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Eastern Conference trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Darius Garland On Joining Clippers: I Got My Joy BackLA Clippers point guard Darius Garland was a recent guest on the Ball In The Family podcast, which was hosted by Lonzo Ball and LiAngelo Ball. Garland touched on a lot of topics, with a specific focus on how happy he is to be a part of the Clippers. "It's been great, bro," Garland said about joining LA after a mid-season trade. "Coming to a system where I can actually be me. Have the ball in my ha...2026Read about Darius Garland -
• Heat Seen As Frontrunners For Giannis AntetokounmpoTrade rumors continue to swirl around Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo. With the Bucks self-imposed deadline of having clarity by the 2026 NBA Draft being roughly three weeks away, the market for Antetokounmpo may be clarifying a bit. The Miami Heat are seen as the frontrunners to land Antetokounmpo if he's traded. Many around the NBA believe that this trade process ultimately ends ...2026Continue with Giannis Antetokounmpo -
• Lonzo Ball offers blunt assessment of Cavs’ trade deadlineThe Cavaliers reached the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2018. That doesn’t mean everyone believes they made the right moves along the way. Former Cavs guard Lonzo Ball suggested that Cleveland may have been better off standing pat at the trade deadline instead of reshaping the roster with a series of blockbuster […] The post Lonzo Ball offers blunt assessment of Ca...2026Read about Lonzo Ball -
• Cavaliers Notes: Mobley, Allen, Harden, Mitchell, LeBron
The Cavaliers figure to be active on the trade market this summer, whether it’s to remake a roster that got overwhelmed by New York in the Eastern Conference finals or just to escape the second apron. The problem for president of basketball operations Koby Altman is that he doesn’t have many assets to offer unless […]...2026Check it out Koby Altman
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• Cavaliers' Koby Altman addresses Evan Mobley, Giannis Antetokounmpo trade rumorsThe Cleveland Cavaliers were among the handful of teams routinely linked with Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo even before Cleveland was swept out of the Eastern Conference Finals by the New York Knicks....2026Click for news about Koby Altman -
• Cavaliers Unlikely To Trade For Giannis AntetokounmpoThe Cleveland Cavaliers have been linked as a potential trade partner with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo following their four-game elimination in the Eastern Conference Finals, but sources tell Jake Fischer that the franchise is unlikely to be in the mix for the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player. The Cavaliers could offer a young two-way star in Evan Mobley to the Bucks. There are ...2026Check it out Giannis Antetokounmpo
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• Cavaliers Unlikely To Trade For Giannis AntetokounpoThe Cleveland Cavaliers have been linked as a potential trade partner with the Milwaukee Bucks for Giannis Antetokounmpo following their four-game elimination in the Eastern Conference Finals, but sources tell Jake Fischer that the franchise is unlikely to be in the mix for the two-time NBA Most Valuable Player. The Cavaliers could offer a young two-way star in Evan Mobley to the Bucks. There are ...2026Visit the page Cleveland Cavaliers
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• Do the Knicks match up better against the Pistons or the Cavaliers?Which opponent would offer a path of least resistance for the Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals? We explore....2026 -
• 2026 NBA Draft Lottery PrimerThe 2026 NBA draft lottery will take place on Sunday afternoon prior to Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Knicks and Sixers. The half-hour event will be broadcast on ABC beginning at 2:00 pm Central time. Unlike last year, when Cooper Flagg was considered the crown jewel in the draft class, the […]...2026Click for news about Cooper Flagg -
• Cavaliers Contacted Bucks About Giannis Antetokounmpo Before Trade DeadlineThe Cleveland Cavaliers reached out to the Milwaukee Bucks regarding a potential Giannis Antetokounmpo trade before the deadline, league sources say. Milwaukee's asking price included Evan Mobley and all of Cleveland's tradeable draft capital, which include three picks and three swaps on draft night. Multiple rival executives, when informed of that trade construction, said they would make the deal...2026Click for news about Cleveland Cavaliers
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Eastern Conference trade rumors, contract, salary
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• Daniss Jenkins goes from being an undrafted free agent on a 2-way contract to key player for Pistons
