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Knicks lead revamped Eastern Conference after NBA summer trades

CBS NBA • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 2:33 AM

Last updated Jul 2, 2026

Knicks lead revamped Eastern Conference after NBA summer trades
Summary

The New York Knicks, defending champions, hold the top spot in a reshaped Eastern Conference following significant offseason trades. Giannis Antetokounmpo has moved to the Miami Heat, and Kawhi Leonard is now with the Toronto Raptors. A major deal between the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics brought Jaylen Brown to Philadelphia in exchange for Paul George and multiple draft picks. The Celtics have also signed Mitch Robinson from the Knicks, intensifying competition in the conference as multiple teams look to contend for the title.

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  • •Knicks won the title and remain intact after offseason moves.
  • •Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Miami Heat from the Bucks.
  • •Kawhi Leonard signs with the Toronto Raptors.
  • •Jaylen Brown traded to the 76ers, with Paul George heading to Boston.
  • •Celtics add Mitch Robinson from the Knicks.
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  • 2:33 AMCBS NBA — Eastern Conference tiers: Knicks on top, but several new-look contenders emerge after NBA's summer shakeup
What they're saying
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New York just won the title, but will have plenty of competition with the 76ers, Raptors and Heat making major moves

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