Heavy Sports • 17th February 2026

Lakers Get Good News On Giannis Trade Rumors, Urged To 'Move Off' LeBron

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking forward, with a future that doesn’t include LeBron James, but one that potentially includes Giannis Antetokounmpo to pair with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.The Lakers had a somewhat quiet trade deadline, choosing only to move guard Gabe Vincent for three-point shooter Luke Kennard, but despite only making the one trade, the franchise is setting itself up for major cap space and flexibility this summer.According to team insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angel...

Heavy Sports • 17th February 2026

Lakers' Jeanie Buss Signals End of LeBron James Era, Saying No 'Indication' of Return

Despite a mostly successful past eight seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers, superstar LeBron James’ tenure with the franchise appears to be coming to an end, at least according to team owner Jeanie Buss, and multiple reports over the past few months.Most recently, in an interview with CNBC, Buss, who was previously in hot water for her reported relationship with James, per Baxter Holmes of ESPN, said she said the league’s all-time leading scorer has not given any indication of returning to the L...

Heavy Sports • 17th February 2026

Wild Michael Jordan Stat Emerges On Birthday Amid Daytona 500 Controversy

Michael Jordan is widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, and the statistics across the board support the claim. However, while Jordan has recently been marred by controversy amid celebrating his 23XI Racing team’s win at the Daytona 500 NASCAR race, his 63rd birthday is a reason to highlight some of the most profound statistics from his illustrious career.While the six champions and six Finals MVPs in eight years during the 1990s are perhaps the one stat that best sum up...

Heavy Sports • 17th February 2026

Giannis Reveals Major Injury Update Amid Trade Rumors, Uncertain Bucks Future

Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, despite being out with a calf strain, has been the talk of the NBA over the past few months. But while his team chose not to move him at the trade deadline, and he remains out, the latest Antetokounmpo injury update is good news for the Bucks as they hope to both keep the star in town for the long-term, and make a push to the playoffs this year.Speaking in a recent interview with Malika Andrews of ESPN, Antetokounmpo addressed a number of topics, som...

Heavy Sports • 16th February 2026

Kevin Durant Under Fire As Shocking Burner Account Comments Leak

Just before the featured Sunday night events of the 2026 NBA All-Star Weekend began, a report emerged on Houston Rockets’ star Kevin Durant and his alleged use of a burner account, in which he is speculated to make multiple wild comments about the league, both current and former teammates, and thoughts about himself.The Future Hall of Fame forward and two-time Finals MVP’s alleged use of a burner account is nothing new, as he’s come under fire in the past for his social media use, but the latest...

Heavy Sports • 16th February 2026

Lakers Get Bad Deandre Ayton News Amid Growing 'Overrated' Label

The Los Angeles Lakers made the key offseason signing of Deandre Ayton last summer as their new starting center, and through the first two-thirds of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, Ayton hasn’t necessarily lived up to the hype.While he was bought out of his contract with the Portland Trail Blazers and signed a deal for just $8.1 million with the Lakers this season, Ayton hasn’t been as advertised in Los Angeles so far this year, as he’s been one of their more inconsistent players and has offered...

Heavy Sports • 16th February 2026

Warriors' Giannis Trade Hopes Vanish With Latest Draymond, Porzingis News

The Golden State Warriors are a fading dynasty, according to head coach Steve Kerr, as well as the brutal future that awaits them once Stephen Curry retires. But while the franchise has made an effort to keep its dynastic run alive in hopes of winning one more title, it hasn’t gone very well, as after missing out on Giannis Antetokounmpo at the trade deadline, they made a bold move to add Kristaps Porzingis as their next key contributor.Granted, Jimmy Butler went out with a torn ACL, and the mov...

Heavy Sports • 16th February 2026

Warriors Get Even More Bad News On Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors

The Golden State Warriors tried and failed to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo at the February 5th NBA trade deadline, but it wasn’t for a lack of effort, as the front office was ready to send a massive haul to the Milwaukee Bucks for the two-time MVP.But after missing out on Antetokounmpo at the deadline, the Warriors’ hopes of landing the superstar in the offseason might not be out of reach. After it became clear they weren’t landing the Greek Freak, Golden State chose instead to trade for Kris...

