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  • Pacers Waiving Tristan Thompson; Heads To Eastern Conference Contender
    • Pacers Waiving Tristan Thompson; Heads To Eastern Conference Contender
    Former Boston Celtics big Tristan Thompson is headed to his fifth team in three seasons. Thompson, who was dealt from the Sacramento Kings to the Pacers at the NBA trade deadline, will be waived by Indiana on Thursday, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. Carlisle, as you can see in video from NBA reporter Alex […] The post Pacers Waiving Tristan Thompson; Heads To Eastern Conference Conte...2022
  • • RUMOR: Kyrie Irving could retire if Nets decide to trade him for Ben Simmons
    The Brooklyn Nets have their eyes on the NBA title, but the Kyrie Irving offseason drama continues to be the biggest hurdle they need to overcome. One solution that’s been floated around would be for the Nets to trade Irving for Ben Simmons, the other All-Star making headlines on an Eastern Conference contender. But according […] The post RUMOR: Kyrie Irving could retire if Nets decide...2021
  • • Bulls star Zach LaVine fires strong Lonzo Ball warning to rest of NBA
    The Chicago Bulls have looked every bit the part of an Eastern Conference contender through two preseason games. Granted the games don’t officially count just yet, but blowing out your first two opponents by 36 apiece is probably a good early sign. Lonzo Ball has been a huge part of their on-court success thus far. […] The post Bulls star Zach LaVine fires strong Lonzo Ball warning to ...2021
  • • Kevin Durant gets deeply reflective after close defeat to Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks
    Kevin Durant and the Brooklyn Nets suffered a tough loss on Sunday as they faced another top Eastern Conference contender in Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks. It was an end-to-end battle with the Bucks escaping the Nets, 117-114. It was a crucial loss for Durant and company, with teams jockeying for homecourt advantage for […] The post Kevin Durant gets deeply reflective after c...2021
  • • NBA odds: Knicks vs. Bucks prediction, odds, pick, and more
    The second half of the 2020-21 NBA season officially began Wednesday night, with the Memphis Grizzlies throttling the Washington Wizards and the Dallas Mavericks outlasted the San Antonio Spurs. The action really heats up Thursday, as 22 teams are in action. One such matchup will feature an Eastern Conference contender in Milwaukee taking on the […] The post NBA odds: Knicks vs. Bucks predic...2021
  • • The reasons the Heat are sucking hard right now
    Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat were the darlings of the NBA bubble, going on a Cinderella run to the NBA Finals before losing to the Los Angeles Lakers in six games. With most of the key players returning for 2020-21, the Heat were expected to be a Eastern Conference contender once again. Instead, Miami […] The post The reasons the Heat are sucking hard right now appeared first on ClutchPoi...2021
  • • Nets, Jeff Green Agree to Deal
    The Brooklyn Nets have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran Jeff Green, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. The moves fortifies an Eastern Conference contender’s rotation with a player loaded with experience. The deal, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports, is for the veteran’s minimum. Green has been on seven teams over the course of […] The post Nets, Jeff Green Agree to De...2020
  • • The Boston Celtics are the Eastern Conference contender lying in the weeds
    The Milwaukee Bucks’ formidable two-way play and the Toronto Raptors defending their NBA championship are the prevailing talking points in the Eastern Conference, and rightfully so. But don’t sleep on the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are where they’ve been in each of the last four seasons: near the top of the East. Currently 43-21, the Celtics […] The post The Boston Celtics...2020
  • • Report: Cavs players feel team will trade Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson
    The Cleveland Cavaliers are going nowhere fast this season. They currently sit at 13-37, tied for the worst record in the Eastern Conference. Looking to build around Collin Sexton and Darius Garland, Cleveland could very well make a couple of blockbuster deals ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Cavaliers players believe that both Kevin Love and Tristan T...2020
  • • 2020 NBA trade deadline: Best-case scenarios for Bucks, Heat, Celtics and every Eastern Conference contender
    What would a dream trade deadline look like for the best teams in the East?...2020

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  • • 15 players who will shape the NBA playoffs
    This NBA season has been one for the books. Think of all the narratives: the drama-filled Cavs, the injury-riddled Celtics, the red-hot Rockets and Raptors, the crazy trade deadline, the inconsistent Warriors — the list goes on.With the playoffs approaching (they start this Saturday), we still don’t know which teams will match up. Will Houston square off with Utah, New Orleans, San Antonio, Oklaho...2018
  • • NBA Trade Rumors: Buzz Surrounding Potential Monta Ellis, Andrew Bogut Deals
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  • • Lakers News: Latest on D'Angelo Russell Injury, Julius Randle and More
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  • • Durant Departure Will Test Westbrook, and OKC's Belief in His Leadership
    2016
  • • Derrick Rose Well Suited to Phil Jackson's Plan That Progress Is Its Own Reward
    2016
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  • • A Star Is Born: NBA Players Who Broke Out in 2015-16
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  • • NBA Blockbuster Trades That Should Happen During 2015-16 Season
    2015
  • • Thunder 2015-16 Schedule: Top Games, Championship Odds and Record Predictions
    2015
  • • Did Atlanta Hawks Do Enough to Save Eastern Conference Contender Status?
    2015

