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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Nuggets Eyeing Former NBA Champions for Coaching Staff: Report

The Denver Nuggets made the bold late-season decision to fire head coach Michael Malone and elevate David Adelman to the role.Under Adelman, Denver took the Oklahoma City Thunder to seven games in the second round of the NBA Playoffs. Following their postseason loss, the Nuggets now turn their focus on adding to their newly restructured coaching staff. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Nuggets are interested in hiring former NBA Champions J.J. Barea and Jared Dudley as assistant coaches a...
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Thunder Make Bold Offseason Decision After NBA Finals Win

The Oklahoma City Thunder have made the first move to keep their championship-winning roster together for the future. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Thunder have decided to extend center Jaylin Williams. The deal is reportedly for three years and $24 million, coming after Williams declined his $2.1 million player option for next season. “Williams showed his value as a depth piece for the Thunder, even in the postseason,” Charania wrote. “As Oklahoma City deployed the big man most notabl...
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Knicks Could Offer Star Historic $296 Million Extension: Report

The New York Knicks have a lot of offseason decisions to make, including finding a new head coach.But another verdict the Knicks will have to come to is the extension of Mikal Bridges. The 28-year-old is entering the last year of his current contract but could be in line for a historic extension if he wants until next offseason. According to Bleacher Report’s Grant Hughes, Bridges could sign a $296 million deal in the summer of 2026.“Mikal Bridges has the option to extend his contract this summe...
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Knicks Get Major Update In Head Coach Search: Report

The New York Knicks‘ offseason has been highlighted by an extensive search for a new head coach.According to SNY’s Ian Begley, the Knicks could be ever closer to finding a replacement for Tom Thibodeau. New York has interviewed multiple candidates and reached out to teams around the league for potential meetings, but Begley said that former Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown made a ‘good impression’ with the front office.“I know Brown has made a good impression during the interview process a...
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Lakers Give Major Update On Offseason Plans: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their offseason plans clear, and that is to find a starting center through a trade or free agency. According to Dan Woike of The Athletic and Los Angeles Times, Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka will ‘turn over every stone’ in hopes of finding a big man this summer. Woike reported that Pelinka and the team are focusing on finding someone who can come in to play alongside LeBron James and Luka Doncic next year. 
“Pelinka said the Lakers have been ‘super active in...
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Warriors Send Blunt Message After Drafting NCAA Champion

The Golden State Warriors traded down in the 2025 NBA Draft, opting to make two second-round selections instead of landing a top prospect. They added Alex Toohey with the 52nd pick and NCAA Champion Will Richard with the 56th pick.During their post-draft press conference, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. laid out expectations for their incoming rookies. Dunleavy said that while he believed they were great additions, he didn’t think they would bring an immediate impact to the team.“We t...
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Rockets Make Critical Roster Decision After Durant Trade: Report

The Houston Rockets have been one of the busiest teams in the NBA offseason.The Rockets have taken a decisive approach to their roster this summer, highlighted by a blockbuster move that brought in Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, and multiple draft picks.Most recently, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Rockets intend to resign Jae’Sean Tate, Aaron Holiday, and Jeff Green to contracts next season. The trio will now return to Houston as a vete...
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Bucks Draft All-American Scorer Amidst Giannis Trade Rumors

The Milwaukee Bucks have been in constant rumors since they were eliminated in the first round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs.ESPN’s Shams Charania originally reported that superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo was ‘open-minded’ on the possibility of a trade this offseason. During coverage of the second round of the NBA Draft, he reported again that the former Finals MVP is monitoring the Bucks’ draft picks ahead of free agency.
“I’m told Giannis Antetokounmpo is closely observing the Bucks draft here tonig...
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Phoenix Suns Get Blunt Message About Draft From NBA Insiders

The Phoenix Suns are entering a new era after trading Kevin Durant to the Houston Rockets for Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick, and multiple future second-round picks.Phoenix made multiple moves on draft night, including drafting Duke’s Khaman Maluach and trading for the Charlotte Hornets‘ Mark Williams. Heading into draft night without a starting-caliber center, the Suns added two young rim-protectors and shot-blockers to pair alongside their scorers of Devin Booker and Green.“Maluach...
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Mavericks' Nico Harrison Makes Bold Prediction After NBA Draft

As general manager of the Dallas Mavericks, Nico Harrison has been under more scrutiny than nearly any individual in the NBA. He traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers after their 2024 NBA Finals run, then landed the first overall pick in the 2025 Draft.Now that Flagg is in Dallas, Harrison hopes the pick will ‘clear his name‘ with Mavericks fans after their revolt from the Doncic trade. In a press conference held after selecting Flagg, Harrison said that he was ‘hoping‘ the publ...
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Sixers President Gives Major Update On $193 Million Former MVP

Daryl Morey, president of basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers, addressed the media after the team selected V.J. Edgecombe with the 3rd overall pick of the NBA Draft.Morey gave an update on superstar Joel Embiid, who played in just 19 games this season after multiple injuries. He said that Embiid has made progress in rehab and expects him to be ready by the start of training camp.“Spoke to Joel today. He’s very engaged, attacking rehab,” Morey said. ”Doing everything he can to be out...
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NBA Analyst Criticizes Celtics Massive Offseason Trades

The Boston Celtics have officially started to tear down their championship-winning team from just two seasons ago.Just weeks into the offseason, Boston has now traded two of their top stars who were major factors in their 2023-24 title run. The Celtics have sent out both Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis in hopes of falling below the second-apron luxury tax in a Jayson Tatum-less roster for next season.While the moves do allow them more financial flexibility, ESPN’s Kevin Pelton believes that...
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Mavericks 'Leading Suitors' To Sign Former Lakers Guard: Report

