The Latest Breaking News from Eastern Conference

NBA updates Larry O’Brien trophy, adds trophies named for Magic Johnson, Larry Bird

The Eastern Conference championship trophy has been renamed for Bob Cousy, the Western Conference championship trophy for Oscar Robertson.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 12, 2022

David Murphy: The smart money is on the Sixers, but they still have one big problem to solve

Let's be clear about what we've seen over the last week. The Sixers are the better basketball team in this Eastern Conference semifinals series. In fact, at times, the difference between them and the Heat has looked downright startling.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 9, 2022

‘It’s whatever’: Joel Embiid brushes off wearing protective mask during Sixers’ Game 3 win over Miami Heat

PHILADELPHIA — Those tasked with mopping the sweat off the floor under the Wells Fargo Center baskets must always be on high alert for when a player hits the deck or possession shifts from one end of the court to the other. But during Game 3 of the 76ers’ Eastern…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 7, 2022

How Jordan Staal, Carolina Hurricanes' 'ultimate leader,' keeps team on a winning path

Jordan Staal was 20 years old when he held up the Stanley Cup in victory, letting out a big howl, a blondish playoff beard making him look older.

Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022

Kyle Lowry out for Game 1 of Eastern Conference semifinals; optimism that Joel Embiid could return for either Game 3 or 4

PHILADELPHIA — The Miami Heat will also be without an All-Star player for Game 1 of the best-of-seven Eastern Conference semifinal series against the 76ers.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · May 1, 2022

‘Continuity’ the buzzword, but is this Bulls core worth bringing back?

The small sample size before injuries hit was impressive, but the Bulls have one major shortcoming when compared to the East’s better teams: They lack an elite two-way player. The front office wants to maintain the core. Will that be good enough next season?

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 30, 2022

What are the Boston Celtics’ keys to winning the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the Milwaukee Bucks?

Can Boston survive and advance?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 30, 2022

Michael Cunningham: To become like Heat, Hawks need major changes

ATLANTA — The Heat made it to the 2020 NBA Finals, were swept by Milwaukee in last year’s opening round and then dominated the Hawks in this year’s first round. The Hawks say they can follow Miami’s example of getting back up after getting beat down. They aim to do…

Tribune News Service · Apr 29, 2022

SI:AM | The Jags Are on the Clock

And their rumored top choice might surprise you.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28, 2022

If the Sixers choke against the Raptors, where would the collapse rank in Philly sports history?

Don't deny it. You're thinking about it. You wouldn't be a Philadelphia sports fan, full of skepticism and even cynicism, always hedging your hope, if you weren't thinking about it. Yes, the 76ers are still up three games to two on the Raptors in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals. Yes, they're…

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Apr 27, 2022