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Schedule breakdown: 10 moments in time that could define the Heat’s 2022-23 season

As last season’s NBA Eastern Conference playoff race showed, some games matter more than others, with the Miami Heat closing two games ahead of the rest of the field and the next three teams tying for second, requiring head-to-head tiebreakers to sort seedings.

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10 key games on Bulls' schedule, including January matchup against Pistons in Paris

CHICAGO — The Chicago Bulls open their 2022-23 season Oct. 19 against the Heat in Miami and take on the Cleveland Cavaliers on Oct. 22 in the home opener at the United Center.

Chicago Tribune

David Murphy: Sixers back on short list of NBA commodities as schedule bets big on Joel Embiid, James Harden

PHILADELPHIA — The NBA is betting big on James Harden, Joel Embiid, and the 76ers.

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Union pour cold water over Fire

The Eastern Conference-leading Union won 4-1, snapping the Fire’s unbeaten streak at five and dropping them three points out of the final playoff spot.

Chicago Sun-Times

Report: Celtics, Raptors, Heat Seen as Frontrunners for KD Trade

The trio of Eastern Conference teams has yet to entice Brooklyn with an acceptable offer.

Sports Illustrated

Grading the offseason moves of every team in the NBA’s Eastern Conference

Including, of course, the Boston Celtics.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Red-hot Fire win on road, move into playoff spot

Kacper Przybylko scored twice to lead the Fire to a 3-2 victory. They improved to 4-0-1 in their last five matches and moved past Charlotte into seventh place, the final playoff spot, in the Eastern Conference.

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Bulls land at No. 6 in NBA.com East Offseason Power Rankings

The Bulls seem to remain in the middle of the pack in the Eastern Conference.

USA Today Sports Media Group

ESPN analyst JJ Redick: Pistons will be 'one of the best teams' in the East in 2 or 3 years

DETROIT — The Pistons are entering year two of their most promising rebuild in years and Troy Weaver's recent offseason moves have earned the franchise some high praise from a former NBA sharpshooter.

Tribune News Service

Three Celtics players have stood out in Las Vegas Summer League play

JD Davison, Mfiondu Kabengele and Justin Jackson all showed what they can add to the Eastern Conference champions.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Celtics not expected to have interest in trading for Donovan Mitchell

The Celtics are not expected to have interest in dealing for Mitchell per league sources given the high price tag and their recent offseason moves. However, a number of Eastern Conference rivals are expected to make plays for Mitchell. Let's take a ...

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sky’s James Wade named WNBA Coach of the Month

The Sky went 9-2 in June and sit in first place in the Eastern Conference.

Chicago Sun-Times

The Best, Worst and in Between of NBA Free Agency So Far

Breaking down the best and worst fits of NBA free agency.

Sports Illustrated

Mark Bradley: The Hawks have upgraded. A bigger upgrade is out there.

ATLANTA — The guess is that the Hawks aren’t done. They did well in the draft, landing AJ Griffin with a non-lottery pick. They traded for All-Star guard Dejounte Murray at a cost of Danilo Gallinari, who couldn’t defend, plus three – ouch! – No. 1 picks. They shed Kevin…

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Cavs Sign Darius Garland to Franchise-Record Extension

Cleveland now has its young All-Star locked down for at least five more years.

Chicago Sun-Times

Fire topple Union 1-0, but challenges remain in season’s second half

Federico Navarro scored the game’s only goal, helping the Fire beat the top team in the Eastern Conference.

Sports Illustrated

Kendrick Perkins Admits He ‘Prayed’ for LeBron Injury in 2008 Playoffs

Only Big Perk would have admitted this...

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Marcus Hayes: World Cup 2026 can change Philadelphia’s reputation and profile

PHILADELPHIA — It’s never too late to make a fresh impression.

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John Tortorella acknowledges ‘there’s some work to do’ but is excited for long-awaited ‘opportunity’ with the Flyers

PHILADELPHIA — In 2004, new Flyers coach John Tortorella passed through Philadelphia as the coach of the Tampa Bay Lightning in the Eastern Conference final. At the time, he was in just his fifth season as an NHL head coach.

Chicago Sun-Times

This You Gotta See: Not-so-popular Tony La Russa show continues as White Sox hit road

Fan resentment toward La Russa isn’t going to get better unless the Sox get much better, and fast.

The Guardian - US

Stamkos strikes twice as Lightning sink Rangers and return to Stanley Cup final

Tampa Bay are headed to the Stanley Cup final for the third straight year after beating the Rangers 2-1 in Game 6 of the East finals

Sports Illustrated

Liberty Trading AD to Dream for Megan Walker, per Report

AD returns home to Georgia in trade to the Dream.

Tribune News Service

Lightning dominate Game 4, even conference final with Rangers

TAMPA, Fla. — The Lightning dropped the first two games of the the Eastern Conference final in part because they struggled to possess the puck.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: The Sixers don’t need to win the offseason to win a post-LeBron Eastern Conference

The Eastern Conference is as open as it has ever been. Any discussion about the Sixers’ offseason needs to start there. It’s a good thing. A great thing, really. Desperation rarely leads to good decision making. The Sixers have an opportunity to make some immensely consequential decisions this offseason. Things…

Chicago Sun-Times

Sky remain undefeated in Commissioner’s Cup play, beating Mystics 91-82

Sunday marked the Sky’s fifth Commissioner’s Cup game, and their undefeated record in Cup play has them atop the Eastern Conference standings.

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