The Dallas Mavericks have made some major moves over the past few months and are likely to add a new franchise star by drafting Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick of the 2025 NBA Draft.Dallas is also reportedly the ‘leading suitors’ to land former All-Star point guard D’Angelo Russell, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The move would come after Dallas most recently signed Kyrie Irving to a three-year $119 million extension.“The Mavs can make a free agent run at Russell because Kyrie Irv...
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Buss Family Make Statement Before Lakers Sale Becomes Official

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to be sold at a record-breaking $10 billion valuation to Mark Walter, the current owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers.Before the sale is made official, the Buss family, who have owned the team since 1979, made a statement on the changing ownership.“The Buss family is deeply honored to have looked after this incredible organization for almost half a century,” Jeanie Buss said. “From the day our father purchased the Lakers, we have been determined to deliver what the Ci...
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Tyrese Haliburton Sends Bold Message After Game 7 Finals Injury

The Indiana Pacers made an improbable run to the 2025 NBA Finals before losing in Game 7 to the Oklahoma City Thunder. Early in the game, Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered an Achilles injury, in which he did not return. He is expected to be out for all of next season. Just over 24 hours after suffering the injury, Haliburton posted an update on X, in which he shared a message along with a picture of him in the hospital after the operation to repair the tendon. “Man. Don’t know how to explai...
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LeBron James Reveals How He Keeps His Sons Motivated

In the latest episode of his Mind The Game podcast, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James gave insight on how he keeps his sons, Bronny and Bryce James, motivated.James, who is one of the most accomplished players in NBA history, recalled the story of Boston Celtics guard Derrick White. White entered college without any major accolades and has turned his career into one as an NBA Champion and set to make nearly $200 million in the league.“Unranked in high school, zero D-I scholarship offers,...
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Pelicans Trade Veteran Shooter For Former NBA Champion

The New Orleans Pelicans are going all in on their youth movement.According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, New Orleans is trading C.J. McCollum Kelly Olynyk, and a second-round pick to the Washington Wizards for Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey, and the 40th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.McCollum has made the 18th most three-pointers in NBA history, spending the first nine seasons of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers before being traded to the Pelicans in 2021. The 33-year-old has averaged at l...
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Mavericks Make Bold Decision Days Before NBA Draft

The Dallas Mavericks will sign big man Daniel Gafford to a contract extension, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal is reportedly three years for $60 million, locking him down until the end of the 2028-29 regular season.Gafford is just one piece of Dallas’ top frontcourt talent, alongside Derrick Lively II and Anthony Davis. He averaged 12.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks per game on 70.2% shooting in the regular season. He provided a key contribution during the Mavericks run to th...
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Pacers Star Could Be On Trade Block After Finals Loss

The Indiana Pacers came up just short of winning their first-ever NBA Championship. It was their first Finals appearance in 25 years, and their unpredicted run centered around their deep and balanced roster. However, Indiana isn’t expected to bring back all of their players from this season, and one player in particular may be traded shortly.According to Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale, Indiana could trade away Benedict Mathurin this offseason. The 23-year-old has had an up-and-down postseason with...
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The Thunder's Historic Championship Season By The Numbers

The Oklahoma City Thunder capped off one of the most successful seasons in NBA history by winning Game 7 of the 2025 NBA Finals. Along with securing their first title since the franchise moved from Seattle, the Thunder finished their 2024-25 season as one of the most prolific and dominating teams in league history.They end the year with a total of 84 wins across the regular season and playoffs, becoming the fourth team to reach that milestone. Along with the winning prowess, Oklahoma City also f...
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Insider Reveals Rockets Next Move After Durant Trade

The Houston Rockets made the blockbuster move to trade for Kevin Durant. In exchange, they sent Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th overall pick, and five future second-round picks to the Phoenix Suns for the 15-time All-Star.While Houston looks to build off their recent trade and regular season success, an NBA insider has revealed a potential next move in building a championship-contending team. According to Marc Stein, there is a ‘strong expectation’ that the Rockets will resign guard Fred Va...
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Pacers Bench Stars Make NBA Finals History

The Indiana Pacers have forced the first Game 7 of the NBA Finals in nine years. After their Game 6 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Pacers bench players T.J. McConnell and Obi Toppin have etched themselves in NBA Finals lore.For McConnell, he comes the first bench player to have 60+ points, 25+ assists, and 15+ rebounds in a Finals series. Toppin joins seven-time champion Robert Horry as the only other bench player to have 70+ points, 30+ rebounds, and 12+ three-pointers in a title series...
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Orlando Magic Get High Praise From $197 Million Shooter

In the first major NBA trade of the summer, the Orlando Magic made an all-in move to acquire Desmond Bane from the Memphis Grizzlies. In return for the career 41% three-point shooter, Orlando sent back Cole Anthony, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, and four first-round picks.Bane averaged 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 1.2 steals in 69 regular season games. He will be a key addition to a Magic team that had the third-lowest points per game in the league.“I’m super excited to be here,” Bane...
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Insider Gives Major Update On Pacers' Star In NBA Finals

In the first quarter of their Game 5 loss of the NBA Finals, Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton suffered a right calf strain. While Indiana has not yet confirmed the news, ESPN’s Shams Charania said that Haliburton ‘has every intention’ of suiting up for Game 6.“He’s fully intending on being out there tonight. He is going to gut it out,” Charania said on the Pat McAfee Show. “He’s definitely got to be careful. But as long as he can get out there, I would expect Tyrese Haliburton to play tonig...
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