Aday Mara’s Thunder fit is easy to see: elite size, rim protection and passing upside for a contender still loaded with draft assets. The post UPDATED: NBA World Reacts to Oklahoma City Thunder Drafting Michigan Star Aday Mara appeared first on HEAVY .
The first eight NBA Draft picks of 2026 went in the order most expected, but one top three pick felt a little disrespected. Cameron Boozer was selected third overall by the Memphis Grizzlies and decided to call out two other teams for passing on him. The entire college season saw the trio of AJ Dybantsa, […] The post Cameron Boozer Vows To Make Teams Regret Passing On Him appeared first on HEAVY .
The Minnesota Vikings don’t need to make a decision right now on Jordan Addison, who has two more seasons under contract. However, at some point, new general manager Nolan Teasley will have to decide whether the wideout is part of his plans for the team.Over the offseason, Minnesota decided to pick up Addison’s fifth-year option, […] The post Ben Leber Weighs In on Jordan Addison’s Vikings Future appeared first on HEAVY .
A new report from a Knicks insider raises fresh questions about Mitchell Robinson's future in New York as free agency approaches. The post Knicks Insider Gives Concerning Mitchell Robinson Update Ahead of Free Agency appeared first on HEAVY .
Former BYU star AJ Dybansta was selected with the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and will now join a suddenly loaded Washington Wizards roster that features Anthony Davis and Trae Young.When he walked the stage at Barclays Center, most of the chatter focused on how the athletic guard can elevate the Wizards […] The post No.1 Pick AJ Dybantsa Honors Late Kentucky Guard on Draft Day appeared first on HEAVY .
On August 8, the UFC holds a fight night at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas. Former title challenger Amanda Lemos returns in the Octagon. She takes on up-and-coming Alexia Thainara in the strawweight division.Multiple sources have confirmed the match-up to Heavy.com. In the official UFC media rankings, Lemos sits at number seven while Thainara […] The post Ranked Brazilian Women Battle in Las Vegas appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Blackhawks are closing in on a trade for Buffalo Sabres defenseman Bowen Byram ahead of Friday’s 2026 NHL Entry Draft. After Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman first broke news of a pending deal, NHL insider Frank Seravalli reported the full details of the trade. “Full trade, per sources: To #Blackhawks: LD Bowen Byram LW Jordan […] The post Blackhawks Closing in on Bowen Byram Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
The Los Angeles Lakers identified another potential center target for Luka Doncic, but the response they received wasn't what many expected. The post Lakers Get Surprising Response to Trade Pursuit of ‘Disrespected’ Center appeared first on HEAVY .
By all measures, the 2025-26 NHL season for the Pittsburgh Penguins was a success, as they defied all expectations and qualified for the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the first time since 2002. They also managed to put a scare into the in-state rival Philadelphia Flyers, winning two straight games after falling behind 3-0 and coming […] The post Penguins Could Make Major Move At 2026 NHL Draft appeared first on HEAVY .
Who are A.J. Dybantsa's parents? Meet the close-knit family that helped guide the No. 1 NBA draft pick from basketball prodigy to one of the sport's brightest young stars. The post No. 1 NBA Pick A.J. Dybantsa Says Dad ‘Ace’ Dybantsa ‘Just Tells Me the Truth’ appeared first on HEAVY .
The Miami Heat takes the cake in the early stages of a wild 2026 NBA offseason. The Heat achieved its long-coveted dream of acquiring Giannis Antetokounmpo from the Milwaukee Bucks. Miami sent off multiple rising star-to-star caliber players — all ages 26 or younger — along with heavy draft capital in exchange for Antetokounmpo.As is the […] The post Report: Miami Heat Expected to Lose All-Star After Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
UFC legend Dustin Poirier has issued a statement following his recent arrest incident in Atlanta, admitting he needs help for his drinking. Poireir was arrested on Sunday, on Father’s Day, for being drunk in public. Bodycam footage of the incident was released on Tuesday, and it was ugly, as Poirier appeared to be intoxicated and […] The post Dustin Poirier Issues Statement Following Arrest Incident appeared first on HEAVY .
The Chicago Bulls’ new front office has made its first selection in the NBA Draft on Tuesday, June 23. As expected, the Bulls are adding the freshman forward out of the University of North Carolina, Caleb Wilson. Since the Bulls moved up several spots with great luck in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, Wilson has […] The post NBA World Reacts To Chicago Bulls Picking Caleb Wilson At NBA Draft appeared first on HEAVY .
