The Latest Breaking News from Eastern Conference

The Knicks Are Rolling at a Historic Pace With Game 1 Stomping of 76ers—Can It Continue?

The New York Knicks stomped the Philadelphia 76ers in Game 1 Monday to continue an incredible run of beatdowns.

Sports Illustrated · May 5

SI:AM | NBA’s Best Are Still in the West After Hard-Fought First Round for East Teams

The Eastern Conference playoffs have been more entertaining, which just reinforces that the West’s two favorites are in a different league.

Sports Illustrated · May 4

Jayson Tatum Ruled Out of Game 7 Between Celtics and 76ers With Sudden Leg Injury

Jayson Tatum will miss Game 7 between the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers with a left leg injury.

Sports Illustrated · May 2

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.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 13

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 · Apr 13

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 · Apr 13

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 · Apr 10

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.

AAP · Mar 26

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 · Mar 24

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 · Mar 12