Daniss Jenkins was overlooked and underappreciated for much of his career. Jenkins has played himself into a key role with the top-seeded Detroit Pistons, earning 29 minutes of playing time in their Game 1 win over the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. In the last 3:23, he scored six points, grabbed three rebounds and had a steal to help Detroit pull away....2026Read about Daniss Jenkins
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• Pistons sign head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to contract extension after first-round playoff win over Magic
Bickerstaff has overseen a turnaround in Detroit that produced the best record in the Eastern Conference this season. With Sunday’s win over the Magic, the Pistons have advanced out of the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 2008....2026
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• J.B. Bickerstaff, Pistons Sign Contract ExtensionJ.B. Bickerstaff and the Detroit Pistons have signed a contract extension. The announcement comes less than 24 hours after the Pistons advanced out of the first round with their Game 7 win over the Orlando Magic. Bickerstaff has helped guide the Pistons to a remarkable franchise turnaround after taking over for Monty Williams in 2024. Bickerstaff is a finalist for Coach of the Year for the second ...2026Click for news about Detroit Pistons -
• Magic Likely To Keep Jeff Weltman In Charge Of Front OfficeThe Orlando Magic fell in the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs after blowing a 3-1 lead to the Detroit Pistons. There will be changes coming for Orlando this offseason, but they likely won't come in the front office. Jeff Weltman is likely to retain his role as president of basketball operations. Weltman reportedly signed a contract extension with the Magic during the early part of t...2026Check it out Orlando Magic -
• AJ Dybantsa Considered Most Probable No. 1 Pick Ahead Of 2026 NBA Draft LotteryBYU freshman AJ Dybantsa has risen to the top of the 2026 NBA Draft board, with league executives broadly viewing him as the likely No. 1 overall selection. Dybantsa averaged 25.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 35 games this season. NBA scouts cite his elite physical tools, scoring potential and defensive upside as key factors driving his ascent. No true consensus exists, however, an...2026See more Washington Wizards -
• Karl-Anthony Towns Wants To Be 'A Knick For Life'Karl-Anthony Towns has expressed a strong desire to remain with the New York Knicks long-term, according to a source close to the big man. However, his postseason performance and fit within coach Mike Brown's system are drawing sharp scrutiny around the league. "He so badly wants things to work here," a source close to Towns told ESPN. "He wants to be a Knick for life." Despite that desire, rival ...2026Read about Karl Anthony -
• Jeff Peterson Won't Take Shortcuts To Push Hornets ForwardCharlotte Hornets GM Jeff Peterson is proud of the progress his team made, but won't take shortcuts to push his team into the playoffs next season. The Hornets fell to the Orlando Magic in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament's game for the eighth seed. "We can't skip steps," Peterson said. "Again, I've seen it too many times and it ends up not going the way that you think it goes, in terms o...2026See more Jeff Peterson -
• Bulls Identify Six Candidates In President Of Basketball Operations SearchThe Chicago Bulls have launched their search for a new head of basketball operations, receiving permission to interview five front office executives from around the league, sources told ESPN. Agent Austin Brown is also expected to be considered for the position. Interviews are scheduled to begin this week. The organization is targeting a hire shortly before or after the mid-May draft combine. The ...2026Click for news about Chicago Bulls -
• How To Watch Magic vs. Hornets Play-In Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, PredictionsThe 2026 NBA Play-In Tournament reaches its thrilling conclusion this Friday, April 17, with a "win-or-go-home" finale for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. The Charlotte Hornets host the Orlando Magic at Spectrum Center. The Hornets (44-38) are looking to bounce back after a tough loss to the Heat, while the Magic (45-37) enter with momentum following an emotional victory over the...2026See more Charlotte Hornets -
• How To Watch Nets Vs Raptors, Live Stream, TV Channel, PredictionsThe 2025-26 NBA regular season reaches its final day this Sunday, April 12, with a high-stakes clash north of the border as the Toronto Raptors host the Brooklyn Nets at Scotiabank Arena. For Toronto (45-36), the objective is simple: a victory tonight officially punches their ticket to the postseason, allowing them to bypass the Play-In tournament. The Brooklyn Nets (20-61) arrive for the fi...2026Continue with Toronto Raptors
