Erikas Polockas

Erikas is an Editor and an NBA contributor at TalkBasket.net
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Kasparas Jakucionis views Summer League as learning process

In a conversation with Mark Medina of Sportskeeda, Miami Heat rookie Kasparas Jakucionis candidly described his time competing in the Las Vegas Summer League...

Heat delay adding prospects after Summer League

The Miami Heat currently have not just one open standard roster spot but also two available slots for two-way contracts. Ira Winderman of the...

Heat likely trade to avoid repeater tax

According to Anthony Chiang’s mailbag for the Miami Herald, although the Heat currently have an open spot on their roster, that doesn’t necessarily mean...

Erik Spoelstra dismisses East’s openness

Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra isn’t buying into the narrative that the Eastern Conference is suddenly wide open, as reported by Anthony Chiang...

Yanic Konan Niederhauser showed diverse skills in Summer League

The Clippers’ first-round draft pick, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, demonstrated a range of skills across his first three Summer League appearances, as reported by Broderick...

Malik Monk accepts bench role to help Kings

After the anticipated Sacramento Kings sign-and-trade deal involving Malik Monk and Dennis Schröder fell through, Monk has shown a strong commitment to doing whatever...

Kevon Looney left Warriors due to limited playoff opportunities

Kevon Looney’s decision to leave the Golden State Warriors was influenced significantly by his diminishing playing time, particularly during critical moments like the playoffs,...

Mat Ishbia balances impatience with cautious optimism

The Phoenix Suns are undergoing a significant transformation, embracing a fresh identity as they reshape their roster, reports Gerald Bourguet for Go PHNX. With...

Joel Embiid skeptical about Sixers’ injury management

A recent ESPN feature on Joel Embiid shed light on the star player’s deep mistrust of the Philadelphia 76ers organization, especially concerning how his...

Mohamed Diawara gaining Knicks’ contract consideration

The Knicks have struggled to find consistency during Summer League play, finishing with a 1-3 record and producing uneven performances across the board -...

Blazers blocked Nets’ Yang Hansen draft promise early

According to Nets Daily, the general manager of the Chinese club Qingdao Eagles claimed that Yang Hansen had received a draft promise from the...

Knicks delaying Bridges extension amid Giannis watch

The New York Knicks have not yet reached an agreement on a contract extension with Mikal Bridges, and according to reporting from SNY’s Ian...

Terry Rozier betting inquiry details surface

Miami Heat shooting guard Terry Rozier’s involvement in a federal investigation into suspicious sports bets became clearer today, per ESPN’s David Purdum. The player hasn’t...

Clippers sign Bradley Beal

Veteran guard Bradley Beal is officially headed to Los Angeles, having signed a new deal with the Clippers, according to Law Murray of The...

Derik Queen out 12 weeks after wrist surgery

Derik Queen is expected to miss a minimum of 12 weeks after undergoing surgery to address a torn scapholunate ligament in his left wrist...

Bulls used LaVine exception due to Ball’s clause

When the Bulls traded Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro, they had to use part of their Zach LaVine traded player exception (worth over $17...

Bulls keep full MLE; Josh Giddey decision pending

Once Damian Lillard officially signs his contract with the Portland Trail Blazers, only four NBA teams will still have their full $14.1 million non-taxpayer...

James Harden’s 2025–26 salary now fully guaranteed

The 2025–26 salaries for both Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden and Boston Celtics guard Josh Minott are now fully guaranteed, according to recent...

Nuggets used TPE to acquire Jonas Valanciunas, avoid hard cap

As reported by ESPN’s Bobby Marks for Sports Business Classroom, the Denver Nuggets utilized a portion of the traded player exception (TPE) they generated...

Will Sheehey heads to Denmark for coaching

Will Sheehey, who has been part of the Golden State Warriors organization for the past four years in a variety of coaching and development...

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