Heavy Sports • 23rd January 2026

Mavericks Hit With Brutal Reality Check On Kyrie Irving Injury Return

The Dallas Mavericks hadn’t had the start to the season they’d hoped for, and while rookie Cooper Flagg continues to look like a budding star, the injuries to Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis have held a dark shadow over the franchise.With Davis now out for at least six weeks, the trade rumors surrounding his name, as well as the team’s overall poor record, all of that could have a major impact on Irving’s potential return from injury, after he tore his ACL last March.According to Tim McMahon of E...

Heavy Sports • 22nd January 2026

Marcus Smart Breaks Silence On Brutal Reality Of Lakers Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers have been reported for the past few months to be looking to add defensive help before the 2026 NBA trade deadline on February 5th, but as the days count down, the possibility of them making a ground-breaking move to fix their biggest issue feels less and less likely.But while they haven’t made a deal yet, that shouldn’t rule the Lakers out from being buyers before the deadline, and guard Marcus Smart knows that, as well as the fact that he or one of his teammates could be...

Heavy Sports • 22nd January 2026

Warriors Make Massive Decision On Giannis Trade Rumors, LeBron Future: Report

The Golden State Warriors are faced with the brutal reality that, after Jimmy Butler’s ACL injury, they are in fact a ‘fading dynasty’, as head coach Steve Kerr pointed out before, but even still, that shouldn’t rule them out from making one more shot at a massive trade to give franchise star Stephen Curry the chance at winning one more championship with the team.The Warriors working around the edges remains unlikely, as it isn’t expected that they will trade Butler. Jonathan Kuminga remains a d...

Heavy Sports • 21st January 2026

Ex-Lakers Star Arrested For DUI Suspicion, Faces Three Charges

Former Los Angeles Lakers star forward and two-time NBA champion, Lamar Odom, was recently arrested in Nevada for suspicion of DUI after being pulled over near Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas by a Nevada Highway Patrol Officer. According to KTNL 13 Action News, the ex-Lakers star was reportedly driving over 100 miles per hour in a 65 miles per hour speed limit zone.“The trooper estimated the SUV reached 105 mph and noted that even at 110 mph, his patrol car was still losing ground,...

Heavy Sports • 21st January 2026

Fernando Mendoza Predicted To Have Hall Of Fame NFL Career

Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers just capped off what could be considered one of, if not the greatest, seasons in college football history, and is likely set to become the first pick in the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft.With the Las Vegas Raiders holding that selection, the expectation is that the Heisman winner will begin his career in Sin City, but what will happen after that is unknown.However, in a post by DraftKings Sportsbook on Instagram, the company asked artificial intelligence what...

Heavy Sports • 21st January 2026

Knicks Get Major Update On Blockbuster Giannis Trade Rumors

The New York Knicks are on the verge of a major implosion after going 2-9 in their last 11 games, with rumors and speculation on their future, and reported turmoil within the team.With all the latest news surrounding this Knicks team, Karl-Anthony Towns has emerged as perhaps their biggest name player who they could attempt to trade before the deadline in hopes of revamping the current roster.Additionally, New York was linked to Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo over the summer, an...

Heavy Sports • 21st January 2026

Lakers Predicted To Land 6-Foot-10 Scoring Wing Amid Growing Drama, Trade Rumors

As presently constructed, this iteration of the Los Angeles Lakers has a lot of holes. While it is still uncertain if they’ll fix any of their issues based on trade rumors before the deadline, the team could add a player over the summer who could play alongside Luka Doncic as a strong wing scoring threat.According to a recent 2026 NBA Mock Draft article by Jonathan Wasserman from Bleacher Report, the Lakers are predicted to select Nate Ament from Tennessee with the 23rd overall pick.The 6’10” fr...

Heavy Sports • 21st January 2026

Warriors Predicted To Add Big Man Off Butler Injury, Kuminga Rumors

If Golden State Warriors‘ head coach Steve Kerr‘s comments about the franchise being a fading dynasty weren’t true a few weeks ago, Jimmy Butler‘s torn ACL points to that being true.With Butler now out for the season, questions still surrounding Jonathan Kuminga trade rumors, and the overall uncertainty of the team moving forward, all while Stephen Curry continues to play at an All-NBA level, the Warriors have a lot to address.Though they don’t have any reported answers on any of those issues, G...

