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• Celtics’ Jayson Tatum (Achilles) Already Out Of Walking BootBoston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum tore his right Achilles tendon on May 12 in Game 4 of the 2025 Eastern Conference Semifinals against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. The six-time NBA All-Star underwent surgery the next day. It appears Tatum’s recovery is going very well, as the talented swingman is already out […] The post Celtics’ Jayson Tatum (Achilles) A...2025See also Boston Celtics -
• Heat’s Erik Spoelstra: ‘Loser’s Mentality’ To Think East Wide Open After Injuries, ChangesMiami Heat coach Erik Spoelstra isn’t entertaining the idea that the Eastern Conference is suddenly wide open. “You can’t think that just because there have been some changes in rosters or some injuries that, ‘Oh, now we have a chance,’” Spoelstra told Anthony Chiang of The Miami Herald. “That’s kind of a loser’s mentality. We […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra: ‘Loser’s Mentalit...2025Continue with Erik Spoelstra -
• 76ers' VJ Edgecombe likes team's odds of making 2026 NBA Finals as he sets goals for rookie seasonWith the Celtics and Pacers both dealing with key injuries, the Eastern Conference is wide open...2025 -
• Daryl Morey Says East Is 'Open' Next Season, Sixers 'Can Be Right There'Daryl Morey was optimistic about the outlook of the Philadelphia 76ers next season, saying that the Eastern Conference was "open." "I do think it's open in the East," said Morey. "I do think that's a fair characterization. I do, obviously, think that we weren't the only team that's unfortunately gone through a lot of tough injuries. "That's opened some things up. But we're going to have to prove t...2025See more Daryl Morey -
• LeBron James Responding To Lakers' Signals They're Moving On From Him After 2025-26LeBron James understands the Los Angeles Lakers' decision to pivot to building around Luka Doncic given the fact one player is nearing retirement and the other is in the middle of his prime. However, nuance was sometimes lost during the transition as the organization made clear their priorities had changed. The Lakers acquired Doncic in a February trade for Anthony Davis, signaling a shift away fr...2025See more LeBron James -
• Scouts, Execs View Cavs As Favorites To Win East Next Season
The Cavaliers claimed the top seed in the Eastern Conference last season by going 64-18. In part due to injuries, Cleveland had a rocky playoff showing, losing its second-round series vs. Indiana in five games. Due to the Achilles tears of Jayson Tatum (Celtics) and Tyrese Haliburton (Pacers), the East is viewed as being up […]...2025Read about Jayson Tatum
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• A wide-open Eastern Conference was the worst thing for the BucksThe NBA's landscape has dramatically altered due to three significant injuries — Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton and Damian Lillard all suffered torn Achilles tendons during the playoffs....2025Continue with Jayson Tatum -
• Is the NBA's Eastern Conference really a wasteland?The NBA’s Eastern Conference has endured a horrid few months, with three of the conference's powerhouse teams losing a key piece to significant injury that will sideline them next season....2025 -
• Celtics Listening To Trade Offers On Jaylen Brown, Derrick WhiteThe Boston Celtics have significantly reduced their payroll and luxury tax obligations while getting under the second apron with their trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on consecutive days before the draft. Boston reportedly would prefer to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but they also appear willing to listen to offers. "The Celtics prefer not to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick W...2025See also Derrick White -
• Celtics Have Received Significant Interest On Jaylen Brown Trade From Multiple TeamsThe Boston Celtics have significantly reduced their payroll and luxury tax obligations while getting under the second apron with their trades of Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porzingis on consecutive days before the draft. Boston reportedly would prefer to keep Jaylen Brown and Derrick White, but they also appear willing to listen to offers. "The Celtics prefer not to trade Jaylen Brown and Derrick W...2025Click for news about Boston Celtics
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Eastern Conference injury and suspension
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• 2025 NBA Offseason Preview: Indiana PacersThe Pacers appeared in the Eastern Conference Finals in 2024, but benefited from injuries to key Bucks and Knicks players during the first two rounds, then were swept out of the third round by the Celtics. While they were viewed as a solid team, the Pacers were also a No. 6 seed that had only […]...2025Visit the page Indiana Pacers -
• 2025 NBA Offseason Preview: New York KnicksAfter winning 50 regular season games in 2023/24 for the first time in over a decade, the Knicks came within one win of advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals last spring before injuries caught up to them. Rather than running it back and seeing if a healthier version of that roster could make a deeper […]...2025See more New York Knicks -
• Tyrese Haliburton Will Be Game-Time Decision As He Tries To Play Game 6Tyrese Haliburton confirmed he is dealing with a calf strain and will be a game time decision for Game 6 of the Finals for the Indiana Pacers against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Haliburton played 34 minutes in Game 5 but didn't score a field goal as he was clearly limited by the injury. "I have to understand the risks, ask the right questions," said Haliburton. "But I'm a competitor. I want to play...2025Visit the page Tyrese Haliburton -
• This superstar's injury has made the Eastern Conference aggressiveAfter All-NBA forward Jayson Tatum suffered an Achilles tear in the playoffs, the perennially-contending Boston Celtics will almost certainly take a step back next season. Now some of their rivals are acting like the Eastern Conference is wide open....2025See more articles Jayson Tatum -
• Grizzlies trade Desmond Bane to Eastern Conference playoff teamBane has battled some injuries since the Grizzlies drafted him in the first round out of TCU in 2020, but he has been an offensive asset when healthy....2025See more articles Desmond Bane -
• Knicks’ Towns Undergoes Procedures For Playoff InjuriesKnicks star Karl-Anthony Towns recently underwent unspecified procedures to deal with his bruised left knee and to repair ligament damage in his left finger, reports Ramona Shelburne of ESPN.com. As Shelburne writes, Towns sustained the finger injury in New York’s second-round series against Boston and hurt his knee in the Eastern Conference Finals vs. Indiana. […]...2025Click for news about Karl Anthony -
