senior NBA Newsbreak specialist
Anuj Talwalkar is a senior NBA Newsbreak specialist at EssentiallySports, trusted for his real-time coverage and fast, accurate updates on league developments. With five NBA seasons and two Olympics coverages under his belt, Anuj stands out as the go-to reporter for the NBA Matchday Newsdesk. As part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, he continuously refines his hard reporting with grounded storytelling shaped by fan culture and court-level insights.
An economics graduate and lifelong OKC fan since the Supersonics era, Anuj combines analytical thinking and a genuine passion for basketball. He’s recognized for both his live news coverage and feature writing, with aspirations to someday interview Russell Westbrook. Anuj’s reporting is marked by its reliability, depth, and strong connection to the pulse of the NBA.
“It Was Painful”: Victor Wembanyama Says ‘Greediness’ Fueled Spurs’ 29-Point Collapse as Knicks Make NBA Finals History
Spurs talisman Victor Wembanyama reacts to losing Game 4 to the Knicks to a historic 29-point comeback. Read more here
Brian Windhorst Says OG Anunoby Deserves Two Statues After “LeBron James-Esque Play” as Knicks Are On Brink Of Historic Championship
Brian Windhost puts OG Anunoby's Game 4 performance in the NBA Finals right up there with LeBron James' infamous 2016 moment
Knicks Owner Comes to Donald Trump’s Defense After Viral Game 3 Moment: “People Won’t Agree to This”
Knicks owner James Dplan defends POTUS Donald Trump, denying claims of him sleeping during Game 3 of the NBA Finals
“Too Much on His Plate”: Anthony Edwards’ Burden Laid Bare by Timberwolves HC amid Rumors of Targeting Kyrie Irving
Head coach Chris Finch makes his expectations clear as he asks the front office to help Anthony Edwards amidst Kyrie trade rumors
NCAA Issues Statement on Bomb Threat to Upcoming Track and Field Championship
The NCAA releases an official statement after a bomb threat was reported at the Hayward Field one day before the outdoor championship.
“Pushing Me to Go”: Olympic Champion Shares Hard Truth Following 17-Year-Old Cooper Lutkenhaus’ Rise
800m gold medalist Emmanuel Wanyonyi is rethinking his career after 17-year-old Cooper Lutkenhaus' explosive Diamond League debut
Fred Kerley Raises Pay Troubles Amid World Athletics Fees and 2 Year Ban
Former world champion Fred Kerley refuses to comply with World Athletics' punishment, bringing controversial remarks to the forefront.
James Dolan’s MSG Labels Mayor Zohran Mamdani a ‘Party Pooper’ Over Continued Game 4 Restrictions in New York
James Dolan blasts Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the city decides against lifting certain restrictions from Game 3.
Magic Johnson Left ‘In Awe’ of Victor Wembanyama After Spurs Star Nearly Matched His Finals Record
Spurs' Victor Wembanyama earns Magoc Johnson's praise after joining him in an elusive list following his sensationl Gme 3 performance
Cameras Catch Donald Trump Seemingly Dozing Off at NBA Finals After Loud MSG Reception
President Donald Trump struggles to stay awake as he returns to Madison Square Garden after over a decade to watch the Finals.
Wild Knicks Play Nearly Takes Out Former New York Mayor Bloomberg During Game 3 of NBA Finals at MSG
Knicks guard Jose Alvarado looked concerned landing on former New York mayor Mike Bloomberg while trying to save a loose ball
Furious Jalen Brunson Confronts Victor Wembanyama as Controversial Play Escapes Flagrant Review
Jalen Brunson confronts Victor Wembanyama after the Spurs star's hard foul sends him to the ground in Game 3.
