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Pranav Kotai
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Pranav Kotai is a basketball journalist at EssentiallySports, working on the Trade Desk. He analyzes how salary cap pressures and roster needs shape decision-making during trade windows. Kotai’s coverage of the 76ers’ decision to hold firm on Joel Embiid during trade speculation highlighted how market context shapes front-office calls.

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John Wall’s NBA Collapse Sounds Alarm for Ja Morant’s Future in Bold Comparison

As John Wall announces retirement from the NBA, 25-year-old Ja Morant receives a word of caution amid the comparison

Grant Hill Reaches Team USA With Encouraging Message While Roster Changes Continue Ahead of AmeriCup 2025

Before the AmeriCup 2025 kicks off, Grant Hill offers his words of wisdom to the squad as changes continue

Ex-Warriors Star Pits Kobe & LeBron Fans Against Michael Jordan’s Base With Wild Suspicions in Goat Debate

A new theory comes up against Michael Jordan's fanbase as the ex-Warriors star unites LeBron and Kobe camps together.

Kobe Bryant Anticipation Made Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin & More Irrelevant for NFL Veteran in “Nervous” Encounter

Meeting Kobe Bryant took precedence over the NFL legend despite the presence of Kevin Durant, Blake Griffin, and others.

Shaquille O’Neal Issues Apology to Ice Cube After Staying Silent on Angel Reese Big3 Controversy

Read how Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese's rivalry overshadowed Shaquille O'Neal's debut appearance for Ice Cube.

Michael Jordan’s NBC Proposal Prompted Carmelo Anthony to Make Special Request at New Job

Not just teaming together at NBC soon, Carmelo Anthony had another request for the Bulls legend Michael Jordan.

Attention From Jonathan Kuminga Finally Shifts as Another Warriors Star Teases Off-Season Plans

With uncertainty looming around Jonathan Kuminga, the Golden State Warriors fans gravitate towards another star

Concerned Fans Detect Shaquille O’Neal’s Physical Distress, Questions Health Conditions

It does not time take for fans to notice if something is wrong, especially, when it comes to observing the legend Shaquille O'Neal

NBA Legend Yao Ming Receives Gift From Jaylen Brown Amid China Tour

Amid his sea of love in the China tour, Jaylen Brown finds the towering presence of Rockets legend Yao Ming

Shaquille O’Neal Reveals Secret Criteria to Access $100M Funds After Son’s 4 Words Trigger Life-Altering Mission

Shaquille O'Neal's next mission to help only came together after having a heartfelt conversation with his son

Accused of Snitching on Kobe Bryant, Ex-Clippers Star Addresses Controversial Claim

After receiving backlash for making claims against Kobe Bryant, ex-Clippers star details his response one year later

NBA Community Were Informed About ESPN & NBC’s Plan; And Their Reaction Shows Adam Silver Is in Trouble

Fans turn on Adam Silver as the league announces a new schedule, which kicks off the new 11-year media rights deal.
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