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  • • Durant Departure Will Test Westbrook, and OKC's Belief in His Leadership
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  • • Pacers Waiving Tristan Thompson; Heads To Eastern Conference Contender
    Former Boston Celtics big Tristan Thompson is headed to his fifth team in three seasons. Thompson, who was dealt from the Sacramento Kings to the Pacers at the NBA trade deadline, will be waived by Indiana on Thursday, according to head coach Rick Carlisle. Carlisle, as you can see in video from NBA reporter Alex […] The post Pacers Waiving Tristan Thompson; Heads To Eastern Conference Conte...2022
  • • RUMOR: Kyrie Irving could retire if Nets decide to trade him for Ben Simmons
    The Brooklyn Nets have their eyes on the NBA title, but the Kyrie Irving offseason drama continues to be the biggest hurdle they need to overcome. One solution that’s been floated around would be for the Nets to trade Irving for Ben Simmons, the other All-Star making headlines on an Eastern Conference contender. But according […] The post RUMOR: Kyrie Irving could retire if Nets decide...2021
  • • Report: Cavs players feel team will trade Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson
    The Cleveland Cavaliers are going nowhere fast this season. They currently sit at 13-37, tied for the worst record in the Eastern Conference. Looking to build around Collin Sexton and Darius Garland, Cleveland could very well make a couple of blockbuster deals ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Cavaliers players believe that both Kevin Love and Tristan T...2020
  • • 2020 NBA trade deadline: Best-case scenarios for Bucks, Heat, Celtics and every Eastern Conference contender
    What would a dream trade deadline look like for the best teams in the East?...2020
  • • Pacers star guard Victor Oladipo hopes to return in late January, early February
    Injured Pacers guard Victor Oladipo continues to recover from a ruptured right quad tendon and is aiming to return to action by late January or early February, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. With Oladipo’s return still at least one month away, there’s no specific date or game targeted as of yet. However, Wojnarowski notes that if Oladipo achieves his goal of returning by the end of January or ...2019
  • • Victor Oladipo hopes to return in late January, early February
    Injured Pacers guard Victor Oladipo continues to recover from a ruptured right quad tendon and is aiming to return to action by late January or early February, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. With Oladipo’s return still at least one month away, there’s no specific date or game targeted as of yet. However, Wojnarowski notes that if Oladipo achieves his goal of returning by the end of January or ...2019
  • • Watch: DeMar DeRozan gets huge ovation in return to Toronto
    Toronto Raptors fans have nothing but love for DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan made his return to Toronto on Friday night for the first time since he was traded for Kawhi Leonard during the offseason. DeRozan was greeted with a rousing standing ovation from Raptors fans. Since DeRozan was oddly introduced second as part of the San Antonio Spurs’ lineup, his ovation carried through the introduction of the o...2019
  • • The Bruins are being overlooked as a potential Eastern Conference contender
    The Bruins have rattled off six-straight victories and enter into the pre-deadline week in second spot in the Atlantic Division. Boston doesn't have the hype, but they have many of the necessary pieces to contend in the Eastern Conference. The post The Bruins are being overlooked as a potential Eastern Conference contender appeared first on TheHockeyNews....2019
  • • 15 players who will shape the NBA playoffs
    This NBA season has been one for the books. Think of all the narratives: the drama-filled Cavs, the injury-riddled Celtics, the red-hot Rockets and Raptors, the crazy trade deadline, the inconsistent Warriors — the list goes on.With the playoffs approaching (they start this Saturday), we still don’t know which teams will match up. Will Houston square off with Utah, New Orleans, San Antonio, Oklaho...2018
  • • Report: Pacers willing to trade first-round pick to get help for Paul George
    The Indiana Pacers are reportedly willing to pay a significant price to get Paul George some help in the hopes of being an Eastern Conference contender for years to come.According to Chris Haynes of ESPN, the Pacers are dangling their first-round draft pick in an attempt to acquire an established wing or frontline player.The team has lost six in a row, and sit just two games ahead of the final pla...2017

