Vaibhavi Malhotra, an NBA writer at EssentiallySports, covers breaking news from the Injury Report Desk. She provides sharp, last-minute updates that shape game-day narratives. Her work gained recognition when a “Shaolin Wemby” feature drew praise from Dusty Garza, a two-time Emmy nominee and Spurs beat reporter. Beyond injuries, Vaibhavi breaks down clutch-time sequences with analytical precision—most recently spotlighting Tyrese Haliburton’s Game 1 winner with nuance and speed.