Erikas Polockas

Erikas is an Editor and an NBA contributor at TalkBasket.net
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts to Ajay Mitchell’s rapid improvement

Ajay Mitchell found himself unexpectedly earning real rotation minutes for the Thunder last season despite being on a two-way deal. His rookie campaign was...

Keyonte George rebounds strongly after previous poor game

After a rough, illness-affected outing on Sunday - when he went scoreless on 0-of-6 shooting with eight turnovers in 19 minutes - Keyonte George...

Paolo Banchero remains out as Magic monitor rehab

Magic standout forward Paolo Banchero has been sidelined since November 12 because of a left groin strain, and the team has already ruled him...

Charles Lee wants LaMelo Ball to defend better consistently

Hornets head coach Charles Lee is pushing LaMelo Ball to find ways to influence games even when his shot isn’t falling. Lee emphasized that...

Pacers re-sign Garrison Mathews

The Indiana Pacers have confirmed in a team press release that Garrison Mathews’ latest 10-day contract is now official. Earlier in the day, Michael Scotto...

Quin Snyder praises Dominick Barlow’s smart, team-first impact

Dominick Barlow has stepped into the most stable role of his young NBA career, earning steady rotation minutes with the Sixers after joining the...

Paul George unconcerned about back tightness after game

Paul George acknowledged after the game that he experienced some tightness in his back, but the veteran forward made it clear he wasn’t alarmed...

Nick Nurse explains OT decisions

The Philadelphia 76ers had multiple players returning from injuries on Sunday, including rookie guard VJ Edgecombe, who missed three games because of a calf...

Joel Embiid says he’s ‘just happy’ to be back after 3 weeks

Joel Embiid stepped back onto the court Sunday for the first time in three weeks, logging a season-high 30 minutes as he worked his...

Jimmy Butler expects to play Tuesday despite fall

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler gave Golden State a brief scare on Saturday night when he crashed hard to the floor during the team’s victory...

Suns coach expects Mark Williams and Ryan Dunn back shortly

The Suns entered Saturday’s matchup with Denver unsure whether Mark Williams or Ryan Dunn would be able to suit up, but both players were...

Pistons issued a Marcus Sasser update

The Pistons provided an update on Marcus Sasser on Monday, revealing that the third-year guard has been sent to the G League for practice...

Cavs’ bench provides sparks while starters search for identity

A familiar script played out again Sunday: Boston built a large lead, and Cleveland’s bench unit provided the emotional jolt needed to climb back...

Injury woes and energy lapses leave Cavs searching for answers

Cleveland’s early struggles can’t be pinned on any one issue, but injuries have undeniably kept the team from showing its full potential. The latest...

Rising tension in Cleveland as Cavs slip to 12–9

The sense of unease surrounding the Cavaliers continues to grow after their 12–9 record was punctuated by another disappointing home loss, this time to...

Sam Merrill remains day-to-day with hand sprain

The Cleveland Cavaliers provided a series of injury updates on Jarrett Allen, Sam Merrill and Larry Nance Jr., confirming that all three players will...

Joel Embiid returns as Sixers regroup

The Philadelphia 76ers will finally be closer to full strength on Sunday, as two key starters are set to return to the floor. The...

Undrafted Moussa Cisse earns praise for effort and explosiveness

In a feature for Ratings, Grant Afseth highlights how undrafted rookie Moussa Cisse has emerged as a meaningful piece of the Dallas Mavericks’ rotation....

Ryan Nembhard scores 17 in first career start

Dallas Mavericks rookie guard Ryan Nembhard, currently on a two-way contract, was elevated to the starting lineup for the first time in his NBA...

Luka Doncic praises Cooper Flagg’s talent amid first-pick pressure

Following the Lakers-Mavericks game, Luka Doncic was asked by Mike Curtis of The Dallas Morning News to share his impressions of Mavericks rookie Cooper...

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