With Group Play in the Emirates NBA Cup 2024 set to tip off in November, we’re breaking down each group as they prepare for opening night, continuing with East Group A.

One note before we get to it: The East is wide open. This past season's conference champion, the Indiana Pacers, lost All-NBA point guard Tyrese Haliburton to a ruptured Achilles tendon.

The Boston Celtics aren't expected to compete for the NBA championship next season without Jayson Tatum. He will miss most, if not all, of next season because of a torn Achilles.

The Celtics still have a real shot in the East despite their rocky offseason so far. They were 10 games clear of the third place Knicks in the 2024-25 season, and have not finished below .500 ...

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The matchup Monday night for the Heat at the Las Vegas NBA Summer League was a reminder of how things are about to change in the East. And it had little do with Monday’s players on the court.

The other teams in East Group B are the Boston Celtics, Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic and Philadelphia 76ers. Group stage games will occur on 'Cup Nights' from Oct. 31 to Nov. 28.

One note before we get to it: The East is wide open. This past season's conference champion, the Indiana Pacers, lost All-NBA point guard Tyrese Haliburton to a ruptured Achilles tendon.

The Nets went 1-3 in the 2024 NBA Cup, their only win coming against the Charlotte Hornets in a tight 116-115 win. Brooklyn has also never made it past the group stage of the tournament since its ...