HEAVY • 22nd September 2026

Lakers Get Exciting Update On A Herb Jones Trade With Pelicans

For over a year, the Los Angeles Lakers have been linked in trade rumors to wing Herb Jones of the New Orleans Pelicans. The franchise has also been linked with the team’s main star, Trey Murphy, but as things stand now, Jones remains a more viable and likely trade target for the Lakers to continue to go after this season.A Lakers trade for Jones to round out the summer feels unlikely, but according to one team writer, despite previous failed attempts, the Pelicans’ recent decisions could free u...

HEAVY • 22nd September 2026

Lakers New $197M Wing Trade Target Could Lead To Massive Disaster

Deep into the 2026 NBA offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers remain reportedly interested in making a trade for a top available player after missing out on so many of their other targets earlier this summer.The Lakers still want to bolster their roster and starting lineup, but at this point in the NBA calendar, the names available aren’t the superstar players that were previously expected to be targeted by Los Angeles.One player who could be available in a trade this season could be Michael Porter J...

HEAVY • 22nd September 2026

Sandro Mamukelashvili Already Tipped For Demotion Before Lakers Career Starts

One of the bigger moves made by the Los Angeles Lakers this NBA offseason was signing free agent Sandro Mamukelashvili to a four-year, $52 million contract.However, before the forward/center has even played a minute in the Purple and Gold, the Georgian might already be relegated to a smaller role than he was promised.Mamukelashvili is expected to have a big role for the Lakers, as his energy in the frontcourt addresses a big need for the franchise. Still, based on what he’s shown in the past, Ma...

HEAVY • 22nd September 2026

Kyrie Irving Shares Viral Conspiracy Theory Post As Mavericks Trade Rumors Grow

NBA superstar Kyrie Irving of the Dallas Mavericks has never been afraid to speak his mind. At the same time the 2016 title-winner finds himself in trade rumors, the point guard is once again going viral for his posts on social media.Irving previously made waves online for saying he would cover the fine of Houston Texans defensive player Azeez Al-Shaair after pro-Palestine comments, and has now stoked the fire even more with his latest post.The star is in the final guaranteed season of his three...

HEAVY • 22nd September 2026

Lakers Handed Positive News On PJ Washington, Gafford Trade With Mavericks

The Los Angeles Lakers have been linked to making another trade with the Dallas Mavericks for over a year to get either PJ Washington or Daniel Gafford, two forwards who would immediately slide into the team’s starting lineup for next year.The Lakers’ franchise star Luka Doncic previously played with both during his time on the Mavericks, and though there was previous reporting about Dallas not wanting to make another deal with Los Angeles, the trade rumors about Washington and Gafford have cont...

HEAVY • 22nd September 2026

Lakers Trade Idea Swaps Knecht, Vanderbilt For $88M Wing To Fill Starting Lineup

The Los Angeles Lakers are still without a starting power forward for next season, but PJ Washington of the Dallas Mavericks is one name that’s consistently been mentioned in trade rumors to rejoin his former teammate Luka Doncic.The Lakers were interested in several trade targets and free agents to fill the hole in the starting lineup, but the athletic 28-year-old Washington could be the perfect fit.Previous reports have linked Los Angeles to a deal with the Mavericks for Washington, and though...

HEAVY • 21st September 2026

Lakers Get Good News As Path Emerges To Steal Knicks' Free Agent Signings

The Los Angeles Lakers ultimately didn’t end up landing many of their top trade and free agents this summer to pair with Luka Doncic, but after the latest development from the rival New York Knicks, another pathway to landing several key players has emerged.The Knicks recently signed several players, but won’t have room on their final roster for all of them. A few of the names have been linked to the Lakers in the past, and when New York makes its final roster cuts before the upcoming season, Lo...

HEAVY • 21st September 2026

Timeline Revealed On Lakers Final Roster Cut, Starting Lineup Decision

The Los Angeles Lakers have two lingering questions that will likely be answered over the next few weeks, as it remains to be seen who will be the player cut from the team and the one named to the starting lineup for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.Those are the two biggest issues the Lakers have faced for the past month, especially after missing out on Jonathan Kuminga and other top trade and free agent targets to round out a busy summer of building around franchise star Luka Doncic.Still, with...

