
Diya Thakur
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Diya Thakur is an NBA Beat Writer at EssentiallySports, bringing eight years of on-court basketball experience to her role. Guided by the belief that victories fade and stats become footnotes, she spotlights the stories that build legends at the NBA GameDay NewsCenter. Diya tracks the ever-evolving storylines of the basketball world with her eye for the underserved fan corners
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Zion Williamson’s Pelicans Future Hit With Double-Edged Blow as Front Office Brace for Major Dilemma
Zion Williamson’s future in New Orleans is on the clock, with his health determining if the Pelicans cash in or rebuild.
2 days ago

Anthony Edwards Sends Clear Message to Bubba Wallace After Latest Michael Jordan Collab
In a unique cross-sport collaboration, Anthony Edwards finds himself once again tied to Michael Jordan through NASCAR.
2 days ago

Ja Morant Pens Emotional Message After Violating Self-Imposed Health Protocol
Ja Morant vowed to ground himself for his health, but a global tour proved that promises are hard to keep when you're paid to fly.
3 days ago

Suns Insider Reality Checks Khris Middleton Rumors After Clear Indication on Wizards Future
Khris Middleton is the odds-maker's favourite to join the Suns, but an insider's big reveal has poured cold water on that move.
3 days ago

Jalen Brunson’s Wife Turns Family Heartbreak Into Urgent Search on Daughter’s First Birthday
Jalen Brunson's wife Ali shares a powerful message on their daughter's first birthday, revealing the heartbreak behind her name.
3 days ago

Asterisk of Honor: Why the 2020 NBA Bubble Title Is a Badge of Resilience
Beyond the asterisk: Why the Lakers' 2020 bubble championship should be celebrated as a historic achievement, not a diminished one.
3 days ago

LeBron James’ Meeting With Nikola Jokic’s Agent Sent Clear Message To Adam Silver As Las Vegas Dream In Jeopardy
LeBron James's meeting with Nikola Jokic's agent was a clear message to Adam Silver, but the NBA might already be striking back.
3 days ago

Crossroads in the Bay: Jonathan Kuminga’s Offseason Forks and Their Ripple Effects
Jonathan Kuminga is at a crossroads. From a sign-and-trade to a nuclear qualifying offer, we break down his options and their ripple effects.
4 days ago

Stephen Curry Faces Disruption He Hates on Date With Ayesha, But Turns Into Wholesome Moment
Stephen Curry hates being disrupted on dates with Ayesha. But see what happened when a young fan approached him on the golf course.
4 days ago

NBC Denies Pistons Legend Of Employment As He Rallies Behind Michael Jordan’s $40 Million Role
Pistons legend reveals his reaction to being denied an NBC job and why he's excited for Michael Jordan's unfiltered commentary.
4 days ago

Ex-Warriors Superstar Makes Larry Bird Confession After Facing Life-Changing NBA Off-Season
Legacy, love, and Larry Bird—this ex-Warrior’s off-season wasn’t about basketball. It was about everything else that makes him who he is.
5 days ago

LeBron James Not In Sight As Wife Savannah & Russell Westbrook Share Heartfelt Moment At LA Sparks Game
With one public moment, Savannah James may have done what no one expected—open the door between LeBron and Westbrook again.
5 days ago

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