The Latest Breaking News from Eastern Conference

PHILADELPHIA — Confetti unexpectedly began trickling out of the Wells Fargo Center rafters during the third quarter of Wednesday’s matchup between the 76ers and the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Los Angeles (AFP) - Jrue Holiday produced a scintillating 40-point performance as the Milwaukee Bucks snatched a 131-125 overtime victory against the Boston Celtics in a pulsating clash between the Eastern Conference heavyweights on Tuesday.

NEW YORK — The Liberty began their quest as the Eastern Conference’s newest superteam as Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot were officially introduced on Thursday morning.

Several contenders (yes, even the Nuggets and Grizzlies) have to act right now and we know who they should get.

Kyrie Irving’s arrival in Brooklyn energized a Nets fan base constantly reminded that they were the “little sibling” in terms of basketball relevancy in New York City. The tandem of Kevin Durant and Irving made the Nets championship contenders. However, that window slammed shut after the star guard was traded…

Los Angeles (AFP) - Klay Thompson flirted with breaking his own single-game three-pointer record before settling for 42 points as the Golden State Warriors routed the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.

The Bulls swap guards, land All-Star in this proposed trade by ESPN.

DALLAS — Leave it to Kyrie Irving to spark drama less than a week before the NBA’s Feb. 9 trade deadline.

Are Boston's peers in the East catching up?