakers beating the Houston Rockets in Game 6 of their first-round matchup, they have advanced to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and their upcoming playoff schedule has been revealed.Though the Thunder advanced with a quick 4-0 sweep of the Phoenix Suns, the Lakers had a much closer series, as after taking a 3-0 lead, they opened the door for a potentially historic Rockets comeback.However, the Lakers took the victory...
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Lakers Urged To 'Reconsider Everything' On Luka Doncic Injury Return Ahead of Game 6

The Los Angeles Lakers are heading into Game 6 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets and are still waiting for a Luka Doncic injury return.Doncic, who is dealing with a grade 2 hamstring strain, isn’t expected to play in the Lakers’ series against the Rockets. However, the idea of Doncic returning sooner than his initial timeline has been an idea floating around recently, especially if the Lakers lose Game 6 on Friday night.While Los Angeles is up 3-2, they’ve droppe...
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Lakers Get More Bad News Ahead Of Game 6 Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are preparing for Game 6 of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, a matchup that could decide whether they advance or face a winner-take-all Game 7.While the Lakers have dropped the past two games to the Rockets, with Austin Reaves returning from injury and Los Angeles looking like the more dominant team throughout the series, there is still hope for them to advance, even though they very well could be on the verge of blowing a hist...
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Timberwolves Announce Starting Lineup For Game 6 Vs Nuggets After Concerning Injury Report

The Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the Denver Nuggets in a crucial Game 6 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs in a matchup that could see them advance to the second round with a win.However, a victory isn’t going to come easy over the 2023 champions, as before the game, the Timberwolves confirmed a lengthy injury report that features Anthony Edwards, Donte DiVincenzo, Ayo Dosunmu, and Kyle Anderson.Still, the show must go on, and before Game 6, Minnesota announced its starting lineup for...
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NBA World Reacts To Knicks' 50+ Point Blowout Vs Hawks In Game 6

The New York Knicks beat the Atlanta Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs to advance to the second round.The Knicks had a lead all night, and shortly after tipoff, they ballooned the lead to over 50 points against the Hawks. They ended the first half with the largest halftime lead in postseason history, as the matchup was all but decided after that. New York also scored their most points in a playoff game in franchise history.While many of the reactions to the Knicks’ hi...
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Lakers' Austin Reaves Decision Becomes More Difficult After Game 5 Injury Return

The Los Angeles Lakers saw Austin Reaves return from injury in their Game 5 loss to the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. But after a disappointing 4/16 shooting performance, it raises more questions about the shooting guard’s future with the team.Reaves will be a free agent this summer for the Lakers, and while he is predicted to turn down his player option in hopes of landing a max contract extension this summer, that is yet to be set in stone.While it was just Reaves’ first...
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Lakers Get Good News With Latest Kevin Durant Injury Development

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 3-2 over the Houston Rockets in the first-round playoff series, and much of that lead is due to Kevin Durant‘s current injury and the fact that he’s only played one game in the first round so far.While the Lakers were previously without Austin Reaves before Game 5 and are still without Luka Doncic, the Rockets have been dealing with a Durant injury that, so far, has been more impactful compared to what Los Angeles was missing.Durant has already been ruled out for Ga...
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Aaron Gordon Injury Update: Nuggets Get Bad News Ahead Of Game 6

Aaron Gordon is listed on the Denver Nuggets‘ injury report as questionable heading into Game 6 of their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but based on recent injury updates, signs point to the star forward missing the must-win game.Gordon has been dealing with a calf injury for the past few days and hasn’t suited up for the Nuggets since Game 4 of the series.Now, heading into a matchup that Denver needs to win to keep their season alive, there’s not much hope Gordon will be...
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LeBron James Retirement News Emerges After Lakers' Game 5 Loss

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is the oldest player in the NBA at 41 years old, and it is known that the league’s all-time leading scorer is slowly closing in on retirement.But while James is currently leading the Lakers in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, an official retirement announcement or his plans after this season in general remain unknown.However, with James set to become a free agent at the end of this year, and with his Lakers’ future still in ques...
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Anthony Edwards Injury Return Timeline Emerges Ahead Of Timberwolves' Game 6

NBA superstar Anthony Edwards is currently out for the Minnesota Timberwolves and will miss their upcoming Game 6 against the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.Edwards, the Timberwolves’ franchise star, suffered a bone bruise and hyperextended right knee in the team’s win in Game 4 against the Nuggets.While NBA insider Shams Charania first reported that Edwards was expected to miss a few weeks with the injury, a new return timeline may have emerged that could change thin...
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Knicks' Potential Second-Round Playoff Series Schedule Revealed

The New York Knicks are one game away from moving on to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and that will happen if they can beat the Atlanta Hawks in Game 6 of their current first-round series.The Knicks have made the second round of the playoffs in each of the last three years, and while they were down 2-1 against the Hawks, they are now just one win away from clinching the series and advancing.While New York still has a job to do, if they are able to advance, their potential second-rou...
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Lakers Face Tough Decision Ahead Of Austin Reaves Injury Return In Game 5

The Los Angeles Lakers could see an Austin Reaves injury return in their upcoming Game 5 and potential series-clinching matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.Based on all the reports, Reaves is on the brink of returning from his grade 2 oblique injury for the Lakers after missing about a month, with ‘optimism’ to play, despite officially still being a game-time decision.However, while a Reaves return looms, it will come with the Lakers having to face a difficult decision regardi...
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Lakers Get Exciting News For Potential Luka Doncic Injury Return In Thunder Series

