Heavy Sports • 13th March 2026

NBA Announces Luka Doncic MVP News After 51 Points Vs. Bulls

Luka Doncic scored 51 points in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ win over the Chicago Bulls, in what was his highest-scoring game with the team since being traded to Southern California in February of 2025.Now, after arguably his best performance with the Lakers, Doncic has shot up the NBA MVP rankings on the league’s official website. According to Shaun Powell, who composed a new NBA MVP ladder at least once a week, Doncic is now fourth in the race to win the league’s most prestigious regular-season awa...

Heavy Sports • 13th March 2026

Knicks Announce Concerning Injury Report News For Pacers Game

The New York Knicks already have both Josh Hart and Karl-Anthony Towns listed on the injury report for their upcoming game against the Indiana Pacers, and now, Jeremy Sochan is also at risk of missing the Friday night contest.Recently, Sochan was added to the Knicks’ injury report with an illness, as he’s now listed as doubtful for the contest against Indiana.In 10 games with New York since he was acquired after the trade deadline, Sochan is averaging only 1.3 points, 1.2 rebounds, and 0.5 assis...

Heavy Sports • 13th March 2026

Steph Curry Injury Timeline: Targeted Return Set For Kuminga Revenge Game

The latest Stephen Curry injury update signals the star will miss at least another ten days for the Golden State Warriors with his ‘runner’s knee’ issue that has lingered since late January. While that was the third time in a row the team has announced a ‘ten-day’ re-evaluation timeline, a new potential injury return date could mean Curry would get back on the court in a very important game for Golden State.Based on the Warriors’ upcoming schedule, the game Curry would be able to return in would...

Heavy Sports • 12th March 2026

Warriors Get Good News On Giannis Trade After Steph Curry Injury Update

The latest Stephen Curry injury update signals the franchise star for the Golden State Warriors will miss at least another ten days with his ‘runner’s knee’ issue.As Curry has been out since late January, still with no injury return timeline, that only makes a potential playoff run, and the team’s chances of making the postseason in general, less likely.But after the latest Curry news, Golden State was recently urged to use the rest of the season to develop it’s young players and do its best to...

Heavy Sports • 12th March 2026

Warriors Could Shut Down Steph Curry For Season After New Injury Update

The Golden State Warriors have now been without their franchise star for the last 15 games, and a new Stephen Curry injury update signals the guard will miss at least another ten days with a knee injury that has kept him out since late January.While this current Warriors team didn’t appear to have any major title hopes this season (barring a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade that never materialized at the deadline), the franchise was recently urged to make the bold decision to keep Curry out...

Heavy Sports • 12th March 2026

Spurs Announce New Victor Wembanyama Injury Update For Nuggets Game

The latest Victor Wembanyama injury update has the star officially listed as a ‘game-time decision’ for the San Antonio Spurs‘ upcoming game against the Denver Nuggets.While Wembanyama was dealing with a nose injury during the team’s last game against the Boston Celtics, and while he did end up playing 37 minutes in what was a standout performance, the star is still uncertain for Thursday night.But now, it’s an ankle injury that could keep him out for San Antonio’s next game.“Spurs are saying Vi...

Heavy Sports • 12th March 2026

Former Lakers Champ Dwight Howard Announces Retirement Amid Legal Drama

Dwight Howard has officially retired from the NBA, the former Los Angeles Lakers center announced in a post on social media.Howard, who won a championship in his second stint with the Lakers in 2020, last played in the 2021-22 season. He began his career as the first overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft with the Orlando Magic, followed by a brief stint with the Kobe Bryant-led Los Angeles team, before going to the Houston Rockets.He also played seasons with the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Wa...

Heavy Sports • 11th March 2026

Bam Adebayo Drops Bold Three-Word Response To Passing Kobe Bryant With 83 Points

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points for the Miami Heat on Tuesday in what was the second-highest scoring game in NBA history.While Adebayo’s historic performance took the NBA world and social media by storm, the star himself dropped an Instagram post reacting to his legendary night with a simple, three-word response.“Wilt. Me. Kobe,” Adebayo wrote on Instagram, as he posed with the ’83’ number written on a piece of paper, resembling Wilt Chamberlain’s famous photo from his 100-point game.Chamberlain st...

