Heavy Sports • 14th October 2025

Al Horford Drops Retirement News, Reason For Joining Warriors

Perhaps the most notable addition of the Golden State Warriors’ late-offseason signings was Al Horford, arriving a year after winning a title with the Boston Celtics and set to enter his 19th season in the NBA. 
Though one of the oldest players in the league, Horford remains an impactful player on both sides of the ball and expects to start at center for head coach Steve Kerr.
Horford’s addition to Golden State was not only notable because he now joins at the tail end of the team’s dynastic run,...

Heavy Sports • 14th October 2025

Anthony Davis's Demand Creates Major Headache for Mavericks

Throughout his entire career, Anthony Davis has said he is a natural power forward. While many believe the big man is perfectly suited for the center position, Davis has been adamant that he belongs in the ‘four‘ spot to play his best game, even in his new home on the Dallas Mavericks. 
Though he’s had success as his team’s sole big man, Davis was vindicated during his run to win the Finals with LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers, in which he played alongside another seven-footer, that bein...

Heavy Sports • 14th October 2025

Giannis Antetokounmpo's New Vow All But Confirms Bucks Exit

For the past few months, the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks has been in serious question.
While the Greek star has both said he was interested in searching for a new home outside the team he led to the 2021 NBA championship, Antetokounmpo has recently shared that his entire focus is on the upcoming season in Milwaukee.
Recent reporting from Shams Charania of ESPN showed Antetokounmpo had a strong interest in joining the New York Knicks over the offseason, but a deal nev...

Heavy Sports • 13th October 2025

Blockbuster Trade Pitch Pairs Giannis With $224M MVP Candidate

Gannis Antetokounmpo has made it clear over the past few months that he is not fully committed to a longer-term future with the Milwaukee Bucks. 
 
Shams Charania of ESPN reported the 2021 Finals MVP had eyes for the New York Knicks, but Brian Windhorst claimed teams around the league were calling the Bucks in hopes of landing the perennial MVP candidate. While Milwaukee reportedly wasn’t listening to any of those calls, multiple franchises are keeping close tabs on Antetokounmpo. 
 
“When that...

Heavy Sports • 13th October 2025

Luka Doncic Breaks Silence On LeBron Injury, Impact On Lakers

After trading for and extending superstar Luka Doncic, the Los Angeles Lakers have made it clear that it is his team moving forward. However, LeBron James remains on the roster, and for the time being, amid the mass speculation, he is still a key part in the franchise’s success. 
But most recently, it was announced that James is suffering from sciatica and will miss the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, after already failing to play in any preseason action. Shams Charania reported James has been...

Heavy Sports • 13th October 2025

Warriors Hit With More Injury News Amid Roster Uncertainty

The Golden State Warriors did all they could over the offseason to keep the team in the running for the title, and a few weeks into their 2025-26 campaign, things have started well. 
However, Golden State has been hit with the injury bug just a week before the official start of the NBA season. After it was revealed that Moses Moody will be out for a few weeks, Jimmy Butler was the latest Warriors player to be announced as injured. 
The recent injury to Butler isn’ta great sign for Golden State,...

Heavy Sports • 13th October 2025

Insider Names LeBron Replacement, Why Lakers Trade Is Unlikely

The injury to LeBron James has been a major setback for the Los Angeles Lakers as the 2025-26 NBA season quickly approaches. Not only for the fact that the Lakers will be without one of the best players in the history of the sport, but also because it leaves head coach JJ Redick without a clear vision of what the team looks like together on the court. 
 
According to insiders, James expects to miss about three to four weeks. He will be out for the Lakers’ season opener, and potentially longer, a...

Heavy Sports • 13th October 2025

Insider Delivers Final Verdict On Luka Doncic’s Preseason Debut

After one of the most eventful offseasons in recent memory, Luka Doncic has yet to set foot on the court in preseason action for the Los Angeles Lakers this season. With Doncic still sidelined, as well as the injury to LeBron James, the Lakers have yet to see their full lineup healthy before the season even begins. 
However, while that might be a cause for concern, the Lakers got a massive update on the availability of their top star. According to Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Doncic expects to play h...

