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Pranav Kotai is a basketball journalist at EssentiallySports, working on the Trade Desk. He analyzes how salary cap pressures and roster needs shape decision-making during trade windows. Kotai’s coverage of the 76ers’ decision to hold firm on Joel Embiid during trade speculation highlighted how market context shapes front-office calls.

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Kalen DeBoer Caught in Crossfire as Nick Saban Protégé Throws Subtle Shade at Alabama

Ahead of the Georgia matchup, Lane Kiffin talks about parity in college football, and Kalen DeBoer somehow caught a stray.

R1-Touted Oregon TE Tipped to Join Jayden Daniels’ Commanders & Replace $6.25M Star

Jayden Daniels' Washington Commanders could become the new home for the consensus top tight end star from Oregon

2,040-yd College Athlete Can Solve Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs’ Persistent Woes, Per Draft Expert

Despite a week 6 win over the Lions, Patrick Mahomes & Chiefs' problems can be solved by a top 2026 draft pick.

Cade Klubnik Injury Scare Leaves Dabo Swinney ‘Worried’ as He Makes Urgent Clemson Plea

While updating everyone about Cade Klubnik's injury status, Dabo Swinney makes a candid confession about the season

‘That Could Take His Life’: Michael Irvin Reveals Deion Sanders’ Frustration With CU After Putting Himself in Danger

Close friend Michael Irvin speaks about Deion Sanders' reaction after the recent health scare for the Buffs' head coach.

Eyewitness Notices Anthony Edwards’ Mental Change After New Addiction

Anthony Edwards is ready for another challenge as close associates reveal real change during the off-season

Zion Williamson’s Confession After Viral Dunk vs Rockets Points to the Most Obvious Thing

After mesmerizing fans with a viral dunk, Zion Williamson's statement adds more optimism for the Pelicans faithful

Jalen Green Injury: What Happened to Suns Star and How Long Will He Be Out?

Jalen Green has missed all preseason games, and there is an injury update on when the Suns star could be available

Jimmy Butler Injury: Steve Kerr Drops MRI Update Ahead of Regular Season

Hang on tight, Dub Nation, as head coach Steve Kerr drops an injury update about superstar Jimmy Butler and his availability

Adam Silver Ends 17-Year Wait for NBA TV as App Goes Through Drastic Changes

Commissioner Adam Silver gets control of NBA TV after 17 years and makes changes for an improved viewers' experience

Mike Brown Plans Uncomfortable Experiment Involving Karl-Anthony Towns Despite Knicks Locker Room’s Reaction

A preseason loss leads to raw admission from Mike Brown about putting star Karl-Anthony Towns in an uncomfortable position

Despite Savannah James’ Spending Habits LeBron James Took Extreme Measures to Keep His Finances Safe

LeBron James comes clean on his financial measures after the revelation from Savannah James about her husband's advice
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