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 Reveal Starting Lineup Vs Warriors After Luka Doncic News

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Golden State Warriors on Friday, October 30, in the first day of NBA Cup action, a matchup that will feature star player Luka Doncic.Doncic missed the Lakers’ last game with what was described as back tightness, but wasn’t featured on the team’s injury report ahead of the contest against the Warriors.Shortly before tipoff, the Lakers’ starting lineup and final injury report were revealed for the game in Golden State, following the positive update on Doncic....
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Lakers Could Make Risky Big Man Trade After Losing Out On Top Free Agent

The Los Angeles Lakers are still in need of a true backup center to play behind Walker Kessler, and while recent rumors emerged about the front office going after free agent Dwight Powell, he’s no longer on the board, and a trade might be the only way for the team to find a true frontcourt upgrade.With that, Jalen Smith of the Chicago Bulls has been named a Lakers trade target since the offseason, and after Powell just signed a deal to play in Europe, Los Angeles was recently urged to revisit th...
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Lakers Bronny James Dealt Brutal Blow As Trade Rumors, Roster Cut Buzz Grows

Through the first five games of the Los Angeles Lakers season, third-year guard Bronny James has played a total of just seven minutes and scored only two points.James has always been at the end of the bench for the Lakers, but in what is expected to be the biggest ‘prove it’ season of his career, the young guard hasn’t done enough so far to show why he deserves to stay on the roster.With that, the trade rumors and potential roster cut buzz surrounding James have only grown. While there was an ex...
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NBA Games Today Schedule: Basketball On TV For Friday, Oct. 30th

The basketball season is in full swing, and with the start of the 2026 NBA Cup, Friday, October 30th, is set to deliver a ton of action with 10 games on TV tonight.All NBA teams have played either four or five games so far this season, and after a quiet night with just three games on TV yesterday, October 29th, the basketball schedule ramps back up for the weekend as the In-Season Tournament kicks off.Big-name teams like the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers...
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What Is The NBA Cup? In-Season Tournament, Format, Games Explained

With the basketball season in full swing, Friday, October 30, marks the start of the NBA Cup, as all 30 teams across the league battle for the in-season tournament championship.With the competition still very new, many fans might be asking, ‘What is the NBA Cup?’ and though it’s been happening for a few years now, that’s still a very valid question.The NBA Cup has been going on since 2023 and is similar to the in-season competitions seen across soccer leagues in Europe. It doesn’t hold as much w...
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Lakers Urged To Target High-Value Wing Amid Bizarre Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers have long been linked to trade target Herb Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans, as the 3-and-D wing remains one of the best options in the NBA to fill the team’s current hole in the wing position.While the links between the Lakers and Jones were strong last season, they died down a bit over the summer. However, as the Pelicans have been playing him less than ever to start the new season, some recent bizarre reporting has emerged about Jones as a trade target over the past fe...
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Lakers Trade Proposal Adds $25M Center With Major Luka Doncic Beef

The Los Angeles Lakers are in need of a backup center, and the team is reportedly testing the trade market to see which players could be available to fill that roster hole.While names like Moussa Cisse, Jericho Sims, and Jalen Smith have all been mentioned as potential Lakers trade targets, another player in particular might be the perfect fit for what Los Angeles needs.However, it comes with a huge risk, as though Goga Bitadze could be the ideal new backup center for the Lakers, his previous hi...
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Knicks Announce Starting Lineup For 76ers Game After Karl-Anthony Towns Injury

The New York Knicks are set to play the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday, October 30, in the first day of NBA Cup action in a game that will feature star center Karl-Anthony Towns, according to the latest injury update.Towns suffered a slight wrist injury during the Knicks’ win over the Chicago Bulls, and though he was featured on the injury report, he is set to play against the 76ers.Just before the game, the Knicks’ starting lineup and final injury report were confirmed for Friday night after the...
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Mavericks Get Major Kyrie Irving Trade Update As Miami Heat Rumors Grow

