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Recent Eastern Conference Playoff news, rumors

  • • The Bucks vs Nets winner will take home the NBA Championship
    The Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets are preparing for a second-round series in the Eastern Conference playoff side of the NBA Playoffs bracket. The Bucks surprisingly swept the Miami Heat and the Nets took care of the Boston Celtics in Game 5. Now, the Bucks and Nets square off in what should be the Eastern Conference […] The post The Bucks vs Nets winner will take home the NBA Championshi...2021
  • • 2021 NBA Playoff Odds: Celtics vs. Nets series odds, schedule, prediction, & pick
    The Boston Celtics and Brooklyn Nets will square off in a best-of-seven first-round Eastern Conference playoff series, and the odds for this series show the Nets as a massive favorite. Boston got past the play-in tournament and now has a tougher test in a series against the powerhouse Nets. Brooklyn swept the season series against […] The post 2021 NBA Playoff Odds: Celtics vs. Nets series o...2021
  • • NBA Playoff odds: Celtics vs. Nets Game 2 prediction, odds, pick, and more
    The Brooklyn Nets will host the Boston Celtics at the Barclays Center for Game 2 of this Eastern Conference playoff matchup. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Celtics-Nets Game 2 prediction and pick. Brooklyn was in full control in Game 1 as they secured the 104-93 victory. The Nets were […] The post NBA Playoff odds: Celtics vs. Nets Game 2 prediction, odds, pick, and mor...2021
  • • Hawks point guard Trae Young sinks game-winning floater in wild Game 1 ending vs Knicks
    The New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks played a thrilling Game 1 in their Eastern Conference playoff matchup on Sunday. Madison Square Garden was electric and Spike Lee was jumping up and down as playoff basketball returned to New York. However, Hawks point guard Trae Young silenced everybody with this ridiculously clutch floater to lift […] The post Hawks point guard Trae Young sinks game-wi...2021
  • • Is Nate Bjorkgren coaching for his job in elimination game vs LaMelo Ball’s Hornets?
    The Indiana Pacers are set to play in the NBA play-in tournament with a big goal of making it in as the no. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. In order to make that happen, they will have to beat the Charlotte Hornets on Tuesday night and then face and defeat the loser […] The post Is Nate Bjorkgren coaching for his job in elimination game vs LaMelo Ball’s Hornets? appea...2021
  • • Wizards’ Russell Westbrook sounds off on all the Scott Brooks slander
    The Washington Wizards won their final game of the season, defeating the Charlotte Hornets to steal the 8th seed they’ve occupied for weeks leading up to the NBA’s final weekend. The victory felt like the culmination of a months-long journey that the Wizards underwent to become a real threat in the Eastern Conference playoff picture. […] The post Wizards’ Russell Westbrook ...2021
  • • Hawks’ John Collins seals the deal with dagger three vs Wizards to clinch playoff berth
    The Atlanta Hawks and Washington Wizards went down to the wire as both teams look to improve their seeding in the Eastern Conference Playoff picture. With the game winding down, Hawks big man John Collins hit a clutch three to put Atlanta on top and secure the win for them as they would go on […] The post Hawks’ John Collins seals the deal with dagger three vs Wizards to clinch playoff...2021
  • • Hawks star Trae Young’s hilarious reaction to awesome Kevin Huerter no-look trick shot
    The Atlanta Hawks have utilized a combination of young talent and savvy veterans to string together quite an impressive roster that has made some noise in the Eastern Conference this season. With this combination helping the Hawks remain right in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race, it was a tandem of forwards in […] The post Hawks star Trae Young’s hilarious reaction to a...2021
  • • Joel Embiid's left knee injury leaves top of Eastern Conference playoff picture, MVP race both wide open
    An MRI revealed no structural damage to Embiid's knee, which is all that really matters for Philadelphia...2021
  • • 3 players Hornets must target before 2021 NBA trade deadline
    With another All-Star Game in the books, it’s time to shift attention to the second half of the NBA season and the March 25 trade deadline. The Charlotte Hornets should attempt to be as active as possible before the deadline given their standing in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Adding some size or another wing […] The post 3 players Hornets must target before 2021 NBA trade dead...2021

