Heavy Sports • 24th March 2026

Is Steph Curry Playing Tonight? Latest On Warriors Return Timeline After New Injury Update

Stephen Curry remains out for the Golden State Warriors with a knee injury that has sidelined the franchise star since late January and will not play in the team’s upcoming game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday, March 23.While recent Curry injury updates have signaled that a return could come sometime soon, the 38-year-old remains on the bench for the Warriors.In the lead-up to Golden State’s game against Dallas, Curry and several other key players remain on the Warriors’ injury report, bu...

Heavy Sports • 23rd March 2026

Lakers Get Concerning Austin Reaves News Before Game vs Pistons

Austin Reaves will be a free agent for the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, and while the overarching expectation is that he’ll sign a new contract with the team, that shouldn’t yet be written in stone.All signs point to Reaves declining his current player option, as he’s massively outplayed his deal and is in line for a major pay raise from the Lakers this summer, a team that expects to have some of the most cap space in the NBA.However, while Reaves is having a career year and Los Angeles repor...

Heavy Sports • 23rd March 2026

LeBron James Calls Out Critics Despite Lakers' Surge With Him As Third Option

LeBron James has slowly bought into his role as the third option for the Los Angeles Lakers, and while head coach JJ Redick outwardly said that is his best spot on the team might have played a part in that, the NBA’s all-time leading scorer called out the critics, saying the team is better without him.For the majority of the season, the Lakers were playing better without James; the numbers across the board showed that was true.But over the past month, that script has flipped, and now that James...

Heavy Sports • 23rd March 2026

Lakers Get Concerning LeBron James News Amid Success As 'Third Option'

The Los Angeles Lakers have been thriving with LeBron James as the third option on offense behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, going 12-1 in their latest stretch and finally looking like the title contenders they expected to be when the season began.But while things are going well for the Lakers right now, with James finally buying into his new role, it isn’t a fix-all for the team’s overarching concerns. Specifically, as it relates to the NBA’s all-time leading scorer‘s future with the team.E...

Heavy Sports • 23rd March 2026

Knicks Get Bad Mitchell Robinson News As Major Decision Approaches

Mitchell Robinson is one of the most efficient rebounding centers in the NBA, and probably in the history of the sport, as seen through the first seven and a half seasons of his career with the New York Knicks.But while Robinson remains extremely impactful in aspects of the game the Knicks currently struggle in, despite playing behind Karl-Anthony Towns in the depth chart, New York has a major decision to make about Robinson’s future this summer.The seven-footer will become an unrestricted free...

Heavy Sports • 23rd March 2026

Lakers Announce Surprising Injury Update For Game vs Pistons

Over their latest 12-1 stretch, the Los Angeles Lakers have remained very healthy, barring one player: Maxi Kleber, who has been on the team’s injury report for over two weeks with a back injury.While head coach JJ Redick previously said they expected Kleber to miss some time, the latest injury update on the big man who was involved in the Luka Doncic trade signals good news for the team.According to the Lakers, Kleber has been taken off the injury report ahead of their key matchup on Monday aga...

Heavy Sports • 23rd March 2026

New York Knicks Announce Historic Josh Hart News Amid Winning Streak

Josh Hart of the New York Knicks has made his last nine three-pointers over the team’s last three games.According to the franchise, Hart is now tied for third in team history with the most consecutive three-pointers made, as they announced in a post on X.In the Knicks’ latest win over the Washington Wizards, Hart finished with 16 points, going 3/3 from deep, while in his previous game against the Indiana Pacers, he scored a season-high 33 points on 5/5 shooting from three-point range. He also we...

Heavy Sports • 23rd March 2026

Lakers Get Great News On LeBron James Free Agency Return: 'Door Is Open'

LeBron James is in the final year of his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers and is set to become a free agent this summer.While previously, the expectation was that James would leave in free agency this offseason to join another team in the final chapter of his NBA career, the tide could be turning on a potential return to the Lakers.James himself has yet to comment about his plans after this season, whether it be staying in Los Angeles, going somewhere else, or retiring.However, the latest up...

