HEAVY • 15th October 2026

Lakers Dalton Knecht Gets Unexpected Lifeline With New Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers haven’t decided on the final roster cut ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, but all signs point to that being Dalton Knecht, who didn’t do himself any favors with his performance in the team’s preseason loss to the Golden State Warriors.Knecht has had one decent showing through the Lakers’ four preseason games so far, but in what might be his last attempt at keeping his spot on the roster, he put up a dud, scoring zero points in nine minutes on the floor.The Lakers have until...

HEAVY • 14th October 2026

LeBron James Gets Very Concerning News After Lakers Departure

The Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly interested in bringing back NBA superstar LeBron James this summer, but he instead signed a deal to join the Philadelphia 76ers in a blockbuster move. However, before even playing a game with Philly, James could already be regretting his decision to leave the Lakers after a new report that could potentially send shockwaves through the league.According to Pablo Torre, the investigative reporter might start a deep dive into James’ deal with the 76ers after he...

HEAVY • 14th October 2026

Lakers Handed Bad News With Latest Collin Sexton Injury Update

The Los Angeles Lakers signed free agent Collin Sexton to a two-year, $19.2 million deal this summer. Still, the team has yet to see the fiery, defensive-minded guard play any minutes through the preseason, and they could see him out longer after the latest injury news.Sexton is expected to play a big role for the Lakers this season as a backup ball handler behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. However, the guard has been out for a few weeks, and according to the latest injury update, there’s no...

HEAVY • 14th October 2026

Lakers Could Cut Ties With Bronny James After Preseason Disaster

Third-year NBA guard Bronny James didn’t score a point in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ preseason game loss to the Golden State Warriors, and that could have a serious impact on his roster status heading into the regular season.James is on a guaranteed contract for this year, but with the Lakers still needing to make one final roster cut, his showing against Golden State could put him back alongside Dalton Knecht and Jaden Hardy as a top candidate to be off the roster before the season begins.In 11 mi...

HEAVY • 14th October 2026

Lakers Firmly Put $25M Wing On Trade Block, 'Clearly On The Outs' With JJ Redick

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been trying to trade Jarred Vanderbilt for years, but with no success. The forward remains on the roster heading into the 2026-27 NBA season, but that’s not guarantee he plays or gets back to becoming a significant rotational player under head coach JJ Redick.Over the past few years with the Lakers, Vanderbilt’s minutes and production have dropped. He’s been consistently mentioned in trade rumors, and according to a new report, the 27-year-old does not have...

HEAVY • 14th October 2026

Warriors Trade Idea Lands Rising Star Two-Way Guard Next To Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors could be the next landing spot for one of the best young guards in the NBA, as making a trade to add another piece to the team’s current lineup might be the best way to have a better chance at competing in the Western Conference.Heading into the new season, the Warriors are dealing with injuries to Kristaps Porzingis, Jimmy Butler, and Moses Moody. There’s not a lot of talent left for franchise star Stephen Curry to work with, meaning Golden State might start prowling a...

HEAVY • 14th October 2026

Lakers $6M Guard Outplays Dalton Knecht But Remains Top Trade Target

The Los Angeles Lakers have one final roster decision to make, and for the past few months, it’s come down to Jaden Hardy and Dalton Knecht for who won’t be on the team for the 2026-27 NBA season.While the Lakers have yet to make a final decision, Hardy, who was acquired over the summer in the Deandre Ayton trade, may have saved his job with his performance in the team’s latest preseason game against the Golden State Warriors.Despite coming off the bench and playing just 15 minutes, Hardy was th...

HEAVY • 13th October 2026

Lakers Could Trade Austin Reaves For Finals MVP Superstar Wing: Rumor

The Los Angeles Lakers committed to Austin Reaves this summer by signing him to a four-year, $180 million contract to pair him with Luka Doncic for the next few seasons, but the idea of trading the star shooting guard can’t be ruled out if the franchise is seriously looking for a roster upgrade.The backcourt combination of Reaves and Doncic is top-tier on offense, but defensively, there are serious questions. If the Lakers quickly realize the two aren’t a championship-worthy guard duo, they coul...

