HEAVY • 11th August 2026

Lakers Opening Day Schedule Release Breaks 8-Year Tradition After LeBron Exit

The Los Angeles Lakers are not playing on the opening day of the 2026-27 NBA season for the first time in eight years. The league released the schedules for the first few days of the upcoming season and for Christmas, and despite being the case in years past with a roster featuring LeBron James, the Lakers have been somewhat relegated after the departure of the NBA’s all-time leading scorer.The Lakers’ schedule release does show that the team will be playing on the second night of the NBA season...

HEAVY • 11th August 2026

Pistons Make Clear Stance On Jalen Duren Trade Amid Contract Extension Standstill

The Detroit Pistons‘ 2026 NBA offseason has been highlighted by restricted free agent Jalen Duren and his impending contract extension with the team. Despite being eligible to sign a new deal, Duren and the Pistons have been at a standstill for the entire summer and, according to a new report, still haven’t agreed to terms.While Duren is still technically on the restricted free agent market and has yet to re-sign with the Pistons, according to ESPN NBA insider Brian Windhorst of The Hoop Collect...

HEAVY • 11th August 2026

Lakers Receive Promising Jonathan Kuminga Trade News After Hawks Decision

The Los Angeles Lakers have been at the forefront of trade rumors surrounding restricted free agent Jonathan Kuminga. While previously with the Atlanta Hawks, recent news on the team could signal the Lakers are closer than before to landing the 23-year-old forward in a deal.As Kuminga remains on the restricted free agent market, the Hawks recently announced news that could very well signal his time in Atlanta is now over, potentially pushing the Lakers up the pecking order to either sign him out...

HEAVY • 10th August 2026

Lakers Trade Idea Sends Bronny James To 76ers For Defensive Ace In 3-Team Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers, ever since the departure of NBA superstar LeBron James to the Philadelphia 76ers this offseason, have been linked to a trade that would send the 41-year-old’s son, and current Laker, Bronny James, out East as well.While there hasn’t been any exact reporting on the chances of the younger James joining his father on the 76ers, trade rumors remain, as speculation continues that the league’s all-time leading scorer would like to continue playing with his son, whom the Lakers...

HEAVY • 10th August 2026

Lakers Urged Against Ben Simmons Free Agency Gamble Amid NBA Comeback

Former NBA All-Star Ben Simmons is eyeing a return to the league, and on paper, the thought of the Australian joining the Los Angeles Lakers is intriguing, especially as it looks like he could be a solid replacement option if the team isn’t able to land Jonathan Kuminga, Peyton Watson, or any of their other top wing and defensive-minded trade and free agent targets.However, despite the new report on Simmons’ interest in an NBA return on a minimum contract, the Lakers were urged against making a...

HEAVY • 9th August 2026

Lakers Get Bad News On Stalled Jonathan Kuminga Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers‘ top trade target throughout the 2026 NBA offseason has been Jonathan Kuminga, who, despite being a free agent, would likely arrive through a sign-and-trade deal with the Atlanta Hawks. But despite the Lakers’ continued interest in a Kuminga trade, hopes of that appear fleeting, as, along with the team’s lack of assets, other franchises are entering the mix for the forward, and Los Angeles could lose out on the potential massive upgrade on the wing.While still linked to th...

HEAVY • 8th August 2026

Lakers Urged To Cut Ties With Failed First-Round Pick In Final Roster Decision

The Los Angeles Lakers had a busy 2026 NBA offseason, and despite making a huge roster overhaul, aren’t done with moves just yet. While free agency and trade rumors continue, even if the Lakers can’t land any of their top targets, chances will have to be made, as the team currently has 16 players on the roster, and that number will need to drop to 15 before the upcoming season begins.With that, the notion that the Lakers will need to cut ties with one of their current players feels evident, as d...

HEAVY • 8th August 2026

Lakers’ Jonathan Kuminga Trade Pursuit Faces Warning After Rui Hachimura's Critique

The Los Angeles Lakers went through a summer of wholesale changes, and as forward Rui Hachimura was one of the players who went out, the team remains linked to Jonathan Kuminga as a potential replacement. Kuminga has been heavily mentioned in Lakers trade rumors, but despite any level of interest from both sides in a union, there’s no guarantee adding the controversial 23-year-old will be a good thing for either party.When speaking about his time on the Lakers, Hachimura, now on the Los Angeles...

