After acquiring guard James Harden from the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday, the Cleveland Cavaliers are the new favorites to represent the Eastern Conference in the 2026 NBA Finals.

The road to the Intuit Dome begins here. As the league prepares to celebrate its 75th All-Star anniversary in Los Angeles, the Eastern Conference has unveiled a roster that perfectly bridges the gap between the established guard and a

The Tampa Bay Lightning are hosting their first outdoor game during Gasparilla weekend as they face off against the Boston Bruins in the 2026 Stadium Series, headlined by stars and peaking contenders.

Now that the starters are confirmed, here is the full list of reserves for this year's game, including additional details on how they were selected.

Giannis Antetokounmpo remains the target, and the Golden State Warriors appear willing to part with veteran forward Draymond Green after nearly 14 years if it helps them land the Milwaukee Bucks superstar before the trade deadline.

But Boston has since charged back to the top of the East standings, rising as high as No. 2 in their conference under the leadership of star forward Jaylen Brown, the returning vets, and the growth of the Celtics' youth movement. Is winning the conference actually on the table?

Paul George is brimming with confidence after his hot-shooting night powers 76ers to victory over the Bucks.

Before the Sixers-Pelicans game Saturday, the team will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the 2001 Eastern Conference championship

Chicago Bulls (24-27, 10th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (30-22, sixth in the Eastern Conference) Toronto; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Raptors -8.5; over/under is 226.

Watch Allen Iverson get introduced as the 76ers honor their 2001 Eastern Conference Championship team in Philadelphia.