Over the past few months, Kyrie Irving trade rumors have been a big topic of conversation around the Dallas Mavericks. Although the team has yet to openly put the star point guard on the market, there is an expectation that they are listening to offers, and one team in particular, the Miami Heat, is expected to be the top franchise in the mix to land the 34-year-old.Over the past few days, there’s been more buzz about a potential Mavericks’ Irving trade, as while he’s been solid in his first few...
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Lakers Could Use Bronny James In Trade For Top PF Targets: Report

While a true backup center remains a need for the Los Angeles Lakers through five games in the 2026-27 NBA season, the team has also been mentioned in trade rumors for a new starting power forward, and two names in particular keep popping up as top targets: PJ Washington of the Dallas Mavericks and Derrick Jones Jr. of the Los Angeles Clippers.Jones is coming off another strong two-way performance against the Lakers on Wednesday, reigniting the buzz about him as a potential target in the last ye...
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Charlotte Hornets Make Kon Knueppel Injury Update Announcement

Second-year wing Kon Knueppel has been assigned to the Charlotte Hornets‘ G League affiliate amid his recovery from a hamstring injury that has kept him out of the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.Knueppel suffered the left hamstring strain injury over the offseason and has yet to play a minute for the Hornets so far this year.However, after a standout rookie season, the latest update on Knueppel is good news for Charlotte, despite previous updates signaling there is still no official return time...
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Lakers JJ Redick Drops Concerning Statement On Newest Player

The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a roster move to add center Lawson Lovering on a two-way contract, and head coach JJ Redick’s first comments on the big man might sound a bit concerning.The Lakers waived AK Okereke to make room for Lovering on the roster, as he’s now the third two-way player on the team, joining Chris Manon and Arthur Kaluma as the other players who will bounce back and forth from the G League.Los Angeles needed a backup center, and while it’s likely Lovering still won’t be...
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Lakers Urged To Continue Push For 'Dream' 3-And-D Trade Target

While the Los Angeles Lakers may have briefly filled one hole in the roster with a new backup center by waiving AK Okereke to sign Lawson Lovering, there are still a few potential moves the team can make to upgrade at the forward position.One name in particular mentioned in trade rumors has been Derrick Jones Jr. of the Los Angeles Clippers, and after his strong showing against the Lakers on Wednesday night, he continues to look like a top trade target for the front office to land a new starting...
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Lakers Announce Key Injury Update On Rookie Yet To Play A Game

Amid a strong 3-1 start to the 2026-27 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have yet to see rookie Cameron Carr take the court, as the 24th pick in the draft has been dealing with an oblique injury to begin his professional career.Ahead of the Lakers’ Tuesday night game against the Portland Trail Blazers, the team briefly assigned Carr to the G League Coachella Valley team, but brought him back up hours later.Carr is expected to play a key role for this Lakers team, but though he’s been sidelined...
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Lakers Could Cut Ties With Young Players For New Backup Center

Four games into the 2026-27 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers, it’s quickly becoming clear that Kevon Looney is not the backup center the team hoped for when he signed this offseason. With that, the front office reportedly has been, and is expected to continue, searching for other replacements, either through free agency or the trade market.The Lakers have Walker Kessler as the starting center, but outside of him, Looney hasn’t done a solid enough job, and Sandro Mamukelashvili isn’t a true...
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Lakers Trade Plans Revealed With Bronny James On Chopping Block

The Los Angeles Lakers are dealing with a backup center crisis, and with that, as the team hopes to make a trade for another big man to play in place of Kevon Looney, both Bronny James and Jaden Hardy are officially on the chopping block.The two guards are sitting outside the Lakers’ rotation, and while they were previously mentioned in trade rumors, moving one of both of them for a new backup center appears to be Los Angeles’ best option at landing a roster upgrade.James and Hardy have played i...
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Lakers Urged To Cut Ties With Bronny James For Free Agent Center Target

