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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Exploring injury reports and more for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons Game 3. Information on James Harden and more.
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Joel Embiid's 12-year wait likely to extend as a Knicks fandom takeover sees the 76ers fumble a 12-point lead, going down 0-3 in the series.
Is Joel Embiid Playing Tonight? 76ers vs Knicks Injury Report, Where to Watch, Odds & More for Game 3
After missing Game 2, is Joel Embiid fit to face the Knicks tonight? The answers to all the looming queries and more are clarified right here.
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Lakers Austin Reaves draws the ire of NBA fans as they sense he flopped against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 2.
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Gregg Popovich Helps Spurs Demolish Timberwolves as Victor Wembanyama Draws Inspiration From HOF NBA Coach
The Spurs decimated the Timberwolves in Game 2, and Gregg Popovich was the difference-maker, returning to the bench.
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After his disturbing finger injury in Game 1, is Jarred Vanderbilt expected to play? Injury updates for Lakers vs OKC Game 2 and more.
