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Senior NBA Writer

Shahul Hameed

Shahul Hameed is a Senior NBA Writer at EssentiallySports. Armed with a Master's Degree in journalism from a distinguished institute, his journey into sports writing began during his college days, and since then, Shahul has been captivated not only by the remarkable consistency of Stephen Curry but also by the enduring legacy of LeBron James. He specializes in covering the live basketball action. When games aren’t on, beyond covering trade rumors and match reports, Shahul actively engages with fan bases, ensuring he is attuned to the ever-changing NBA landscape. His dedication to his craft finds an equal match in his admiration for the storytelling and cinematic brilliance of Quentin Tarantino, David Fincher, and Wes Anderson.

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“Ain’t Winning Sh*t”: Stephen A. Smith Warns Lakers After Austin Reaves Extension Casts Doubt on LeBron James’ Future

Hours after the blockbuster contract extension of Austin Reaves, Stephen A. Smith warned the Lakers regarding LeBron James' future.

Lakers Draftee Cameron Carr Takes Brutal Shot at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “Ain’t Dealing With the Flopping”

LA Lakers' latest member Cameron Carr joins the NBA bandwagon to troll Oklahoma City Thunder's superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Cameron Carr’s First Reaction Goes Viral After Getting Traded to Lakers During NBA Draft

The Lakers' latest addition Cameron Carr has gone viral for all the wrong reasons, as he mouthed his way to the podium.

“The City is Ready”: Trae Young Sends Message to AJ Dybantsa After Wizards Pick Him at No.1

Moments after Adam Silver named AJ Dybantsa as the 2026 #1 pick, Wizards star Trae Young sent a powerful message with a playful twist!

Miami Faces Major Giannis Antetokounmpo Concerns as Celtics Remain in the Mix, Per Insiders

As we get closer to the free agency trades, Miami Heat's chances to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo continue to diminish.

“Glad the Knicks Won”: Blazers Star Seemingly Double Down on Alleged Victor Wembanyama Beef

Amid the alleged rivalry, a latest comment from a Trail Blazers star has added another layer to his beef with Victor Wembanyama

Hawks Land Aaron Wiggins from OKC as Trey Murphy Trade Rumors Continue to Swirl

The Atlanta Hawks reportedly will acquire the Oklahoma City Thunder's reliable wing Aaron Wiggins amid the rumors involving Trey Murphy.

NBA Team Responds to Warriors’ Trade Proposal Amid LeBron James Rumors

Amid the LeBron James rumors, the Golden State Warriors' latest attempt to upscale their draft night ended in a failure.

Magic Johnson’s Teammate Says Luka Doncic is Modern Day Larry Bird: “Not Going to Jump Real High”

5x NBA Champ and former teammate of Magic Johnson drew surprising comparison between Luka Doncic and Larry Bird.

NBA Legend Dwight Howard and More Get Ejected as Wild Fight Forces Refs to Call Off Game

In the season opener of the 9th edition of BIG3, Dwight Howard and two other former NBA stars engaged in an ugly physical altercation.

Karl-Anthony Towns’ Girlfriend Reveals Knicks Star Didn’t Follow Owner James Dolan’s Playoff Rule: “Some Guys Can’t Lock In”

Days after the viral Knicks owner James Dolan's 'No s*x' rule went viral, Karl-Anthony Towns' fiancée revealed a crucial detail.

How Much Does The NBA Championship Ring Cost? Price, Materials, and Value Explained

Discover coveted details about NBA Championship rings' price, resale value, production cost, number of diamonds and much more.
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