Saumya Khanduja

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Saumya Khanduja is an NBA/WNBA writer at PFSN. Based in New Delhi, India, she began covering basketball in 2023, serving as an NBA editor and writer at EssentiallySports before joining PFSN in 2025. A devoted Golden State Warriors fan, she has a particular appreciation for everything Stephen Curry brings to the game. When she's not writing about basketball, she can be found following the tennis circuit and cheering for Aryna Sabalenka. Follow her on X at @saumyakhanduja, on Instagram @saumyakhanduja, or reach her via email at saumyakhanduja@gmail.com.

‘You Have to Grade Certain Players Differently’ — Shannon Sharpe Rips Kawhi Leonard’s Clippers Tenure With Harsh Report Card

April 16, 2026 | 11:12 AM EDT

Shannon Sharpe graded Kawhi Leonard's entire Clippers tenure an F on Nightcap, citing the 3-1 bubble collapse and a string of first-round exits.

‘They All Clowns’ — LaVar Ball Doesn’t Hold Back on NBA Analysts Getting Personal With LaMelo Ball for Injuring Bam Adebayo

April 16, 2026 | 10:21 AM EDT

LaVar Ball fired back at Nick Wright, Jason Whitlock and Erik Spoelstra after Wright called LaMelo Ball a "clown" for tripping Bam Adebayo in the play-in.

‘I’m Not Stressing’ — Kawhi Leonard Predicts NBA Will ‘Clear’ Clippers in Aspiration Investigation

April 16, 2026 | 3:18 AM EDT

Kawhi Leonard says he is not stressing the NBA's Aspiration investigation, as he believes the Clippers will be cleared this offseason.

‘He Raises Our Ceiling So Much’ — JJ Redick States Lakers Need $16,208,000 Player ‘At His Best’ To Be ‘Elite’

April 16, 2026 | 12:51 AM EDT

JJ Redick says the Lakers are an ‘elite’ basketball team when one key player is at his best entering the NBA playoffs.

‘Least Creative Offense in the Entire League’ — NBA World Rips Magic’s ‘Awful’ Offensive Performance in Play-In Loss

April 16, 2026 | 12:11 AM EDT

NBA analysts and media members tear into the Magic's offense after their 109-97 play-in loss to the 76ers on Wednesday.

Giannis Antetokounmpo Predicted to ‘Join Surprising East Rival’ in ‘Mutually Beneficial’ Blockbuster Trade

April 14, 2026 | 10:35 AM EDT

Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz has predicted a blockbuster trade sending Giannis Antetokounmpo to the Indiana Pacers.

‘A Legendary Player’ — Ex-NFL LB Claims Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is ‘On Verge of’ Entering NBA’s All-Time Top 10

April 14, 2026 | 10:17 AM EDT

Emmanuel Acho says Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the verge of entering the NBA's all-time top 10 if the Thunder win back-to-back championships.

‘I Don’t Know How It Would Be Possible’ — Steve Kerr Reveals 1 Reason Warriors’ 73-Win Record ‘May Never Be Broken’

April 14, 2026 | 8:00 AM EDT

Steve Kerr explains why the Golden State Warriors' 73-win record may never be broken due to the modern game's pace.

‘One of the Most Underrated Players Ever’ — Devin Booker Gives $134,400,000 Guard Ultimate Compliment

April 14, 2026 | 7:05 AM EDT

Devin Booker gave Jrue Holiday the ultimate compliment, calling him the 'most underrated' player ahead of their play-in matchup.

‘Catastrophic Mistake’ — NBA Pundit Calls Out Spurs for Resting Victor Wembanyama in Playoff-Altering Loss to Nuggets

April 14, 2026 | 12:26 AM EDT

Nick Wright calls the San Antonio Spurs decision to rest Victor Wembanyama against Denver a catastrophic mistake for their playoffs.

Raven Johnson Nearly ‘Quit Basketball’ Because of Caitlin Clark, and Now They Are Teammates on Fever

April 13, 2026 | 11:50 PM EDT

Raven Johnson, who nearly quit basketball after Caitlin Clark's viral wave-off, joins her as a teammate on the Indiana Fever.

Steve Kerr Drops Troubling Stephen Curry Revelation Ahead of Do-or-Die Warriors-Clippers Play-In Clash

April 13, 2026 | 7:42 AM EDT

Steve Kerr limiting Stephen Curry's minutes leaves the Golden State Warriors vulnerable against an unrestricted Clippers roster.

‘Send All These Bad A** American Kids Over to France’ — Charles Barkley Gets Blunt on Victor Wembanyama’s Insane Math Skills

April 13, 2026 | 7:00 AM EDT

Charles Barkley uses Victor Wembanyama's live television math skills to joke that America must send its students to France.

Jason Kidd Offers Unexpected Take on What Cooper Flagg Should ‘Work on This Summer’ After Historic Rookie Season

April 13, 2026 | 1:08 AM EDT

Jason Kidd urges Dallas Mavericks rookie Cooper Flagg to prioritize rest this summer because his second season will be longer.

Lakers Insider Makes Feelings Clear on Potential Anthony Davis Reunion After Failed Deandre Ayton Experiment

April 12, 2026 | 2:52 PM EDT

Lakers insider Jovan Buha shuts down rumors of an Anthony Davis reunion, citing unresolved wounds and massive injury risks.

‘Tres Leches Is Back’ — WNBA World Reacts to Sophie Cunningham Reuniting With Caitlin Clark, Lexie Hull on Fever

April 12, 2026 | 1:44 PM EDT

Sophie Cunningham returning to the Indiana Fever ensures their core stays intact and creates a defensive nightmare for opponents.

Caitlin Clark’s Massive Payday May Explain Fever’s 1-Year Deals for Sophie Cunningham, Kelsey Mitchell

April 12, 2026 | 12:02 PM EDT

Caitlin Clark's looming massive pay raise may explain why the Indiana Fever are signing key veterans to one-year contracts.

‘They Could Make an Exception’ — Insider Reveals NBA’s Stance on Luka Dončić’s MVP Eligibility

April 10, 2026 | 2:51 PM EDT

Insider Sam Amick reveals the NBA could make an exception to the sixty-five-game rule for Luka Dončić's MVP candidacy.

‘So Far Off-Base… I Miss Woj’ — Doc Rivers Keeps Taking Shots at ESPN’s Shams Charania During His Media Tour

April 10, 2026 | 12:31 PM EDT

Doc Rivers disputed Shams Charania's Bucks locker room report, said he misses Woj, and revealed the story behind his 'trade Shams' All-Star joke.

‘Absolutely Deserves (It)’ — 3-Time NBA Sixth Man of the Year Backs Shaquille O’Neal’s Bold Stephen Curry Take

April 10, 2026 | 10:58 AM EDT

Lou Williams and Chandler Parsons emphatically agree with Shaquille O'Neal: Stephen Curry has always been a dominant force in the paint and worthy of the GOAT debate.

NBA Analyst Pushes Back on Thunder’s Supremacy, Reveals ‘Only Team’ on ‘Dynasty Watch’

April 10, 2026 | 7:00 AM EDT

An NBA analyst names the only team he believes is on "dynasty watch" instead of the Thunder, leaving his co-hosts in disbelief.

NBA Analyst Unpacks ‘Biggest Story’ of Divisive 65-Game Rule As Victor Wembanyama’s Awards Hunt Puts Spurs in ‘Awkward Spot’

April 9, 2026 | 9:42 AM EDT

Nick Wright called Victor Wembanyama's 65-game rule situation the "biggest story" of the rule, warning the Spurs are in an "awkward spot" heading into the playoffs.