Heavy Sports • 13th January 2026

Warriors Cut Ties With Kuminga, Add $179M Top Target In Mega Trade Idea

All indications point to the Golden State Warriors trying to do right by Stephen Curry and give him a roster that can compete for a title in the final chapter of his career, but so far this season, that hasn’t been the case, and the franchise’s only real chance of doing that now is making a blockbuster trade before the February 5th trade deadline. The Warriors have been linked to numerous players during this recent trade cycle, but with the days counting down from when they can trade Jonathan Ku...

Heavy Sports • 13th January 2026

Mavericks Get Major Kyrie Irving And AD Injury Updates, Return Timelines

While the Dallas Mavericks haven’t had the season, or past 12 months for that matter, that fans were hoping for, the latest Kyrie Irving injury update could signal some good news for the 15-25 team.According to Grant Afseth of the Dallas Hoops Journal, Irving, who tore his Achilles last March, could be inching closer to a return this season, with a major chance he returns to the Mavericks after the NBA All-Star break.“While the Mavericks have not publicly communicated a return timetable for Irvi...

Heavy Sports • 13th January 2026

Grizzlies Coach Drops Wild Response To Ja Morant Trade Rumors

After Trae Young was traded from the Atlanta Hawks to the Washington Wizards, Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies appears to be the next young point guard on the chopping block ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline.NBA insider Shams Charania recently reported that Morant and the Grizzlies are beginning to look at avenues to end their relationship together, which, depending on the source, makes him one of the top players available to be traded before February 5th.However, Grizzlies head coach Tuoma...

Heavy Sports • 13th January 2026

NBA Legend Rips Victor Wembanyama Before Spurs-Thunder Rematch

Through his first two and a half seasons in the NBA, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs has done things on the basketball court that have likely never been seen before and will never be seen again.However, former NBA star Jason Williams doesn’t believe the hype, and speaking on his podcast, ‘Hoopin and Hollerin’, the playmaking legend called out the Spurs’ franchise star on multiple fronts. Most notably, Williams said Wembanyama is not one of the best first overall draft picks over the p...

Heavy Sports • 13th January 2026

Knicks Predicted To Cut Ties With Two Big Men In Trade Rumors

While they still look like they have a real chance to come out of the Eastern Conference, the New York Knicks need to make some roster moves ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline to ensure what would be their most successful playoff run this century.Namely, by moving on from two of their big men, Guerschon Yabusele and Pacome Dadiet, according to two NBA insiders, Marc Stein of The Stein Line and Sam Quinn of CBS Sports. The two have seen a limited run under new head coach Mike Brown, and as New...

Heavy Sports • 12th January 2026

LeBron James Hit With Brutal Reality On Lakers Future, Retirement

Ever since he was featured on that famous Sports Illustrated cover, LeBron James has exceeded nearly every single expectation put on him as a teenager. But whether he likes it or not, James’ age is catching up to him, and while he’s still put in some ‘prime LeBron’ performances this year, the Los Angeles Lakers are no longer his team, as he’s now playing second, and even third fiddle, at times behind Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.Additionally, the one true way to see James is slowing down, along...

Heavy Sports • 12th January 2026

Celtics Predicted To Make Bold Move Amid New Jayson Tatum Injury Update

After franchise star Jayson Tatum tore his Achilles tendon in the 2025 NBA Playoffs, there was an expectation that the Boston Celtics would take this season as a gap year, however, so far, that has clearly not been the case.The Celtics rank second in net rating and offensive rating, with 2024 Finals MVP Jaylen Brown having the best season of his career, and making it known at the same time. While this season is no longer a cap year for the Tatum-less Celtics, despite cutting ties with many of th...

Heavy Sports • 12th January 2026

Spurs Poised To Hijack Lakers Top Target In Trade Rumors: Report

The San Antonio Spurs have proven to be title contenders this season with the supporting cast they’ve put around superstar Victor Wembanyama in his third NBA season.While the 7’5″ French center has dealt with numerous injuries this season, the Spurs have also fared well without him, but that shouldn’t rule them out from being buyers as the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaches.In a recent article on Bleacher Report, Any Bailey predicted San Antonio will target a second-tier star in hopes of securin...