HEAVY • 7th August 2026

Karl-Anthony Towns Given Big Warning On Knicks Contract Extension

Karl-Anthony Towns was a massive factor in the New York Knicks winning the 2026 NBA championship, but as has been the case for the past year, his future with the team remains uncertain, as the All-Star center has yet to sign a contract extension despite being eligible to do so since last summer.Towns’ name was mentioned in Knicks trade rumors for Giannis Antetokounmpo, but after not being moved at the deadline, he helped deliver a title to New York alongside Jalen Brunson, OG Anunoby, and the re...

HEAVY • 7th August 2026

Lakers Trade Rumors: Klay Thompson, Daniel Gafford Deals Hit Roadblock

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of a few teams heavily mentioned in Klay Thompson trade rumors, as the franchise has been linked to the former Luka Doncic teammate in hopes of adding more shooting on the wings.Along with Thompson, the Lakers remain linked to other Dallas Mavericks players like Daniel Gafford and PJ Washington. But despite Los Angeles’ reported interest in landing any of them, according to a new report, clear roadblocks are in the way of any potential move.As NBA insider Brett Sie...

HEAVY • 7th August 2026

Nuggets Peyton Watson Free Agency Takes Dark Turn, Replacements Emerge

The Denver Nuggets‘ offseason has been highlighted by the Peyton Watson free agency, as he wants a new contract the team currently can’t afford.Despite the Nuggets having hope earlier in the summer that they’d be able to bring back Watson on a team-friendly deal, that no longer seems likely, as the rising-star wing is attracting interest around the league for a price tag Denver wouldn’t be able to match.At the same time Watson’s free agency rumors continue, and the Nuggets’ chances of retaining...

HEAVY • 6th August 2026

Warriors Linked To Ex-Lakers Guard In New Crop Of Free Agent Targets

The Golden State Warriors, despite bringing back Al Horford, Kristaps Porzingis, Draymond Green, and a few other rotational players, haven’t made any strides in free agency to build a stronger roster around franchise star Stephen Curry.The Warriors have yet to add any free agents so far this summer, and while Curry remains committed to the team regardless of their standing in the Western Conference, a few players could be added to bolster their chances at making a run next year.In a new crop of...

HEAVY • 6th August 2026

Warriors Free Agent Target At Risk After New Offseason Development

The Golden State Warriors are one of three teams in the NBA that have yet to add a player in free agency, and more than a month into the official offseason, any hopes of building a stronger roster around franchise star Stephen Curry look bleak.Despite that, signs point to the Warriors still eyeing the free agent market, and multiple insiders have circulated one name in particular as a potential addition to join Golden State: Kelly Olynyk, who spent last season with the San Antonio Spurs.While Ol...

HEAVY • 6th August 2026

Lakers PJ Washington Trade Rumors Take New Turn Over Mavericks Stance

The Los Angeles Lakers underwent wholesale roster changes this offseason, but according to recent trade rumors, the front office isn’t done making moves yet, as PJ Washington of the Dallas Mavericks continues to be mentioned as a top target.A Lakers trade for Washington wouldn’t come easy considering Los Angeles’ limited assets able to give up in a deal, and while also linked to Jonathan Kuminga, Trey Murphy, and a few other names, it looks as though the Lakers are keen on a deal for the big man...

HEAVY • 5th August 2026

Lakers Jonathan Kuminga Decision Comes With Big Luka Doncic Risk

The Los Angeles Lakers are still keen on signing Jonathan Kuminga to round out their roster this offseason, adding an athletic wing to play alongside Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler.If the Lakers can sign Kuminga, they would likely need to negotiate a multi-year deal with him, and, as reported on multiple fronts, that number could range from $5 to $18 million annually, with the young forward eyeing the higher end of that scale.However, even if the Lakers do add Kuminga, it could c...

HEAVY • 5th August 2026

Lakers Handed Walker Kessler Injury Warning, Backup Trade Targets Emerge

The Los Angeles Lakers‘ offseason was highlighted by the sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz for Walker Kessler, a player the team had been eyeing for a long time and finally landed to play next to Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.On paper, the Lakers trading for Kessler is a strong move, aided by the fact that Doncic reportedly urged the franchise to target a player of his caliber. But still, regardless of his skill set, Kessler’s injury history is impossible to ignore. The Lakers have struggled in...

