Colin Salao discusses the NBA Eastern Conference, highlighting the top teams like the Cavs and Knicks, and the potential for surprises in the NBA season.

The Magic overpaid for Desmond Bane, no question. But he’s a good addition because their three top guys—Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs—aren’t great shooters. Bane gives them exactly what they were lacking. He’s also a guy they can run pick-and-roll for. And he doesn’t hurt them on defense, which is Orlando’s strength.

The 2025-26 NBA season is about here with media days for some teams coming this week, while the Celtics will open up their much-anticipated camp without Jayson Tatum next week in Brighton. Parity is the theme, especially in the Eastern Conference with the ...

Dallas Mavericks forward Anthony Davis celebrates with guard Jaden Hardy (1) after dunking on an alley-oop from guard Klay Thompson during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Atlanta Hawks at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, April 2 ...