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New York in good Knick to clip Hawks' wings

Dyson Daniels' Atlanta Hawks will need to fly even higher after the New York Knicks claimed the first game of their NBA Eastern Conference playoff series.

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Tyrese Haliburton says it's shingles, not Achilles recovery, that will test him this offseason

Indiana Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton was prepared to spend this past NBA season in the shadows, fighting his way back from a torn right Achilles tendon

The Independent UK

Updated NBA Playoff Bracket for Second Round With Conference Semifinal Series Officially Set

The full NBA playoff bracket for the 2026 postseason for the second round, which tips off on Monday.

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How Magic’s Awful Loss to Celtics Completely Shook Up Eastern Conference Playoff Picture

The Magic lost against the Celtics’ backups, a brutal defeat with ripple effects felt throughout the East playoff picture.

Sports Illustrated

An Emotional Doris Burke Pays Tribute to Mark Jones As He Calls Final ESPN Game

Sunday’s Magic at Celtics game marked not only the end of the NBA regular season for two Eastern Conference playoff contenders, but the end of an era for ESPN.

Sports Illustrated

NBA Playoff Picture: Everything at Stake for Every Seed During Friday’s Games

Here’s what every playoff team is playing for during a busy Friday slate.

Sports Illustrated

Daniels hits new mark as red-hot Hawks pip No.1 Pistons

Dyson Daniels had Atlanta statisticians searching through the record books after his latest effort as the Hawks beat Eastern Conference leaders Detroit in OT.

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Paul George Apologizes for PED Suspension Ahead of Return to 76ers

Paul George issued an apology to the 76ers, his teammates, the city and his family for his PED suspension ahead of his return on Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated

Paolo Banchero, Magic Are Officially Worth Monitoring After Recent Surge

The start of the season was bad in Orlando, but as the playoffs approach the Magic are growing more threatening by the day.

Sports Illustrated

One Glaring Weakness for Each Eastern Conference NBA Title Contender

A look at where each of the Eastern Conference’s top teams may lack as the NBA heads into the final stretch of its regular season.

Sports Illustrated

2026 MLS Eastern Conference: Preview, Season Predictions—Fierce Competition All Round

The Eastern Conference will be extremely competitive in 2026.

Sports Illustrated

Five NBA Players With the Most at Stake for the Rest of the Season

Whether it’s how much they’ll be paid next year, or how they’ll be remembered in the history books, these are the players with the most on the line.

Sports Illustrated

Magic Star Franz Wagner Sidelined Indefinitely With Lingering Left Ankle Sprain

Wagner suffered the injury initially on Dec. 7 and has played in only four games since.

Sports Illustrated

The 10 Richest MLS Clubs in 2026—Ranked

Five clubs in Major League Soccer are worth over $1 billion.

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Why Former Pistons Top-Five Pick Jaden Ivey Needed a Change of Scenery

Jaden Ivey’s change of scenery with the Chicago Bulls is a positive for the fourth-year guard and his former franchise.

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Mapping Out Rotations for Cavs, Clippers After James Harden-Darius Garland Swap

Here’s how the Cavs and Clippers rotations could look after the James Harden-Darius Garland trade.

Sports Illustrated

New Eastern Conference Team Emerges as Possible Trade Contender for Anthony Davis

A new team in the East has been named as a possible suitor for Anthony Davis ahead of this year’s NBA trade deadline.

International Business Times

NBA Trade Rumors: Will Boston Celtics Target Frontcourt Players to Improve Playoff Push?

With the NBA trade deadline approaching, could the Celtics make a surprising frontcourt move to boost their playoff push and lead the Eastern Conference?

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AAP

Aussie Furphy flies high but Pacers crash to new low

Johnny Furphy lodged an NBA career-best, but the young Australian couldn't stop Indiana's form slump, with the Pacers sinking to a record 13th straight loss.

Sports Illustrated

James Dolan Explains Why Knicks Fired Tom Thibodeau After Eastern Conference Finals Run

The Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau after a run to the Eastern Conference finals and owner James Dolan explained why in a rare interview.

Sports Illustrated

Four Trae Young Destinations and Potential Trade Packages Amid Hawks Rumors

Here are four destinations and potential trades if the Atlanta Hawks decide to move on from star guard Trae Young.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Hawks Looking for ‘Exit Ramp’ in Potential Trae Young Trade

Could Trae Young be wearing a different uniform in the next few weeks?

The Guardian - US

The Knicks have a trophy and Wembanyama has a chip on his shoulder: Five NBA Cup takeaways

New York got a championship while a high-stakes meeting between the Thunder and Spurs showed where the NBA, and the NBA Cup, is today

Sports Illustrated

Cavaliers Star Evan Mobley to Miss Up to a Month With Calf Strain

Mobley is dealing with a strained calf for the Eastern Conference contenders.

Sports Illustrated

MLS Trio LA Galaxy, D.C. United, San Diego FC Make Major Moves—Report

Just days after the 2025 MLS Cup final, the wheels are in motion for transfers.

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