Heavy Sports • 12th November 2025

Jalen Brunson Taking 'Steph Curry Role' In Knicks' Mike Brown Era

Stephen Curry didn’t just separate himself from the rest of the NBA with his shooting, but also with his ability to move without the ball and spread the offense. Now, in this new era of the New York Knicks under head coach Mike Brown, Jalen Brunson is doing the same, and so far, it is working out. There were many questions about how Brown would change the Knicks’ offense compared to the previous head coach, Tom Thibodeau, and through ten games, the new system appears to be working for their star...

Heavy Sports • 12th November 2025

Lakers ‘Strong Interest’ In Former Luka Partner Fuels New Trade Rumors

Though many wouldn’t have expected it with the numerous injuries, specifically to LeBron James, the Los Angeles Lakers are doing fine to start the season with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves leading the way. They are 8-3 and near the top of the league in many offensive statistics.However, the question remains whether Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick did enough over the summer to fix the frontcourt issues that ultimately led to the team’s downfall in the 2025 NBA Playoffs...

Heavy Sports • 12th November 2025

Warriors Infighting and Injury Updates Signals Dark Future: Report

The Golden State Warriors had a strong start to the 2025-26 season after what was one of the most unique summers in recent league history. However, after beginning the year 4-1, the Warriors are now a combined 6-6, with six straight road losses, and infighting has now taken center stage on the team.Most recently, Anthony Slater of ESPN reported on some issues within the Warriors locker room, specifically stemming from comments made by Brandin Podziemski on Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler‘s thoughts...

Heavy Sports • 11th November 2025

Lakers Mock Draft Adds College Superstar To Form New Luka Duo

Regardless of the methods, the Los Angeles Lakers have found a way to put themselves in a competitive position for the next decade plus, assuming Luka Doncic stays around and general manager Rob Pelinka can continue to attract star talent in free agency. While the future looks bright for the immediate future, considering Doncic’s MVP-level start to the season, it doesn’t mean he can single-handedly carry the Lakers to their 18th NBA title in franchise history. That is where the draft will come i...

Heavy Sports • 11th November 2025

Austin Reaves Predicted To Sign Massive $241M Deal With Lakers

Though he might be considered the third wheel on this current Los Angeles Lakers team, Austin Reaves has started the 2025-26 NBA season playing at an MVP level. Yes, he still doesn’t create the same headlines as his superstar teammates in LeBron James and Luka Doncic. However, with his play over the past few years, and specifically to start this season, Reaves is now commanding a near-max contract when he hits free agency next season.The 27-year-old most recently turned down an $89.2 million con...

Heavy Sports • 11th November 2025

Cooper Flagg’s Mom Breaks Silence On Mavs' Firing Nico Harrison

The gamble to send away Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis and the chance to ‘win now’ has not paid off, and Nico Harrison has now paid the price. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the Dallas Mavericks have fired their general manager, who chose to trade away the team’s superstar at the previous deadline. There was hope for Harrison after the Mavericks landed the first overall pick and selected top prospect Cooper Flagg. However, 11 games into the 2025-26 NBA season, things have not been going...

Heavy Sports • 11th November 2025

Draymond Green Destorys Mavs For 'Whack' Nico Harrison Firing

The firing of Nico Harrison has now taken over the NBA world, and just like he is with other leading storylines around the league, Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors made his feelings clear on the decision to fire the general manager.While many around the league are satisfied with the Dallas Mavericks’ move, hoping that it will signal a new era for the team, Green had the opposite opinion. Speaking on his podcast, the four-time champion said he didn’t understand the hate Harrison got be...

Heavy Sports • 11th November 2025

NBA Makes Historic Nikola Jokic Announcement Amid Record Start

If he’s shown us anything through the first ten seasons of his career, it is that Nikola Jokic is inevitable. Three weeks into the 2025-26 NBA season, that remains the case, and The Joker is once again leading the Denver Nuggets as a true title hopeful in the Western Conference. Helping his team to a 7-2 record, Jokic is currently averaging 25.2 points, 13 rebounds, and 11.9 assists on 64.4% shooting. His scoring is top 15 in the league, while his rebounding is second, assists are first, and sho...

