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Soumik Bhattacharya is a staff writer at EssentiallySports covering the NBA and WNBA. He specializes in day-to-day league developments with a focus on roster movement and injury updates. Soumik has covered multiple sports, including tennis and volleyball, and reported extensively on the 2024 Paris Olympics, highlighted by the men’s 100m final featuring Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson.

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“Something’s Not Adding Up”: Satou Sabally’s Liberty Deal Draws Scrutiny as Contract Details Emerge

Fans react with dissent as reports of Satou Sabally's contract with New York Liberty surfaces ahead of the season tipoff.

6’11 Han Xu Returns to New York Liberty on Training Camp Deal

Center Han Xu makes her return to the WNBA after two seasons, signs training cam contract with New York Liberty.

Wisconsin Lands Former 5-Star Addie Deal From Transfer Portal

Wisconsin Badgers roster gets major boost as former Iowa guard Addie Deal joins them via transfer portal right after the 2025-26 season.

“Don’t Wanna Deal With Skylar If…”: Sky GM Makes Expectations Clear Around Skylar Diggins-Smith Amid Pressure

Chicago Sky front office's key member decodes the team's hopes with Skylar Diggins-Smith for the upcoming WNBA season.

Angel Reese Drops 4-Word Message as Reebok Signs Top Pick Lauren Betts

Lauren Betts receives a heartfelt shoutout from Angel Reese after the former joins Reebok ahead of her rookie season.

“Player Safety Above All”: WNBA Fans React as Toronto Tempo Unveil Stunning New Home Court

Learn how the fans reacted to Toronto Tempo's new court unveil at the Coca-Cola Coliseum weeks ahead of season tip-off.

Who Were 2026 WNBA Draft Winners and Losers? Best Picks, Steals & Blunders

Here's all you need to know of the winners, losers, best picks, and steals from the WNBA Draft 2026 that concluded on Monday.

Undrafted USC Senior Guard Signs Training Camp Contract With Mercury

Phoenix Mercury signs USC senior to their training camp after going undrafted in the WNBA Draft night on Monday.

Michael Jordan’s Sneaker Brand Gives Special Shoutout to Azzi Fudd After Draft Selection

Azzi Fudd gets a special mention from Michael Jordan's brand after getting picked No.1 by the Dallas Wings in the 2026 WNBA Draft.

10 Historic Facts, Records and Numbers You Need to Know From WNBA Draft 2026

Learn all the major records, stars, and historic feats from the 2026 WNBA Draft that concluded on April 13, Monday

“Would You Ask That of a Man?”: Cathy Engelbert Fires Back at Critics on WNBA Draft Night

Cathy Engelbert walks a tightrope after questions of her future surfaced yet again amid the 2026 WNBA draft night.

Paige Bueckers’ Reaction Steals the Show as Girlfriend Azzi Fudd Joins Her in Dallas as No. 1 Pick

Paige Bueckers prideful reaction to Azzi Fudd getting drafted by Dallas Wings as the No.1 pick earns the attention of social media.
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