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• How To Watch Magic Vs Celtics, Live Stream, TV Channel, PredictionsThe NBA regular season concludes this Sunday, April 12, with a high-stakes Eastern Conference finale as the Orlando Magic visit the Boston Celtics at TD Garden. Boston (55-26) has already secured the #2 seed in the East, while the Magic (45-36) enter the final day fighting to solidify their postseason positioning in a tightly packed middle tier. The narrative for today's game is dominated by...2026See more articles Orlando Magic -
• How To Watch Wizards Vs Cavaliers, Live Stream, TV Channel, PredictionsThe 2025-26 NBA regular season concludes this Sunday, April 12, with an Eastern Conference matchup as the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Washington Wizards at Rocket Arena. Cleveland (51-30) enters the finale as one of the East's powerhouses, currently sitting in 4th place and looking to sharpen their rotation before the playoffs begin. On the other side, the Wizards (17-64) have endured a his...2026See more articles Cleveland Cavaliers -
• Raptors Convert AJ Lawson To Standard ContractThe Toronto Raptors are converting wing A.J. Lawson from his two-way contract to a standard contract for the remainder of the season. This will make Lawson eligible for the postseason for Toronto. Lawson has appeared in 23 games for Toronto this season. The 6-foot-6 wing has averaged 4.0 points in 9.4 minutes per game for the Raptors. Lawson has shot 41.5% from behind the arc in his limited minute...2026Read about Toronto Raptors -
• Heat Waiving Terry RozierThe Miami Heat are waiving guard Terry Rozier on Friday. Rozier has been out all season while be investigated for his involvement in a gambling scandal. Rozier's contract is fully guaranteed for $26.6 million. That amount will go on Miami's books as dead money. After having his salary initially held in escrow, Rozier has been paid on his regular pay schedule by the Heat. By waiving Rozier, Miami w...2026Check it out Terry Rozier -
• Jaylen Brown Turned Celtics' Gap-Year Season Into 'Opportunity To Show World What I Could Do'When the Boston Celtics lost three starters from their championship roster and Jayson Tatum ruptured his Achilles tendon, the league largely wrote off the 2025-26 season as a transitional year, but Jaylen Brown had a different interpretation entirely. "From a financial standpoint, this was a rebuild, right?" Brown told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. "But I didn't look at it like that. I looked at it as ...2026Continue with Jaylen Brown -
• How To Watch Pacers Vs Nets, Live Stream, TV Channel, PredictionsThe NBA regular season winds down tonight, Thursday, April 9, as the Indiana Pacers visit the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Both teams find themselves in the lower tier of the Eastern Conference standings, but tonight's game remains a critical evaluation period for their young rotations. Brooklyn (20-59) enters the night on a two-game winning streak, while the Pacers (18-61) are desperate to s...2026See more Indiana Pacers -
• How To Watch Bulls Vs Wizards, Live Stream, TV Channel, PredictionsThe NBA regular season winds down tonight, Thursday, April 9, as the Chicago Bulls visit the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. This matchup serves as a quick rematch from Tuesday, where the Bulls (30-49) dominated the Wizards (17-62) in a 129-98 victory. Both teams are officially eliminated from postseason contention and are using these final games to evaluate young talent and solidify thei...2026Visit the page Chicago Bulls -
• Zaccharie Risacher Records First Career DNP As Hawks Tighten Rotation Amid Playoff PushZaccharie Risacher, the first overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, was a healthy scratch for the first time in his career Wednesday as the Atlanta Hawks fell 122-116 to the Cleveland Cavaliers, spending his 21st birthday on the bench for the duration. The development marks a significant shift for the young French forward, who started the first two-thirds of the season before losing his spot in the ...2026Click for news about Atlanta Hawks -
• How To Watch Bucks Vs Nets, Live Stream, TV Channel, Prediction, Betting OddsThe NBA regular season winds down this Tuesday, April 7, as the Milwaukee Bucks visit the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. The Bucks (31-47) are looking to break a road losing streak, while the Nets (19-59) aim to defend their home court in the final week of the 2025-26 campaign. Both teams enter tonight significantly hampered by injuries to their core rosters. Milwaukee will be without su...2026See more articles Milwaukee Bucks -
• Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff, Kingston Flemings Competing For No. 5 In 2026 NBA DraftWith AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson forming a clear top tier, the next wave of NBA Draft prospects is dominated by a cluster of ballhandling guards competing for the No. 5 spot. Arkansas' Darius Acuff Jr., Houston's Kingston Flemings and Illinois' Keaton Wagler lead that group, with Louisville's Mikel Brown Jr. and Arizona's Brayden Burries also drawing support depen...2026Continue with Keaton Wagler