Sravan Gannavarapu

Sravan Gannavarapu

Joined: Sep 10, 2020

Sravan Gannavarapu is a Contributing Writer to FanSided, NFL Spin Zone, and Hoops Habit. Sravan covers college sports, the NFL, NBA, and MLB. He has a bachelor's degree from VCU and master's degree from Boston University in Journalism. Sravan joined FanSided in 2020.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - MAY 29: Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics stands next to Jaylen Brown #7 during the third quarter against the Miami Heat in game seven of the Eastern Conference Finals at TD Garden on May 29, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)

Why Boston dodged a bullet by trading a long time Celtic

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 14: Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets poses for a portrait during the 2023 NBA rookie photo shoot at UNLV on July 14, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)

Brandon Miller, not Victor Wembanyama, is the rookie to watch in 2023

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 15: Head coach Michael Malone speaks during the Denver Nuggets victory parade and rally after winning the 2023 NBA Championship at Civic Center Park on June 15, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Why the loss of impact players won’t damage Denver’s repeat title hopes

DENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 12: Denver Nuggets owner Stan Kroenke raises the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after a 94-89 victory against the Miami Heat in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals to win the NBA Championship at Ball Arena on June 12, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Despite a short series, the Denver Nuggets and Miami Heat saved the NBA

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 04: Kobe Bryant #24 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives on Ben Wallace #6 of the Detroit Pistons during the first half at the Staples Center on January 4, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

The 10 greatest upsets in NBA playoff history

MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 30: Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks dribbles the ball Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics in the first half at Fiserv Forum on March 30, 2023 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

Boston blowing out the Milwaukee Bucks is a preview of what’s to come

Kyrie Irving, Dallas Mavericks (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

Stephen A. Smith’s beef with Kyrie seems more personal than objective

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JANUARY 02: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives to the basket around Ayo Dosunmu #12 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on January 02, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Stephen A. Smith throws epic Knicks tantrum over Mitchell’s historic feat

Jayson Tatum (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

Is the NBA title the Boston Celtics’ to lose?

Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks NBA (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Antetokounmpo is the clear front-runner for MVP

Jayson Tatum (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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Anthony Davis (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver and Rockets rookie Jabari Smith Jr. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Jalen Green or Jabari Smith: Whose future is brighter for the Rockets?

Los Angeles Lakers F LeBron James and LA Clippers F Kawhi Leonard (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports)

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - JUNE 16: Jayson Tatum #0 and Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics react prior to Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

3 ways Boston Celtics improved their roster without gutting nucleus

MIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 29: Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat against the Boston Celtics during game seven of the Eastern Conference Final at FTX Arena on May 29, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

3 things the Miami Heat must do to win the 2023 NBA Finals