Heavy Sports • 16th February 2026

Warriors Sign Ex-Lakers Wing Amid Latest Porzingis Injury Update

The Golden State Warriors are coming to grips with the fact that head coach Steve Kerr might have been right about describing the team as a ‘fading dynasty‘, but they aren’t going down without a fight.Most recently, the Warriors signed wing player Nate Williams to a two-way contract, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer, in hopes of putting more talent around Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, new addition Kristaps Porzingis, and the rest of the roster.“The Golden State Warriors are signing Nate Wi...

Heavy Sports • 16th February 2026

LeBron James Ignites Outrage For Controversial Israel Comments At All-Star Weekend

Over the past two-plus decades, the voice of Los Angeles Lakers‘ superstar LeBron James has carried a ton of weight across the NBA and sports world in general. However, while speaking over the league’s annual All-Star Break, James made headlines for his comments in a not-so-great light, as he spoke about the country of Israel, amid their war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip.When asked about Portland Trail Blazers’ star Deni Avdija, who hails from Israel, and his fans from the country, James’ respons...

Heavy Sports • 13th February 2026

Lakers Pursuing $112M 3-And-D Top Trade Target As LeBron Replacement: Report

To many, the Los Angeles Lakers had a disappointing trade deadline, but that’s not for a lack of trying, despite all they had to show by February 5th was a single move that saw the addition of Luke Kennard for Gabe Vincent.While Lakers’ general manager Rob Pelinka told a group of reporters a few days ago that the team was aggressive at the deadline and chose not to pursue a few reported top targets, one player in particular the franchise couldn’t make a deal for was Trey Murphy of the New Orlean...

Heavy Sports • 13th February 2026

Lakers Urged To 'Enjoy' Last LeBron Season Amid Cavs Rumors, Fleeting Title Hopes

Through the first two-thirds of the 2025-26 NBA season, the Los Angeles Lakers have proven to be a solid team, but still pale in comparison to other squads across the Western Conference with the injuries to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, as well as the aging LeBron James with his uncertain future with the franchise. While many fans still might believe the Lakers have a legitimate shot at winning four straight playoff rounds and clinching the NBA Finals, that might be a fleeting reality, at least...

Heavy Sports • 12th February 2026

Full List Of NHL Players In The 2026 Olympics For Team USA, Canada, And More

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympic Games are in full swing, and while the women’s ice hockey competition is nearing a close, the men’s ice hockey competition is beginning to ramp up.It is the first time in 12 years that NHL players are allowed to compete in the Olympics, and nearly 150 players from all 32 NHL teams are represented across 11 of the 12 international rosters in what is considered one of the highlight competitions of the Games. The teams competing in the 2026 Winter Olympics inc...

Heavy Sports • 12th February 2026

Lakers Get Good News On 'Aggressive Pursuit’ Of Top Free Agent Target

The Los Angeles Lakers are prioritizing cap space and flexibility for the upcoming offseason. While that might be a bit easier said than done, the team is expected to target a few big names in the free agent market this summer. One of those names is Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz, a big man the Lakers have been linked to for a long time. While they previously made an attempt at trading for Kessler earlier in the season, there is an expectation now that the team will heavily target the rim-prote...

Heavy Sports • 12th February 2026

NBA Issues Dillon Brooks Suspension, First Punishment Since Pistons-Hornets Fight

The NBA has announced that Dillon Brooks of the Phoenix Suns will be suspended for one game after confirming that it was his 16th technical foul of the season in the third quarter of the team’s Wednesday night game against the Oklahoma City Thunder.“Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks has been suspended one game without pay for receiving his 16th technical foul of the 2025-26 season, it was announced today by James Jones, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations,” the league wrote...

Heavy Sports • 12th February 2026

LeBron James Drops Cryptic Posts Fueling Speculation On Lakers Future

LeBron James is still a member of the Los Angeles Lakers, but the league’s all-time leading scorer will be a free agent this summer, and while he remains a key piece for the team, it looks like he will be ending his tenure with the franchise this offseason, according to several recent reports. While James himself has yet to comment about that speculation, or announce anything about his future, whether that be with the Lakers, another team, or potential retirement, the superstar recently dropped...