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Eastern Conference Playoff injury and suspension

  • • Joel Embiid's left knee injury leaves top of Eastern Conference playoff picture, MVP race both wide open
    An MRI revealed no structural damage to Embiid's knee, which is all that really matters for Philadelphia...2021
  • • Hawks wing De’Andre Hunter undergoes knee surgery, will miss weeks
    The Atlanta Hawks have been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this year and are in the middle of the Eastern Conference playoff race, but now they will have to be without De’Andre Hunter for a while as he will be undergoing surgery, the team announced. An @emoryhealthcare injury update: D. Hunter […] The post Hawks wing De’Andre Hunter undergoes knee surgery, will miss ...2021
  • • Ben Simmons out at least two weeks with back injury
    The Philadelphia 76ers did not get great news on the status of guard Ben Simmons. According to multiple reports, Simmons will be re-evaluated in two weeks after being diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his lower back. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski added, however, that Simmons is not expected to be ready to return at that point. This is a significant blow for the Sixers, who are stuck in the middle ...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche come home after an impressive trip to California
    Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports The Avalanche are riding a three game winning streak as they return to the Pepsi Center With the trade deadline behind them, the Colorado Avalanche are now able to focus on the task at hand - making a push towards a long playoff run. With Vladislav Namestnikov and Michael Hutchinson as the only two additions to the roster, Joe Sakic has shown that he has confi...2020
  • • Taj Gibson: Kyrie Irving to face 'super-ecstatic atmosphere' in first game vs. Knicks
    A year ago, Knicks fans were hoping Kyrie Irving would be part of a free-agency coup that would turn the franchise around. Sunday marks their first chance to see him since his decision to sign with the crosstown Nets, writes Greg Joyce of the New York Post. Irving was sidelined with an injury during Brooklyn’s first trip to Madison Square Garden, and players expect a raucous setting for the game. ...2020
  • • Dwight Howard experiences setback during rehab
    Dwight Howard suffered a “minor setback” while rehabilitating his back injury, Wizards head coach Scott Brooks said Tuesday (Twitter link via Fred Katz of The Athletic). According to Brooks, the veteran center – who has been doing non-contact drills in Washington – tweaked his hamstring. With the Wizards technically still in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, three games behind the eighth-see...2019
  • • Report: Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie to undergo thumb surgery Monday
    Despite his best efforts to avoid it, Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie is set to go under the knife to repair torn ligaments in his right thumb. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Dinwiddie will undergo surgery on Monday, which is likely to keep him out of action for around a month. Dinwiddie had apparently been thinking about putting surgery off until the offseason, but that was to no ...2019
  • • Kent Bazemore to miss at least two weeks
    A prime trade candidate will be sidelined to start the new year, as Kent Bazemore has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, according to a press release issued by the Hawks. The team’s announcement indicates that Bazemore will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. Bazemore’s absence from Atlanta’s lineup shouldn’t have any real impact on the Eastern Conference playoff race, since the 11-...2018
  • Wayne Rooney's dramatic brace keeps D.C. United's playoff hopes alive
    • Wayne Rooney's dramatic brace keeps D.C. United's playoff hopes alive
    DC United Chicago Fire 2 1 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » Highlights GameCast Lineups and Stats ...2018
  • • NBA first round Eastern Conference Playoff preview
    The Eastern Conference was not quite as deep as the West this year. Whereas a 46-win team, the Nuggets, missed out on the post-season, the East was populated by three teams with 44 or fewer wins. Kyrie Irving’s knee surgery turned Boston from a serious contender to a team that wouldn’t appear to have nearly enough firepower to hang with Cleveland or Toronto. Many still feel the Cavs are the team t...2018

