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Oliver Taliku

Sports Editor

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Olly Taliku has worked with highly respected sports and gambling websites such as The Sports Daily, Basketball Insiders, Augusta Free Press and Business2Community where he has produced hundreds of articles alongside being published with Burton Albion and Chesterfield FC. At Burton Olly worked closely alongside the women's team, producing mainly matchday content including reports and interviews, while at Chesterfield he worked in a similar role but with the academy side, as well as some first team content. He also has experience as an accredited Premier League and EFL writer for Prost International where he worked during the 2021/22 season to produce matchday content as an on location reporter. Olly specialises in football as well as long form SEO content plus news, tips and betting but also produces content on basketball, baseball and American football. Some of his sports betting work can be found on www.sportslens.com and www.thesportsdaily.com.

Articles by Oliver Taliku (29)

Adam Silver Not Concerned By Dip In NBA TV Ratings As Interest Continues To Grow Across The Board

Despite a slight dip in NBA TV ratings this year, commissioner Adam Silver isn’t concerned with new plans for the league coming soon as interest continues to grow. Adam Silver Not Worried By Dip In Ratings NBA commissioner Adam Silver spoke this week about some new changes to the league that are coming up, as […]

Oliver Taliku  •  18 Dec 2024
Dennis Schroder Hoping To Bring ‘Leadership’ To Warriors After Completing Trade From The Nets

Dennis Schroder was traded to the Warriors this week by the Nets and after practicing with his new teammates for the first time, the German seemed excited by his new challenge. Schroder Relishing Warriors Opportunity On Tuesday afternoon Dennis Schroder made his first appearance in Warriors practice, meeting the likes of Steph Curry and Draymond […]

Oliver Taliku  •  18 Dec 2024
NBA Cup Injury Report: Is Khris Middleton Fit To Play In The NBA Cup Final Tonight?

Khris Middleton has been listed as probable ahead of Tuesday’s NBA Cup final – see both Milwaukee and Oklahoma’s full injury report ahead of the final tonight.   Is Khris Middleton Playing Tonight? The Bucks have almost an entirely clean injury report heading into the NBA Cup Final tonight and they have been boosted by the […]

Oliver Taliku  •  17 Dec 2024
Giannis Antetokounmpo Reveals True Ambition For NBA Cup Final As Greek Freak Looks To ‘Build A Legacy’

Giannis Antetokounmpo has revealed his true ambitions for the NBA Cup this year, as the Greek Freak looks to build a legacy that his kids can look back on.  Bucks & Giannis Looking To Build Legacy The NBA Cup final takes place on Tuesday night and while the prize money may motivate most of the […]

Oliver Taliku  •  17 Dec 2024
Tyrese Maxey And Paul George Combine For 73 Points As Injury Plagued Sixers Beat Hornets

Paul George and Tyrese Maxey led the way for Philadelphia on Monday night, with the All-Stars combining for 73 points in a win over the Hornets.  Maxey & George On Fire The Sixers have been plagued with injuries this season and it was a depleted looking team that stepped onto the court to face Charlotte […]

Oliver Taliku  •  17 Dec 2024
Three Spurs Players Left Win Over Pelicans With Injuries Including Victor Wembanyama

Spurs came out on top against the Pelicans on Sunday afternoon, but they lost two starters to injury including star player Victor Wembanyama.  Spurs Riddled With Injuries Although the Spurs were able to secure an important win against the Pelicans to take the team to .500 for the season, it came at a cost, as […]

Oliver Taliku  •  09 Dec 2024
When Are The NBA Cup Knockouts? Full Cup Schedule & Preview With All Roads Leading To Las Vegas

The NBA Cup continues this week and we are already approaching the business end of this year’s competition, with the knockouts leading to a final in Las Vegas on December 17th.  When Are The NBA Cup Knockouts? The knockouts get underway on Tuesday night but there will be no break for the NBA regular season, […]

Oliver Taliku  •  09 Dec 2024
Joel Embiid Says He Is Struggling With ‘Depressing’ Knee Injury After Returning In Bulls Win

Joel Embiid’s knee troubles has been one of the most discussed injuries in the league since last year’s playoffs and Philadelphia’s big man is continuing to struggle in 2024. Knee Injury Depressing For Embiid Joel Embiid finally made his return to the court on Sunday afternoon, playing against the Bulls in his first appearance since […]

Oliver Taliku  •  09 Dec 2024
The NBA Is Heading Back To China For Preseason Action In 2025 As Relations Finally Heal

The NBA will make its return to China in 2025 for the first time in over five years, as the league’s deputy commissioner revealed new plans for next year’s preseason on Friday. China To Host 2025 NBA Preseason It was revealed on Friday morning that the NBA will be making a return to Asia in […]

Oliver Taliku  •  06 Dec 2024