Heavy Sports • 23rd March 2026

NBA Insider Drops Wild Luka Doncic Take Amid Surging MVP Odds, Historic Lakers Streak

Amid the Los Angeles Lakers‘ nine-game winning streak, Luka Doncic has put together one of the most impressive offensive stretches in NBA history.Along with becoming the only player in league history to score at least 30 points in nine straight wins, Doncic is making a strong case for the MVP award, as his odds have been quickly surging over the past month by way of both individual and team success.Over the course of the Lakers’ winning streak, Doncic dropped 60 points and a near triple-double o...

Heavy Sports • 23rd March 2026

Lakers Announce Starting Lineup vs Pistons Amid Marcus Smart Injury

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play the Detroit Pistons on Monday, March 23, in a key matchup between two teams with some of the best records in the NBA.Before the marquee Monday night contest, the Lakers announced their starters for the game.The decision comes amid a few key injuries for Los Angeles, as they look to keep their nine-game winning streak alive and push it to ten games in a row.
In the lead-up to the game against Detroit, the Lakers announced their starting lineup for the contes...

Heavy Sports • 20th March 2026

JJ Redick Drops Bold Luka Doncic MVP Claim After 60-Point Lakers Game

Luka Doncic scored 60 points, his most in a Los Angeles Lakers uniform, on Thursday night against the Miami Heat, and while his MVP odds were already surging over the past few weeks, chatter about the Slovenian rising the ladder for the top award has only increased with his recent play.Speaking after the Lakers’ win, and about Doncic’s 60-point performance, head coach JJ Redick dropped a bold claim about the star’s MVP odds, and why he might not be a favorite to win, despite the heights he’s bro...

Heavy Sports • 20th March 2026

Steve Kerr Gets Brutally Honest On Jonathan Kuminga Before Warriors vs Hawks 'Revenge Game'

Jonathan Kuminga showed signs of potential with the Golden State Warriors, but his tenure with the Bay Area was consistently marred by controversy, contract disputes, and the forward’s overall dissatisfaction with his role on the team.But now, Kuminga has been given new life, as he was traded to the Atlanta Hawks at the deadline, ending his tumultuous saga with Golden State, giving him a fresh start on a new team.In the lead-up to the Warriors vs Hawks game on Saturday, Golden State head coach S...

Heavy Sports • 20th March 2026

Ex-LeBron James Teammate Sends Harsh Warning To Lakers After Record-Breaking Game

LeBron James is set to become a free agent this summer, potentially set to leave the Los Angeles Lakers after a historically strong tenure with the team as they move forward with a future led by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.However, James remains an impactful player, and as he just tied Robert Parish’s record for the most games played in NBA history, one of his former teammates, Richard Jefferson, believes the Lakers could be in a lot of trouble when or if the 41-year-old leaves Los Angeles aft...

Heavy Sports • 19th March 2026

Luka Doncic MVP Odds Surge Amid Lakers Win Streak, Cade Cunningham Injury

The latest news out of the NBA is that Detroit Pistons star Cade Cunningham will miss at least two weeks with a collapsed lung, meaning his MVP odds for this season have taken a massive hit. But at the same time, Luka Doncic‘s MVP odds have been surging, as the star for the Los Angeles Lakers continues to put together strong performances while the team is on a seven-game winning streak.Neither Cunningham nor Doncic has been the top favorite for the MVP award for most of the year. Still, after th...

Heavy Sports • 19th March 2026

UPDATE: LeBron James Injury Status: Lakers Star At Risk vs Heat After Scary Fall

LeBron James finished with 30 points on only one missed shot in the Los Angeles Lakers‘ win over the Houston Rockets, but his status for the team’s next game against the Miami Heat is still in question, as he suffered an elbow injury on Wednesday night.In the fourth quarter, James went up for a layup and landed on his elbow, as the 41-year-old immediately showed signs of pain.After the Lakers’ win, James held a postgame interview with Lisa Salters of ESPN, but maintained that he had to get back...

Heavy Sports • 19th March 2026

Lakers Face Major Austin Reaves Decision Amid New Injury Update

Austin Reaves is officially listed as questionable for the Los Angeles Lakers‘ upcoming game against the Miami Heat, but the breakout star faces a much bigger question this summer, rather than his current injury status for Thursday.According to multiple reports, the Lakers are expected to offer Reaves a max contract extension worth $241 million over five years. Reaves is likely to turn down his option for next season and enter free agency this summer.However, while all signs point to Los Angeles...

