Erikas Polockas

Erikas is an Editor and an NBA contributor at TalkBasket.net
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Kon Knueppel gains edge over Cooper Flagg in ROY

Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg once looked like the clear favorite for Rookie of the Year, especially after erupting for 49 points against Charlotte on...

Anthony Davis cleared for limited on-court work

Anthony Davis underwent a follow-up evaluation on Wednesday with Dr. Steven Shin at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles as he continues recovering from...

Wolves confident Kyle Anderson fits roster needs

Minnesota is optimistic that Kyle Anderson can provide meaningful contributions despite the typical limitations of buyout additions, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic....

Jayson Tatum could debut Friday

Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum is nearing his return after recovering from an Achilles tear and is expected to be back in action this...

Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein leave game with injuries

Alex Caruso and Isaiah Hartenstein both exited the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 103–100 victory over the New York Knicks on Wednesday night after suffering injuries...

Austin Reaves expected to draw big free-agent market

Keeping Austin Reaves will be a major priority for the Lakers this offseason, but the team likely won’t get the same type of value...

JJ Redick says Lakers stars must sacrifice together

The Lakers have posted an 11–6 record in games when Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves have all been available, but the numbers...

JJ Redick downplays heated exchange with Luka Doncic

A brief confrontation between Lakers head coach JJ Redick and Luka Doncic during Saturday’s victory over Golden State attracted attention online, but Redick downplayed...

Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones trial set for November

A federal judge has scheduled a trial date of November 2 for Chauncey Billups, Damon Jones, and nearly three dozen other defendants connected to...

David Fizdale says Knicks planned tank for Zion Williamson

Former Knicks coach David Fizdale said on the Run It Back podcast that he and team management agreed on a plan during the 2018/19...

Ryan Rollins says opportunity helped unlock his potential

Milwaukee Bucks guard Ryan Rollins recently reflected on the difficult early chapter of his NBA career and how he managed to move past it....

Josh Giddey hopeful Bulls rebuild can happen quickly

The Chicago Bulls are currently in the middle of a difficult stretch, having dropped 12 of their last 13 games, and the team appears...

Max Strus shows ‘progressive healing’

Cavaliers wing Max Strus has not yet made his season debut after undergoing foot surgery during the offseason, but the team shared a positive...

J.B. Bickerstaff frustrated with Pistons’ effort level

The Pistons came away with mixed results from their two recent games against the Cavaliers, splitting the matchups, but head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was...

Obi Toppin starts amid Pacers lineup experimentation

Obi Toppin moved back into the starting lineup last week when he returned from an extended injury absence, creating the Pacers’ 34th different starting...

Ivica Zubac progressing toward return

Despite holding the league’s second-worst record, the Indiana Pacers still expect to get big man Ivica Zubac back on the floor before the end...

Injuries give Nate Williams bigger scoring role

With several players sidelined, Golden State Warriors two-way guard Nate Williams saw extended minutes on Monday and made the most of the opportunity, Sam...

Kristaps Porzingis traveling with Warriors

Golden State Warriors big man Kristaps Porzingis, who has been sidelined for the past five games due to illness, is accompanying the Warriors on...

Draymond Green doubts Steph Curry would shut season down

Stephen Curry has been out since Jan. 30 due to a lingering right knee issue, which has led to some speculation about whether the...

Kyshawn George out three weeks minimum

Washington Wizards guard Kyshawn George will be sidelined for at least three weeks after doctors diagnosed him with a partially torn UCL in his...

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