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Jeff Teague favors Miami Heat over Philadelphia 76ers as top Eastern contender

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 2:17 AM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Jeff Teague favors Miami Heat over Philadelphia 76ers as top Eastern contender
Summary

Former NBA guard Jeff Teague has voiced his belief that the Miami Heat are better positioned than the Philadelphia 76ers for the upcoming season. Following the Heat's acquisition of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Klay Thompson, Teague stated that Miami has a strong lineup with depth including players like Bam Adebayo and Andrew Wiggins. Despite the 76ers making headlines with the signings of LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, Teague emphasized that the Heat's roster could prove more effective as the teams prepare for competition. The Eastern Conference remains competitive with the defending champion New York Knicks also in the mix.

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  • •Teague cites Miami's depth with Antetokounmpo and Thompson.
  • •Philadelphia signed LeBron James and traded for Jaylen Brown.
  • •The New York Knicks are the defending champions in the Eastern Conference.
  • •Teague believes the Heat have an advantage in synergy among players.
  • •Klay Thompson's arrival has sparked considerable excitement for Miami.
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  • 2:17 AMYahoo Sports — Jeff Teague sees the Miami Heat as a better contender than the Philadelphia 76ers
What they're saying
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Signing Klay Thompson has led people to hype the Heat over the 76ers.

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Miami HeatNew York KnicksPhiladelphia 76ersNBABasketball

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