
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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Steve Kerr Admits Draymond Green’s Blunder That Lost Warriors Crucial Win vs Bulls
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr explains Draymond Green's final possession that forced overtime, and eventually a loss to the Bulls.

Jaylen Brown to Face “Huge Fine” After Controversial Ejection vs Spurs, Predicts ESPN Reporter
ESPN's Tim Bontemps reveals Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown could be punished with a huge fine for his ejection against the Spurs

Comparing Wilt Chamberlain (100), Bam Adebayo (83), Kobe Bryant’s (81) Historic Games: Free Throws, Field Goals and More Stats
After Bam Adebayo achieved 83 today, let's look at how his performance compares to those of Kobe Bryant and Wilt Chamberlain.

LeBron James’ Burden Lifted as Stephen A. Smith Pressed to Address Bam Adebayo’s Historic Feat
Bam Adebayo's historic performance draws criticism from O'Shea Jackson Jr. as he calls for Stephen A. Smith's help.

Joe Mazzulla Doesn’t Sugarcoat His Thoughts on Jaylen Brown Ejection as NBA Ref Explains Controversial Decision
Boston Celtics head coach took aim at official Tyler Ford after the controversial ejection of Jaylen Brown against the Spurs.

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade & More React as Bam Adebayo Passes Kobe Bryant on Historic NBA Milestone
Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo sent his peers into a frenzy as he went past Kobe Bryant's 81-point record against the Washington Wizards

“Just Couldn’t Move”: Seth Curry Reveals Scary Details of Injury After Warriors Return
After his first game in three months, Warriors' Seth Curry details the painful experience during his rehab process.

“Sh** Just Kept Going”: Draymond Green Reveals Rudy Gobert Incident Left Him Shook in Locker Room Aftermath
Warriors star Draymond Green details when he knew his incident with Rudy Gobert crossed an ugly threshold. Read more here

Steve Kerr Admits He’s “Not Concerned” About Warriors’ Loss Despite Jazz Allegedly Tanking
Warriors head coach Steve Kerr asks the team to put the Jazz loss behind them as fans suspect another incident of tanking

What Happened to Derrick Jones Jr.? Clippers Star Headed to Locker Room vs Knicks
The Clippers suffer another injury blow, as forward Derrick Jones Jr heads to the locker room during their clash against the Knicks.

“Should Be a Suspension”: Lu Dort’s ‘Second Attack’ on Jokic Sparks Fan Outrage in Nuggets-Thunder
NBA fans implore Adam Silver to take action against Lu Dort as the Thunder star receives his second flagrant against Nikola Jokic.

Kevin Durant Breaks Twitter Silence After Burner Account Rumors — and It’s Not About Basketball
Paul Skenes' impressive debut at the World Baseball Classic saw Kevin Durant return to Twitter for the first time since his controversy