HEAVY • 13th October 2026

Lakers Dealt Great Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves News Ahead of Warriors Game

With a star backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers are set up for success on the offensive end of the court, and that could be seen as early as opening night when they play the Golden State Warriors.The Warriors recently tipped their preferred starting lineup for opening night, and though they’ll face the Lakers in another preseason game on Tuesday night, both teams might have to wait until the October 21 matchup to see fully healthy rosters in what will be the fi...

HEAVY • 13th October 2026

Lakers Quietly Tab Bargain 3-And-D Wing For Final Starting Lineup Spot: Report

The question of the Los Angeles Lakers‘ starting lineup has been leading headlines over the past few months, and with just over a week before the start of the regular season, the team appears to have made a decision.Lakers’ stars Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler are shoo-ins for the starting lineup, and Quentin Grimes is expected to play the starting small forward position. The power forward position has been up in the air after losing LeBron James this summer, but now, it appears...

HEAVY • 13th October 2026

Lakers Luka Doncic Handed Harsh News Over His NBA Legacy

A lot is riding on the Los Angeles Lakers this year, and specifically franchise star Luka Doncic, as this is the Slovenian’s first full season leading the team to a championship.Doncic has never won a championship in his career, despite still being 27 and having previously made an NBA Finals appearance with the Dallas Mavericks in 2024.However, with the lights even brighter playing for the Lakers, pressure will quickly mount on the star to perform and bring another title to Los Angeles. If he do...

HEAVY • 13th October 2026

Dalton Knecht Handed Good News, Shred Of Hope Before Lakers Cut Ties

The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to waive Dalton Knecht before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, but with less than a week before the final deadline to make that move, he remains on the roster.Both Knecht and Jaden Hardy are the two top candidates to be waived by the Lakers to get to the 15-man roster limit for the upcoming season, and with opening night quickly approaching, the race continues as both battle it out to stay on the team.But while previously all signs pointed to Knecht being...

HEAVY • 12th October 2026

Dalton Knecht Gets Good News Just Before Lakers Cut Ties

By all accounts, the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to waive third-year wing Dalton Knecht to get to the NBA’s 15-man roster limit for the upcoming season.Knecht has been outside of the Lakers’ roster the entire offseason, and after a few failed trade attempts, the team is expected to move on from the former 17th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.But while Knecht’s Lakers future looks like it is coming to an end, the shooter recently got good news about continuing his career in the league, even if it...

HEAVY • 12th October 2026

Lakers Already Eyeing New Roster Move, Warned Of Collin Sexton Decision

Despite spending a combined $261 million this past NBA offseason on new players, the Los Angeles Lakers are already reportedly set to eye a few roster upgrades in the near future.The Lakers could have the mid-level exception contract available next summer and, according to one team insider, will use that money to pursue a new starting-caliber wing.There is a chance Los Angeles will use the money available to bring back Collin Sexton. Still, the franchise was recently warned about going all-in on...

HEAVY • 12th October 2026

Lakers Proposed To Trade Vanderbilt, Hardy For Bargain 40% 3-PT Shooter

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly still interested in making a last-minute ‘2 for 1’ consolidation trade to upgrade the roster at the wing position, with Jarred Vanderbilt, Jaden Hardy, and Dalton Knecht firmly sitting on the chopping block to be moved.The Lakers have failed to trade all three players outside the rotation so far this summer, but that doesn’t mean a deal still isn’t out there.As Los Angeles looks to find a new starting power forward, one name in particular jumps out as an exp...

HEAVY • 12th October 2026

Lakers Handed Bad News On Backup Center Targets Behind Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers signed Walker Kessler and Kevon Looney to fill the center position this season, but the team is still reportedly searching for a trade to add a backup big man to the lineup.The Lakers could go after a few players in particular, but with the lack of top targets available, as well as the team’s limited movable assets, Los Angeles is in a tough position to find any true replacement if Kessler’s troubling injury history continues.The team made an effort to add a star center an...

