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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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Cooper Flagg’s Mother Fires Back at Fan Over LeBron James Comparison
Cooper Flagg's mother, Kelly Flagg defends her son after a fan bashes the Mavericks star for being compared to LeBron James

Stephen A. Smith Blames “Political Game” for Controversy With Ex-NBA Star Amid Hall of Fame Induction
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith responds to Matt Barnes' recent criticism by calling out the former NBA's star political agenda

Kawhi Leonard Faces Tough Play-In Test as Clippers Teammate Continues to Battle New Struggles
Kawhi Leonard asks the Clippers to keep it simple as they await a pivotal clash against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Anthony Davis’ Take on Lakers Championship Spells Bad News for LeBron James & Co.: “Will Never Be Respected”
Anthony Davis' latest comments about thw 2020 championship brings fresh criticism from fans towards LeBron James and the Lakers

Anthony Davis Calls Criticism of Nico Harrison “Unwarranted”, Details Missed Opportunity Behind Ex-Mavs GM’s Vision
Former Mavericks star Anthony Davis shows support for Nico Harrison after the former GM's ugly fallout with the organization.

Lakers Legend Praises Bronny James and 12 Others Despite JJ Redick’s Criticism
Lakers legend James Worthy feels encouraged by the Bronny James and the team's effort after JJ Redick puts a few players on blast

Draymond Green Calls Out Tanking Kings, Disapproves Adam Silver’s Play-In Tournament: “Ain’t Working”
Draymond Green calls on Adam Silver to shift to the traditional playoff qualification, stating the Play-In's inability to counter tanking.

Tensions Mount for Lakers as JJ Redick and Jarred Vanderbilt Confront Each Other Amid Blowout vs. Thunder
Tempers flare within the Lakers as Jarred Vanderbilt and JJ Redick butt heads as the Thunder dominate the Purple and Gold again

Kevin Durant Dismisses “Sentimental Value” With the Suns on Return to Phoenix After Rockets Trade
After an emotional admission in January, Kevin Durant admits he has moved on from his time in Phoenix ahead of their meeting tonight

“He Has the Poise”: Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray Weigh In on Ex-HC Michael Malone’s Next Coaching Chapter
Nuggets Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray show support to former coach Mike Malone as he returns to coaching with UNC.

NBA to Delay Post-Season Award Voting Process Over Luka Doncic Injury: Report
Bill Duffy's appeal for Luka Doncic's eligibility for regular-season honors could cause a delay in the NBA's award traditions.

Jaden Ivey’s Wife Pleads Him to “Stop” IG Live as Ex-Bulls Star Attempts to Share Update on Social Media
Former Pistons lottery pick Jaden Ivey's wife Caitlyn has a triggered reaction to his Instagram live. Read more here.
