HEAVY • 8th September 2026

Former Lakers Starting PG Is Still A Free Agent, Linked To Title Contender

After playing two and a half seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers before being moved at the 2026 NBA trade deadline, 30-year-old guard Gabe Vincent is still an unsigned free agent without a team less than a month before the October 1 date when rosters are set for the upcoming league season.After a few years as a key contributor for the Lakers, starting on many occasions in 2024-25 and 2025-26, Vincent was traded to the Atlanta Hawks for Luke Kennard as Los Angeles was looking for more shooting he...

HEAVY • 8th September 2026

When Is Jimmy Butler Coming Back? Warriors Receive Fresh Injury Return Timeline

Jimmy Butler of the Golden State Warriors suffered a torn ACL on January 19, 2026, which subsequently ended the team’s hopes of making any waves in the NBA playoffs.However, Butler is expected to return at some point during the 2026-27 season, and many hope his return to the lineup will give the Stephen Curry-led squad an extra boost in its push for another title.Still, Golden State has been quiet on any Butler injury updates, and for now, the franchise has yet to announce an official return dat...

HEAVY • 8th September 2026

Lakers Dealt Gut-Punch After Offseason Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler Decisions

The Los Angeles Lakers were one of the busiest teams in the NBA over the 2026 offseason, but it remains to be seen if the front office’s roster changes around franchise star Luka Doncic will be the right moves.The Lakers’ offseason was highlighted by losing LeBron James, re-signing Austin Reaves, and making a sign-and-trade for center Walker Kessler. Los Angeles also had a major revamp of its rotational players as they fully shifted to building around Doncic for the future.However, by losing a t...

HEAVY • 8th September 2026

Lakers New Free Agent Big Man Turns Heads With 'Championship' Claim

After making a sign-and-trade for Walker Kessler, the Los Angeles Lakers added more frontcourt depth by signing three-time NBA champion Kevon Looney in free agency.Looney has several title runs with the Golden State Warriors under his belt, and by signing with the Lakers as a free agent this summer, is bringing much-needed experience for a Luka Doncic-led team looking to take another leap.While many, including several top NBA reporters and insiders, do not see the Lakers as title contenders, Loo...

HEAVY • 8th September 2026

Lakers Trade Proposal Swaps Dalton Knecht For Elite Defensive Guard

Though this summer saw a major roster overhaul for the Los Angeles Lakers, all signs point to the team still in search of another high-level defender to play alongside the star trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler.Though the Lakers have been eyeing a few free-agent forwards to grab some defensive help, a few players who could elevate the team on that end of the floor could be available in a trade, and that could come by way of the Los Angeles Clippers.Amid the Clippers’ punishm...

HEAVY • 8th September 2026

Lakers Jarred Vanderbilt Trade Disaster Deemed ‘Biggest Offseason Failure’

Los Angeles Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt has been on the trade block for a while, and despite many around the league knowing his current team has been looking to move on, the nine-year NBA veteran remains on the roster heading into the 2026-27 season.The Lakers are currently over the league’s roster limitations, so there is a chance Vanderbilt could be moved before the season begins. However, for the time being, Los Angeles failed to move the forward they have no intention of making a consis...

HEAVY • 7th September 2026

Lakers Face Growing ‘Bronny James Problem’ After LeBron Departure

The Los Angeles Lakers underwent major roster changes over the 2026 NBA offseason, which included the departure of LeBron James and the addition of new players who fit around franchise star Luka Doncic. But despite all the big changes, Bronny James remains on the roster, now with a guaranteed contract for next season, which, according to one Lakers writer, could become a ‘problem’ for the team in the upcoming year.The younger James has been the subject of controversy since he was selected by Los...

HEAVY • 7th September 2026

Lakers Dealt Exciting News With Latest Walker Kessler Prediction Next To Luka Doncic

The Los Angeles Lakers took a big swing this NBA offseason by making a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz for Walker Kessler. The Lakers have had eyes on a top-tier big man over the past few years, ever since Anthony Davis was traded for Luka Doncic, and now, moving on from D’Andre Ayton and a few other bigs, they have a star center.Through his first four seasons in the NBA, Kessler has been somewhat of a question mark. He’s shown flashes of being one of the top shot-blockers and lob threats in t...