HEAVY • 12th October 2026

JJ Redick Issues Concerning Lakers Starting Lineup Quote Before Season

The Los Angeles Lakers have played three preseason games so far as head coach JJ Redick continues to mull his decision on who will fill the starting lineup. But so far, the team’s play-caller hasn’t been satisfied with what he’s seen.The Lakers have been dealing with a few injuries through their first few preseason games, but with the starting lineup question still unanswered, time is ticking for Redick to make it clear who will begin games in the Purple and Gold for the 2026-27 NBA season.Redic...

HEAVY • 12th October 2026

Austin Reaves Calls Out Luka Doncic, Reveals Worrying Lakers Issue

The Los Angeles Lakers committed to the star backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this summer, despite some big concerns about how the two guards will work together moving forward.The two are expected to be the lead ball-handlers for the Lakers this season, even though turnovers given up by both were a big issue last season and through the team’s preseason campaign.However, just before the start of the 2026-27 NBA regular season, Reaves understands one big issue and revealed how both h...

HEAVY • 12th October 2026

Warriors HC Steve Kerr Announces Major Kristaps Porzingis Return Update

The Golden State Warriors are still without star big man Kristaps Porzingis as he continues to deal with the ‘mystery illness’ that has sidelined him at several points over the past few seasons.Officially, Porzingis remains out indefinitely for the Warriors, but according to head coach Steve Kerr, things could be moving in a positive direction.At a recent media availability session, Kerr addressed Porzingis’ status and revealed that the big man will be returning to the team a lot sooner than his...

HEAVY • 12th October 2026

Warriors Tease Surprise Starting Lineup After Kristaps Porzingis News

As the Golden State Warriors prepare to start the 2026-27 NBA regular season without big man Kristaps Porzingis, who remains out indefinitely with his ‘mystery illness,’ head coach Steve Kerr appears to have decided on the team’s starting lineup as the season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers draws closer.Kerr provided a much-needed update on Porzingis, but his comments don’t bode well for the center in terms of his spot in the starting lineup.Golden State is also without key players Jimmy B...

HEAVY • 12th October 2026

Lakers 'Offended' Ex-DPOY With Lowball Contract Offer Before Joining Rival: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers saw star defensive guard Marcus Smart leave the team in free agency to join the Houston Rockets after he was ‘offended’ by the ‘disrespectful’ contract extension they offered the former Defensive Player of the Year.Since leaving the Lakers, Smart has gone on the record multiple times about his departure, and it seems like money was the biggest issue.Los Angeles spent hundreds of millions of dollars in free agency this past offseason, but chose against keeping the team’s be...

HEAVY • 9th October 2026

Warriors Get Scary News With 'Very Concerning' Kristaps Porzingis Update

The Golden State Warriors are once again facing the very uncertain status of star big man Kristaps Porzingis, as the center is dealing with the ‘mystery illness’ once again and is expected to miss the start of the 2026-27 NBA season.Porzingis has been away from the team, and as Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recently mentioned, the 31-year-old remains out indefinitely as Golden State ramps up for the new year.Subsequent updates on Porzingis’ health have not been positive, as despite signing the...

HEAVY • 9th October 2026

Lakers Proposed To Trade Failed $25M Wing For Top Power Forward Target

The Los Angeles Lakers have a few roster decisions to make before the start of the 2026-27 NBA season, and outside of the expected move of waiving Dalton Knecht, a Jarred Vanderbilt trade is the other move the team is hopeful to complete.Vanderbilt has been on the outside of the Lakers rotation for the past few seasons, and the franchise has reportedly been trying to trade both him and Knecht for the past two years.So far, that hasn’t happened.However, speaking at a recent press conference, Lake...

HEAVY • 9th October 2026

Warriors Proposed To Trade Kristaps Porzingis For $112M Star 3-And-D Wing

The Golden State Warriors are facing a very concerning health situation with big man Kristaps Porzingis, as he remains out indefinitely with the ‘mystery illness’ and is expected to miss the start of the regular season. Though it might be tough to get other teams interested, if the Warriors can trade Porzingis for another player who would have a bigger chance to impact winning, that’s a move the front office should heavily consider.One player in particular whom the Warriors have been linked in t...