• NBA Finals 2025: Pacers' Aaron Nesmith says he needed extended break to heal sprained ankleNesmith suffered the injury in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Final...2025Read about Aaron Nesmith -
• Pacers Notes: Nesmith, Haliburton, Canadians
Aaron Nesmith didn’t miss any games after spraining his right ankle in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals vs. New York, but playing through the injury wasn’t easy, according to the Pacers wing, who was limited to 16 minutes in Game 5 and just under 20 in Game 6, his two lowest totals of […]...2025Read about Aaron Nesmith
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• Karl-Anthony Towns Treated For Multiple Injuries Sustained During Knicks' Playoff RunKarl-Anthony Towns has undergone treatment on his bruised left knee and to repair ligament damage on his left finger. Towns suffered both injuries during the New York Knicks' run to the Eastern Conference finals. Towns averaged 21.4 points, 11.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists across 18 playoff games for the Knicks. Towns had a PER of 19.8, which ranks second for one of his playoff runs behind last seaso...2025Check it out Karl Anthony -
• Pacers' reserve forward Jarace Walker out at least first two games of NBA Finals due to right ankle injury
He had a nasty ankle roll and injury in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals....2025See more articles Jarace Walker
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• Pacers’ Jarace Walker still in doubt for start of NBA Finals after hurting ankle
Jarace Walker was seen on crutches after suffering a right ankle injury after the Pacers’ 125-108 victory over the Knicks in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference finals on Saturday night, and his coach Rick Carlisle isn’t convinced the forward will be available for the NBA Finals. The 21-year-old will now have four full days […] The post Pacers’ Jarace Walker still in doubt for...2025See more Jarace Walker
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• Raptors Making Noise About Pursuing Major TradeThe Toronto Raptors have emerged in league circles as a team with ambitions to make a major move this offseason. This maneuvering comes on the heels of their trade for Brandon Ingram at the deadline along with the Boston Celtics expected to take a step back next season due to the Jayson Tatum injury and luxury tax concerns, along with the potential availability of Giannis Antetokounmpo. "I don't ...2025See more articles Toronto Raptors -
• Aaron Nesmith Ready For Game 6; Tony Bradley Will Be Game-Time Decision
Pacers forward Aaron Nesmith has responded well to treatment on his sprained right ankle and should be ready for a full workload in tonight’s Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, according to Scott Agness of Fieldhouse Files (Twitter link). In his pre-game session with the media, coach Rick Carlisle said the team has been […]...2025Read about Aaron Nesmith
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• Giannis Antetokounmpo Trade Rumors: Celtics Emerge As Landing Spot
Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo is rumored to leave the Badger State this offseason, and one Eastern Conference rival has emerged as a potential trade suitor: the Boston Celtics. Celtics Could Pair Jayson Tatum With Giannis Antetokounmpo Ever since Jayson Tatum suffered his Achilles injury during the NBA playoffs, the rumor mill has primarily focused […] The post Giannis Ante...2025Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable For Knicks Crucial Game 5
The New York Knicks are facing elimination in the Eastern Conference Finals, and their fight to stay alive may be missing a crucial piece – Karl-Anthony Towns. The star big man is currently listed as questionable for Game 5 with a knee contusion, putting even more pressure on a roster already stretched thin by injuries […] The post Karl-Anthony Towns Questionable For Knicks Crucial Gam...2025Click for news about Karl Anthony
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• Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns returning after apparent knee injury a 'good sign,' will be evaluated ahead of Game 5
In the fourth quarter of the Knicks' loss to the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, Karl-Anthony Towns suffered an apparent knee injury but returned to the court....2025Continue with Karl Anthony
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• Pacers’ Nesmith Expected To Suit Up For Game 4 Tonight
Pacers guard Aaron Nesmith will play in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals tonight, according to several media outlets, including Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype (Twitter link). Nesmith sprained his right ankle during the second half of Game 3 against the Knicks on Sunday. He was listed as questionable on the injury report. Nesmith […]...2025Check it out Aaron Nesmith
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• Knicks-Pacers Game 4 tonight: Timing, channel, Haliburton's dad, injury report
The New York Knicks are set to take on the Indiana Pacers in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals Tuesday night in a crucial matchup for the Knicks. The Knicks visit the Pacers in Indianapolis trailing 1-2 in the series after a shocking loss in overtime in Game 1, and then dropping Game 2 114-109 on Friday at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks won the last meeting 106-100 on Monday, led by 24 po...2025Continue with New York Knicks
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• Tyrese Haliburton And Pacers Flipped A Switch, And So Far, The EastThe Indiana Pacers are back in the Eastern Conference finals for the second straight season, but their return has come with more grit than glamour. A year ago, their run to the final four was viewed through the lens of circumstance –injuries to opposing stars helped clear a path, only for the Pacers to be […] The post Tyrese Haliburton And Pacers Flipped A Switch, And So Far, The East ...2025See more articles Tyrese Haliburton -
• Donovan Mitchell Vows Cavaliers 'Will Be Back' After Surprise Second-Round ExitDonovan Mitchell promised the Cleveland Cavaliers would return stronger following their unexpected Eastern Conference semifinals elimination, as the 64-win team fell to the Indiana Pacers in five games. The Cavaliers became just the fourth team in NBA history to win 64+ regular season games without reaching the Conference Finals, according to ESPN Research. The top-seeded Cavaliers lost three cons...2025Visit the page Donovan Mitchell