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  • • Avalanche fade fast in third vs. Flyers for 6-3 loss
    Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via Getty Images Well that was disappointing. The Colorado Avalanche came into their first game after the All Star Break fresh from a bye week and riding a three-game win streak from prior to their playing hiatus. The Philadelphia Flyers, in comparison, played and lost against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night before facing the Avalanche at the tail end of a bac...2020
  • • Stephen Jackson Says Jimmy Butler, Rajon Rondo Want Him to Play for Bulls
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  • • Stephen Jackson Says Jimmy Butler, Rajon Rondo Want Him to Play for Bulls
    2016
  • • Projecting Cleveland Cavs' Best and Worst Eastern Conference Playoff Matchups
    2015
  • • Chris Bosh Turned Down Houston Rockets to Avoid More Big 3 Pressure
    2014

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Eastern Conference Playoff trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • 3 players Hornets must target before 2021 NBA trade deadline
    With another All-Star Game in the books, it’s time to shift attention to the second half of the NBA season and the March 25 trade deadline. The Charlotte Hornets should attempt to be as active as possible before the deadline given their standing in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Adding some size or another wing […] The post 3 players Hornets must target before 2021 NBA trade dead...2021
  • • Candace Parker, Chicago Sky Agree to Deal
    The Chicago Sky have agreed to a deal with two-time WNBA MVP Candace Parker, Ramona Shelburne of ESPN reports. The terms of the deal haven’t been disclosed, nor can any contract become official until Feb. 1. Parker will join the Eastern Conference playoff contender and immediately bolster its already impressive core. In her 13th season […] The post Candace Parker, Chicago Sky Agree to ...2021
  • • Colorado Avalanche come home after an impressive trip to California
    Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports The Avalanche are riding a three game winning streak as they return to the Pepsi Center With the trade deadline behind them, the Colorado Avalanche are now able to focus on the task at hand - making a push towards a long playoff run. With Vladislav Namestnikov and Michael Hutchinson as the only two additions to the roster, Joe Sakic has shown that he has confi...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
  • • Charles Barkley does not think much of the East's first-round games
    Charles Barkley has never been one to mince words if he thinks the quality of the NBA isn’t up to standard, and in his mind, it very much wasn’t on Tuesday. The Philadelphia 76ers opened up a 60-31 lead over the Brooklyn Nets in the first half of Game 5 of their series, while the Toronto Raptors comfortably dispatched the Orlando Magic in a game that they led by 36 points at one point in the fourt...2019
  • • Dwight Howard experiences setback during rehab
    Dwight Howard suffered a “minor setback” while rehabilitating his back injury, Wizards head coach Scott Brooks said Tuesday (Twitter link via Fred Katz of The Athletic). According to Brooks, the veteran center – who has been doing non-contact drills in Washington – tweaked his hamstring. With the Wizards technically still in the Eastern Conference playoff picture, three games behind the eighth-see...2019
  • • Kent Bazemore to miss at least two weeks
    A prime trade candidate will be sidelined to start the new year, as Kent Bazemore has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, according to a press release issued by the Hawks. The team’s announcement indicates that Bazemore will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. Bazemore’s absence from Atlanta’s lineup shouldn’t have any real impact on the Eastern Conference playoff race, since the 11-...2018
  • The NFL's memorable Elite 8s? Who may join them as the NFL's 2018 champion-to-be?
    • The NFL's memorable Elite 8s? Who may join them as the NFL's 2018 champion-to-be?
    2018
  • • Eastern Conference playoff reset: Cup contenders, wild-card watch, more
    With the trade deadline past, NHL teams are into the home stretch for the playoffs. In the East, there are three top Cup contenders, three others who could make a run, a handful pushing for the wild cards -- and four that are fahlin' for Dahlin....2018

