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3 days ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Tanmay Kundu |Rishabh Bhatnagar
When life throws lemons, Quincy Olivari doesn’t just make lemonade; he builds a whole roadside stand. The Los Angeles Lakers’ 24-year-old guard is again set to join the summer league in a couple of weeks. It’s a solid break for Olivari, who’s clawing his way towards a permanent NBA seat. But a few months ago, his world was unraveling fast. Recently, the young hoopstar opened up about a brutal chapter that nearly crushed him.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Tanmay Kundu |Irfan Kabeer
“Do or die.” That’s the dead-on metaphor for where the Indiana Pacers stand heading into Game 6 Thursday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Their season’s hanging by a frayed thread after a gut-punch 120-109 loss to the Thunder. Sloppy turnovers, shaky defense, and mounting injuries derailed Indiana’s night, none bigger than Tyrese Haliburton limping off with right leg tightness. If their floor general can’t answer the bell, it’s curtains for Indy’s playoff hopes.
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1 week ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Tanmay Kundu |Irfan Kabeer
The 2025 NBA Finals are just one game away from closing the book on this year’s saga. Unless the Pacers pull off a miracle comeback, we’re counting down the final chapters. And with the season’s end comes the league’s favorite offseason tradition, roster shake-ups and big-name relocations. This summer, one name hovers above the rest, and that is Giannis Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP hasn’t revealed whether he’ll extend his legacy with the Milwaukee Bucks or test new waters.
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2 weeks ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Tanmay Kundu |Anushka Solanki
“She’s free, and in His heavenly arms, Lord, rest her soul.” Lakshmi Emory’s words for her late sister, Ananda Lewis. After battling breast cancer for six long years, the former MTV and BET icon passed away at 52. Her demise sent a wave of heartbreak through fans everywhere. The basketball world, closely tied to Ananda’s story, wasn’t untouched either.
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4 weeks ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Tanmay Kundu |Rishabh Bhatnagar
Conspiracies and controversy are basically part of the package when you’re a world-famous athlete. Nobody really escapes that matrix. And if there’s one name that’s carried the heaviest load of those perks and problems, it’s Allen Iverson. The man spent 14 unforgettable years lighting up NBA courts, snagging 11 All-Star nods along the way. But if we’re being honest, more than those honors, it was his headline-making moments off the court that kept his name in constant rotation.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Tanmay Kundu |Anushka Solanki
When old friends get together and start swapping stories from back in the day, you just know some wild, unheard stuff is about to pop up. And when those friends happen to be Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire, sitting side by side on the couch? Fans better believe that pot’s about to get stirred. That’s exactly what went down on the latest episode of 7PM in Brooklyn. Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire go way back.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Tanmay Kundu |Irfan Kabeer
Life doesn’t always deal a fair hand, and Chris Bosh is living proof of that. For seven straight seasons, he earned his spot on the NBA All-Star team while suiting up for the Miami Heat. He was a force, a leader, and one of those players who made the game look easy. But in a cruel twist, his career was ripped away by a blood clotting condition, one the NBA called a career-ending illness. Just like that, one of the league’s brightest talents was forced to walk away from the game he loved.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Tanmay Kundu |Rishabh Bhatnagar
In a league built on rivalries, few burn hotter, longer, and nastier than the war between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers. Started in 1977 and still beefing in 2025, the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers rivalry has always been pure, unapologetic drama. No hugs. No love. Just decades of bad blood on hardwood. And amid all that chaos, one name that still stands tall is Reggie Miller. The man, the mouth, the absolute Knicks killer.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Tanmay Kundu |Rishabh Bhatnagar
Sometimes “the truth” is really hard to swallow. And this time is no different. But if you’re going to take relationship advice from anyone, make sure that Paul Pierce isn’t the first on your bucket list. Remember when he dubbed marriage a hustle for old folks and broke people? Well, plot twist, he has switched lanes and aired a whole new take. You might not wanna miss this outspoken Hall of Famer. Earlier this month, Paul shared some of his marriage wisdom that left the whole world on standby.
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1 month ago | 
essentiallysports.com | Tanmay Kundu |Anushka Solanki
Shaquille O’Neal’s business game is starting to look just as dominant as his post moves once were. While most retired athletes kick back and cash royalty checks, Shaq’s out here eyeing billion-dollar playgrounds. With talks swirling about NBA expansion into Las Vegas — a $7 billion venture that would include team ownership and a shiny new stadium — you’d think the Big Diesel had his hands full. But nope. The man’s already looking at the next big thing, and it’s got a European passport.