HEAVY • 7th September 2026

Lakers Urged To Sign 3-And-D Free Agent Wing Target On Bargain Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers were busy in the 2026 NBA offseason. Though the front office missed out on a few top free-agent targets like Jonathan Kuminga and Peyton Watson, there are still several names available who could come in on cheap deals and help the team contend for a title.One of those names is Ochai Agbaji, a 26-year-old 3-and-D player who, after a few failed stints with the Utah Jazz, Toronto Raptors, and Brooklyn Nets, remains a free agent and unsigned to a team for the upcoming 2026-27...

HEAVY • 4th September 2026

Spurs Swap De'Aaron Fox For $112M Star 3-And-D Wing In Blockbuster Trade Idea

After a disappointing outing in the 2026 NBA Finals, De’Aaron Fox of the San Antonio Spurs has been subject to trade rumors, as many believe the team should move on from the point guard to bring in new talent and make way for second-year rising star Dylan Harper.Though the Spurs have said publicly that they have no plans to trade Fox, the speculation remains, as the franchise still has a chance to move the 28-year-old and replace him with another big name.Writing for Bleacher Report, Grant Hughe...

HEAVY • 4th September 2026

Lakers New 3x NBA Champ Makes Bold Luka Doncic Admission After Slovenia Trip

Amid a massive roster overhaul this summer, Kevon Looney was a key free-agent signing made by the Los Angeles Lakers over the offseason, and despite not yet playing a game with the team, the three-time NBA champion is already giving strong quotes to the media about franchise star Luka Doncic.Doncic made headlines earlier this summer by hosting his teammates in his home country in Slovenia. When asked about the star planning the trip for the entire Lakers’ roster, Looney revealed it was something...

HEAVY • 3rd September 2026

Houston Rockets Make $208M Amen Thompson Contract Extension Decision

The Houston Rockets are moving forward with young star Amen Thompson as the franchise centerpiece, as it was announced that the team has signed the wing to a five-year, $208 million contract extension.Thompson, entering his fourth season in the league after being selected fourth overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, was up for a new deal, but many expected the Rockets to wait to sign him to a max contract extension. However, Houston is planting their flag in Thompson, now making him one of a few player...

HEAVY • 3rd September 2026

Lakers Dodge Historic Scandal As Kawhi Leonard, Clippers Punishments Announced

The Los Angeles Lakers were heavily in the race to land Kawhi Leonard in free agency in 2019, but the star instead chose to sign with the cross-town rival Los Angeles Clippers.However, while in the moment, the Lakers missed out on a massive name, the team is now on the winning end of that deal, as the NBA most recently announced historic punishments for the Clippers after being found guilty of salary cap circumvention and violating the collective bargaining agreement by paying Leonard ‘under the...

HEAVY • 3rd September 2026

Lakers Bargain Free Agent Signing Tabbed For New Starting Lineup Role

The Los Angeles Lakers made big roster changes this summer to put a stronger group of players around franchise star Luka Doncic, and one of those names brought in to create a stronger title contender was Ziaire Williams, who arrived on a minimum contract in free agency.Williams, 24, might not be a name many NBA fans know, but in his first five seasons in the league with the Brooklyn Nets and Memphis Grizzlies, he has proven to be a solid wing player and, perhaps more importantly for the Lakers,...

HEAVY • 3rd September 2026

Jake LaRavia Poised For Open Lakers Starting Lineup Spot, Under One Condition

After missing out on top free agents and trade targets, the topic of conversation surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers is the question of who will fill the open power forward role in the team’s starting lineup for next season.With Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes, and Walker Kessler all projected to start for the Lakers next season, the coaching staff is expected to pick from one of the other forwards currently on the roster, and Jake LaRavia is a name that keeps coming up as a strong ca...

HEAVY • 3rd September 2026

Lakers Get Good News As Clippers Open Door On ‘Dream’ Trade Target Derrick Jones

The Los Angeles Lakers are still searching for a power forward to fill out the starting lineup, and one name that has been mentioned in trade rumors is Derrick Jones Jr. of the Los Angeles Clippers.Jones, 29, is a former teammate of Luka Doncic and is entering the final season of his three-year, $30 million contract.With the recent news of the Clippers’ punishment after being found guilty of circumventing the salary cap by giving Kawhi Leonard ‘under-the-table’ deals, Jones could be more availab...