Heavy Sports • 19th March 2026

Los Angeles Lakers Announce Final LeBron James Injury Update vs Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers have announced that LeBron James is available to play in their Thursday night game against the Miami Heat.James was originally listed as questionable due to an elbow injury he suffered in the Lakers’ game on Wednesday against the Houston Rockets, but he’s since been cleared to play.James is coming off a 30-point game against Houston, a contest in which he tied a career-high by shooting 13/14 from the field.There were initial concerns that James would sit against Miami as i...

Heavy Sports • 19th March 2026

Major LeBron James News Emerges Before Lakers vs Rockets Game

LeBron James of the Los Angeles Lakers is likely nearing the end of his NBA career, and there were earlier rumors that the league’s all-time leading scorer would become a team owner upon retirement.But now, those rumors can be put to bed, for the most part.According to a new report from The Athletic, James is ‘less likely’ to become an NBA owner in his post-playing days, particularly regarding potential NBA expansion and Las Vegas getting a professional basketball team.
Shams Charania of ESPN re...

Heavy Sports • 19th March 2026

Lakers Announce Starting Lineup Decision vs Rockets Amid LeBron James News

The Los Angeles Lakers are set to play the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night on ESPN.The contest is a rematch of the two teams’ contest on Monday night, one in which the Lakers won 100-92.Before the game, the Lakers announced their starting lineup for the key match that could decide the third seed in the Western Conference standings.
Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Marcus Smart, LeBron James, and Deandre Ayton all got the nod for the Lakers’ starting lineup on Wednesday.It’s been a consistent choic...

Heavy Sports • 18th March 2026

Knicks Announce Important Jalen Brunson Injury Update And Return Date

The New York Knicks were without franchise star Jalen Brunson in their win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday night.While it was Josh Hart leading the way, along with a strong performance from OG Anunoby, getting Brunson back as soon as possible will be a major help for a team that has seen a lot of ups and downs this season.But though the point guard is currently dealing with a few health concerns, the latest Brunson injury update signals he will return to the court soon.
As reported by Stefan...

Heavy Sports • 18th March 2026

Deandre Ayton Drops Major Quote About Lakers Role: 'Tired Of Being Odd Man Out'

Deandre Ayton has been the lingering concern for the Los Angeles Lakers all season. While he plays well, the team experiences success, but when he doesn’t, it becomes a major issue for a group that hopes to make a postseason run this year.However, while there have been major questions about both Ayton’s performance, buy-in, and future with the Lakers, the center now believes he knows his role on the team.In an interview with Dan Woike of The Athletic, Los Angeles’ key offseason addition says he...

Heavy Sports • 18th March 2026

Warriors' Steph Curry Injury Narrative Draws Strong Steve Kerr Response

Though Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr previously described the team as a fading dynasty, he isn’t going down this season without a fight, despite franchise star Stephen Curry still out with a knee injury.While Kerr recently gave a Curry injury update, hinting that the lifeblood of the team is ramping up for a return, he also pushed back on the notion that the Warriors should keep him out for the rest of the season and throw away this year in hopes of getting a top pick in the upcomi...

Heavy Sports • 18th March 2026

Warriors Get Great News On Kristaps Porzingis Before Game vs Celtics

Kristaps Porzingis is not listed on the Golden State Warriors’ injury report before their upcoming game against the Boston Celtics.While it was previously a ‘mystery illness‘ the trade deadline acquisition was facing in his early tenure in the Bay Area, the latest Porzingis update signals that he has finally turned a corner on his health, and could finally be a consistent contributor for the Warriors in the final stretch of the regular season.Porzingis is coming off a 30-point game against the W...

Heavy Sports • 18th March 2026

UPDATE: Timberwolves Announce More Bad News After Anthony Edwards Injury Decision

The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to be without Anthony Edwards for at least a week with right knee inflammation, and while they deal with a stretch without the franchise star, the team recently announced more injury news.Before Minnesota’s upcoming game against the Utah Jazz, they released their full injury report, which featured the surprising addition of Naz Reid.Minnesota has gone 6-4 in its last ten and is 42-27 overall on the season, hopeful to stay out of the Play-In Tournament as they a...