Basketball Writer
Shourima Mishra is a Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports, recruited through the outlet’s Young Talent Hunt to join the fast-paced WNBA desk. With a knack for decoding coaching systems and the rhythm of in-game adjustments, she reports on how strategy and chemistry shape outcomes beyond the scoreboard. Her work stands out for its clear editorial sharpness, honed in a digital-first newsroom where speed and precision walk hand in hand.
Before stepping into sports journalism, Shourima built her voice through debating, Model UN leadership, and an early focus on communication-driven roles, a background that fuels her confident, analytical style today. On the WNBA beat, she cuts past surface storylines and digs into the tactical shifts reshaping the women’s game, giving readers fresh insight into a league that continues to redefine basketball itself.
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Watch Phoenix Mercury vs New York Liberty live on NBA TV or stream via DIRECTV (free trial) and fuboTV, and even WNBA League Pass.
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Las Vegas Aces vs. Seattle Storm playoff clash: TV broadcast on ION, plus streaming options with DIRECTV (free trial), FuboTV, and SlingTV.
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Paige Bueckers closed her Jubilee rookie season moving closer to Caitlin Clark. Surpassing Sue Bird and A’ja Wilson.
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WNBA Playoffs Bracket 2025: How to Watch, Key Match-Ups, Full Schedule & More Details Revealed
Everything you need to know about the 2025 WNBA Playoffs - from must-see matchups to the full schedule and how to tune in.