Heavy Sports • 12th January 2026

NBA Announces Decision On Jan. 8th Postponed Bulls-Heat Game

For a brief moment on January 8th, the leading storyline in the NBA was actually the lack of a game happening, as a recent Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat game was delayed due to condensation on the court.The contest between the two Eastern Conference Play-In rivals was eventually postponed after the delay ran over two hours, with an uncertain status on when the game would actually take place.But now, the NBA has rescheduled for January 29th, three weeks after it was originally supposed to take pla...

Heavy Sports • 12th January 2026

Jonathan Kuminga Named ‘Biggest Loser’ Amid Warriors Trade Rumors

Jonathan Kuminga is the topic of conversation that the NBA world can’t seem to get out of its head. Due to signing a contract extension with the Golden State Warriors over the summer to return on a two-year, $48.5 million deal, he can’t be traded until January 15th, but that hasn’t stopped him from becoming perhaps the most talked-about player in the league over the past few months. Kuminga’s future in Golden State is all but certain; sometime between January 15th and the February 5th trade dead...

Heavy Sports • 12th January 2026

NBA Announces Rudy Gobert Suspension After Wembanyama Hit

Take it from Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors, the NBA doesn’t play around when it comes to flagrant foul accumulation. Most recently, the NBA announced another victim of the rule, as Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves has been suspended for one game for flagrant foul accumulation. “Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has been suspended one game without pay for accruing his sixth Flagrant Foul point of the 2025-26 regular season, it was announced today by James Jones, Exe...

Heavy Sports • 11th January 2026

Nick Sirianni Reveals Steve Kerr's Influence Ahead Of Eagles-49ers Playoff Clash

While Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr has said himself that his team is a fading dynasty, the reach of the team’s immense success has broken out of just the NBA landscape, with influence across the sports world, specifically in the NFL for Philadelphia Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni. In a recent article on The Athletic by Zach Berman, he went into detail on how Sirianni credits Kerr for much of the team’s recent success, which includes two Super Bowl appearances, topped by a win ove...

Heavy Sports • 11th January 2026

Lakers Legend Rips Luka Doncic Amid Schroder NBA Suspension

Luka Doncic is the new franchise star for the Los Angeles Lakers, and while he hasn’t yet played a full season for the team, his offensive impact is impossible to deny. However, not everyone has been a fan of Doncic in his 11-month tenure with the Lakers, specifically a few of their franchise legends. Most recently, three-time Finals winner with Los Angeles, Robert Horry, called out Doncic for what he said was ‘hunting’ for fouls. “His game is predicated on getting fouls called, and the refs don...

Heavy Sports • 10th January 2026

Giannis Issues Blunt LeBron Message After Game-Winning Block

Before Friday night, the Los Angeles Lakers hadn’t lost a clutch game this season, but that was ended thanks to Giannis Antetokounmpo and his steal and block in the final minute against LeBron James.With Luka Doncic fouled out, James attempted to take over for the Lakers, but Antetokounmpo put a stop to that, as Los Angeles now fell to 23-13. Speaking after the game, the Greek Freak discussed his game-clinching stops on the league’s all-time leading scorer.“Down the stretch, I just wanted to tak...

Heavy Sports • 10th January 2026

Rockets Issue Clear Stance On Ja Morant Trade Rumors: Report

The Houston Rockets have been without a true point guard all year after Fred VanVleet suffered a preseason ACL injury. In the meantime, they’ve used Amen Thompson and Reed Sheppard as their de facto playmakers. Still, with the recent news that Ja Morant of the Memphis Grizzlies could be available in a trade, the Rockets were immediately named as a potential landing spot.However, according to a recent update by NBA insider Kelly Iko of Yahoo Sports, Houston doesn’t appear to be entertaining the i...

Heavy Sports • 9th January 2026

Lakers Hit With Harsh Reality In Trade Rumors As Deadline Nears

So far in the 2026 NBA trade season, the Trae Young to the Washington Wizards has been the only move to happen. While the previous trade rumors hinted at this deadline being one of the busiest in recent memory, that could all be for naught, as Young could very well be the biggest name dealt before the February 5th deadline. In fact, this trade season might end up being relatively quiet, and while that is due to multiple reasons, the Los Angeles Lakers could be at the forefront as to why many of...

Heavy Sports • 9th January 2026

Lakers Get LeBron Injury Update Amid Bad News On Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers have dealt with numerous injuries to start the 2025-26 NBA season, primarily affecting two of their key players, LeBron James and Austin Reaves.James, in his record-breaking 23rd season and currently in a battle with Father Time, missed the team’s last game against the San Antonio Spurs due to a foot injury and lingering sciatica. However, the latest update on the league’s all-time leading scorer is good news for the Lakers.According to the team and ESPN insider Dave McMen...

Heavy Sports • 9th January 2026

Knicks Poised To Hijack Lakers' Top Target In New Trade Rumors

The New York Knicks had a near-dream start to the season with a strong record and winning the 2025 NBA Cup, but over the past two weeks, things have taken a slight downturn, and the possibility of them adding more depth through a trade looks more and more likely. The core of Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns, Josh Hart, Mikal Bridges, and OG Anunoby all feel pretty safe, as well as Mitchell Robinson, considering what he brings to the table in terms of offensive rebounding and rim protection. But...

Heavy Sports • 9th January 2026

Lakers Predicted To Face Steep Competition For Top Trade Target

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly been interested in a ton of players as the 2026 NBA trade deadline quickly approaches. However, at the same time they’ve been linked to current and rising stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Lauri Markkanen, Trey Murphy, and others, the Lakers actually figuring out a deal for any of them appears a lot easier said than done. That’s why it appears the Lakers have shifted their focus and have a new trade target, who has a much lower price tag than all the others...

Heavy Sports • 8th January 2026

Giannis Trade Rumors, Bucks Future Takes Stunning Sharp Twist

For the past few months, the future of Giannis Antetokounmpo with the Milwaukee Bucks has come into major question, and with the 2026 NBA trade deadline less than a month away, there was previously the prevailing thought that he would be moved before February 5th.However, despite the numerous reports and trade rumors that involved the Los Angeles Lakers, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and a heap of other teams around the league, all of that might now be null and void.According to a rece...

Heavy Sports • 8th January 2026

Lakers Hit With Devastating News On Latest Giannis Trade Rumors

The Los Angeles Lakers seem to have a knack for landing superstar talent, and most recently, they’ve been rumored to be near the top of the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes. A trade for Antetokounmpo would have to include Austin Reaves and a ton of assets that would be sent back to the Milwaukee Bucks for the 2021 Finals MVP, but even having the chance at pairing him with franchise star Luka Doncic is impossible not to entertain.However, their hopes for Antetokounmpo could be crashing dow...

Heavy Sports • 7th January 2026

Lakers Get Good News In Latest Update On Giannis Trade Rumors

With the 2026 NBA trade deadline less than a month away, Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the biggest name on the market. While it’s hard to gauge how realistic the idea is of the Milwaukee Bucks wanting to move their franchise star, considering the back-and-forth rumors on his future with the team, numerous clubs around the league have been linked to the 2021 Finals MVP. While the Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and specifically the Los Angeles Lakers would be the most notable landing spot...

Heavy Sports • 7th January 2026

Warriors' Kuminga Trade Rumors Take Unexpected Bizarre Twist

For the past few months, there was an unequivocal expectation that Jonathan Kuminga wouldn’t end the season on the Golden State Warriors and that he would be traded at some point before the February 5th trade deadline.That remains a very possible outcome, but at the same time, there is a very realistic world in which Kuminga stays with the Warriors for the rest of the season, according to the latest report on the 23-year-old forward.According to Anthony Slater of ESPN, the trade market for Kumin...

Heavy Sports • 6th January 2026

Hawks Cut Ties With Trae Young, Land AD In Massive Trade Idea

After a tumultuous and injury-filled start to his eighth NBA season with the Atlanta Hawks, Trae Young is ready for a change of scenery, and he is expected to be moved before the 2026 NBA trade deadline, according to recent reports from ESPN’s Marc Spears and Shams Charania.Along with not receiving an extension over the summer, the relationship between Young and the Hawks has deteriorated over the last few months, culminating in the report that he and his representation are working with the fran...