Heavy Sports • 12th October 2025

Texas Football Trolls Oklahoma As Arch Manning Leads Upset Win

Though it hasn’t been the start many expected for Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns, the team in burnt orange capped off Saturday with a signature win over the sixth-ranked Oklahoma Sooners. 
In what was a dominating performance, only a few expected from Texas football, the Longhorns took a 23-6 victory at the Cotton Bowl in the 121st edition of the Red River Rivalry. After the win, in which Manning outperformed OU quarterback and Heisman candidate John Mateer, Texas took the time to troll th...

Heavy Sports • 12th October 2025

Deion Sanders Puts Fans On Notice After Post-Surgery, Upset Win

Just days after undergoing surgery, Deion Sanders led the Colorado Buffaloes to the team’s first ranked upset win in more than two years, defeating the #22 Iowa State Cyclones 24-17 in Boulder. 
After a very disappointing start to Sanders’ first season without Hiesman winner Travis Hunter and son Shedeur Sanders, the win puts Colorado at a 3-4 (1-2 Big 12) record on the year. The Buffaloes’ defense stopped the Cyclones multiple times in the red zone, and after a strong performance from quarterba...

Heavy Sports • 10th October 2025

Lakers Have Growing 'Tension' Amid LeBron James Injury Update

Even before the official beginning of the 2025-26 NBA regular season, things haven’t gotten off to the best start for the Los Angeles Lakers. During the team’s training camp and preseason ramp-up, they have been without many of their top players due to injury, specifically LeBron James. 
Now, with the recent news that James will miss the first few weeks of the season due to suffering sciatica, things aren’t looking the brightest for Los Angeles. Speaking with the media after a practice about pla...

Heavy Sports • 10th October 2025

Knicks Make Final Jalen Brunson Decision Amid Giannis Rumors

Over the past few years, the New York Knicks have shown they are not afraid to take a risk if it means landing a big-name player. But even after the moves to acquire Karl-Anthony Towns, OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges, an even bigger name could be on the table: Giannis Antetokounmpo. 
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Antetokounmpo had eyed the Knicks as his preferred destination if he does end up getting traded sometime in the next year. With mock trades now running rampant, many have included...

Heavy Sports • 10th October 2025

LeBron James Hit With Lawsuit as Lakers Future Remains In Doubt

The question of ‘What will LeBron James do next?’ is perhaps the biggest storyline surrounding the upcoming NBA season, let alone the future of the Los Angeles Lakers. 
Entering his 23rd season, James has the possibility to sign a new deal with the Lakers, sign with a new team, or retire from basketball, but nobody knows which option he’ll pick. In what was seemingly a teaser for his future plans, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer recently dropped a trailer for what was called ‘The Second Decisi...

Heavy Sports • 10th October 2025

Warriors Urged To Ditch Kuminga, Trade For $55 Million Rising Star

After finally coming to terms on a contract extension with Jonathan Kuminga, the Golden State Warriors have sorted out what was the team’s biggest issue of the summer, sort of. While Kuminga returns to the Warriors on a two-year, $48.5 million deal, the language of both the contract and its announcement by Shams Charania leaves the door open for the 23-year-old forward to be traded in the relatively near future. After the months of negotiating, Kuminga’s relationship with the team has soured, an...

Heavy Sports • 9th October 2025

Bucks Urged To Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo For ‘Kitchen Sink’

Perhaps the biggest developing storyline in the NBA is the unknown future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks. After leading the team to the title in 2021, Antetokounmpo and the Bucks have won just one playoff series since, with the Greek star now examining his future with the team going forward. This week, Shams Charania of ESPN wrote that Antetokounmpo was seriously considering a potential trade to the New York Knicks over the summer, but no deal was ever made. But with his uncer...

Heavy Sports • 9th October 2025

Insider: Kevin Durant Expected To Decide On Rockets Future Soon

The Houston Rockets’ trading for Kevin Durant was the biggest move of the 2025 NBA offseason. However, the trade was a risk for the Rockets, as the 15-time All-Star arrives in town with just one year left on his current deal. But, in what is a good sign for Houston, Durant has expressed optimism about signing an extension with his new team. At the Rockets’ media day, the forward said he sees himself signing a new deal, and the franchise feels the same. Speaking on NBA Today, Shams Charania recen...

