Heavy Sports • 6th January 2026

New Teams Emerge As Warriors, Kuminga Trade Rumors Heat Up

Jonathan Kuminga is the saga that will seemingly never end for the Golden State Warriors, and while they had a chance to move the 23-year-old forward at multiple points over the past year, he remains on the team just a month before the 2026 NBA trade deadline. However, with the trade deadline approaching, trade rumors surrounding Kuminga, as well as the Warriors as a whole, have heated up over the past few weeks. While reports over the summer hinted that he had limited value around the league, t...

Heavy Sports • 5th January 2026

Warriors Hit With Bad News On Jonathan Kuminga Trade Value

The Golden State Warriors would appear to like nothing more than to trade Jonathan Kuminga and end the lengthy saga of his tumultuous few years with the franchise. However, while the team does still seem keen on trading the forward for a meaningful piece that could help bolster their title hopes, that might not be the easiest thing in the world, especially considering the latest report on the 23-year-old.According to a recent article by Zach Buckley on Bleacher Report, Kuminga was named as one o...

Heavy Sports • 5th January 2026

Lakers Urged To Cut Ties With Reaves For LeBron Enemy In Trade

All signs point to the Los Angeles Lakers at least wanting to be buyers in the NBA trade market, specifically with adding a player that can help elevate their defense, something head coach JJ Redick has been brutally honest about being one of their biggest concerns.However, if the Lakers really want to add an impactful player, they might be forced to give up a lot in a potential trade. Recently, Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns was named as a 3-and-D player that they could target in the trade m...

Heavy Sports • 5th January 2026

Warriors Trade Rumors: Predicted To Deal Kuminga For $179M Star

The Golden State Warriors are on the clock as it relates to a Jonathan Kuminga trade, and while the official date by which he can be dealt is still more than a week away, the Bay Area franchise appears ready to cut ties with the 23-year-old wing.At the same time that the Warriors have reportedly been in talks with teams around the league for a trade that sends Kuminga out, they’ll also been one of the most mentioned teams as it relates to one of the biggest names on the 2026 trade market.Golden...

Heavy Sports • 5th January 2026

Lakers Hit With Bad News On Potential Blockbuster Trade Targets

The Los Angeles Lakers need to make wholesale changes if they want to have the chance to win multiple playoff rounds in what could be their last season with the star trio of LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves, and right now, a trade appears to be their only option.While the Lakers have been linked to a number of players on the trade market, the names that are consistently mentioned would require them to make big changes to their roster, as well as plans for the future.But putting aside...

Heavy Sports • 4th January 2026

Steph Curry Has Two-Word Response To Setting New NBA Record

Whenever he does choose to retire, Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors will end his career as one of the best basketball players to ever step foot on an NBA court. But even with his time in the league winding down, the all-time three-point leader is still setting records.Most recently, Curry, along with his father, Dell, broke the record for the most games played by a father-son duo. The previous record was held by Dolph and Danny Shayes with 2,134 total games played, but with Curry’s app...

Heavy Sports • 3rd January 2026

LeBron James Breaks Unique NBA Scoring Record In Lakers Win

LeBron James might be 41 years old with a ton of questions surrounding his future with the Los Angeles Lakers and the NBA in general, but so far, that hasn’t stopped him from putting in strong performances as the oldest player in the league.Most recently, the all-time leading scorer dropped 31 points, nine rebounds, and six assists in the Lakers’ win over the Memphis Grizzlies, a mark that is now the most points scored by a player age 41 or older.“James’ 31 points passed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s 19...

Heavy Sports • 3rd January 2026

NBA Issues Ban On Jalen Suggs’ Controversial Headband Use

NBA players, and athletes in general, tend to be at the forefront of new fashion trends, and that remains the case with Orlando Magic point guard Jalen Suggs.Recently, Suggs has been wearing a headband around his neck, similar to a choker necklace, in Magic games. The 24-year-old said he didn’t have a direct reason for wearing the headband in the unique form, but attributed it to what he called ‘football drip’. “It’s funny. I don’t even know if there’s an explanation for it,” Suggs said, accordi...

