Erikas Polockas

Erikas is an Editor and an NBA contributor at TalkBasket.net
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Jaime Jaquez Jr. is no longer the Sixth Man favorite

The Miami Heat wing Jaime Jaquez Jr. is no longer considered the betting favorite for the Sixth Man of the Year award, having been...

Erik Spoelstra aims for consistency with young roster

Head coach Erik Spoelstra continues working to strike the right balance between developing Miami’s young talent and keeping the team competitive as it pursues...

Bam Adebayo urges Heat to escape play-in

Thursday’s matchup in Philadelphia carried significant playoff implications for both the Heat and the 76ers, as each team is trying to avoid the play-in...

Jason Kidd credits Naji Marshall for stepping up

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall demonstrated Thursday why the team chose not to move him at this month’s trade deadline. As Grant Afseth of...

Dejounte Murray praises Pelicans’ ego-free culture

James Borrego has taken an aggressive approach since becoming the New Orleans Pelicans’ interim head coach, rather than coaching cautiously after replacing Willie Green,...

Jabari Smith Jr. injured during Rockets win

The Rockets rallied for a comeback win in Orlando on Thursday night, marking their fourth victory in five games since the All-Star break, but...

Cooper Flagg recovery timeline remains uncertain

Dallas Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg is still dealing with a left midfoot sprain and missed his sixth straight game Friday because of the injury....

WNBPA makes concessions in ongoing CBA negotiations

The Women's National Basketball Players Association submitted a revised collective bargaining counterproposal to the WNBA on Friday evening, offering concessions on both revenue sharing...

Norman Powell out for at least one week

Norman Powell is set to miss at least one week with a right groin strain, the Miami Heat announced on Friday. The injury was confirmed...

Keegan Murray out two weeks with sprain

Keegan Murray was diagnosed with a mild left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the Sacramento Kings announced on Friday. The injury...

Cole Anthony waived by Suns

The Phoenix Suns have waived guard Cole Anthony, reports Shams Charania of ESPN, after acquiring him in a salary-clearing trade at the deadline. John Gambadoro...

Spurs sign Mason Plumlee for season

The San Antonio Spurs have signed center Mason Plumlee for the remainder of the 2025–26 season. Plumlee initially joined the Spurs on a 10-day contract...

Tony Bennett won’t lead Lakers scouting

Following the Los Angeles Lakers’ hiring of Tony Bennett as a draft advisor, Dan Woike of The Athletic reports that the longtime Virginia head...

Mark Daigneault calls Jaylin Williams performance ‘unreal’

Early in the first quarter, Jaylin Williams accounted for seven of the Thunder’s first 11 points, scoring on an aggressive drive against Pistons star...

Spencer Jones bets on himself with Nuggets

The Nuggets had hoped to sign two-way standout Spencer Jones to a team-friendly multiyear contract when they promoted him to the standard roster earlier...

Nets sign Grant Nelson

The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to sign big man Grant Nelson to a 10-day contract. Nelson has been playing this season for the Long...

Mason Plumlee ready for limited Spurs role

Mason Plumlee understands he likely won’t see heavy playing time with the San Antonio Spurs, but he’s eager to contribute whenever his number is...

Cedric Coward emerging as Grizzlies building block

After trading Jaren Jackson Jr. for draft assets and young, unproven players, and with Ja Morant’s long-term future in Memphis still uncertain, the Grizzlies...

Mavericks evaluating Marvin Bagley long-term fit

With Kyrie Irving ruled out for the remainder of the season, the Dallas Mavericks are expected to use the rest of the year as...

Kam Jones impressing Rick Carlisle after return

Indiana Pacers rookie guard Kam Jones didn’t make his NBA debut until late December because of a back injury and saw limited action in...

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