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  • • The Boston Celtics are the Eastern Conference contender lying in the weeds
    The Milwaukee Bucks’ formidable two-way play and the Toronto Raptors defending their NBA championship are the prevailing talking points in the Eastern Conference, and rightfully so. But don’t sleep on the Boston Celtics. The Celtics are where they’ve been in each of the last four seasons: near the top of the East. Currently 43-21, the Celtics […] The post The Boston Celtics...2020
  • • Report: Cavs players feel team will trade Kevin Love, Tristan Thompson
    The Cleveland Cavaliers are going nowhere fast this season. They currently sit at 13-37, tied for the worst record in the Eastern Conference. Looking to build around Collin Sexton and Darius Garland, Cleveland could very well make a couple of blockbuster deals ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline. According to Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com, Cavaliers players believe that both Kevin Love and Tristan T...2020
  • • Pacers star guard Victor Oladipo hopes to return in late January, early February
    Injured Pacers guard Victor Oladipo continues to recover from a ruptured right quad tendon and is aiming to return to action by late January or early February, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. With Oladipo’s return still at least one month away, there’s no specific date or game targeted as of yet. However, Wojnarowski notes that if Oladipo achieves his goal of returning by the end of January or ...2019
  • • Victor Oladipo hopes to return in late January, early February
    Injured Pacers guard Victor Oladipo continues to recover from a ruptured right quad tendon and is aiming to return to action by late January or early February, reports ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. With Oladipo’s return still at least one month away, there’s no specific date or game targeted as of yet. However, Wojnarowski notes that if Oladipo achieves his goal of returning by the end of January or ...2019
  • • Atlantic notes: The process works, Mark Jackson a fit with the Knicks?
    Love or hate The Process, it produced a Sixers team that is every bit an Eastern Conference contender. Beyond the roster loaded with talent, however, is a strong culture, one that ESPN’s Kevin Arnovitz points out is far more developed and nuanced than we all assumed while they were losing historically.“All of that was a time of learning, a time of progression, a time of really seeing the type of p...2018
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    2016
  • • Lakers News: Latest on D'Angelo Russell Injury, Julius Randle and More
    2016
  • • Bulls vs. Jazz: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
    2016
  • • Durant Departure Will Test Westbrook, and OKC's Belief in His Leadership
    2016

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  • • Atlantic notes: The process works, Mark Jackson a fit with the Knicks?
    2018
  • • Durant Departure Will Test Westbrook, and OKC's Belief in His Leadership
    2016
  • • Derrick Rose Well Suited to Phil Jackson's Plan That Progress Is Its Own Reward
    2016
  • • Jason Kidd Contract: Latest News, Rumors on Coach's Negotiations with Bucks
    2016
  • • Best, Worst and Weirdest from Boston Celtics' Regular Season
    2016
  • • Thursday NBA Roundup: LeBron James Won't Win MVP but Deserves Recognition
    2016
  • • Miami Heat Sitting Pretty After Retaining Lottery Pick in 2015 NBA Draft
    2015
  • • Will 2015 Free Agents Take Advantage of NBA's East-West Disparity?
    2015
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Top Eastern Conference Contender news

  • • Kobe Bryant Confirms He Wanted to Join Michael Jordan on Wizards
    2015
  • • Tobias Harris Re-Signs with Magic: Latest Contract Details, Comments, Reaction
    2015
  • • Watch Hyped-Up LeBron James Find Varejao With Behind-The-Back Dime
    2014
  • • Report: Devils' Jagr hoping to be traded to Eastern Conference contender
    2015
  • • Jason Kidd Contract: Latest News, Rumors on Coach's Negotiations with Bucks
    2016
  • • Bulls star Zach LaVine fires strong Lonzo Ball warning to rest of NBA
    2021
  • • RUMOR: Kyrie Irving could retire if Nets decide to trade him for Ben Simmons
    2021
  • • The Boston Celtics are the Eastern Conference contender lying in the weeds
    2020
  • • Scott Brooks to Wizards: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
    2016
  • • Derrick Rose Well Suited to Phil Jackson's Plan That Progress Is Its Own Reward
    2016
  • • Surging Pistons Here to Stay in Tight Race Out East and Tuesday NBA Takeaways
    2015
  • • Durant Departure Will Test Westbrook, and OKC's Belief in His Leadership
    2016
  • • Thursday NBA Roundup: LeBron James Won't Win MVP but Deserves Recognition
    2016
  • • 2020 NBA trade deadline: Best-case scenarios for Bucks, Heat, Celtics and every Eastern Conference contender
    2020

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  • • Did Atlanta Hawks Do Enough to Save Eastern Conference Contender Status?
    2015

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  • • NBA odds: Knicks vs. Bucks prediction, odds, pick, and more
    2021
  • • Pacers star guard Victor Oladipo hopes to return in late January, early February
    2019
  • • Victor Oladipo hopes to return in late January, early February
    2019
  • • Watch: DeMar DeRozan gets huge ovation in return to Toronto
    2019
  • • Kawhi Leonard proving he belongs atop MVP leaderboard
    With another dominant performance against a fellow Eastern Conference contender, the former Finals MVP is starting to make a case for this year's regular-season award....2018
  • • 15 players who will shape the NBA playoffs
    2018
  • • Report: Pacers willing to trade first-round pick to get help for Paul George
    2017
  • • Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Toronto Raptors: Live Score, Highlights and Reaction
    2016
  • • NBA Trade Rumors: Buzz Surrounding Potential Monta Ellis, Andrew Bogut Deals
    2016
  • • Lakers News: Latest on D'Angelo Russell Injury, Julius Randle and More
    2016

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  • • NBA Trade Rumors: Buzz Surrounding Potential Monta Ellis, Andrew Bogut Deals
    2016
  • • Thursday NBA Roundup: LeBron James Won't Win MVP but Deserves Recognition
    2016
  • • Will 2015 Free Agents Take Advantage of NBA's East-West Disparity?
    2015

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