Eli Gregorski

Heavy Sports • 25th April 2026

When Is Austin Reaves Coming Back? New Lakers Injury Return Timeline Emerges

Despite all the initial hopes, Austin Reaves will not be making his injury return for the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 3 of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets.Reaves had been upgraded to questionable for Game 3, and throughout the day, signs pointed to him making his playoff debut for the Lakers this season. However, as head coach JJ Redick announced, the star guard will remain out for the time being as he continues to recover from his grade 2 oblique strain.So, with Reaves out f...

Heavy Sports • 25th April 2026

Victor Wembanyama News Forces Spurs Into Key Decision For Game 3 Vs Blazers

The San Antonio Spurs are playing the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 3 of their first-round series in a matchup that will not feature NBA superstar Victor Wembanyama.Wembanyama was questionable before the game after being in concussion protocol, and while there was hope that he could get back on the floor for San Antonio, he was ruled out for Game 3 shortly before tipoff.Still, the Spurs have a major task ahead on Friday night, and before the game, they announced their starting lineup against Po...

Heavy Sports • 24th April 2026

Rockets Inching Closer To Giannis Trade After Down 2-0 Vs Lakers: Report

The Houston Rockets are down 2-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers, and heading into Game 3, it’s a must-win matchup for a team that went into the season with high playoff hopes.There have been a few factors at play for the Rockets for why they are down 2-0 to the Lakers, yet still, they came into the series as favorites, with their opponent playing without stars Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.Now, facing a near-must-win Game 3, the responsibility for eking out a...

Heavy Sports • 24th April 2026

New Luka Doncic Return Timeline Emerges Before Lakers Vs Rockets Game 3

Luka Doncic of the Los Angeles Lakers is not expected to return in the team’s first-round series against the Houston Rockets, despite the star now slowly ramping up for an eventual comeback from his hamstring strain.While the previous hope was that the Lakers could extend their series against the Rockets to get Doncic or Austin Reaves back, they are now firmly in the driver’s seat in the first round, up 2-0 with the chance to take a three-game lead over Houston in Game 3 on Friday night.With tha...

Heavy Sports • 24th April 2026

Spurs Get Good News With Latest Victor Wembanyama Injury Update Before Game 3

Victor Wembanyama suffered a concussion in the second quarter of Game 2 of the San Antonio Spurs‘ first-round series against the Portland Trail Blazers and did not play for the rest of the night.Shortly after it was confirmed that the NBA superstar went into concussion protocol, it was announced by the Spurs that Wembanyama was officially questionable for Game 3 of their series against the Trail Blazers.While his status remains questionable in the lead-up to Friday night’s game, a new update eme...

Heavy Sports • 24th April 2026

Lakers Get New Austin Reaves Injury Return Verdict For Game 3

Austin Reaves of the Los Angeles Lakers was upgraded to questionable for Game 3 of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets, and barring any setbacks, he will make his return from the oblique strain on Friday night.Reaves’ injury status heading into Game 3 was upgraded for the first time since he went out with the oblique strain in early April, and now, all signs point to him making his 2026 playoff debut for the Lakers.Based on all the latest updates, Reaves has progressed through h...

Heavy Sports • 24th April 2026

Lakers Announce Starting Lineup Decision For Game 3 After Austin Reaves News

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Houston Rockets in Game 3 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Friday night, in a matchup that will not feature star guard Austin Reaves.Reaves had been out since early April with a grade 2 hamstring strain, but after being listed as questionable earlier in the day, he was later downgraded to out for Game 3, according to the latest injury updates.Despite initial hopes, Reaves will now have to wait for his return and playoff debut this season. In t...

Heavy Sports • 24th April 2026

Nuggets Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Timberwolves After Aaron Gordon News

The Denver Nuggets are playing the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series on Thursday, April 23, in a game that will not feature star forward Aaron Gordon.Gordon has officially been ruled out with left calf tightness, and his injury status comes after he was downgraded multiple times for the Nuggets before Game 3.With the series tied 1-1, Thursday night’s matchup is crucial for both sides, and before the game, the Nuggets announced their starting lineup and final in...