Heavy Sports • 11th March 2026

LeBron James Injury Update: JJ Redick Drops Concerning Lakers Return Timeline

The latest LeBron James injury update suggests the Los Angeles Lakers could be without the 41-year-old for longer than the team initially expected.Speaking before the Lakers’ Tuesday night game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, head coach JJ Redick told reporters that James would need ‘a couple more days‘ as he recovers from both a hip and foot injury.While Los Angeles went on to win the game, as Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves each had 31 points, questions about James’ fit on the team, and the...

Heavy Sports • 11th March 2026

Bam Adebayo Scores 83 Points In Second-Highest Scoring Game In NBA History

Bam Adebayo scored 83 points in the Miami Heat‘s Wednesday night win over the Washington Wizards in what was the second-highest scoring game in NBAAdedayo’s 83 points is officially the second highest-scoring game in NBA history, only behind a legendary performance from Wilt Chamberlain.He finished shooting 20/43 from the field, 7/22 from three, and 36/43 from the free-throw line, with eight rebounds, three assists, two steals, and two blocks in 42 minutes in the now-historic game.Miami won the g...

Heavy Sports • 10th March 2026

Knicks Face Brutal Mikal Bridges, OG Anunoby Reality Amid Recent Skid

The New York Knicks took a major risk by trading four first-round picks for Mikal Bridges in 2024 and then signing the wing player to a four-year, $150 million contract extension this past summer.While the merits of the trade and subsequent extension can be argued from both sides, New York put itself in a tough situation as it relates to roster building over the next few years, and compounded with Bridges’ recent poor performances, it’s now looking like a move that might not have been worth what...

Heavy Sports • 10th March 2026

Kevin Durant Helps Knicks Trade For Giannis In Wild NBA Hypothetical

The New York Knicks were the first team linked to a Giannis Antetokounmpo trade earlier in the season, and while the star wasn’t moved at the trade deadline, there was a hypothetical world in which the Greek Freak moved to The Big Apple years ago.In a recent article on ESPN about the ripple effects of if Kevin Durant‘s foot wasn’t on the line for his shot against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game 7 of the 2021 Eastern Conference Finals, NBA insiders believe the Knicks would have made an Antetokounmpo...

Heavy Sports • 10th March 2026

Celtics Get Concerning Jayson Tatum Contract News Amid Injury Return

Jayson Tatum returned to the Boston Celtics just ten months after tearing his Achilles tendon in what has been one of the more positive recent NBA storylines.However, while all things considered, Tatum has been solid in his two games back, the Celtics need him to get back to close to his pre-injury level, as he signed the biggest contract in NBA history back in 2024, and is set to be owed $314 million over the next five years.In a recent article for Bleacher Report, Eric Pincus named Tatum’s Cel...

Heavy Sports • 10th March 2026

Lakers Tabbed As Landing Spot For 'Elite' 3-And-D Wing In NBA Draft

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to use their available salary cap space this summer to redevelop the roster around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, but the team could also use the 2026 NBA Draft to add some young talent.In a recent mock draft by Bleacher Report, the Lakers were projected to land Cameron Carr from Baylor with the 22nd pick in the draft.“Consistency and a high release have helped Cameron Carr’s shotmaking look very persuasive. With 37 dunks and 31 blocks at 6′5“, the combination of s...

Heavy Sports • 10th March 2026

Lakers Linked To 7'3" 'Dominant' Center As Deandre Ayton Replacement

Through the first three-fourths of the season, the Los Angeles Lakers haven’t had the best Deandre Ayton experience, and as the 2026 NBA Draft approaches, the Los Angeles Lakers could start to look at young talent to replace the current starting center for the team.In a recent NBA mock draft by Christopher Kline of Fansided, the Lakers were projected to add 7’3” center Aday Mara from Michigan with the 21st pick in the upcoming draft.“The Deandre Ayton experience has predictably soured in L.A., d...

Heavy Sports • 10th March 2026

Warriors Make Brutal Pat Spencer Decision Amid Steph Curry Injury

The recent Stephen Curry injury has been one of the many blemishes on the Golden State Warriors’ 2025-26 campaign, and while the team has gone 5-9 without the franchise star, head coach Steve Kerr has used multiple roster and rotational combinations to try to replace the team leader.When Curry sat out earlier in the season, it was Pat Spencer who took some of his minutes, starting on a number of occasions and eventually earning a full-time contract for the rest of the season. Spencer was once ag...

