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.
NBA Caught in Embarrassing AI Abuse After Botching Tony Parker Image in Finals Broadcast
Fans call out the NBA after they embellish their Finals coverage with poorly crafted AI images of Tony Parker, among other unusual errors.
New York Knicks Hit With Major Mitchell Robinson Update Ahead of Game 2 vs. San Antonio Spurs
New York Knicks get just the update they needed as Mitchell Robinson's status for Game 2 gets revealed. Read more here.
Exiled NBA Star Terry Rozier Ordered to Forfeit $26.6M Earning Amid FBI Investigation
A recent arbitration order sees Terry Rozier forego most of his $26.6 million salary for the 2025-26 NBA season as the FBI's probe continues.
HOF Kevin McHale Downplays Luka Doncic in Comparison to Larry Bird, Says Celtics Icon Would Be a “Five-Alarm Fire”
Celtics legend Kevin McHale dismisses Larry Bird-Luka Doncic comparisons, suggesting the Lakers star is not even close to his Celtics mate.
LaMelo Ball’s $3.75 Million Lawsuit Continues as Hornets Star Set to Face Trial for Alleged Car Incident
Charlotte Hornets player LaMelo Ball to go on trial in a $3.75 million lawsuit from an incident in 2023 outside Spectrum Center.
“Should Definitely Get Fined”: Clippers Star Issues Demand for Action Against Ref, Wants Post-Game Press Conference to Explain Calls
Los Angeles Clippers guard Darisu Garland advises Adam Silver to hold referees accountable by introducing a few new practices
“I Was Seeing Her in the Stands”: Karl-Anthony Towns Makes Emotional Confession About His Late Mother to Shaquille O’Neal
On the biggest stage of his NBA career, Karl-Anthony Towns felt calm as he sensed his late mother's energy before Game 1 of the NBA Finals.
“Wemby Looked Tired”: Doc Rivers Expresses Concern About Spurs Superstar After Game 1 Loss to Knicks
Former Bucks head coach Doc Rivers points to the issues he saw with Victor Wembanyama as the Spurs star struggled in Game 1.
“GMs Aren’t Loyal”: Paul Pierce Issues Warning to Cason Wallace as Thunder Star’s Future Faces Uncertainty
Paul Pierce instructs Thunder's Cason Wallace to bet on himself as he enters the final season of his contract with the Thunder.
“Didn’t Know How to Act”: Victor Wembanyama Reacts to Awkward Fan Incident That Disrupted Game 1 of NBA Finals
Victor Wembanyama admits how he really felt after a fan stormed the court to get a picture with him in Game 1.
Jalen Brunson Loses His Cool With Scott Foster After Painful Double Injury Scare in NBA Finals
Jalen Brunson was visibly annoyed at the referee after two injury scares threatened his NBA Finals participation.
Victor Wembanyama’s Brutal Workout at Shaolin Temple in China Unearthed by Ramona Shelburne Ahead of NBA Finals
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne learns about the very different routine Victor Wembanyama practiced during his Shaolin temple retreat