Heavy Sports • 20th January 2026

Knicks Urged To 'Strongly Consider' Big Move As Towns Trade Rumors Grow

The NBA Cup curse has once again proven true, as the New York Knicks have lost nine of their last 11 games and look nothing like the title hopefuls many thought when the season began.Problems are growing across the board, and with all the investment the front office has put into this current roster, the Knicks are relatively limited as to the moves they can make in order to fix their issues on both sides of the ball.However, though a massive gamble considering their lack cap flexibility, New Yor...

Heavy Sports • 20th January 2026

Lakers Get Good News On Top Targets As Trade Rumors Intensify

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t as concerning as teams like the Golden State Warriors and New York Knicks. However, just over two weeks before the 2026 NBA trade deadline, all signs point to them still having eyes for several players potentially available on the trade market.Most of the Lakers’ previously thought targets can now likely be ruled out, but based on the latest trade rumors, the Purple and Gold could still be in the hunt for a few rising or current stars that could drastically help the...

Heavy Sports • 20th January 2026

Warriors Get Brutal News On Jimmy Butler Injury Return Timeline

On Monday night, Jimmy Butler suffered a torn ACL in his right knee, now set to miss the rest of the season for the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors took the risk on adding another player in the second half of his career during the 2025 trade deadline, and while he showed signs of being a major difference maker in his roughly 11.5 months in the Bay Area, he’ll no longer have the chance to help this team and Stephen Curry, with another title, at least this year.Speaking on NBA Today, insider S...

Heavy Sports • 20th January 2026

Warriors Make Jimmy Butler Trade Decision Off More Bad Injury News: Report

Jimmy Butler is set to miss the rest of the 2025-26 NBA season for the Golden State Warriors after suffering a torn ACL on Monday night against the Miami Heat.The injury drastically changes the look of the Stephen Curry-led team, as well as their title hopes, and potential trade moves over the next two weeks.Directly after the Butler injury, there were rumors swirling of Golden State switching its trade focus from Jonathan Kuminga to the now-injured 36-year-old; however, according to Marc Spears...

Heavy Sports • 20th January 2026

Warriors Injury Report Takes Shape For First Game Without Jimmy Butler

The Golden State Warriors‘ entire season, and the subsequent next few seasons, have been turned on their head after Jimmy Butler tore his ACL on Monday night in a game against the Miami Heat.Whether it’s Butler’s injury recovery, trade rumors surrounding him, Jonathan Kuminga’s future, or anything else regarding the franchise, they’ll have to move forward and make the best of what they have, which right now is very uncertain.Heading into their first game after Butler’s injury, the Warriors have...

Heavy Sports • 20th January 2026

Steve Kerr, Warriors Big Man 'Blown Away' By 'Amazing' Indiana Football Run

While the Golden State Warriors prepare for an MLK Day game against the Miami Heat, the Indiana Hoosiers are set to play in the biggest game in program history, facing off against the Miami Hurricanes in the college football National Championship game.Though the two teams might not have a lot of connection at first glance, according to Nick Friedell of The Athletic, he reported Warriors news that shows two people within organization who have ties to the Hoosiers.Chiefly, it is Golden State big m...

Heavy Sports • 20th January 2026

Bronny James, Jayson Tatum Top Wild List Of NBA Players Receiving All-Star Votes

The 2026 NBA All-Star starters have officially been announced, based on voting by fans (50% of the vote), current players (25%), and members of the media (25%). Eastern Conference All-Star Starters: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey, and Jaylen BrownWestern Conference All-Star Starters: Nikola Jokic, Luka Doncic, Shai-Gilgeous Alexander, Stephen Curry, and Victor WembanyamaBut while there weren’t any major surprises for the list of starters from both the Eastern...

Heavy Sports • 19th January 2026

Warriors Add Surprise 3-And-D Target In Bold Kuminga Trade Idea

With just over two weeks before the 2026 NBA trade deadline, the Golden State Warriors are on the clock in the time they have left to trade Jonathan Kuminga for another player they believe can help turn this current roster into one that can win multiple playoff rounds. While the possibility of the Warriors trading Kuminga for a piece that can drastically turn around the current iteration of the team, they certainly haven’t done themselves any favors by leaving him on the bench for the past month...

