Erikas Polockas

Erikas is an Editor and an NBA contributor at TalkBasket.net
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Luka Doncic says facing Mavs remains ‘always special’

Nearly 10 months have passed since Luka Doncic was traded away from Dallas, but he acknowledges that facing the Mavericks will never feel like...

Anthony Davis urges struggling Mavericks to keep competing

Anthony Davis returned to the floor for the Mavericks on Friday after missing 14 games, and despite being on a minutes restriction, he ended...

Terry Rozier clears major tax lien, resolving financial issue

Terry Rozier has made progress in addressing the legal and financial issues that have surrounded him recently. According to Daniel Libit of Sportico, the...

Duncan Robinson says Pistons move ‘best thing’ for all

Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson faced the Miami Heat for the first time in his career on Friday night, delivering a strong performance with...

Nikola Jovic loses rotation spot but remains optimistic

With the Miami Heat finally having their full roster available for Wednesday’s game, it was inevitable that someone would see their spot in the...

Heat offense dips as Tyler Herro reintegrates smoothly

The Heat are 2–0 since Tyler Herro returned from ankle surgery, but their offense hasn’t had the same firepower it showed earlier in the...

Thunder lose Isaiah Hartenstein, yet keep dominant pace

The Oklahoma City Thunder have stormed out to an NBA-best 19-1 record, establishing themselves as the league’s early powerhouse. What makes their start even...

Cooper Flagg’s 35 points put him in rare company

During the Mavericks’ win over the Clippers, rookie forward Cooper Flagg delivered a historic performance by pouring in 35 points. With that outing, Flagg...

Nets sit Michael Porter Jr. as back tightens

Michael Porter Jr. has been one of the few consistent positives for a rebuilding Brooklyn Nets team, delivering some of the strongest numbers of...

Andre Drummond’s knee sprain sidelines him

Sixers center Andre Drummond left Friday’s game in Brooklyn after suffering a right knee sprain in the first half, the team announced through a...

Max Christie calls Lakers matchup ‘another game’

Max Christie, now with the Dallas Mavericks after being part of the major trade that brought Luka Doncic to Los Angeles, was asked about...

Jake LaRavia enjoying Lakers, says vibes are good

In a conversation with Mark Medina for EssentiallySports, new Los Angeles Lakers forward Jake LaRavia reflected on how much he’s enjoyed the early stages...

Rui Hachimura finds facing Anthony Davis ‘weird’ now

Los Angeles Lakers power forward Rui Hachimura spoke about the unusual experience of facing Anthony Davis in another team’s colors, something he still hasn’t...

Rui Hachimura satisfied with the role he has with Lakers

Before the Los Angeles Lakers faced the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, Rui Hachimura discussed his mindset this season and his perspective on his role...

VJ Edgecombe impresses scouts with star-level potential

When scouts were asked to identify players who resemble Valdez Drexel "V. J." Edgecombe Jr.’s style and potential, Tim Bontemps reports that names like...

Healthy Paul George viewed as ideal floor-spacing fit

According to the people Tim Bontemps spoke with, there’s a strong sense that if Paul George can stay healthy, his skill set still meshes...

Concerns rise over Joel Embiid’s durability and pace

People who spoke with Tim Bontemps expressed optimism that Joel Embiid should gradually regain comfort and rhythm as the season progresses, especially as he...

Scouts stress Sixers still need Joel Embiid defensively

Even if Joel Embiid is no longer positioned as the centerpiece of Philadelphia’s long-term plans, Tim Bontemps notes that he remains a crucial piece...

Execs see ‘more energy’ as Tyrese Maxey elevate

Joel Embiid and Paul George struggled with availability last season, combining for only 60 appearances, and that pattern has continued this fall. Embiid has...

Mike Conley hosts team dinner to reset mindset

Following a pair of frustrating losses in which Minnesota let opportunities slip away against both Sacramento and Phoenix, veteran point guard Mike Conley decided...

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