Erikas Polockas

Erikas is an Editor and an NBA contributor at TalkBasket.net
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Jayson Tatum: “I’m not perfect”

As the Boston Celtics faced a daunting 2-0 deficit heading into Saturday's crucial Game 3, coach Joe Mazzulla emphasized the need for his team...

Karl-Anthony Towns injures hand

During Saturday’s playoff matchup, the New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns appeared to suffer a left hand injury, with cameras capturing him saying, “I...

Cooper Flagg leads 2025 Draft projections

In their most recent analysis of the 2025 NBA Draft, ESPN analysts Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo offered detailed insights into how the lottery...

Kristaps Porzingis battling illness

As the Boston Celtics push forward in the playoffs, they’re doing so without a fully healthy Kristaps Porzingis. The veteran center has looked noticeably...

Miami’s path forward: Competitive rebuild, not a tear-down

Though the Miami Heat's season ended with disappointment, team president Pat Riley reaffirmed the organization's guiding philosophy: never tank, and never rebuild from scratch. “We’ve...

Pat Riley defends ‘Heat culture’

With increasing scrutiny surrounding the Miami Heat’s performance and locker room dynamics, some have questioned whether “Heat culture” has lost its edge. Team president...

Tyler Herro’s future in Miami still unfolding

Tyler Herro remains a core piece of the Miami Heat’s roster - and possibly its future. Team president Pat Riley emphasized that the organization...

Pat Riley open to trading for an aging star

When asked about the idea of trading for a veteran star, potentially one past his peak, the Miami Heat president Pat Riley didn’t dismiss...

Heat want to reset tax bill, but not at any cost

With the NBA’s luxury tax penalties set to become even more punishing under the new CBA, the Miami Heat front office is looking to...

Pat Riley signals change is coming: “We probably won’t run it back”

Pat Riley doesn’t believe the Miami Heat need to blow up the roster after a disappointing playoff run - but he’s also not convinced...

Pat Riley on Jimmy Butler trade: “We took the best deal”

Following Jimmy Butler’s exit to the Golden State Warriors, questions swirled around the trade package Miami Heat received in return, perceived by some as...

Pat Riley stands by decision to deny Jimmy Butler extension

Despite the fallout, Pat Riley isn’t second-guessing his controversial stance from the previous offseason, when he declined to offer Jimmy Butler a contract extension....

Pat Riley admits Jimmy Butler fallout took a toll on Heat

After the Miami Heat’s season, team president Pat Riley didn’t shy away from acknowledging the internal challenges that plagued the organization. Chief among them...

Pat Riley not retiring

Pat Riley, who is one of the most decorated figures in NBA history, has no intention of stepping away from the game anytime soon....

Clippers support Harden despite inconsistent playoff performance

Despite James Harden’s inconsistent playoff performance, including a disappointing seven-point outing in the Game 7 loss to the Denver Nuggets, the Los Angeles Clippers...

Draymond Green praises Pat Spencer toughness

Pat Spencer, a key bench player for the Golden State Warriors, made a notable impact in Game 1 and is expected to play a...

Steve Kerr on Draymond Green: “He’s our leader”

With Stephen Curry sidelined, the Golden State Warriors are looking to Draymond Green to step up both on the court and as a leader,...

Analyst warns Warriors about over-relying on Butler

Buddy Hield continued his impressive shooting performance in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, maintaining his hot streak and helping the Warriors secure...

Alvin Gentry to remain with Kings moving forward

The Sacramento Kings are actively working to restructure their front office and coaching staff as part of their ongoing efforts to improve the franchise....

Draymond Green’s technical foul history threatens Warriors’ postseason

Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors earned his fifth playoff technical foul during Thursday’s loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, tying the second-round series...

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