HEAVY • 21st September 2026

Lakers Rookie Cameron Carr Positioned To Break LA's Cursed Draft History

The Los Angeles Lakers do not have a strong recent history of turning draft picks into rotational players on the roster, as only one of the team’s recent first-round picks has ever even signed an extension with the Purple and Gold.However, despite that poor history, the Lakers’ draft fate could change with rookie Cameron Carr, whom the team selected with the 24th pick of the 2026 NBA Draft.Carr had a strong last college season at Baylor, and though previously getting selected by the Lakers was a...

HEAVY • 18th September 2026

Lakers Slammed For 'Shocking' Offseason As Free Agents, Trade Targets Avoid LA

The 2026 NBA offseason was supposed to be huge for the Los Angeles Lakers as the team finally committed to building around franchise star Luka Doncic through free agency and the trade market. However, the Lakers failed to land a majority of the top names that were available and at some point linked to them this offseason.Giannis Antetokounmpo, Klay Thompson, Peyton Watson, Jonathan Kuminga, Bruce Brown, even LeBron James, and more available NBA players, whether in free agency or a trade, were al...

HEAVY • 18th September 2026

LeBron James Makes Heartfelt Post Reacting To Latest Cavaliers News

Longtime friend and former high school teammate of NBA superstar LeBron James, Brandon Weems was recently promoted to the position of general manager of the Cleveland Cavaliers.Shams Charania of ESPN was the first to announce the news of the Cavaliers’ latest front office decision.“The Cleveland Cavaliers are promoting executive Brandon Weems to General Manager under President Koby Altman, sources tell ESPN. Weems has been in the Cavaliers organization for the last decade, rising through scoutin...

HEAVY • 18th September 2026

Lakers Dealt Exciting News If Latest Jaden Hardy Prediction Is True

The Los Angeles Lakers made wholesale roster changes this offseason to better build around franchise star Luka Doncic, but so far, it remains to be seen whether any of those free-agent and trade gambles will work out.One of the players the Lakers brought in through a trade was Jaden Hardy, a young guard who, according to a recent prediction, has the chance to become a breakout star this season.Los Angeles already has a strong core trio of Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler, but if they ca...

HEAVY • 17th September 2026

Lakers Nearly Stole Mitchell Robinson From Celtics Before Walker Kessler Deal

The Los Angeles Lakers listened to Luka Doncic this summer as the franchise star wanted them to add a top-tier center, which they did in the form of Walker Kessler.The Lakers were eyeing several huge names in the frontcourt, and Kessler was reportedly high on that list. However, if the Utah Jazz weren’t willing to give up their center, Los Angeles was reportedly set to target NBA champion with the New York Knicks, Mitchell Robinson, who ultimately ended up signing with the Lakers’ rival Boston C...

HEAVY • 17th September 2026

Cast-Off Lakers Guard Linked To Knicks, Heat In Fight For NBA Roster Spot

Last season, the Los Angeles Lakers had to attach a second-round pick to trade Gabe Vincent in a deal that saw them add Luke Kennard. Now, the former Lakers guard is fighting for his last chance in the NBA as he remains a free agent deep into the offseason.Most recently, Vincent has been linked to the New York Knicks and Miami Heat, but after his failed stint with the Lakers, the point guard still isn’t on a roster for the upcoming 2026-27 NBA season.Vincent reportedly worked out for the Knicks...

HEAVY • 17th September 2026

Lakers Trade Rumors Confirmed As Starting Power Forward Disaster Continues

The Los Angeles Lakers failed this offseason to build a complete starting lineup around franchise star Luka Doncic, and according to a top team insider, the team is still searching the trade market to find a starting power forward.The Lakers did make a ton of offseason moves, but missed out on several trade targets like Peyton Watson and Jonathan Kuminga, both of whom would have joined Doncic, Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes, and Walker Kessler as the power forward in the starting lineup.However,...

HEAVY • 17th September 2026

Lakers Tipped To Poach Bargain Defensive Wing In Trade With Wizards

The Los Angeles Lakers are still searching for a trade to round out their roster around franchise star Luka Doncic, and though many previous targets are off the market, there are still a few names the team could go after before the 2026-27 NBA season begins.It was confirmed by Lakers reporter Jovan Buha that the front office is still interested in making a move, and according to one team writer, Bilal Coulibaly of the Washington Wizards could be the team’s next trade target.Coulibaly, 22, is sti...