The Los Angeles Lakers are in desperate need of a backup center, and if the team decides to sign top available free agent Dwight Powell to fill the role, Bronny James could be the casualty of that decision.Through four games, it’s clear Kevon Looney isn’t the answer for the minutes when Walker Kessler is off the court, and the Lakers are expected to start the search for someone else to play in the frontcourt.With that, according to one top team insider, James could be on the chopping block, whet...
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Lakers Get Troubling Walker Kessler News Amid Luka Doncic MVP Push

The Los Angeles Lakers traded four first-round picks to add Walker Kessler this summer, also signing him to a four-year, $130 million contract in what the team hoped would guarantee an upgraded defense this season.Four games into the year, that hasn’t been the case, as the Lakers currently rank 22nd in defensive rating and most recently gave up 136 points in a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.On offense, the Lakers remain strong, currently 2nd on that side of the floor as franchise star Luka D...
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Lakers Cut Ties With Young Forward, Sign New Backup Center

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived two-way forward AK Okereke in the team’s latest roster move, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.Okereke never played in NBA action during his time with the Lakers, and though there was a chance he could get minutes this season, he’s now no longer on the team.With the Lakers’ Okereke decision, the team quickly signed a new backup center on a two-way contract.
GettyNASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JANUARY 10: AK Okereke #10 of the Vanderbilt Commodores holds the ball...
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Lakers Linked In Trade Rumors To Efficient Center On Bargain Contract As Top Target

The Los Angeles Lakers are still in search of a backup center, and recent reporting indicates the team is ready to make a trade to add someone to play behind Walker Kessler and add a bit of rim protection and defensive help.With that, one name that was recently brought up as a new Lakers trade target is Kel’el Ware of the Milwaukee Bucks. He is still in his rookie contract, and being one of the most efficient rebounders in the NBA today, if Los Angeles could land him, he would be one of the best...
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Detroit Pistons Get Positive Injury Update After Jalen Duren News For Knicks Game

The Detroit Pistons sit atop the Eastern Conference standings, but injuries to Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, and Isaiah Joe have put a cloud over the team’s strong start to the 2026-27 NBA regular season.Ahead of the Pistons’ upcoming game against the New York Knicks, they’ll be without Duren, as he continues to deal with a hamstring injury. Key contributors Thompson and Joe are also listed as questionable on Detroit’s injury report, but the latest updates suggest both could play against the Knic...
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Lakers Could Trade Bronny James For Top Cheap Big Man Target

The Los Angeles Lakers were linked to a trade for Jericho Sims of the Milwaukee Bucks, but though a deal centered around Dalton Knecht fell through, Bronny James could be a more intriguing option to be packaged for the team to land a new backup center.Trade talks between the Lakers and Bucks were reported on before the season, but Milwaukee wasn’t willing to take Los Angeles’ offer centered around Knecht and a second-round pick. But with Knecht now off the roster and James a potential new trade...
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Lakers Nearly Landed Award-Winning 3-And-D Wing Over Dalton Knecht: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers selected Dalton Knecht with the 17th pick of the 2024 NBA Draft, but after a messy two short years with the team, he was cut before the new season began, marking yet another draft miss from Rob Pelinka and the front office.While things never seemed to work between the Lakers and Knecht, as the franchise attempted to trade him multiple times and he didn’t turn out to be the prospect they hoped for, according to a new report, the team nearly saved themselves from all the mes...
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NBA Announces Historic Luka Doncic News Ahead Of Lakers Game

The 2026-27 NBA season is here, and Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic has gotten off to one of the best starts by any star in the league, most recently scoring 52 points in a win over the Utah Jazz.While that was the 10th 50-point game of Doncic’s career, and his third playing for the Lakers, it set a historic mark for the Slovenian superstar, according to a recent announcement made by the league ahead of the team’s upcoming game against the Portland Trail Blazers.Three games through the seaso...
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