Heavy Sports • 19th January 2026

Lakers Add Former DPOY For Star Guard In Controversial Trade Idea

The Los Angeles Lakers are still facing major concerns on the defensive end of the floor, and with just over two weeks before the 2026 NBA trade deadline, any hope of them adding a game-changing player is starting to feel more unlikely. However, although it could have fired when originally put on the table and created a ton of controversy within the Lakers organization, there is still one possible move that could be available.Speaking recently on his podcast, Game Over, LeBron James‘ agent Rich...

Heavy Sports • 19th January 2026

Draymond Green Sounds Off On 'Push Out' Comments Amid Warriors Trade Rumors

The Golden State Warriors, like so many other teams, have been at the forefront of trade rumors ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline, and while those have been mostly related to the uncertain future of Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green’s name has also been floated out.While Golden State has made it clear they have no plans of trading either Green or Jimmy Butler in hopes of adding another top-tier star, that didn’t stop Rich Paul, who also made controversial comments about the Los Angeles Lakers,...

Heavy Sports • 19th January 2026

Knicks Get Jalen Brunson Injury Update Ahead Of Mavericks Game

The New York Knicks have lost three games in a row, and while the mid-season struggles appear to be catching up with the NBA Cup champions, all three of those losses came without Jalen Brunson, but the latest injury update on the star could signal some good news.According to the injury report offered up by the Knicks, Brunson, as well as Josh Hart, are both listed as questionable for New York’s upcoming MLK Day contest against the Dallas Mavericks.Before the team’s latest loss to the Phoenix Sun...

Heavy Sports • 19th January 2026

LeBron James' Historic Streak Ends As NBA Announces All-Star Starters

After two rounds of voting, the NBA has officially announced the starters for the 2026 All-Star Game, which consists of the fan vote (50%), player vote (25%), and media vote (25%). While the voting and All-Stars as a whole are selected from both the Eastern and Western Conferences, for the game itself, the players will be divided into three teams, two USA teams and one World team, going off last season’s format which features a tournament style that the NBA introduced to spice up what has previo...

Heavy Sports • 19th January 2026

Bulls Get Good News With Latest Josh Giddey Injury Update

Chicago Bulls star guard Josh Giddey is getting ever closer to a return after being sidelined since December 29th with a hamstring injury, based on a new update. The Bulls recently assigned Giddey to their G-League affiliate, Windy City Bulls, before recalling him back to the first team just a few hours later. They likely made the move to have him practice with the team as a gauge for his injury progress as a potential return nears.While now officially listed as day-to-day on the Bulls injury re...

Heavy Sports • 19th January 2026

How Mark Cuban's Multi-Million NIL Donations Helped Fund Indiana's Historic Run

The Indiana Hoosiers football team’s run in the 2025 college football season might be the biggest turnaround for any sports team in history, whether it be collegiate or professional, and now they are in the NCAA College Football Playoff Championship Game, facing the Miami Hurricanes.Led by Coach of the Year Curt Cignetti and Heisman Award winner Fernando Mendoza, Indiana is in search of the first perfect season of the 12-team playoff era, and behind them is alumnus Mark Cuban, former majority ow...

Heavy Sports • 17th January 2026

Warriors Get Bad News On Anthony Davis For Kuminga Trade Rumors

The Golden State Warriors were previously thought to be ‘big game hunting’ ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline, and while all expectations still point to them moving on from Jonathan Kuminga, new trade rumors hint that one of their top targets is now out of reach.While the possibility of Giannis Antetokounmpo was brief and fleeting, Anthony Davis emerged as a potential target for the Warriors to pair with Stephen Curry in the final seasons of his career. However, a deal for the now-injured big...

Heavy Sports • 17th January 2026

Lakers Cut Ties With First-Round Pick For Top Target In New Trade Idea

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of a few teams that have been linked to several players ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline. While new trade rumors hint at some of their big-name targets now being out of reach, they’ve consistently been reported to have interest in one player in particular: Keon Ellis of the Sacramento Kings.Ellis hasn’t had a chance to show his true potential on this Kings team, and while the Lakers have been linked to him for some time now, the possibility of them going after...