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  • • Ben Simmons out at least two weeks with back injury
    The Philadelphia 76ers did not get great news on the status of guard Ben Simmons. According to multiple reports, Simmons will be re-evaluated in two weeks after being diagnosed with a nerve impingement in his lower back. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski added, however, that Simmons is not expected to be ready to return at that point. This is a significant blow for the Sixers, who are stuck in the middle ...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche come home after an impressive trip to California
    Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports The Avalanche are riding a three game winning streak as they return to the Pepsi Center With the trade deadline behind them, the Colorado Avalanche are now able to focus on the task at hand - making a push towards a long playoff run. With Vladislav Namestnikov and Michael Hutchinson as the only two additions to the roster, Joe Sakic has shown that he has confi...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
  • • Charles Barkley does not think much of the East's first-round games
    Charles Barkley has never been one to mince words if he thinks the quality of the NBA isn’t up to standard, and in his mind, it very much wasn’t on Tuesday. The Philadelphia 76ers opened up a 60-31 lead over the Brooklyn Nets in the first half of Game 5 of their series, while the Toronto Raptors comfortably dispatched the Orlando Magic in a game that they led by 36 points at one point in the fourt...2019
  • Hurricanes earn 4-1 win over Leafs
    • Hurricanes earn 4-1 win over Leafs
    Justin Williams and Dougie Hamilton each banked in goals from behind Toronto's net as the Carolina Hurricanes picked up a big two points in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a 4-1 victory over the listless Maple Leafs         ...2019
  • Post Up: Kyrie Irving Drops 30 Points, Hits Game-Winner vs. Pacers
    • Post Up: Kyrie Irving Drops 30 Points, Hits Game-Winner vs. Pacers
    Pacers 112 (45-31), Celtics 114 (45-31) Kyrie Irving dazzled with just seconds left, using a variety of fakes and dribble moves to free himself up for the game-winning layup. Irving finished with 30 points as Boston earned the home win over Indiana. Both teams now share identical records in the fight for Eastern Conference playoff […] The post Post Up: Kyrie Irving Drops 30 Points, Hits Game...2019
  • Svechnikov scores in overtime, Carolina beats Montreal 2-1
    • Svechnikov scores in overtime, Carolina beats Montreal 2-1
    Andrei Svechnikov scored with 1:45 left in overtime as the Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 2-1 Sunday night in a matchup with Eastern Conference playoff implications         ...2019
  • • Kent Bazemore to miss at least two weeks
    A prime trade candidate will be sidelined to start the new year, as Kent Bazemore has been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, according to a press release issued by the Hawks. The team’s announcement indicates that Bazemore will be re-evaluated in approximately two weeks. Bazemore’s absence from Atlanta’s lineup shouldn’t have any real impact on the Eastern Conference playoff race, since the 11-...2018
  • Wayne Rooney's curling free kick takes D.C. United to playoffs' doorstep
    • Wayne Rooney's curling free kick takes D.C. United to playoffs' doorstep
    DC United Toronto FC 1 0 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » Highlights GameCast Lineups and Stats ...2018

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  • • Report: Nets' Spencer Dinwiddie to undergo thumb surgery Monday
    2019
  • • Erik Spoelstra jokes with Danny Ainge about Pat Riley feud
    Erik Spoelstra seems a bit friendlier with Boston Celtics general manager Danny Ainge than his boss is. The Miami Heat coach shook hands with Ainge before Monday’s matchup and joked with the veteran executive about his feud with Heat president Pat Riley. Here is what he said, per Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel: The beef between Riley and Ainge dates all the way back to the 1980s w...2019
  • • The NFL's memorable Elite 8s? Who may join them as the NFL's 2018 champion-to-be?
    2018
  • • Report: Bulls would likely accept ‘Godfather’ offer for Jimmy Butler
    It’s not a secret that the Chicago Bulls are going through a season of turmoil. The team is also struggling to remain viable in the Eastern Conference Playoff race heading into the All-Star break. They currently sit at 26-29 and closer to the second-worst record in the conference than a top-four seed.That’s most definitely not what the Bulls had in mind when they added Rajon Rondo and Dwyane Wade ...2017
  • • Timberwolves vs. Bulls: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
    2016
  • • LeBron James' New Contract Leaves No Question About Who Rules NBA Landscape
    2016
  • • Master of His NBA Domain, LeBron Makes Clear He's Buying What Cavs Are Selling
    2016
  • • Bucks 2016-17 Schedule: Top Games, Championship Odds and Record Predictions
    2016
  • • Bucks 2016-17 Schedule: Top Games, Championship Odds and Record Predictions
    2016
  • • Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers: Live Score, Analysis for Game 6
    2016