The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from beating the Houston Rockets and advancing to the second round to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, a series that could see Luka Doncic make his injury return.The Lakers still have to finish the job against the Rockets, but with an Austin Reaves injury comeback on the horizon, Los Angeles will have three chances to close out their 3-1 series lead over Houston.Though the Lakers won’t want to look ahead, their potential second-roun...
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Pistons Get Much-Needed Good News Ahead Of Must-Win Game 5 Vs Magic

The Detroit Pistons are on the brink of elimination after going down 3-1 in their first-round playoff series against the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic.Now, heading into Game 5, the Pistons will do what they can to save themselves in the series. But while stars Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren haven’t matched their regular-season form through the first round, Detroit did get some good news as it relates to their chances in the upcoming win-or-go-home matchup against Orlando.After suffering a calf st...
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LeBron James Reveals Surprising Injury News Ahead Of Lakers-Rockets Game 5

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers has been an ironman through his 23 NBA seasons, as up until this year, he’s rarely missed time with injuries.Currently leading the Lakers in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets while they wait for Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves‘ injury returns, James has been healthy over the past few weeks for the start of the postseason.However, heading into Game 5 of the Lakers’ series against the Rockets, in what could be a potential close-out ma...
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Knicks Get Great News, History On Their Side After Game 5 Win Vs Hawks

The New York Knicks won the crucial Game 5 in their first-round series against the Atlanta Hawks, as they are now just one win away from advancing in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.After an up-and-down start to the series, the Knicks have won two games in a row thanks to Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, and the rest of the rotation. Now, they are a Game 6 victory away from moving on to the second round.While New York hasn’t clinched the series just yet, history is on its side. After winning the massive...
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Magic Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Pistons After Franz Wagner News

The Orlando Magic are playing the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, a matchup that won’t see star Franz Wagner, as he is out due to injury.Still, the Magic can close out the series with a win on Wednesday and become only the seventh team in NBA history to win the first round as an eighth seed.Before the crucial Game 5, Orlando made a few key announcements, including their starting lineup and final injury report against Detroit.In a post on social media, the Magic con...
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Los Angeles Lakers Announce Unexpected News Ahead Of Game 5 Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are gearing up for a potential series-clinching Game 5 in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets, a game that could see Austin Reaves return from injury.While Reaves is expected to play, but not yet fully upgraded to available, the Lakers are hoping to close out the Rockets in five games and advance to the next round.Before the crucial game, Los Angeles announced surprising news about their brief playoff run so far, as they’ve seen some unexpe...
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Lakers Announce Official Austin Reaves Injury Update Ahead Of Game 5 Vs Rockets

Austin Reaves is officially listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers‘ upcoming Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets.Reaves has held the same injury status for the previous two games, and while he didn’t end up making his return in either, the latest reports signal he is closer to an injury return for the Lakers than ever before.Los Angeles has a chance to close out their series against the Rockets in Game 5, and getting Reaves back would help their chan...
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Unexpected Luka Doncic Injury Return Update Is Bad News For Lakers

Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers remains out indefinitely with a grade 2 hamstring injury he suffered in early April, and is not expected to play in their first-round series against the Houston Rockets.While previous Doncic injury updates and return timelines signaled he could have returned against the Rockets, or even early in the second round if the Lakers can advance, the latest news points to the star being further back in his recovery process than originally thought.After a few recent...
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Aaron Gordon Injury Update: Nuggets Get Bad News On Return Timeline For Game 6

Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets sat out of their Game 5 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a calf strain that has only become a growing issue over the course of the series.While the Nuggets have the chance to extend the series in Game 6, the expectation is that they’ll be without Gordon once again, as based on the latest injury update and return timeline, his calf injury could keep him sidelined for the rest of the series.Gordon has played in a total of three of the five games in the...
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Lakers Get Bad News Ahead Of Austin Reaves Injury Return For Game 5 Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are one win away from beating the Houston Rockets in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, as they are currently up 3-1, and could see an Austin Reaves injury return in Game 5.But while the Lakers are on the brink of advancing and getting one of their star players back healthy, they aren’t in the clear just yet.For Los Angeles, Game 5 has been deemed a ‘must-win‘ matchup against Houston. Not to mention that the Oklahoma City Thunder, their potential second-round foe, h...
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Rockets Star Trash Talks Lakers Amid Kevin Durant Injury Return Update For Game 5

The Houston Rockets are down 3-1 in their first-round series against the Los Angeles Lakers, but according to their players, not all hope is yet lost.The Rockets have played all but one game of their series against the Lakers without superstar Kevin Durant, and while his injury return status is still up in the air for the crucial Game 5, Houston still believes it can turn the series around.Before what might be the Rockets’ last game of the season, a few of their players had some surprising quote...
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Celtics Announce Starting Lineup Decison For Series-Clinching Game 5 Vs 76ers

The Boston Celtics are playing the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 5 of their first-round playoff series, a matchup that, if they win, would see them move on to the next round.The Celtics, led by Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown once again, have played well against the 76ers throughout the series. While Joel Embiid returned for Philadelphia in Game 4 after appendectomy surgery, Boston hopes to clinch the first round for the ninth time in the past decade.Before Game 5, the Celtics announced their startin...
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