Heavy Sports • 9th January 2026

Lakers Hit With Harsh Reality In Trade Rumors As Deadline Nears

So far in the 2026 NBA trade season, the Trae Young to the Washington Wizards has been the only move to happen. While the previous trade rumors hinted at this deadline being one of the busiest in recent memory, that could all be for naught, as Young could very well be the biggest name dealt before the February 5th deadline. In fact, this trade season might end up being relatively quiet, and while that is due to multiple reasons, the Los Angeles Lakers could be at the forefront as to why many of...

Heavy Sports • 9th January 2026

Lakers Get LeBron Injury Update Amid Bad News On Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with numerous injuries to start the 2025-26 NBA season, primarily affecting two of their key players, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.James, in his record-breaking 23rd season and currently in a battle with Father Time, missed the team’s last game against the San Antonio Spurs due to a foot injury and lingering sciatica. However, the latest update on the league’s all-time leading scorer is good news for the Lakers.According to the team and ESPN insider Dave McMen...

Heavy Sports • 9th January 2026

Knicks Poised To Hijack Lakers' Top Target In New Trade Rumors

The New York Knicks had a near-dream start to the season with a strong record and winning the 2025 NBA Cup, but over the past two weeks, things have taken a slight downturn, and the possibility of them adding more depth through a trade looks more and more likely. The core of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, and OG Anunoby all feel pretty safe, as well as Mitchell Robinson, considering what he brings to the table in terms of offensive rebounding and rim protection. But...

Heavy Sports • 9th January 2026

Lakers Predicted To Face Steep Competition For Top Trade Target

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been interested in a ton of players as the 2026 NBA trade deadline quickly approaches. However, at the same time they’ve been linked to current and rising stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lauri Markkanen, Trey Murphy, and others, the Lakers actually figuring out a deal for any of them appears a lot easier said than done. That’s why it appears the Lakers have shifted their focus and have a new trade target, who has a much lower price tag than all the others...

Heavy Sports • 8th January 2026

Giannis Trade Rumors, Bucks Future Takes Stunning Sharp Twist

For the past few months, the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks has come into major question, and with the 2026 NBA trade deadline less than a month away, there was previously the prevailing thought that he would be moved before February 5th.However, despite the numerous reports and trade rumors that involved the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and a heap of other teams around the league, all of that might now be null and void.According to a rece...

Heavy Sports • 8th January 2026

Lakers Hit With Devastating News On Latest Giannis Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers seem to have a knack for landing superstar talent, and most recently, they’ve been rumored to be near the top of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes. A trade for Antetokounmpo would have to include Austin Reaves and a ton of assets that would be sent back to the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2021 Finals MVP, but even having the chance at pairing him with franchise star Luka Doncic is impossible not to entertain.However, their hopes for Antetokounmpo could be crashing dow...

Heavy Sports • 7th January 2026

Lakers Get Good News In Latest Update On Giannis Trade Rumors

With the 2026 NBA trade deadline less than a month away, Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the biggest name on the market. While it’s hard to gauge how realistic the idea is of the Milwaukee Bucks wanting to move their franchise star, considering the back-and-forth rumors on his future with the team, numerous clubs around the league have been linked to the 2021 Finals MVP. While the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and specifically the Los Angeles Lakers would be the most notable landing spot...

Heavy Sports • 7th January 2026

Warriors' Kuminga Trade Rumors Take Unexpected Bizarre Twist

For the past few months, there was an unequivocal expectation that Jonathan Kuminga wouldn’t end the season on the Golden State Warriors and that he would be traded at some point before the February 5th trade deadline.That remains a very possible outcome, but at the same time, there is a very realistic world in which Kuminga stays with the Warriors for the rest of the season, according to the latest report on the 23-year-old forward.According to Anthony Slater of ESPN, the trade market for Kumin...

Heavy Sports • 6th January 2026

Hawks Cut Ties With Trae Young, Land AD In Massive Trade Idea

After a tumultuous and injury-filled start to his eighth NBA season with the Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young is ready for a change of scenery, and he is expected to be moved before the 2026 NBA trade deadline, according to recent reports from ESPN’s Marc Spears and Shams Charania.Along with not receiving an extension over the summer, the relationship between Young and the Hawks has deteriorated over the last few months, culminating in the report that he and his representation are working with the fran...

Heavy Sports • 6th January 2026

NBA Basketball Games Today: What Games Are On TV For Jan. 6th?

The 2025-26 NBA season is in full swing, and with the trade deadline less than a month away, rumors are ramping up about some of the biggest stars in the game being traded to new teams.But at the same time trade rumors are heating up across the NBA, there are still games that need to be played, and January 6th is no different, with a full slate of six games that will take place tonight, a few of which will be on national television.The upcoming slate of games comes after some exciting contests o...

Heavy Sports • 6th January 2026

Jalen Brunson And KAT Blast Knicks As Dolan Talks Trade Rumors

Through the first two months of the 2025-26 NBA season, the New York Knicks appeared to be title contenders, but recently, that hasn’t been the case, leaving Jalen Brunson and Karl-Anthony Towns looking for answers.Most recently, the Knicks lost their fourth straight game, falling by 31 points to their top-of-the-East rival, the Detroit Pistons. The blowout came after losing to the Philadelphia 76ers, Atlanta Hawks, and San Antonio Spurs.Speaking after the game, both Brunson and Towns were not h...

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...