Heavy Sports • 10th November 2025

Blockbuster Pistons Trade Pitch Adds All-Star And Keeps New Hero

Detroit basketball is finally back. Led by Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, and a solid rotation filling out the roster, the Detroit Pistons sit atop the Eastern Conference nearly three weeks into the 2025-26 NBA season with an 8-2 record with six consecutive wins. The rise for the Pistons isn’t completely unexpected, but still a bit surprising considering they are  ahead of the New York Knicks and Cleveland Cavaliers in the East, two teams with the best odds in the conference to ma...

Heavy Sports • 5th November 2025

Brutal Karl-Anthony Towns Update Reveals Deeper Knicks Problem

Though he might not be performing at the same level as superstar Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns has had a strong run over the past few games for the New York Knicks. It was a difficult start to the season for the center, as he’s dealt with multiple health concerns, but most recently, Towns has put in three straight games with at least 20 points, then rebounds, and four assists. However, amid this strong run the big man has been on for New York, it doesn’t overshadow the injuries Towns has bee...

Heavy Sports • 5th November 2025

Timberwolves Get Huge Anthony Edwards Injury Update Vs. Knicks

While the Minnesota Timberwolves haven’t started the season looking like the only team in the NBA that has made back-to-back Conference Finals appearances, much of that has been due to superstar Anthony Edwards missing time with a hamstring injury. Edwards has played in only three games so far after suffering a hamstring strain against the Indiana Pacers on October 26. A few days ago, it was announced that the star guard had returned to on-court action, and now, he is listed as questionable for...

Heavy Sports • 5th November 2025

Spurs Get Major Franchise News For Victor Wembanyama's Future

The San Antonio Spurs have gone all in on 2023 first overall pick Victor Wembanyama, and it’s hard to find a reason why they aren’t one of the top teams in the NBA set up for success over the next decade. While Wembanyama and the Spurs’ supporting cast have been strong to start the year, the franchise recently got news on another big project, which could change the trajectory of the team.After the mid-term elections, the Spurs were approved to get funding for a new arena in downtown San Antonio....

Heavy Sports • 5th November 2025

Warriors Injury Crisis Worsens After Latest Unexpected Update

The injury (and sick) bug has hit the Golden State Warriors hard over the past few days, putting into question the roster head coach Steve Kerr will have available against the Sacramento Kings. Stephen Curry (illness), Jimmy Butler (back), Alex Toohey (knee), and De’Anthony Melton (knee) are all listed on the Warriors’ injury report, with potentially more to come. In fact, according to NBA insider Anthony Slater, Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski are the latest to have their status in questi...

Heavy Sports • 4th November 2025

Draymond Green Drops Truth On Warriors Future With Curry, Kerr

It is extremely hard to tell the story of the Golden State Warriors over the past ten-plus years without mentioning Draymond Green. While he is slated for the Hall of Fame when his career ends, the franchise’s historic run has been more notable for the rise of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, head coach Steve Kerr, and Green as the core of a group that won four championships.But now, at the obvious tail end of this incredible run, with Jimmy Butler replacing Thompson, the Warriors now only have a c...

Heavy Sports • 4th November 2025

NBA Announces Historic Tyrese Maxey News Before Bulls Game

If you take out the Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Jared McCain injury concerns to start the season, things are looking good for the Philadelphia 76ers. With Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe putting up All-Star-level numbers, the Sixers are tied for first in the Eastern Conference with a 5-1 record, even without the other main stars. With the hot start for Philly has come some recognition for their rising star. Most recently, the NBA announced Maxey, along with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the...

Heavy Sports • 4th November 2025

Sixers Get Massive Jared McCain Injury Update Before Bulls Game

If things go according to plan, Jared McCain is set to make his season debut for the Philadelphia 76ers. In a game against the Chicago Bulls to decide who will sit atop the Eastern Conference standings, McCain is currently listed as probable for the contest.A month before the season began, the former Sixers rookie suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb, and has yet to suit up for a game this year. However, after the two-week absence, all signs point to McCain playing in Chicago. “The Philad...