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Eastern Conference Playoff fantasy rankings and news

  • • NBA Tuesday Trade Roundup: Pistons' Present, Future Brighter with Tobias Harris
    2016
  • • NBA Media Day 2015: Dates, Schedule, TV and Live Stream Info
    2015
  • • Did Atlanta Hawks Do Enough to Save Eastern Conference Contender Status?
    2015
  • • Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: Last-Minute NBA DraftKings Picks for April 11
    2015
  • • NBA Playoffs: Thunder, Pelicans and Pacers Among Teams on the Bubble
    2015
  • • Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: NBA DraftKings Studs and Duds for March 25
    2015
  • • Projecting Atlanta Hawks' Best and Worst Eastern Conference Playoff Matchups
    2015

Eastern Conference Playoff schedule, game

  • • The Bucks vs Nets winner will take home the NBA Championship
    2021
  • • 2021 NBA Playoff Odds: Celtics vs. Nets series odds, schedule, prediction, & pick
    2021
  • • NBA Playoff odds: Celtics vs. Nets Game 2 prediction, odds, pick, and more
    2021
  • • Hawks point guard Trae Young sinks game-winning floater in wild Game 1 ending vs Knicks
    2021
  • • Is Nate Bjorkgren coaching for his job in elimination game vs LaMelo Ball’s Hornets?
    2021
  • • Wizards’ Russell Westbrook sounds off on all the Scott Brooks slander
    2021
  • • Hawks’ John Collins seals the deal with dagger three vs Wizards to clinch playoff berth
    2021
  • • Hawks star Trae Young’s hilarious reaction to awesome Kevin Huerter no-look trick shot
    2021
  • • Joel Embiid's left knee injury leaves top of Eastern Conference playoff picture, MVP race both wide open
    2021
  • • 3 players Hornets must target before 2021 NBA trade deadline
    2021

Eastern Conference Playoff rumors, scandals

  • • Celtics clinch playoff spot for third straight season
    The Boston Celtics are going back to the NBA playoffs for the third consecutive season and ninth time in the last 10 campaigns.The C’s clinched an Eastern Conference playoff berth as a result of the Toronto Raptors beating the Chicago Bulls in overtime and the Brooklyn Nets beating the Detroit Pistons on a buzzer-beater Tuesday night.Boston defeated the Washington Wizards at TD Garden on Monday ni...2017
  • • Bucks vs. Rockets: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2017 Regular Season
    2017
  • • Saturday NBA Roundup: There Is No Doubting Giannis Antetokounmpo as a Superstar
    2017
  • • 2016 NBA Free Agency: Everything You Need to Know from Day 5
    2016
  • • Pacers vs. Raptors: Twitter Reacts to Wild Ending of Game 5
    2016
  • • Bulls Players Reportedly Feel Jimmy Butler Receives 'Preferential Treatment'
    2016
  • • Saturday NBA Roundup: Eastern Conference Middle Class Is Officially Legit
    2016
  • • Dallas Mavericks Falling Apart at the Wrong Time and Friday NBA Takeaways
    2016
  • • Chicago Bulls Seeing Playoff Hopes Slip Away and Other Thursday NBA Takeaways
    2016
  • • Chicago Bulls Seeing Playoff Hopes Slip Away and Other Thursday NBA Takeaways
    2016

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