Boston Celtics legend Paul Pierce has identified an Eastern Conference team on the brink of making significant strides in the NBA in the coming seasons. Paul Pierce, a 20-year veteran who cemented his legacy with the Boston Celtics—including winning an NBA championship in 2008 and being named Finals MVP—knows what it takes for a team to contend.

The Detroit Pistons have won 10 of their last 12 games, and could move into the 6th spot in the East on Thursday night.

He provides a direct link to the good old days, as he was Greg Vanney’s top assistant from 2015 to 2019 when the Reds were on top of the Eastern Conference. As of this writing, Toronto haven’t ...

Notable additions: Elias Lindholm ($7.75 million x seven years), Nikita Zadorov ($5 million x six years), Joonas Korpisalo and Mark Kastelic (acquired alongside a 2024 first-round pick in exchange for Linus Ullmark)

The Phoenix Suns are fortifying their biggest position of need. Phoenix announced to social media on Wednesday that they have acquired center Nick Richards in a trade with the Charlotte Hornets.

At the start of the season, the Western Conference was much deeper than the Eastern Conference, with as many as 11 teams boasting records above .500 through November and early December. However ...

BOTTOM LINE: Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves host the Cleveland Cavaliers in a non-conference matchup. The Timberwolves are 10-9 on their home court. Minnesota is third in the Western Conference in team defense, allowing just 107.6 points while holding opponents to 45.3% shooting.

According to an ESPN report Friday, an Eastern Michigan basketball game is under investigation for unusual wagering activity. Here's more:

BOTTOM LINE: Kooper Jacobi and Eastern Illinois visit Brandon Weston and Tennessee State in OVC play Saturday. The Tigers are 5-3 in home games. Tennessee State is fourth in college basketball with 39.8 rebounds led by Weston averaging 5.3.

The first round of NBA All-Star fan votes were announced Friday, and it came as no surprise to see Nikola Jokić and Giannis Antetokounmpo lead their respective conferences

Since the season’s onset, the Boston Celtics have led as NBA Eastern Conference favorites, while the Cleveland Cavaliers remain underrated. Is it a done deal?

"We've gotta get our stuff together, simple as that," Giannis Antetokounmpo said after another blowout loss in New York this season.