Heavy Sports • 11th February 2026

Surprising Bronny James Stat News Emerges After Season-High Lakers Game

Bronny James was selected 55th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft, and while the merits of him being picked at that spot to the Los Angeles Lakers could be up for debate, the son of LeBron James just had the best game of his season against the San Antonio Spurs, dropping a stat line of 12 points, three rebounds, and six assists in 25 minutes.The Lakers didn’t play Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, or James Sr., and were blown out by the Spurs in part to Victor Wembanyama’s staggering first quarter, but the...

Heavy Sports • 11th February 2026

NBA Announces Isaiah Stewart Suspension After Pistons-Hornets Brawl

The leading storyline around the NBA the past few days has been the fight between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets, highlighted by Isaiah Stewart coming off the bench to be involved in the brawl. While it took the league a few days to announce a punishment and suspension for what is perhaps the most notable enforcer in the game today, they finally announced a decision.According to the league, Stewart has been officially suspended for seven games for coming off the Pistons’ bench to be i...

Heavy Sports • 11th February 2026

Lakers Slammed For 'Disgraceful' Injury Report With LeBron, Luka, And Reaves

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a blowout loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night, with Luka Doncic, LeBron James, and Austin Reaves all listed on the injury report.However, on Wednesday morning, Stephen A. Smith of ESPN’s First Take expressed his frustration with the Lakers, calling their move to sit out all three of their top stars ‘disgraceful.’ Smith added that fans paid a lot of money to attend the game between two teams near the top of the Western Conference. “A star [Victor Wembany...

Heavy Sports • 11th February 2026

Wild Victor Wembanyama News Emerges After 40-Point Stat Line In Lakers Game

On a near-nightly basis, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs does things on a basketball court that have never been done before, and that was once again the case with his performance in the team’s 136-108 blowout win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Along with setting numerous records with his 40 points in only 26 minutes, perhaps one statistic from his game against the Lakers stands out to show Wembanyama’s dominance in just his third NBA season.According to the NBA’s official record books,...

Heavy Sports • 11th February 2026

'Clear Indicator': Celtics Get Massive News On Jayson Tatum Injury Return

The storyline surrounding the Boston Celtics all season has been the impending question of whether Jayson Tatum will return from the Achilles injury he suffered in the playoffs last May, and the latest update on the star does, in fact, signal that he will return to the court sometime soon.Tatum has already made strong progress on a return from injury, as he practiced with the team’s G-League affiliate, and according to multiple insiders, continues to look like his progress is ramping up.Addition...

Heavy Sports • 10th February 2026

Lakers Get Good News On Top Free Agent Target, Giannis Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers made just one move at the NBA trade deadline, and while they were rumored to be targeting a few players on the buyout market, they signed Kobe Bufkin to a full contract. Instead of making moves right now, the Lakers are now focused on the offseason, and creating as much cap space and flexibility to put players around their core duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.While they remain in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, the team is reportedly set to make a push this summer...

Heavy Sports • 10th February 2026

Isaiah Stewart Could Face 25-Game Suspension After Pistons-Hornets Brawl

Perhaps the biggest storyline coming out of the NBA’s Monday night slate of games was a massive brawl between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets. The fight, which took minutes to subside, resulted in the ejection of a total of four players, one of whom was Isaiah Stewart, nicknamed ‘Beef Stew’, who is no stranger to on-court confrontations.Stewart wasn’t even in the game when the brawl began, but he entered the court and began confronting Miles Bridges of the Hornets. The two exchanged mu...

Heavy Sports • 10th February 2026

Knicks Eyeing 2-Time Champ In Buyout Market To Fill Open Roster Spot

The New York Knicks have run the gambit of emotions through the first few months of the 2025-26 NBA season, and while they did make two moves at the trade deadline to improve their playoff chances, they have an open roster spot that could be used to target a player on the buyout market that could be a difference-maker in the final stretch of the regular season.The Knicks dealt Guerschon Yabusele to the Chicago Bulls and made a subsequent trade to add Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans....