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Houston Rockets Star Alperen Sengun Catches Stray From NBA Rookie

One of the NBA’s best young stars today is Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun.The 23-year-old big man is already a two-time All-Star, averaging 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks last season. He helped the Rockets make the playoffs as the fifth seed.However, the Rockets suffered a disappointing exit at the […] The post Houston Rockets Star Alperen Sengun Catches Stray From NBA Rookie appeared first on HEAVY .

Summer Leagues, preseason schedules finalized

Your Atlanta Hawks will be busy this offseason with exhibition basketball games. For one, in addition to their usual participation in the Las Vegas Summer League, they will also take part in a smaller, four-team Salt Lake City Summer League joining the Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder, and of course the Utah Jazz. As an […]

Miami Heat Proposed to Land $114 Million Star 2-Way Guard With Giannis

The Miami Heat will still be involved in some offseason business despite making a blockbuster trade for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. Now with the Greek superstar and Bam Adebayo on the roster, the Heat will look for backcourt additions to complement the two core players. With limited resources due to the Antetokounmpo trade, the franchise will […] The post Miami Heat Proposed to Land $114 Million Star 2-Way Guard With Giannis appeared first on HEAVY .

Lakers Proposed to Land Elite Center, 26-Year-Old Star Wing With Luka Doncic

It’s no longer news that the Los Angeles Lakers are exploring potential roster improvement this offseason. While no major acquisition has been made, the front office is looking at possible trade and free agency scenarios.According to Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus, a creative three-team sign-and-trade could help the Lakers get suitable pieces to surround Luka Doncic […] The post Lakers Proposed to Land Elite Center, 26-Year-Old Star Wing With Luka Doncic appeared first on HEAVY .

Ex-Pistons Star Jaden Ivey Returns To Summer League Tournament

The last time Jaden Ivey played in an NBA game was on February 11 with the Chicago Bulls against the Boston Celtics.Ivey’s last run with the Detroit Pistons occurred on February 1, against the Brooklyn Nets. It’s unclear if Ivey will get another run in the NBA in 2026-2027, but he hasn’t stepped away from […] The post Ex-Pistons Star Jaden Ivey Returns To Summer League Tournament appeared first on HEAVY .

Koa Peat reflects the Suns’ long-term vision

Entering the 2026 NBA Draft, I don’t think many people had particularly high expectations for the Phoenix Suns. Knowing they held the 47th overall pick, and understanding that the franchise has recently shown a willingness to move around the board, the expectation was that whoever they selected wasn’t going to dramatically change the outlook for […]

Miami Heat’s Sign-and-Trade Package for LeBron James Revealed

The Miami Heat may explore LeBron James’ free agency situation this offseason in any chance of bringing the veteran superstar back to the franchise.James is nearing the end of his storied career, and after exercising his player option with the Los Angeles Lakers, he is eligible to become an unrestricted free agent. Various speculations are […] The post Miami Heat’s Sign-and-Trade Package for LeBron James Revealed appeared first on HEAVY .

Warriors Get Major News on Jimmy Butler’s Return From ACL Injury

The Golden State Warriors know what they have when Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry share the floor. Twenty-three wins in their first 31 games together told that story clearly. Sustaining it has been the problem.Butler’s right ACL gave out on January 19 against Miami. Everything Golden State had built around that partnership collapsed with it. […] The post Warriors Get Major News on Jimmy Butler’s Return From ACL Injury appeared first on HEAVY .

Warriors Get Bad News on Steve Kerr Offseason Target

The Golden State Warriors are rebuilding their coaching staff around Steve Kerr this offseason. Lead assistant Terry Stotts and defensive coordinator Jerry Stackhouse both departed after their contracts expired, leaving multiple openings on the bench that Golden State needs to fill before training camp. One name has emerged as a top target to help address […] The post Warriors Get Bad News on Steve Kerr Offseason Target appeared first on HEAVY .

Nikola Jokic’s Contract Decision Creates Major Issue for Nuggets Amid Jaylen Brown Trade Rumor: Reports

The Denver Nuggets enter this offseason sitting just $2 million under the second apron with only ten players under contract, and with a decision from Nikola Jokic that has added pressure to an already complicated offseason. According to Marc Stein and Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, Jokic is considering delaying his contract extension for […] The post Nikola Jokic’s Contract Decision Creates Major Issue for Nuggets Amid Jaylen Brown Trade Rumor: Reports appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Lakers Proposed to Land Nikola Jokic for 4 Players, Draft Picks in Massive Trade

The Los Angeles Lakers could line up for a major move this offseason to set up a contention window. With one major trade already concluded in the East, the Lakers can do theirs in the West. While a long shot, bringing Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic to L.A. is not impossible. In a proposed blockbuster […] The post Lakers Proposed to Land Nikola Jokic for 4 Players, Draft Picks in Massive Trade appeared first on HEAVY .

Warriors’ Draymond Green Calls Out Rookie After Draft Night

The Golden State Warriors drafted Yaxel Lendeborg with the 11th overall pick last Tuesday, and the Michigan forward wasted no time trying to connect with his new teammates. Stephen Curry had already welcomed both Lendeborg and second-round pick Lajae Jones to the Warriors group chat on draft night.Draymond Green was a different story. Or so […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green Calls Out Rookie After Draft Night appeared first on HEAVY .

Chicago Bulls Eyeing Veteran All-Star Scorer in Free Agency: Report

The Chicago Bulls are already considered winners early in the offseason after some of the moves made by executive vice president Bryson Graham.The Bulls acquired Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves. They also added Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain in the first round of the […] The post Chicago Bulls Eyeing Veteran All-Star Scorer in Free Agency: Report appeared first on HEAVY .

Tyrese Haliburton Has a 3-Word Response to Knicks’ Championship Win While Providing Health Update

When The Hollywood Reporter asked Tyrese Haliburton what it was like to watch the New York Knicks win the 2026 NBA championship, the man whose team broke the hearts of the Knicks in the 2025 NBA playoffs didn’t hesitate. “Yeah, they were on fire. They, you know, they did their job, so that’s cool to […] The post Tyrese Haliburton Has a 3-Word Response to Knicks’ Championship Win While Providing Health Update appeared first on EssentiallySports .

No.1 Draft Pick AJ Dybantsa Makes ROY Expectations Clear Amid Kevin Durant’s Special Message

The Washington Wizards are ready to shed the last seed tags under the AJ Dybantsa era. After the franchise selected BYU phenom Anicet ‘AJ’ Dybantsa Jr. with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, he has a massive Rookie of the Year target on his back. But the 19-year-old has made it […] The post No.1 Draft Pick AJ Dybantsa Makes ROY Expectations Clear Amid Kevin Durant’s Special Message appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Reacts to Notable Update on Teammate’s Future

The Boston Celtics have plenty of big decisions ahead this offseason. Jaylen Brown‘s future remains unsettled. The front office is weighing extensions for multiple players. The roster is in flux in ways that have defined the offseason conversation around this team.But on Saturday, one piece of good news cut through all of it.Ron Harper Jr. […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum Reacts to Notable Update on Teammate’s Future appeared first on HEAVY .

Warriors’ Jimmy Butler Drops Major Statement on Future With Golden State

The Golden State Warriors entered last season with something that looked like a force in the West. Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry were together, healthy, and locked in. The results backed it up immediately. Then it all came apart.Butler tore his right ACL on January 19 against Miami, ending his season and derailing everything Golden […] The post Warriors’ Jimmy Butler Drops Major Statement on Future With Golden State appeared first on HEAVY .