How Free Agency — and Achilles Tears — Have Shifted the Eastern Conference Pecking Order

How free agency — and Achilles tears — have shifted the Eastern Conference pecking order

The Sixers are largely running it back and banking on improved health for their stars during the 2025-26 season. But other teams in the East have taken swings to contend in a wide-open conference.

Minnesota Timberwolves tipped as 'number one' destination for the biggest name remaining in NBA free agency

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been linked with a move for a superstar in free agency. After losing in the Western Conference Finals to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Minnesota Timberwolves have tried to re-sign their existing players to keep the roster intact. However, the Timberwolves did lose Nickeil Alexander-Walker, as he signed with the Atlanta Hawks on a four-year $62 million deal. His absence will be felt in the backcourt as he not only…

Eastern Conference NBA Free Agency Recap: Major Signings, Trades & Power Shift

The Eastern Conference is wide open with injuries to key superstars like Jayson Tatum, Tyrese Haliburton, and Damian Lillard. Every team is now vying to become one of the deepest and most competitive heading into next season, as free agency is in full swing after kicking off on Monday. After the first two days, here are the key storylines from the Eastern Conference that you should know about. You have a team like the Milwaukee Bucks trying to m…

NBA free agency 2025: Oddsmakers react to major moves — 'The Rockets h - khbrksport

It’s hard to believe the 2025 NBA Finals ended just more than a week ago, as free agency has been fast and furious, with more player movement than initially expected. Damian Lillard? Now a free agent after the Milwaukee Bucks waived him using the stretch provision. The Bucks also added free-agent center Myles Turner on a four-year, $107 million contract in an effort to keep superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo happy. Advertisement Kevin Durant? He’s …