Heavy Sports • 9th October 2025

Sixers Rookie Receives High Praise Amid Embiid Injury Update

The future of the Philadelphia 76ers hinges a ton on the upcoming NBA season. Whether it is the continued rise of Tyrese Maxey, the health concerns of Joel Embiid and Paul George, or the development of rookie V.J. Edgecombe, the Sixers have a lot on their plate for 2025-26. But while Embiid and George remain question marks for the team, Philadelphia’s most recent draft pick has stood out through training camp. While he hasn’t yet solidified a role in the starting lineup, Edgecombe received high...

Heavy Sports • 8th October 2025

Lakers' JJ Redick Gives Brutally Honest Outlook On Dalton Knecht

Being a teammate of LeBron James has historically come with a lot of baggage, and through his rookie season, Dalton Knecht on the Los Angeles Lakers got the full experience. Knecht was nearly traded from the Lakers last year, but after a failed physical from Charlotte Hornets‘ big man Mark Williams, Knecht stayed in Los Angeles. Now, with his name circulating in trade rumors and differing reports about his future, the second-year wing returns to the Lakers with an even stronger microscope on bot...

Heavy Sports • 8th October 2025

Kevin Durant Offers True Feelings On Russell Westbrook Reunion

This current iteration of the Houston Rockets holds high expectations for the upcoming NBA season, particularly after trading for 15-time All-Star Kevin Durant. But with the addition of the future Hall of Fame forward, the Rockets got devastating news that point guard Fred VanVleet will likely miss the entire season with a torn ACL. Now, less than two weeks before the start of the season, Houston is without a veteran point guard and playmaker. While Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard expect to take...

Heavy Sports • 8th October 2025

Al Horford Calls Steph Curry's Play ‘Terriyfing’ After Warriors Debut

After a quiet few months in free agency, the Golden State Warriors have filled out their roster, with the notable addition of Al Horford at center.Horford has played in just one preseason game with the Warriors so far, but even after just 14 minutes of action, the former NBA champion had strong words to say about his new teammates. Speaking with the press after Golden State’s preseason victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, Horford describes his early thoughts on playing with franchise star Stephe...

Heavy Sports • 8th October 2025

Seth Curry Reveals Truth On Joining Brother Steph On Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have been Stephen Curry’s team for the past decade.But after a tumultuous offseason, Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and head coach Steve Kerr decided one Curry wasn’t enough. In turn, Golden State signed Seth Curry to a one-year minimum deal for the upcoming season. The younger brother hasn’t seen as much success as the older, but both have been some of the most successful three-point shooters in NBA history. Speaking on 95.7 The Game, Curry said he and his...

Heavy Sports • 7th October 2025

Cooper Flagg Gives Honest Reaction To Mavs’ Preseason Debut

The NBA debut of any first overall pick carries a lot of attention, and the same can be said for Cooper Flagg on the Dallas Mavericks. While it wasn’t his official NBA regular-season debut, Flagg most recently played his first preseason game, which caught the notice of many fans. In the 106-89 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Flagg finished with a well-rounded ten points, six rebounds, three assists, and a block in 14 minutes of action. Speaking after the game, the first overall pick said...

Heavy Sports • 7th October 2025

Celtics Urged To Take Action On Lakers’ Prized Trade Target

The Boston Celtics have undergone major changes over the past few months. But with the departures of some of their top talent and the Achilles injury of Jayson Tatum, the Celtics expect to remain competitive heading into the 2025-26 NBA season. However, one of the team’s biggest concerns is their lack of frontcourt depth, specifically after losing Kristaps Porziņģis, Al Horford, and Luke Kornet in free agency. While head coach Joe Mazzulla and general manager Brad Stevens are testing out differe...

Heavy Sports • 7th October 2025

Giannis Makes Major Personal Decision Amid New Knicks Report

For months now, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future with the Milwaukee Bucks has been in question. It began with Shams Charania of ESPN reporting the two-time MVP was open to exploring possibilities on a new team, and was recently marked by Charania writing that an Antetokounmpo move to the New York Knicks was a possibility this offseason. Also recently, another piece of news broke that could be telling on Antetokounmpo’s future, whether it be in Milwaukee, another NBA city, or somewhere else complet...