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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Panic hits the Cleveland avaliers locker room as a reported illness could potentially spell doom ahead of Game 6 against the Pisrons
“Can This Model Work”: Joel Embiid, Paul George & Tyrese Maxey Trio in Danger as Bob Myers Hints at Major Changes
After failing to reach the conference finals again, Bob Myers reveals the 76ers could entertain trading Joel Embiid or their other stars.
“Get Your Hands Off Me”: Victor Wembanyama Warns Anthony Edwards in Unearthed Video From Timberwolves-Spurs Game 5
Lip reader breaks down what the Timberwolves tried to say to Victor Wembanyama as him and Anthony Edwards engaged in mental warfare
Things Get Uncomfortable for LeBron James as Ex-Associate Goes Off on Lakers Star
No rest for LeBron James after gettign swept by OKC as former friend and musician Drake hits back at him in his new album release.
Mics Catch Lisa Salters Urging James Harden to ‘Work on Free Throws’ as Cavs Star Admits Missed Opportunity vs. Pistons
Esteemed reporter Lisa Salters trolls James Harden for missing crucial free throws after he led the Cavaliers to a thrilling Game 5 win.
“You Have a Type”: Charles Barkley Turns Shy After Shaq, Kenny Smith Call Out His Crush on Cavs Star in Hilarious Segment
Charles Barkley has to hide his face after Shaq and Kenny Smith make him nervous for having a crush on the Cavaliers' Max Strus.
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Charles Barley and Shaquille O'Neal offer their respects to Jason Collins and Brandon Clarke following their untimely deaths.
Charles Barkley Shows Jalen Duren No Mercy Amid Reports of Pistons Star Losing $50M Over Embarrassing Playoff Display
Hall of Famer Charles Barkley rips Pistons All-Star Jalen Duren as his playoff struggles complicate the Pistons' offseason.
“Bring In Naz Reid”: Reggie Miller Urges Timberwolves to Bench Rudy Gobert on Live TV After Victor Wembanyama Takeover
After Victor Wembanyama's heroics in Game 5, Reggie Miller believes only a Rudy Gobert change could create a chance for the Timberwolves