HEAVY • 16th September 2026

Knicks Predicted To Sign NBA Champ, Top Available Free Agent Target

The New York Knicks just made a bunch of roster moves, but the defending champions still have a chance to bring in one of the top available free agents, Bruce Brown, a former NBA title winner still without a team for the upcoming season.Brown finished out his contract with the Denver Nuggets, and while the Los Angeles Lakers were previously linked to landing the wing player, it appears the Knicks are now leading the charge to add his services.Brown is one of the top remaining NBA free agents sti...

HEAVY • 16th September 2026

Controversial LeBron Teammate Announces Fight Against Ex-Lakers Forward

The post-playing days of NBA stars have always been unique, but for controversial former LeBron James teammate Delonte West and ex-Los Angeles Lakers forward Michael Beasley, the latest story might take the cake.It was recently announced that West and Beasley, two players who haven’t been in the league for a while, are set to face each other in an upcoming boxing match.West has been struggling with addiction since his playing days, but is on the mend and beginning a stint as a boxer amid his reh...

HEAVY • 16th September 2026

Timberwolves Can Still Sign NBA Champ Free Agent, Ex-Franchise Star Kevin Love

The Minnesota Timberwolves made wholesale changes this offseason to build a new-look roster around NBA superstar Anthony Edwards, which included bringing in LaMelo Ball and trading away Naz Reid and Julius Randle. However, the Timberwolves are still without a backup center, but according to some recent reports, former franchise star Kevin Love could be their next free agent target.Since leaving Minnesota in 2015 and his successful stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Love has bounced around the l...

HEAVY • 16th September 2026

Mitchell Robinson Announces Tragic Personal News After Knicks Departure

Mitchell Robinson played a key role during his time with the New York Knicks, helping them win the 2026 NBA Finals before joining the rival Boston Celtics in free agency this past offseason.However, just before the former Knicks center was about to take the stage at his opening Celtics press conference, tragic personal news emerged as it relates to Robinson.The seven-footer said that his brother was hit by a car, which is why he wasn’t in Boston for the team to officially announce his signing wi...

HEAVY • 16th September 2026

Jarred Vanderbilt Put On Blast As Lakers Trade Rumors Are Confirmed

The Los Angeles Lakers have been looking to trade Jarred Vanderbilt for the entire summer, and though there were hopes he could have been involved in a deal for Jonathan Kuminga, the forward remains on the roster heading into the season.Ever since he was first named in Lakers trade rumors, Vanderbilt’s future in the Purple and Gold has been uncertain.However, after new reports, the wing player looks to be in limbo more than ever before, as it looks as though the Lakers are doing everything they...

HEAVY • 16th September 2026

Bronny James Gets Harsh Ultimatum To Avoid Lakers Trade, Roster Cuts

Throughout his entire NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, and even more so after his father left the team, Bronny James has been under heavy scrutiny and has an uncertain future in the league, as he has yet to carve out a consistent spot in head coach JJ Redick’s rotation.Trade rumors and reports about potentially being cut from the Lakers roster have hit a peak this summer, and while there have been no exact signs James won’t be on the team this upcoming season, there’s a very real chance t...

HEAVY • 15th September 2026

Austin Reaves Gets Concerning Trade News Before Lakers Season Even Begins

The Los Angeles Lakers were busy this offseason building a new roster around Luka Doncic, and one of the team’s biggest moves was re-signing Austin Reaves to a four-year, $185 million contract extension and securing a backcourt duo for years to come.However, just because Reaves is on a new deal doesn’t mean he is safe from trade rumors, and in fact, the 27-year-old could be poised to become available if this Lakers team doesn’t live up to expectations, or at least show a competitive form this up...

HEAVY • 15th September 2026

Lakers Criticized For Losing Luka Doncic's Athletic Lob Partner: 'Biggest Offseason Regret'

The Los Angeles Lakers offseason saw a ton of roster changes, and one player the team lost out on was free agent Jaxson Hayes, who signed a two-year, $12 million deal with the Utah Jazz.Though Hayes wasn’t a massive contributor for the Lakers during his tenure in the Purple and Gold, he had a distinct role and was the exact type of center that thrives on the court with Luka Doncic.But as Los Angeles brought in Walker Kessler in a deal with the Jazz, they seemed perfectly fine with letting Hayes...