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Ashmit Kumar is a Senior Basketball Writer at EssentiallySports with over three years of experience covering the NBA. A journalism graduate, Ashmit has been a crucial part of EssentiallySports’ NBA live trends desk for the past two seasons. His work extends beyond game coverage to include analysis of player endorsements, brand deals, and Team USA's Olympics campaigns. At ES, he collaborated with beat writers across sports as part of the 24/7 Paris Olympics coverage. As a participant in the EssentiallySports' Journalistic Excellence Program, a professional development initiative where writers are trained under industry experts to enhance reporting skills and editorial judgment, Ashmit comes with clarity and balanced perspectives in a fast-evolving basketball landscape. Outside of writing, he is passionate about gaming, video creation, and fiction writing.

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Minnesota Lynx vs Phoenix Mercury Semifinals: Injury Report, Starting 5, Prediction and More on Tonight’s WNBA Preview

Updates on injuries and schedule are provided on the upcoming matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and the Minnesota Lynx

A’ja Wilson’s X-Factor Backed by Becky Hammon as MVP Race With Napheesa Collier Heats Up

Becky Hammon gives her praise to A'ja Wilson as hours remain before the announcement of the 2025 WNBA MVP winner

MVP Finalist Kelsey Mitchell Framed as the Perfect Answer to Becky Hammon’s Bold Semifinals’ Claim

A group of WNBA journalists highlight Kelsey Mitchell as a way to combat the Las Vegas Aces' potential increased prowess in the Semi-Finals

WNBA Questioned After Dream’s Naz Hillmon Wins Sixth Player of the Year Over Natisha Hiedeman

Fans react and criticize the decision as Naz Hillmon earns the Sixth Player of the Year title over Natisha Hiedeman

What Happened to DiJonai Carrington? Minnesota Lynx Star’s Season Ends After Injury Update

An unfortunate update is provided on the injury status of Dijonai Carrington days after the 27-year-old got sidelined due to foot sprain

Sophie Cunningham Drops 4-Word Message to WNBA After Caitlin Clark’s $200 Fine

Sophie Cunningham gives her support to Caitlin Clark with a sarcastic quip after the WNBA imposed a fine on the latter for an IG comment

A’ja Wilson Makes Honest Seattle Storm Confession After Clutch Performance in LV Aces Win

A'ja Wilson doesn't hold back in highlighting how the Seattle Storm got the better of her and the Aces in Game 2 of the playoffs series

Phoenix Mercury vs. New York Liberty Game 3: Injury Report, Starting 5, Prediction and More on Tonight’s WNBA Preview

Updates on injuries and schedule are provided on the upcoming matchup between the Phoenix Mercury and the New York Liberty

A’ja Wilson’s NBA Star Boyfriend Takes a Dig at Alanna Smith After WNBA Co-DPOY Honor

Bam Adebayo continues his trend of trolling but by defending A'ja Wilson this time after she had to share a prestigious WNBA honor

Angel Reese’s Award Stuns WNBA Community While Chicago Sky Future Takes Controversial Turn

Fans react and share their criticism after Angel Reese's recent rebound accolade does not please everyone amid her issues with her team

Alanna Smith Reacts to DPOY Win, Sharing With A’Ja Wilson & Lynx’s Playoffs Run

Alanna Smith shares her reaction after she created history by joining A'ja Wilson as the first co-winners of the DPOY award in WNBA history

Las Vegas Aces vs Seattle Storm Game 3: Injury Report, Starting 5, Prediction and More on Tonight’s WNBA Preview

Updates on injuries and schedule are provided on the upcoming matchup between the Las Vegas Aces and the Seattle Storm
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