Heavy Sports • 10th March 2026

Warriors Brace For New Steph Curry Injury Update And Return Date

The Golden State Warriors have been without their franchise star for more than five weeks, but the latest news signals the team will finally get a new Stephen Curry injury update.After previous injury setbacks on any potential return date, team insider Anthony Slater reported that Curry will be re-evaluated on Wednesday, which follows the ten-day timeline the Warriors had previously announced.“Kristaps Porzingis is cleared for his third game with the Warriors tonight against the Bulls. Draymond...

Heavy Sports • 9th March 2026

Concerning LeBron James Lakers News Emerges Amid Injury Update

While LeBron James will end his career as one of the best players in NBA history, the Los Angeles Lakers have clearly thrived without him on the court this season.Specifically, when James is out, and the Lakers are led by both Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, there is a clear difference in the team’s success, as they’ve gone 9-2 with the two 27-year-olds, compared to an 11-6 record when all three play together.That was once again the case on Sunday against the New York Knicks, as while James sat w...

Heavy Sports • 9th March 2026

Victor Wembanyama MVP Odds Surge Amid Latest NBA Announcement

The NBA has announced that Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs is the Player of the Week in the Western Conference for week 20 of the 2025-26 NBA season.Wembanyama led San Antonio to a 4-0 record while putting up averages of 26 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 4.8 blocks in that span. At the same time, his MVP odds have been surging recently, now having the third-best odds to win the league’s most prestigious regular-season award.Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat was named Player of the Week in the...

Heavy Sports • 9th March 2026

Warriors Get Surprising Update On Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors

As of early March, things are not going well for the Golden State Warriors. Stephen Curry remains out with a concerning knee injury, Kristaps Porzingis has played two games in over a month, and the team looks to be going nowhere in the standings. However, some recent news on Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors could turn what looks like a ‘fading dynasty‘ into one that has new life this offseason.Recently speaking on the Run It Back show, current Milwaukee Bucks big man Bobby Portis ranked his co...

Heavy Sports • 9th March 2026

Lakers Get Good News On 'All-Out' Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Pursuit

Though the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t one of the four teams mentioned at the deadline in Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumors, they are expected to make a strong push for the Milwaukee Bucks superstar this summer with the expected salary cap space they’ll have should LeBron James and other free agents leave.But while Antetokounmpo’s overall future with the Bucks is still uncertain, one of his teammates recently only fueled speculation about the 2021 Finals MVP leaving this offseason.In a recent ap...

Heavy Sports • 8th March 2026

Lakers Get Good News On Top Trade Target Before Knicks Game

The Los Angeles Lakers have had their eyes on trade target Herb Jones for a long time now, and while the team couldn’t make a deal work with the New Orleans Pelicans at the 2026 trade deadline, they could still target the 3-and-D wing again this offseason.In what is good news for the Lakers, as they look to retool this summer and build a stronger roster around Luka Doncic and presumably Austin Reaves, is that with Jones’ relatively poor form this season, trading for him this offseason might come...

Heavy Sports • 8th March 2026

Is LeBron James Playing Today? Latest Injury Report News For Lakers vs Knicks

After suffering a left elbow contusion, LeBron James is officially listed as out for the Los Angeles Lakers game against the New York Knicks.James was previously questionable to play in the Lakers vs. Knicks game, set to tip off on Sunday, March 8, at 3:30 pm EST/12:30 pm PST at Crypto.com Arena on ABC.While the NBA’s all-time leading scorer and now all-time field goals made leader is still listed on the Lakers’ injury report, he won’t suit up in the game against New York.In 44 games this season...

Heavy Sports • 7th March 2026

Jamal Murray Injury Update: Nuggets Get Good News After Scary Ankle Exit

Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets went down with an ankle injury in the team’s Friday night game against the New York Knicks.While Murray was originally listed as questionable to return by the team, he ended up sitting out the rest of the game, which Denver lost 142-103, the most points they’ve given up, and their worst blowout of the season.However, a new Murray injury update signals the ankle injury might not be as bad as initially thought.“Multiple Nuggets sources were cautiously optimistic...