WNBA and College Basketball writer
Soumik Bhattacharya is a WNBA and College Basketball writer at EssentiallySports, covering the day-to-day developments that shape both the women's professional game and the college circuit. His reporting focuses on roster movement, injury updates, and the storylines that drive team fortunes across both sports.
Before settling into basketball coverage, Soumik reported across multiple sports, including tennis and volleyball, and covered the 2024 Paris Olympics, with his work on the men's 100m final featuring Noah Lyles and Kishane Thompson reaching a wide audience. That cross-sport background gives his WNBA and NCAA reporting added range, helping him frame individual moments within the bigger picture of how these leagues are developing.
OKC Thunder Lose Key Shooting Specialist Days After Trading Lu Dort
OKC Thunder loses key coaching staff member to the Houston Rockets amid a hectic offseason in the last few days
Ex-Nuggets Star Arrested After Shoplifting at Liquor Store
A former Denver Nuggets point guard faces charges of shoplifting from an alcohol store in Castle Rock, Colorado.
Heat Allegedly Take Action on Employee Responsible for LeBron James’ Introductory Presser Leak
YouTube Presser leak for LeBron James' introductory press conference allegedly has prompted Miami Heat to fire one of their staff
HC Jan Jensen Sends Heartfelt Message as Former Iowa Star Megan Gustafson Announces Wedding Update
Iowa HC Jan Jensen makes her feelings known as the Portland Fire announces Megan Gustafson's wedding update
“Didn’t Work Out”: Nate Tibbetts Explains Locker Room Gamble Gone Wrong Amid Mercury Injury Issues
Phoenix Mercury HC Nate Tibbetts makes a major revelation about his gamble that didn't work amid persistent injury issues
Mercury HC Weighs In After DeWanna Bonner Overtakes Brittney Griner on All-Time Rebounds
Phoenix Mercury head Nate Tibbetts makes his feelings known as DeWanna Bonner sets franchise record for rebound, surpassing Brittney Griner
“Growth Isn’t Just Always Great”: National Reporter Sounds Alarm Over Toxic Trend Affecting WNBA’s Growing Spotlight
National analysts make their feelings known as the WNBA's growing fandom continues to see a major uptick in its negative influence
Toronto Tempo Stars Shield Nyara Sabally After Hard Contact With Angel Reese Forced Her Out of the Game
Toronto Tempo players comes to Nyara Sabally's help after the forward falls to the ground taking a hard contact while defending Angel Reese
“Continue to Fight”: Angel Reese Addresses Weight of WNBA Expectations After Setting ‘Record of the Century’
Angel Reese makes her feelings known on the expectations around her as she touches down a major record by a player this century
WNBPA Announces Decision To Meet Cathy Engelbert Over Growing Concerns Surrounding Online Harassment
WNBPA set to meet with league commissioner Cathy Engelbert amid the recurring instances of online harassment this season
WNBPA Executive Director Slams Chicago Sky After GM’s ‘Frustrating’ Practice Facility Announcement
WNBPA Executive Director shares a fiery amid Chicago Sky's prolonged delay in shifting to their new training facility
WNBA Analysts Share the Same Verdict on Paige Bueckers’ Teammate’s ‘Overvalued’ Contract
WNBA analysts makes their feelings known on a teammate of Paige Bueckers whose season hasn't justified her lucrative max contract so far
