The Latest Breaking News from Eastern Conference

Bulls pick up timely victory against Cavaliers

It was an ugly game from start to finish, but the Bulls held on to the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 27, 2022

Sixers consider James Harden’s hamstring recovery a work in progress: ‘He’s still not there’

LOS ANGELES — Something is still amiss with James Harden.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Mar 26, 2022

Bulls’ downward spiral could lead to an entirely different offseason

The Bulls’ core three looked to be a lock to build around a few months ago, but as this season has started to unravel could plans change with an early playoff exit?

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 25, 2022

The Nets can still avoid the daunting NBA play-in tournament

The Nets can avoid the sudden-death NBA Play-In Tournament and sneak into the Top 6 in the Eastern Conference.

Tribune News Service · Mar 20, 2022

Boston Celtics seen as No. 2 contender in Eastern Conference in new Sports Illustrated assessment

Boston's defensive dominance is getting to the point it can't be discounted in the hunt for Banner 18.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 19, 2022

Ranking Contenders in the Eastern Conference

Which team will come out of the east? The Crossover ranks the top five best contenders.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 18, 2022

Celtics Lab 97: Predicting the seeding for the Celtics, Eastern Conference ahead of the 2022 NBA Playoffs

Where will Boston be in the standings among their East peers come season's end? Who should Boston want to face in the first round? In this episode, we dive deep into all things Celtics between today and the end of the regular season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 18, 2022

NBA Power Rankings: LeBron James, Kevin Durant Deliver As Playoff Races Heat Up

Last week highlighted top-tier performances and milestones from LBJ, KD and Gregg Popovich.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2022

Bulls are down to the ‘Sweet 16’ and still have some serious obstacles

Veteran DeMar DeRozan said that every game left “is critical,” and he’s not wrong. Not only do the Bulls have the toughest remaining schedule in the Eastern Conference, but some serious messages to send the opposition as the playoffs near.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2022

Heat close out memorable week with 99-82 decision over Embiid, 76ers

MIAMI — Hell Week turned into a helluva week for the Miami Heat, with victories over three leading Eastern Conference contenders.

Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2022