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...

HEAVY • 8th October 2026

Dalton Knecht Gets Crucial Lakers Trade, Roster Cut News As Decision Nears

Third-year NBA guard Dalton Knecht is expected to be the final roster cut for the Los Angeles Lakers heading into the 2026-27 season if the team can’t find a trade partner for the former first-round pick.Knecht has been playing in the Lakers’ preseason games, but despite his last-ditch attempts to keep his spot on the roster alive, all signs point to him being off the team soon, whether it’s through a trade or being the last cut.Now, in the lead-up to the start of the regular season, Knecht has...

HEAVY • 8th October 2026

Lakers Warned Over Major 'Roster Hole' After LeBron James Departure

After the departure of LeBron James in free agency, the Los Angeles Lakers committed to a star trio of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler. However, outside of those three, there’s not a lot of high-end talent on the roster, as the Lakers are expected to struggle without multiple starting forward options who can have a significant impact on raising the ceiling of this team.James was the main forward for Los Angeles last year, but with him gone, the team made an effort to bring in new...

HEAVY • 8th October 2026

Dalton Knecht Gets Good News, 'Glimmer Of Hope' Before Lakers Cut Ties

By all accounts, the Los Angeles Lakers will waive Dalton Knecht before the 2026-27 NBA season begins if the team can’t find a trade to send him somewhere else.Knecht has been on the outside of the Lakers’ final roster spot battle the entire offseason, and all reports from training camp signal he’ll likely be on the way out by October 19 at the latest.However, while Los Angeles is expected to cut ties with Knecht after failing to find a trade partner to take him, there is a slight chance the thi...

HEAVY • 8th October 2026

Lakers Handed Brutal Update On Jarred Vanderbilt Trade Pursuit

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been trying to trade forward Jarred Vanderbilt for years, and after a few failed attempts, it looks like the 27-year-old will remain on the roster for the upcoming NBA season.Vanderbilt is not expected to be a mainstay in the Lakers’ rotation this year, and though finding a trade would be the best way to get off his contract and bring in someone else who could contribute to winning, it doesn’t look like that’s going to happen.The forward is owed more than $...

HEAVY • 8th October 2026

Warriors Brandin Podziemski Gets Major $70M Contract Extension Update

Chatter throughout the NBA offseason surrounding the Golden State Warriors has been about a Brandin Podziemski contract extension. But despite general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. stating a new deal is a top priority for the team, it still hasn’t come.Podziemski is in the final season of his rookie contract, on the books for $5.6 million this year with the Warriors. Both sides have openly discussed a new deal, but so far, no ink has been put to paper.Golden State still has a bit of time to agree on...

HEAVY • 7th October 2026

Bronny James Gets Unexpected Lakers Status Update After Warriors Game

Third-year NBA guard Bronny James started for the Los Angeles Lakers during the team’s second preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, and though he’s not projected to have that role during the regular season, the young guard continued to make his case for why he deserves to be in head coach JJ Redick’s rotation.James put up four points and five assists in 21 minutes and showed flashes of becoming a solid defensive option and potential playmaker for the Lakers this season.He didn’t stan...

HEAVY • 7th October 2026

Lakers Get Scary Walker Kessler Trade Warning, Could Go 'Horribly Wrong'

New Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler has not stepped on the court through the team’s first two preseason games after he was moved in a trade and inked a new four-year, $130 million contract extension with the franchise.Kessler is expected to be one of the most important pieces for this Lakers team alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, as they took a big swing and risk to trade four first-round picks and sign him to a new massive deal.But Los Angeles needed defense and a pick-and-roll...