Erikas Polockas

Erikas is an Editor and an NBA contributor at TalkBasket.net
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Lakers players gain opportunities after Jonathan Kuminga miss

The Los Angeles Lakers’ inability to land Jonathan Kuminga could create additional opportunities for several players already on the roster heading into the 2026-27...

Justin Minaya joins Barcelona through 2028

Justin Minaya is officially headed to Europe for the first time after agreeing to a contract with Barcelona through June 30, 2028. The 27-year-old American...

Monaco confirms French third-division return amid rebuild

Monaco has confirmed plans to restart its climb through French basketball, putting an end to speculation that the club could seek a place in...

Giannis Antetokounmpo-less Greece defeats Spain in overtime thriller

Greece ended a difficult three-game losing streak in dramatic fashion, edging Spain 108-106 in overtime to improve its position in the 2027 FIBA World...

Nikola Jokic plays through illness in Serbia win

Serbia completed an unbeaten fourth window of the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers by defeating Italy 76-64 in Pesaro. The victory improved Serbia to...

Erik Spoelstra backs NBA players joining national teams

Erik Spoelstra believes international basketball can be one of the best ways for NBA players to prepare for a new season while continuing their...

Jose Alvarado held quiet in Puerto Rico loss

Uruguay strengthened its position in the race for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup with an important 80-75 victory over Puerto Rico at Antel...

Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Luguentz Dort combine for 51 against Argentina

Canada moved closer to qualifying for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup after Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Luguentz Dort powered the team past Argentina 97-92. Alexander-Walker...

Naomi Osaka honors Allen Iverson with US Open look

Naomi Osaka opened her 2026 U.S. Open campaign with both a victory and a tribute to NBA legend Allen Iverson. The two-time U.S. Open champion...

Odds to Win 2027 NBA Finals: Breaking Down the Early Contender Tiers

The 2026–27 NBA season is still weeks away, but the championship conversation is already taking shape. Offseason moves, returning cores and last season's playoff...

Klay Thompson explains why Heat Culture attracted him

Klay Thompson has quickly embraced his new surroundings in Miami, pointing to the organization’s demanding culture as one of the biggest reasons he wanted...

Al Harrington says Klay Thompson declined significantly

Former NBA forward Al Harrington has serious doubts about how much Klay Thompson of the Miami Heat can still contribute at this stage of...

Luka Doncic favored to win NBA scoring title

Luka Doncic is entering the 2026-27 season with major individual expectations as he takes full control of the Los Angeles Lakers following LeBron James’...

Pelle Larsson scores 23 points against France

Pelle Larsson delivered a standout performance for Sweden despite an 84-69 loss to France in the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers, via FIBA. The...

Dwight Howard returns to Taiwan next month

Dwight Howard is heading back to Taiwan, where he will headline a charity exhibition game next month, via Dario Skerletic of Sportando. The New Taipei...

Victor Wembanyama motivates Evan Fournier to continue playing

Evan Fournier has already built an accomplished career, but the veteran guard is not ready to walk away from the French national team just...

Jonas Valanciunas reacts after strong Zalgiris debut

Jonas Valanciunas wasted little time making an impact after beginning a new chapter of his career with Zalgiris Kaunas, via Alessandro di Bari of...

EuroLeague opens disciplinary case against Dubai over Thomas Walkup

EuroLeague has launched disciplinary proceedings against Dubai BC following comments made by club official Dejan Kamenjasevic regarding Thomas Walkup. Kamenjasevic recently acknowledged in an interview...

Monaco offers €500,000 for ABA League wildcard

Monaco is exploring every possible option to secure its future, including potentially moving to a different domestic competition. According to Serbian outlet “Sport Club,” Monaco...

Deni Avdija explains absence from Israel qualifiers

Deni Avdija has addressed his absence from Israel’s 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying games, stressing that the decision to sit out was not his. The...

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