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.
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Mexican striker who came back from the deathbed had the moment of his life at the FIFA World Cup opener months after losing his father.
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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
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Head coach Chris Finch makes his expectations clear as he asks the front office to help Anthony Edwards amidst Kyrie trade rumors
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The NCAA releases an official statement after a bomb threat was reported at the Hayward Field one day before the outdoor championship.
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Former world champion Fred Kerley refuses to comply with World Athletics' punishment, bringing controversial remarks to the forefront.
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James Dolan blasts Mayor Zohran Mamdani after the city decides against lifting certain restrictions from Game 3.
