staff writer covering the NBA and WNBA
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.
Liberty Set WNBA Record in Front of Mayor Zohran Mamdani at Season Opener
City mayor Zohran Mamdani marked his attendance at the Barclays Center during New York Liberty's season opener against Connecticut Sun
“Strictly a Money Grab”: Geno Auriemma Makes Feelings Known on NCAA’s 76-Team Expansion
Geno Auriemma sounds alarm regarding the expansion of the NCAA Division I Men's and Women's Basketball tournament from 68 to 76 teams
Natalie Nakase Sends Clear Message About Job Security After Valkyries Star Announces Pregnancy
Natalie Nakase makes her feelings known on the job security message she sent to one of her players who is set the miss the entire 2026 season
Sophie Cunningham Shares Thoughts on Azzi Fudd Escaping Punishment Over Comments on WNBA Refs
Sophie Cunningham makes her feelings clear on Azzi Fudd not facing any fines for her comments against officiating.
All 15 WNBA Final Rosters Ranked: Depth, Quality & the X-Factors That Could Decide the 2026 Season
Here's the detailed breakdown of all the 15 rosters, along with predictions ahead of the WNBA season tip off on May 9.
“Challenges Us”: Stephanie White Reflects on Pressure That Comes With Coaching Caitlin Clark
Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White opens up on the expectations and challenges of working with a high-profile player like Caitlin Clark.
New York Liberty Season Look-Ahead: Satou Sabally’s Arrival, Chris DeMarco’s Debut, and Championship Expectations
Here's all you need to know about how the New York Liberty is looking ahead of the 2026 WNBA season tipoff.
“The GMs Think [Caitlin Clark] is Injury Prone”: WNBA Analyst Joins Growing Sentiment Around Survey Decision Backing Paige Bueckers
Basketball analyst shares her opinion on Paige Bueckers overtaking Caitlin Clark in a key probe in the WNBA GM Survey
Atlanta Dream Coach Makes Financial Gesture for Angel Reese’s 24th Birthday
Angel Reese receives birthday bash in Atlanta Dream training as teammates celebrate with her while head coach throws in financial gesture
“New Opportunities Every Year”: Napheesa Collier Addresses Lynx Future After $1.4M Contract Decision
Napheesa Collier makes her feelings known on her one-year supermax contract with Minnesota Lynx that's creating a lot of stir in the community.
“Leader… Teammate… Champion”: Cathy Engelbert Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Tina Charles Following WNBA Retirement
Tina Charles sudden retirement from basketball prompts WNBA commissioner to share a heartfelt message on a decorated career
Caitlin Clark Reveals Her Biggest Improvements After Sitting Out Last Season
Caitlin Clark opens up about the qualities she's bringing to the table for Indiana Fever this season after a injury-laden 2025 season.
