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Nikhil Naik is an NBA writer at EssentialySports. Having completed his bachelor's degree in Hospitality, he has worked with the Indian Hotels Company Limited, at the Taj in Mumbai. Nikhil has been playing basketball since 2014. Having rooted for the Purple-&-Gold from the days when Kobe Bryant ruled the city of L.A, he looks to keep that passion alive by covering the NBA beat for EssentiallySports.

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Skip Bayless Highlights the Major Flaw in Lakers’ Rajon Rondo Plan

With majority of the Lakers faithful celebrating Rajon Rondo's return to the Purple & Gold, who better than Skip Bayless to cast doubt all over the ecstasy?

Who Will Make the Cut for the Final Roster Spot for the Los Angeles Lakers?

Who will the Lakers bring in for the final roster spot before training camp? What's going on in Rob Pelinka's mind with 50 days to the NBA restart?

“Clippers Destroying Themselves”: Lakers Twitter Demolishes Kawhi Leonard’s Team for Rajon Rondo Mess

With Rajon Rondo set to return to the Lakers, fans were quick to jump on Twitter to mock the Clippers who grossly overpaid for the veteran!

Kobe Bryant vs Shaquille O’Neal: Net Worth Comparison Between Former Lakers’ Teammates

Kobe Bryant vs Shaquille O'Neal was one of the most intensely contested rivalries on the court. But, how did the duo matchup off the court?

When Kobe Bryant Picked the Team Who Were The Lakers’ Toughest Competition in the Early 2000’s

Yes, the legendary Kobe Bryant did pick the one team that were their toughest competiton, holding them from multiple championships post 2003.

Rajon Rondo and Russell Westbrook’s Troubled History That Worries Lakers Fans

With Rondo certain for a Lakers return, here's a throwback to the time members of the Rondo bunch went at it with LA's Russell Westbrook!

CJ Comments on Blazers’ Title Chances Amid Damian Lillard Trade Claims

Is Damian Lillard done in Portland? With all the build-up surrounding Dame, Association president CJ McCollum gave his take on the matter.

Lakers Loss is Mavericks’ Gain: How Dallas Managed to Outsmart LA to Rope Jared Dudley

Was it genius, or just a coincidence? The Lakers lost their locker room guy in Jared Dudley, as the Dallas Mavericks took an opportunity too good to miss.

Prominent NBA Insider Drops in a Huge Update on Ben Simmons’ Possible Future

Is Ben Simmons on his way out of Philly?Recent reports suggest a likely trade which will send the Aussie all-star to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

OPINION: Where Does Russell Westbrook Rank Among PGs in NBA

Where does Russell Westbrook rank amongst Point Guards in the current NBA? Where does the Lakers' star summer addition list amongst today's PGs?

“7 Points Really?!”: When Bronny James Blasted Father LeBron James

When was the last time LeBron James went cold turkey in a playoff closeout game? All you have to do is rewind back to 2014, when Miami took on Indiana.

“Best Player I’ve Seen and Faced”: Dirk Nowitzki Confers Huge Honor on Kobe Bryant

Dirk Nowitzki publicized a heartfelt birthday wish for former contemporary, and friend, Kobe Bryant who would've turned 43 yesterday!
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