Erikas Polockas

Erikas is an Editor and an NBA contributor at TalkBasket.net
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Chauncey Billups shocked by Hall of Fame call timing

Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups is set to be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame next weekend, a well-deserved honor for...

Damion Lee expects limited minutes early after knee injury

After missing the entire previous season due to a right knee injury, Phoenix Suns guard Damion Lee is preparing for a gradual return to...

Jazz want two first-round picks for Walker Kessler

The Utah Jazz are reportedly seeking at least two first-round picks in exchange for center Walker Kessler, according to Marc Stein of The Stein...

Viktor Bout freed in Brittney Griner swap, now arming terrorists

Viktor Bout, the notorious Russian arms dealer dubbed the "Merchant of Death," made headlines nearly two years ago when he was released from a...

Malik Beasley bolsters Pistons’ revamped three-point shooting strategy

Detroit Pistons shooting guard Malik Beasley has quickly proven to be a pivotal piece in the team's revamped three-point shooting arsenal, as noted by...

Clippers and PJ Tucker mutually part, exploring options

The Los Angeles Clippers and veteran forward PJ Tucker have mutually agreed that the 13-year NBA veteran will step away from the team as...

Ziaire Williams and Killian Hayes seek career revival with new opportunities ahead

Former lottery picks Ziaire Williams and Killian Hayes find themselves with opportunities to revive their careers after being let go by their original teams,...

Nic Claxton sidelined for preseason opener due to hamstring soreness

Nic Claxton will not participate in the preseason opener due to hamstring soreness, as reported by Bridget Reilly of The New York Post. Head...

Schröder confident in Simmons’ potential, seeks improved chemistry

Dennis Schröder expressed his eagerness to play alongside Ben Simmons after being acquired from the Toronto Raptors in February. However, due to Simmons’ ongoing...

Dennis Schröder and Ben Simmons to start together

Dennis Schröder and Ben Simmons will both be in the starting lineup on Tuesday as the Brooklyn Nets open their preseason against the Los...

Max Christie impresses with strong preseason showing, defensive improvement

While much of the attention was on Bronny James, it was Max Christie who made the biggest impact during Friday night's game, as noted...

LeBron praises Bronny’s progress despite adjustment and setbacks

LeBron James had a prime view as he watched his son, Bronny James, make his debut in the NBA competition. In his first game,...

LeBron, Davis to debut Sunday after rest and recovery

LeBron James and Anthony Davis are set to make their preseason debuts Sunday night against the Phoenix Suns, reports Khobi Price of The Orange...

Shaedon Sharpe out 4-6 weeks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has been diagnosed with a small posterior labral tear in his left shoulder, the team announced on Saturday....

Long Phi Pham pleads guilty to wire fraud conspiracy involving Jontay Porter

Long Phi Pham, one of the gamblers involved in a scheme that aimed to manipulate games by having former Raptors big man Jontay Porter...

Calvin Darden Jr. convicted of defrauding Dwight Howard, Chandler Parsons

Georgia businessman Calvin Darden Jr. was found guilty on Friday of multiple charges, including fraud, bank fraud, money laundering, and two separate conspiracy counts....

Jon Scheyer: I believe in Cooper Flagg, but it’s a long journey

Duke freshman Cooper Flagg told Jonathan Givony of ESPN that it’s “absolutely not” a foregone conclusion that he’ll be the No. 1 pick in...

Patrick Ewing joins Knicks as ambassador

The New York Knicks have brought back franchise legend Patrick Ewing, hiring him as a basketball ambassador. In this newly created role, the Hall...

Magic exercise options on Banchero, Black, Howard for 2024

The Orlando Magic have officially exercised their third-year team options on guard Anthony Black and guard-forward Jett Howard, as well as their fourth-year team...

Warriors considered Bronny, respected LeBron’s Lakers preference

The Golden State Warriors gave serious consideration to drafting Bronny James with the 52nd overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, according to sources...

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