Heavy Sports • 23rd April 2026

Lakers Urged To Target $166M Star Big Man In Trade As New Luka Doncic Partner

Regardless of what happens in the 2026 NBA Playoffs for the Los Angeles Lakers, even outside of the potential Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves injury returns, the team is expected to be busy this summer putting together a new supporting cast around those two stars.While the Lakers have been linked to several 3-and-D shooters to pair with Doncic and Reaves, the idea of Los Angeles being interested in a new star big man has also been floated out in recent rumors. Potentially moving on from the curren...

Heavy Sports • 23rd April 2026

Lakers Praised For Offseason Decision That Looks Even Better Up 2-0 Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers, and specifically their front office, tend to find themselves under heavy scrutiny at some points, but while the team is up 2-0 against the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, it looks as though the brass accomplished their job at putting a strong, winning roster together.The Lakers are up 2-0 over the Rockets, despite not having Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Los Angeles did make moves to add Marcus Smart and Deandre Ayton over the offseason, and a deal at...

Heavy Sports • 23rd April 2026

Timberwolves-Nuggets Beef Gets Real With Strong Words Before Game 3

The Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves are playing the first round of the NBA Playoffs with the series tied 1-1, and through the opening two games, both sides have exchanged strong words back and forth.Anthony Edwards of the Timberwolves was the first to claim that there is a rivalry between Denver and Minnesota, and now, heading into Game 3 of the series, the rivalry only appears to be heating up.Stemming from comments made by Jaden McDaniels on all of the Nuggets’ players, including Nik...

Heavy Sports • 23rd April 2026

Lakers Get New Luka Doncic Injury Update Before Game 3 Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 2-0 in their first round playoff series against the Houston Rockets despite not having Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves.But while it’s been the LeBron James show for the time being, new reports indicate that the Lakers could be getting closer to seeing one or both of their two leading scorers come back.Head coach JJ Redick and Shams Charania recently offered injury updates for Doncic, saying that he remains out indefinitely with no official return timeline, however, bas...

Heavy Sports • 23rd April 2026

Lakers Get More Good News Amid Looming Austin Reaves Injury Return

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 2-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and look to finally be turning a corner on the health of their roster.Most recently, the Lakers announced their injury report before Game 3 against the Rockets, and there were a few interesting updates.Along with the major news of Austin Reaves‘ injury, Los Angeles did not list Jake LaRavia with any injury status, both of which bode well for their next game, the rest of the series, and a potential...

Heavy Sports • 23rd April 2026

Is Aaron Gordon Playing Tonight? Nuggets Announce Final Injury Update Vs Timberwolves

Aaron Gordon of the Denver Nuggets is not playing in Game 3 of the team’s first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.Gordon was ruled out for Game 3, first reported by NBA insider Chris Haynes, then confirmed on the Nuggets’ injury report.The series between Denver and Minnesota is currently tied 1-1, and heading into a crucial Game 3, the Nuggets will now be without one of their top contributors.
Gordon is not playing for the Nuggets on Thursday night after he was officially ruled out...

Heavy Sports • 22nd April 2026

Lakers' Game 2 Win Signals Great News For Austin Reaves Injury Return

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets in Game 2 in the first round of their playoff matchup to go 2-0 in the series despite not having leading scorers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.It was once again LeBron James and Luke Kennard leading the way for the Lakers, along with a historic performance from Marcus Smart. Along with those three, Los Angeles has seen elevated play from much of their rotation, and while they were not predicted to win the series without Doncic and Reaves, the Laker...

Heavy Sports • 22nd April 2026

Lakers Get Good News On Luka Doncic Injury Return After Game 2

Luka Doncic remains out for the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. But despite playing without the franchise star and Austin Reaves, the Lakers find themselves up 2-0 over the Rockets, quickly going from heavy underdogs to now favorites to win the series and advance to the second round.Before the series began, head coach JJ Redick said he and the team would do their best to extend the series against Houston, in hopes of reaching Game 6 or 7 to giv...