The Washington Wizards have spent three years tearing things down. Year after year of lottery picks, losing seasons, and roster turnover. It has been a long, hard road, but the end of the rebuild is finally in sight.Now, in one summer, almost everything has clicked into place. A franchise-altering No. 1 pick, a four-time All-Star […] The post Wizards’ Projected Starting Five Turns Heads After Drafting AJ Dybantsa appeared first on HEAVY .
WWE legend Paul Heyman is known for sharing his unfiltered opinion for decades now, but he’s rarely commented on AEW since the inception of the promotion. Heyman has been under WWE contract for the entirety of AEW’s run from Tony Khan’s launch in 2019 to today. Only one or two interviews have seen Heyman speaking […] The post Paul Heyman Gave Blunt Opinion Of AEW Challenging WWE appeared first on HEAVY .
The Boston Bruins are looking to get back into the playoffs next year and will be aggressive in adding more talent to their roster.Boston could use some more offense in the lineup, and with the draft approaching, the time to make a trade is now. Heavy.com has a trade idea that sees the Bruins acquiring […] The post Trade Idea Sees Bruins Acquiring $25M Scoring Forward to Fill Need appeared first on HEAVY .
The Detroit Lions are now just over a month away from when rookies begin reporting for Training Camp on July 25, followed by head coach Dan Campbell and the rest of the coaching staff on July 28.The Lions are commemorating the 20th consecutive year of hosting Training Camp at the Meijer Performance Center in Allen […] The post Lions Fans Urged To Take Note After Important Dates Released appeared first on HEAVY .
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski came to the defense of heavyweight star Alex Pereira following UFC Freedom 250.In the co-main event of the UFC White House card, Pereira fought Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight title. After Gane took a competitive first round with more effective striking, he dropped Pereira with a jab in […] The post Alexander Volkanovski Comes to the Defense of Alex Pereira appeared first on HEAVY .
The St. Louis Cardinals have had an excellent 2026 campaign–but All-Star voting has been the team and JJ Wetherholt’s Achilles heel. In a recent update, Wetherholt ranked eighth in second base voting in the National League. MiLB Central made a post on Instagram highlighting updates on different rookies. View this post on Instagram This season, in all […] The post St. Louis Cardinals Facing Harsh JJ Wetherholt All-Star Reality appeared first on HEAVY .
The Edmonton Oilers made things official on Tuesday, hiring Mike Babcock as their next head coach. Additionally, they hired D.J. Smith, the former head coach of the Ottawa Senators and a former assistant on Babcock’s staff with the Toronto Maple Leafs.Babcock’s hiring has proven to be nothing short of controversial so far, especially given the […] The post What Mike Babcock Told Oilers Stars, Including Connor McDavid appeared first on HEAVY .
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Eric Lauer continues to perform well for the organization since joining the team in May. His recent outings create speculation that he could remain in the rotation as the season continues.In Monday’s performance against the Minnesota Twins, Lauer pitched six no-hit innings. He came into the game after opener Will Klein […] The post Dodgers Pitcher Eric Lauer’s Great Performance Creates Rotation Speculation appeared first on HEAVY .
The Rafael Devers incident has sparked what’s become a growing reality for the San Francisco Giants. There seems to be a lack of leadership, both on the field and in the front office.Devers’ reaction to a pinch-runner sparked outrage across the baseball world. He signaled to the Giants’ dugout that he didn’t want to be […] The post Giants Leadership Faces Questions After Rafael Devers Incident appeared first on HEAVY .
The New York Yankees were handed a concerning injury update on starting third baseman Ryan McMahon.Yankees manager Aaron Boone announced that Anthony Volpe was set to be on the bench in Tuesday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. However, Volpe ended up being in the lineup as Jose Caballero started at third base, as McMahon was […] The post Yankees Get Concerning Ryan McMahon Update During Tigers Series appeared first on HEAVY .
Odds makers are not buying that the Miami Heat are ready to contend with the New York Knicks and Boston Celtics at the top of the Eastern Conference, despite trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo. Miami has been rumored to have interest in Giannis for years out of desperation to return to NBA Championship contention. Jimmy Butler […] The post Heat Get Terrible Eastern Conference Update After Giannis Trade appeared first on HEAVY .
Tyler Herro broke his silence after being traded from the Heat to the Bucks with a brief message that quickly caught fans' attention. The post Tyler Herro Sends First Message After Heat Trade to Bucks appeared first on HEAVY .