HEAVY • 5th August 2026

Pistons Linked To NBA Champ Free Agent Amid Jalen Duren Contract Standoff

The Detroit Pistons still have a few moves to make in free agency if they want to have another chance at finishing atop the Eastern Conference for the second year in a row, and while restricted free agent Jalen Duren leads that list, the team has a few more options on the table to build a true title contender around franchise star Cade Cunningham.Duren’s free agency and a new contract extension have been the leading headline for the Pistons this summer, but for now, focus should shift on roundin...

HEAVY • 4th August 2026

Lakers Trade Rumors: Tabbed To Add $62M 3-And-D Wing Over Kuminga

Despite already being two months into the official NBA offseason, Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors persist, as the team remains interested in a move to add Jonathan Kuminga, while also being linked to several other big names available on the market.However, as the Lakers’ Kuminga trade hopes are slowly dwindling due to his price tag and next contract expectations, other players are slowly entering the mix as potential backup plans and replacements to add on the wings alongside Luka Doncic and Aus...

HEAVY • 4th August 2026

Lakers Trey Murphy Trade Package Revealed, 2 Unproven Prospects Highlight Offer

The Los Angeles Lakers have been interested in making a trade for Trey Murphy of the New Orleans Pelicans for over a year, and while on paper the team can’t match the asking price in terms of draft assets, a few young players could be enough to land the star guard to pair with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.While Murphy has been heavily mentioned in Lakers trade rumors for a while now, it appears there might be only one path to adding his services, and that would include sending out young guards...

HEAVY • 4th August 2026

Lakers Lose Out On $134M, 2x NBA Champ As Buyout Rumors End

Regardless of the time of year, player, or realistic possibility, rumors suggest the Los Angeles Lakers remain linked to names across the NBA landscape to pair alongside their core of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler, and the rest of the roster to build a true title contender.While the Lakers have already had a busy offseason, trade, free agency, and buyout market rumors remain. With that, one name was potentially on the list of heading to Los Angeles this summer, but according to a ne...

HEAVY • 3rd August 2026

Anthony Davis Calls Out Ex-Lakers Coach Over LeBron James Rumors

Anthony Davis and LeBron James played together on the Los Angeles Lakers from 2019 to 2025, winning a title in 2020 and posting some very successful campaigns as a superstar duo.However, with Davis being traded for Luka Doncic two seasons ago, rumors have since persisted that the two stars didn’t always see eye-to-eye, and according to a former NBA player and coach, there was one reason in particular as to why they didn’t stay together longer.Speaking on SiriusXM radio, Lionel Hollins called out...

HEAVY • 3rd August 2026

Lakers Trade Rumors: Bad News On Kuminga, Murphy Forces Shift To Fresh Targets

Los Angeles Lakers trade rumors persist that the team has eyes for targets like Jonathan Kuminga, Peyton Watson, Trey Murphy, and a few other difference-makers for a while now, even before their eventful offseason began. However, while the Lakers would love to add one of those names, the reality of trading for a player of that caliber is bleak, as the franchise lacks the assets to meet the price tag those stars are commanding.Though Lakers trade rumors point to them continuing their busy offseas...

HEAVY • 3rd August 2026

Lakers In 'Advanced Discussions' On PJ Washington Trade With Mavericks: Report

Through the 2026 NBA offseason and dating even further back, the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to Dallas Mavericks big man PJ Washington in trade rumors. While there haven’t been exact negotiations for the Lakers to land the former teammate of superstar Luka Doncic, a new report signals a deal could be closer than ever before.According to Marc Jacobs of Lakers Film Studio, the team has held ‘advanced discussions’ on making a deal for Washington, who played with Doncic in Dallas for nearly...

HEAVY • 3rd August 2026

Lakers Trade Rumors: 'Dream Outcome' Wing In Play As Kuminga Hopes Fade

The Los Angeles Lakers, despite already having a busy offseason so far and according to recent trade rumors, aren’t done making moves to build a stronger roster around Luka Doncic and the rest of their contributors.Most recently, Jonathan Kuminga has been at the forefront of Lakers trade rumors, but as reports continue to come out on the team struggling to make strides in adding the forward, another player with a similar skill set, more experience, and on a much smaller contract could be the exa...