Heavy Sports • 3rd January 2026

Steve Kerr Drops Concerning Kuminga Update Amid Trade Rumors

The Golden State Warriors were without their big three of Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler in their blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday night. Warriors head coach Steve Kerr doesn’t think the loss will impact their recent hot streak, but a pregame injury update on Jonathan Kuminga led more headlines after the defeat.Kuminga, a likely trade commodity for Golden State, was reportedly injured in the team’s warmups and didn’t end up playing in the game.After the loss,...

Heavy Sports • 3rd January 2026

NBA Announces Major Jalen Brunson News As MVP Case Grows

Since arriving to the New York Knicks in the 2022 NBA offseason, Jalen Brunson has become the franchise player for the New York Knicks.Brunson helped lead the team to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years last season, and so far this season, has led them to a 23-10 record.Most recently, the NBA announced that Brunson is the winner of the Player of the Month award in the East for December. “Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and New York Knicks guard Jalen...

Heavy Sports • 2nd January 2026

Nuggets Urged To Make Emergency Trade For Jokic Replacement

The Denver Nuggets are in a spot no NBA team wants to be, with a majority of their starters currently out with injuries, and specifically with franchise star Nikola Jokic set to miss at least four weeks after hyperextending his knee. While Jokic is now likely out of the running for the league’s MVP award this season, putting up incredible averages of 29.6 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 11 assists on 60.5% shooting, the Nuggets are now Jamal Murray’s team going forward.However, with the sidelined Jok...

Heavy Sports • 2nd January 2026

LeBron James Predicted Cut Ties With Lakers In Stunning Final Act

The future of LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers remains the most pertinent question in the NBA heading into 2026. For one of the only times in his career, the league’s all-time leading scorer will be a free agent this summer, and could very well leave the Lakers for a new team.According to James, no decision on his future has been made, but still, that hasn’t stopped the rumors and reports about his next plans. The options on the table are staying with the Lakers, joining a new team as a fr...

Heavy Sports • 2nd January 2026

Warriors Injury Report Takes Turn For Worse Ahead Of OKC Clash

The Golden State Warriors have yet to see a fully healthy roster through 34 games so far this season, and that remains the case for their upcoming contest against the Oklahoma City Thunder, as seen with their lengthy injury report. While the Warriors have a number of players currently out with differing health issues, the latest updates on the team signal a tough test ahead against the defending champion Thunder.According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Golden State will be without its big three of St...

Heavy Sports • 1st January 2026

Timberwolves HC Rips Edwards For Unexpected Locker Room Exit

For the past few years, the Minnesota Timberwolves have been Anthony Edwards‘ team, but that didn’t appear to be the case in their New Year’s Eve loss to the Atlanta Hawks.Late in the game, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch pulled the starters out of the contest with eight minutes left, replacing them with the bench unit, a move the franchise star, Edwards, wasn’t pleased about.The sixth-year shooting guard threw a towel and left the bench in the fourth quarter and headed to the locker room, a...

Heavy Sports • 1st January 2026

Lakers Urged To Target LeBron James Nemesis In Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers have the offensive star power to put themselves in the playoffs, but as seen recently, their struggles on the defensive end of the floor could be the ultimate cause of their downfall.Lakers head coach JJ Redick has addressed that issue multiple times this season. Still, with the aging LeBron James, the reluctant defensive efforts of Luka Doncic, and currently injured Austin Reaves, Los Angeles might need to make changes to bolster their potential on that side of the court....

Heavy Sports • 1st January 2026

Stephen Curry Reveals Interest In Owning The Carolina Panthers

NBA superstar Stephen Curry has become world-renowned for his three-point shooting prowess and four championships, leading the Golden State Warriors in one of the most prolific dynasties in recent sports memory.However, Curry is also a major fan, perhaps the most famous, of the NFL‘s Carolina Panthers. The league’s all-time three-point leader grew up in the Charlotte, North Carolina area because his father, Dell Curry, played on the Charlotte Hornets, and since his childhood, he has been a devou...

