Playoff Fever Rises: Celtics Lead, Trade Talks Intensify as NBA Season Climaxes
March 8, 2024The Boston Celtics lead the Eastern Conference in the 2023-24 NBA regular season, with the Miami Heat and Indiana Pacers closely trailing.
The Western Conference sees the Minnesota Timberwolves, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Denver Nuggets competing for the top position, with the Los Angeles Lakers near the play-in threshold.
NBA Power Rankings identify the Boston Celtics as the foremost team, followed by the Denver Nuggets, Milwaukee Bucks, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Injuries are affecting team dynamics with notable players like Ben Simmons of the Brooklyn Nets and Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors out of action.
Several NBA teams, including the New Orleans Pelicans, New York Knicks, Oklahoma City Thunder, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, and Phoenix Suns, are actively exploring trade opportunities to bolster their squads for the playoffs.
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Bleacher Report • Mar 7, 2024
Complete Bracket Predictions for 2024 NBA PlayoffsBleacher Report • Mar 6, 2024
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