Heavy Sports • 22nd April 2026

Lakers Make Luke Kennard Announcement Ahead Of Game 2 Vs Rockets

The Los Angeles Lakers are up 1-0 in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets, in part due to a major performance from guard Luke Kennard.Kennard finished Game 1 for the Lakers with a game-high 27 points on 5/5 shooting from deep. While LeBron James also had a strong night as Los Angeles continues to play without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, it was Kennard who was the leading storyline after their opening game victory in the series.Now, in the lead-up to Game 2 against the...

Heavy Sports • 22nd April 2026

When Is Luka Doncic Coming Back? Lakers Announce New Injury Return Update

The Los Angeles Lakers have been without star player Luka Doncic for the past few weeks after he suffered a grade 2 hamstring strain in early April.Doncic has missed the start of the Lakers’ playoff series against the Houston Rockets, and while there was hope of an injury return coming at some point soon, based on the latest update, that is still uncertain.The Lakers beat the Rockets in Game 1 of the first-round series despite not having Doncic or Austin Reaves in the matchup. Now, in the lead-u...

Heavy Sports • 22nd April 2026

Lakers Announce Starting Lineup Vs Rockets After Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves News

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing the Houston Rockets in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Tuesday, April 21, in a game that will not feature Luka Doncic or Austin Reaves.The two leading scorers for the Lakers remain out for Game 2, and while the team did offer new injury updates on both, it will once again be the LeBron James show for Los Angeles while they remain sidelined.Before Game 2, the Lakers announced their starting lineup and final injury report for Tuesday night’s contest...

Heavy Sports • 21st April 2026

Wild LeBron James Stat Could Predict Winner Of Lakers-Rockets Playoff Series

LeBron James is the de facto leader for the Los Angeles Lakers in their playoff series against the Houston Rockets while the team remains without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.James is the oldest player in the NBA. Though he isn’t the same-caliber player he was a few years ago, he continues to be one of the more impactful stars in the league, especially in the playoffs, as evidenced by his Game 1 performance against Houston in the win.Now, heading into Game 2, James is tasked once again with lea...

Heavy Sports • 21st April 2026

Lakers Get Bad News Before Game 2 Amid Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Updates

Even without Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, with some strong performances from LeBron James, Luke Kennard, and others.However, while the Lakers do have a 1-0 series lead, after what was a franchise record night of shotmaking, their Game 1 performance over the weekend could have been a ‘fluke’ according to one insider, which might not bode well for the rest of the series against Houston.Amid new...

Heavy Sports • 21st April 2026

NBA Announces Victor Wembanyama News Before Spurs-Blazers Game 2

Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2025-26 season, in what could be just the first of many more awards to come in his career.Wembanyama won the Defensive Player of the Year award in historic fashion, setting multiple records and hitting several milestones along the way in just his third NBA season for the Spurs.As San Antonio prepares for Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against the Portland Trail Blazers, the league announ...

Heavy Sports • 21st April 2026

Spurs Announce Starting Lineup Decision Vs Blazers After Victor Wembanyama News

The San Antonio Spurs are playing against the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 2 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs in a game that will feature the newly crowned Defensive Player of the Year award winner, Victor Wembanyama.Wembanyama won Defensive Player of the Year in historic fashion and is coming off a record-breaking Game 1 in the Spurs’ 111-98 victory over the Trail Blazers.Now, ahead of Game 2, San Antonio announced their starting lineup and final injury report for their Tuesday nig...

Heavy Sports • 20th April 2026

Lakers Get Good News Amid Looming Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves Injury Returns

The Los Angeles Lakers are playing without their two leading scorers, Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, in their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets. While new injury updates signal a return for both could be coming soon, the Lakers faired decently well without them in Game 1.Granted, the Rockets were without their star in Kevin Durant, but even still, as the Lakers were playing without Doncic and Reaves, they remained underdogs heading into the first game, and not favored to win...