With the 2025-26 regular season winding down, one fact remains clear: the race in the Eastern Conference is wide open. That narrative started true at the beginning of the year, and it remains true entering March.

With about five weeks left in the NBA’s regular season, we have a pretty clear picture of the contenders for the Larry O’Brien Trophy. See Also New York Knicks How Jalen Brunson’s Knicks game has undergone an eye-popping change — and what’s fueling it There have been seven different champions over the last seven seasons.

An NBA analyst says the Washington Wizards could become a top-five Eastern Conference team next season with Anthony Davis leading the roster.

ESPN analyst Zach Kram explores the Western Conference's recent dominance and how the East's underrated strength could surprise in the postseason.

While Jayson Tatum showed signs of rust in his return from his torn right Achilles tendon, he also showed glimpses of what made him an All-NBA First Team selection. Winslow Townson / Imagn Images Every Monday,

The Philadelphia 76ers are at a crossroads, faced with potentially significant changes in their team structure. Critics question the effectiveness of Darryl Morey's strategies, given that the team is struggling on the edge of playoff contention, despite ...

A week ago, the Detroit Pistons were flying high. Winners in eight of their last nine games and 5 1/2 games clear of Boston in the Eastern Conference, they looked w

Meanwhile, the Heat try to become a playoff nightmare for a higher seed once again, while the Magic try to avoid a disastrous season.

After writing up the Western Conference side of my official media ballot for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, it seemed like a good idea to do the same for the East. Y’know, never leave a job half done, and all that. A quick reminder: You vote for five ...