HEAVY • 3rd September 2026

Knicks Poised To Hijack Lakers Top Free Agent Target, Ex-NBA Champ Bruce Brown

The New York Knicks are atop the basketball world after winning the 2026 NBA Finals, the team’s first in 53 years. However, the rest of the league isn’t holding still for them, as the Knicks are expected to face tough competition to repeat as champions in the upcoming season.With that, New York made a few roster changes over the summer. Though they did lose center Mitchell Robinson and a few other rotation players in free agency, the front office brought in Andre Drummond and re-signed several k...

HEAVY • 2nd September 2026

NBA Superstar Jalen Brunson Issues Strong Warning On Knicks Title Odds

The New York Knicks won the 2026 NBA championship in large part due to franchise star Jalen Brunson, who won the Finals MVP award and scored 45 points in the team’s Game 5 closeout win over the San Antonio Spurs.But despite capping off the Knicks’ first title run in more than 50 years, Brunson made it clear to fans that the team isn’t getting their hopes up heading into the new season.Speaking on a recent podcast appearance, New York’s superstar pushed back on the notion his team is poised for a...

HEAVY • 2nd September 2026

Eye-Opening Austin Reaves Stat Paints Dark Picture For Lakers Title Odds

The Los Angeles Lakers made big changes in the 2026 NBA offseason, and while that was highlighted by the departure of LeBron James, the front office made an effort to put a drastically new-look roster around franchise stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.Despite losing James and several other top contributors from last season, the Lakers overhauled half of their roster, leaving only a few rotational players on the team from last season.One of those names is Reaves, who signed a four-year, $185 mi...

HEAVY • 2nd September 2026

Lakers Starting Lineup Expected To Be Filled Based On Luka Doncic Requirement

Building around franchise star Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers made wholesale changes to the roster for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season, but have yet to find or announce a player to fill the open power forward position in the starting lineup.The Lakers have a few options currently on the table, and while they missed out on a few top trade and free agency targets, several names on the books could be a solid fit next to Doncic to play in the starting lineup next season.However, as one team rep...

HEAVY • 2nd September 2026

Steph Curry Predicted To Take Jalen Brunson Route On Warriors Contract Extension

The impending contract extension for NBA superstar Stephen Curry is a topic that will consume Golden State Warriors headlines until the 38-year-old announces a decision.Curry became eligible to sign a contract extension with Golden State on Saturday for two years and $136 million, but the star has yet to put pen to paper, instead saying publicly that he is choosing to wait to commit to more years in the Bay Area.While Curry’s comments and some recent reports have caused Warriors fans to become u...

HEAVY • 1st September 2026

Lakers Tabbed For Big Jake LaRavia Decision Amid Starting Lineup Concerns

The Los Angeles Lakers missed out on Jonathan Kuminga and a few other offseason targets in hopes of landing a new power forward to fill out the starting lineup. Despite multiple efforts, the Lakers failed to land a wing option they felt would round out the starting five, leaving them with a big hole to fill before the 2026-27 season begins.But though Los Angeles missed out on several top targets, the franchise still has a few players to choose from to play in the starting power forward position....

HEAVY • 1st September 2026

Lakers Tabbed For Dalton Knecht Trade To Bulls Amid Roster Crunch

The Los Angeles Lakers are currently over the NBA’s 15-man roster limit and will need to move on from at least one player before October 1 to fit the league’s requirements.While the Lakers tried, and failed, to make multiple trades that would have fixed this issue, nothing came to fruition. The front office now has a looming decision to make, assuming no more trades will happen, on who won’t be on the roster for the 2026-27 NBA season.Though several names have been rumored to be on the chopping...

HEAVY • 1st September 2026

Warriors Unexpected Stephen Curry Contract Extension Plan Revealed By Insider

In the final year of his current deal, NBA superstar Stephen Curry is now officially eligible to sign a new contract extension with the Golden State Warriors worth roughly $136 million over two years.But while he can now put pen to paper, Curry has yet to agree to a new extension with Golden State, and likely won’t sign a new deal for the time being.However, amid the Warriors’ contract negotiations with the biggest star in franchise history, a top team insider recently revealed what the team is...