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Jacob Rude

Jacob Rude has been covering the Lakers in some capacity since 2012, has been at Silver Screen & Roll since 2021 and became site manager in 2023. Based in Indiana, he also began covering Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever as a credentialed reporter in 2024. He’s been working as a sports journalist since 2012 in both traditional and online media. He graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He has also worked with USA Today Sports Media Group, Locked On Network and more.

Latest articles by Jacob Rude

How Aari McDonald went from out of the WNBA to helping the Fever’s playoff pushHow Aari McDonald went from out of the WNBA to helping the Fever’s playoff push
Players, fans put CBA center stage during WNBA All-Star WeekendPlayers, fans put CBA center stage during WNBA All-Star Weekend
Aliyah Boston has been the engine pushing the Fever alongAliyah Boston has been the engine pushing the Fever along
Kelsey Mitchell is coming full circle at the All-Star gameKelsey Mitchell is coming full circle at the All-Star game
After MVP season, A’ja Wilson is only getting betterAfter MVP season, A’ja Wilson is only getting better
Fever coach eviscerates WNBA refs again after foul on Caitlin Clark, multiple ejectionsFever coach eviscerates WNBA refs again after foul on Caitlin Clark, multiple ejections
The Fever finally have the MVP candidate (and contender) they were expectingThe Fever finally have the MVP candidate (and contender) they were expecting
Fever give big positive update on returns of Caitlin Clark, Sophie CunninghamFever give big positive update on returns of Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham
Aari McDonald has entered ‘survival mode,’ and it’s helping the Fever live without Caitlin ClarkAari McDonald has entered ‘survival mode,’ and it’s helping the Fever live without Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark provides first update on quad injury, potential return timelineCaitlin Clark provides first update on quad injury, potential return timeline

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