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Ashmit Kumar is a Senior basketball Writer at EssentiallySports with three years of experience. A Journalism graduate, he has been an integral part of the ES NBA coverage’s live trends desk for the past two seasons. His portfolio also includes deep dives into player endorsements, shoe deals and Team USA’s Paris 2024 gold, where he collaborated with beat writers across sports as part of our 24/7 Olympics coverage. Now part of the EssentiallySports Journalistic Excellence Program, Ashmit combines reporting depth with a sharp editorial voice, bringing clarity and balance to a fast-evolving league.

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ESPN’s Richard Jefferson Has Stern Message for Critics After Caitlin Clark & Co’s CBA Protest

Richard Jefferson takes a shot at a recent critic who spoke against Caitlin Clark and the WNBA players asking for a pay raise.

Who Are Jake LaRavia’s Parents? Meet His Father Jeff and Mother Becky LaRavia

Read on to know more about those who raised Jake LaRavia and influenced his basketball journey to the point that he now plays for the Lakers.

Nikola Jokic 2015 vs Yang Hansen 2025: Statistical Summer League Comparison

Nikola Jokic made a memorable start to his NBA career through the Summer League, but 'Chinese Jokic' Yang Hansen seems to have a better one.

LeBron James Casts Worries Away With Tom Brady and More Amid Uncertain Lakers Future

LeBron James gets cozy with Tom Brady and other E1 team owners while concerns about his future are discussed back in the US

Fact Check: Did Lakers Trade Austin Reaves to Jazz?

Amidst the rumors of a potential Austin Reaves trade, a 'news' about the player being traded to the Utah Jazz goes viral

Private Damian Lillard Meeting Fixed Broken Relationship as Mood After Blazers Move Emerges

New details about reconciliation efforts initiated by Portland GM that ultimately led to Damian Lillard returning to his old team

Celtics Legend Mocks Luka Doncic Once Again As Truth About Tensions In Family Finally Emerge

Paul Pierce takes a shot at Luka Doncic's weight during an interview in which he also recalled family tension over Lakers-Celtics Rivalry

Shaquille O’Neal Makes Major Change To $74.6M-A-Year Business Amid Legal Troubles

Shaquille O'Neal's new collaboration to improve his fast-food restaurant chain announces new plans months after former player's legal issues

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes Mistakes In Emotional Message To Wife & OKC Family After ESPYs Win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander fumbles and mispronounces words, much to the amusement of the attendees, after receiving a major honor from ESPY

What Is Kristina Pink’s Ethnicity? Everything You Need to Know

Read on to know more about Kristina Pink's family background, her nationality, and her rise to a prominent Fox Sports reporting post

Stephen Curry Accompanied by Son Canon to New Job After Rare Offseason Trouble

Stephen Curry reminisced on memories and trained college players during a recent practice session, days after facing failure on golf course.

Who Are Jeremiah Fears’s Parents? Ethnicity, Nationality and More About Pelicans Rookie

Learn more about the village that raised Jeremiah Fears to be the athlete he is today, leaving ratings and skepticism in the dust.
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