Heavy Sports • 4th November 2025

Ex-Knicks Big Man Makes Surprise Move Amid Frontcourt Stuggles

Over the past few years, the frontcourt of the New York Knicks has been one of the strongest assets of the team, specifically with Karl-Anthony Towns and Mitchell Robinson. While Precious Achiuwa was a part of that group last season, the Knicks chose not to bring him back this year, instead opting to sign Guerschon Yabusele over the summer.Now, Achiuwa is on the move, and even despite the injuries to New York’s big men to begin the season, they can no longer pick him up off the waivers for some...

Heavy Sports • 3rd November 2025

Lakers Urged To ‘Pounce’ On ‘Right Offer’ For LeBron James Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers have once again found themselves with too many superstars to handle. After having LeBron James since 2018, trading for Luka Doncic just months ago, and now seeing the ultimate rise of Austin Reaves, the Lakers have three All-Star-caliber players teams around the league would love to have.However, this new trio could be extremely short-lived, and as James has yet to suit up this season due to sciatica, the three haven’t even been on the court together since Los Angeles’ pla...

Heavy Sports • 3rd November 2025

Warriors Rising Star Has ‘Clear Cut' Case To Replace Al Horford

Through seven games, the Golden State Warriors have had their fair share of ups and downs. Superstar Stephen Curry has continued his run as one of the best players of this generation, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green have put in strong performances even in their late 30s, and Jonathan Kuminga has been a revelation after finally negotiating a contract to return to the team.While there are many positives, one potential negative for the Warriors to begin the season has been Al Horford. He did come i...

Heavy Sports • 31st October 2025

Failed Warriors Guard Trolls Dubs In Career-High ‘Revenge Game’

With the four championships over the past ten years, it is hard to find anything to critique about the Golden State Warriors. However, one pitfall of the franchise has been the ability of the front office to scout and retain young talent, and five games into the 2025-26 NBA season, that has haunted Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, Steve Kerr, and the Warriors as a whole.Most recently, it was a career night from Ryan Rollins of the Milwaukee Bucks that beat Golden State. Without Giannis Antetokounm...

Heavy Sports • 31st October 2025

Insider Drops Concerning Update On LeBron James' Lakers Future

The last time LeBron James was a free agent is tough to forget, and the NBA’s all-time leading scorer is set for the same fate next summer, as he is now in the last year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.For the past few months, James has left the entire NBA world on the edge of their seats, wondering what he’ll do next. Since picking up his player option over the offseason and Rich Paul’s subsequent comments to insider Shams Charania, people have predicted James to stay in Los Angeles...

Heavy Sports • 30th October 2025

Austin Reaves Draws ‘Linsanity’ Comp After Lakers’ Game-Winner

After what he’s done through the first week of the 2025-26 NBA season for the Los Angeles Lakers, it is hard to deny the stardom of Austin Reaves. While Luka Doncic and LeBron James have been sidelined with injury, Reaves has been putting up MVP-level numbers while leading this Lakers team.Most recently, Reaves hit a game-winner against the Minnesota Timberwolves, capping off what was a 28-point, 16-assist night. While carrying Los Angeles to a 3-2 record so far, the young star is averaging a le...

Heavy Sports • 30th October 2025

Lakers Receive Final Verdict On Historic Sale To Dodgers Owner

It’s official. The Buss family has sold their majority ownership share of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter, the current controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers.While news of Walter’s purchase, or at least his initial steps in making the record-breaking deal, came months ago, the NBA Board of Governors has now made the sale official. According to a statement made by the league and commissioner Adam Silver, Walter will become the new majority owner of the Lakers.“The NBA Board of Governo...

Heavy Sports • 30th October 2025

LeBron James Injury Update And Lakers’ Return Timeline Revealed

Through the first week of the season, injuries have been the biggest storyline of the Los Angeles Lakers. With LeBron James and Luka Doncic sidelined, it’s been Austin Reaves and Deandre Ayton setting up. But despite their strong performances, that doesn’t mean the Lakers aren’t missing their two superstars. James has been out for the entire season, as weeks ago, Shams Charania of ESPN reported the 21-time All-Star would miss the first few weeks of the season. Now, five games into the season, th...