Jalen Brunson roasts Dirk Nowitzki after leading the Knicks to an NBA Cup title, underscoring New York’s rise and Eastern Conference pride.

Two big trades came to pass late last night ahead of the Holiday Freeze. The Montreal Canadiens re-acquired Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings in exchange for a 2026 second-round pick (originally Columbus's pick).

Thanks to Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers stars Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton tearing their Achilles tendons, the reigning Eastern Conference champions from 2024 and 2025 were expected to take a step back, paving the way for lesser teams to challenge for the top spot in the East.

Sacramento Kings All-Star center Domantas Sabonis is reportedly drawing interest from an Eastern Conference Team looking to bolster their front court.

They have better odds than the Cavaliers, who are +375, and the Pistons, who still sit at +500 despite a strong start to their season. Last week, the Knicks owned +375 odds, while the Cavaliers were the favorites at +325.

The Eastern Conference is unbelievably tight, with the potential for several teams to face unexpected heartbreak in the spring.

The Pistons have exceeded the expectations of just about everybody, and it appears that their remarkable 21-5 start is no fluke.

What do the Bucks have planned regarding Giannis Antetokounmpo and the trade deadline? What about Anthony Davis? The latest NBA trade intel:

Here is an updated look at the Eastern Conference standings as Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers move forward.

The Celtics have turned from potential sellers to buyers and perhaps the player most likely to be traded, Anfernee Simons and his expiring contract, could either be dangled to acquire a quality center or retained because of his production off the bench.

The Cleveland Cavaliers are so close to breaking through the glass ceiling into the tier of elite teams, but it's taken them a long time to do so. The Cavalier