Heavy Sports • 31st December 2025

Warriors Cut Kuminga For 4x Champion In NBA-Altering Trade Idea

The Golden State Warriors appear to be ready to make a move at the upcoming NBA trade deadline, and all signs point to the franchise cutting ties with Jonathan Kuminga after a tumultuous past year in the Bay Area.At the same time, rumors have swirled around a potential return to the Warriors for Klay Thompson of the Dallas Mavericks, as his year-and-a-half tenure in Texas hasn’t necessarily gone as planned. While the Mavericks also expect to make big moves at the trade deadline, Golden State cou...

Heavy Sports • 31st December 2025

Wembanyama Sends Message To Knicks For NBA Cup Rematch

The San Antonio Spurs have been on a mostly strong stretch recently, beating the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder three times in 12 days after getting franchise star Victor Wembanyama back from a calf injury.However, San Antonio fell to the New York Knicks in the 2025 NBA Cup Final, just one of their few losses in the month of December. But still, Wembanyama believes that loss will be fuel for his team in their rematch against the squad from The Big Apple.Speaking before the Spurs’ New Y...

Heavy Sports • 30th December 2025

Lakers Expected To Land 6'9" Wing, Potential LeBron Replacement

Despite all of the major storylines surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers, perhaps the uncertain future of the now 41-year-old LeBron James remains most prevalent. With James in his 23rd season as the oldest player in the league, with his contract with the Lakers set to run out at the end of the 2025-26 NBA season, it’s unknown if he will continue with the franchise, move to a different team, or end his historic career.While Los Angeles waits for an answer, they could be in the market for a replace...

Heavy Sports • 30th December 2025

Heat Star Drops Honest Nikola Jokic Thoughts Amid Injury Update

The Denver Nuggets held their breath last night as franchise superstar and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic went down with a scary knee injury against the Miami Heat.While initial reports believed Jokic could have suffered a torn ACL, new reports indicate that the star likely suffered a hyperextension, which, while still serious, clearly isn’t as bad as tearing the major knee ligament. After the game, Miami big man Bam Adebayo discussed his thoughts on Jokic’s injury and how he feels about competing...

Heavy Sports • 30th December 2025

Warriors Tabbed As Landing Spot For 21 PPG Elite Breakout Star

The Golden State Warriors are in the final chapter of their dynasty led by superstar Stephen Curry, and while the franchise has made efforts in the past to draft top talent to keep their historic run going, a majority of their picks over the last few years haven’t panned out as planned.However, if the Warriors’ middling record continues this year, they could be in line for a higher draft pick in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft, with a class that features some of the best talent in recent memory.Acco...

Heavy Sports • 30th December 2025

Trae Young Destinations Revealed As Hawks Trade Rumors Grow

The Atlanta Hawks appear to be close to a separation with point guard Trae Young after an up-and-down eight seasons with the fifth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, and trade rumors begin to heat up. Tim McMahon of ESPN confirmed that Atlanta is looking for an ‘exit ramp’ for the point guard and signaled that it is all but certain that he will be moved before the upcoming trade deadline. However, while the Hawks have expressed interest in making a deal for Anthony Davis of the Dallas Mavericks...

Heavy Sports • 29th December 2025

Warriors Cut Ties With Kuminga For $108M Big In Mega Trade Idea

With the disappointing starts to the season for both Al Horford and Draymond Green, the Golden State Warriors could test the trade market for a new big man, one who hopes to bring some more shooting and rim-protection to the roster.There aren’t too many front-court players that would be both available in a trade and easy for the Warriors to make a move for, but one big man in particular stands out, should his current team choose to move away from him.That would be Myles Turner of the Milwaukee B...

Heavy Sports • 29th December 2025

Blockbuster Bucks Trade Pitch Adds $197M Star To Satisfy Giannis

The Milwaukee Bucks have been playing with fire this season, as they hope to convince franchise superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo to stay in town. Trade rumors have run rampant, but more recently, it has been reported that the Bucks are more inclined to make a trade to add talent, rather than sending Antetokounmpo out and beginning a full rebuild. There are clear issues with the currently constructed roster in Milwaukee, and the Greek Freak himself knows that, recently saying that ‘half the team c...