Are the Boston Celtics the biggest threats to the New York Knicks in the NBA's Eastern Conference 2026-27 regular season? The reigning champs will be defending their first title in a half-century in the midst of a crowded Atlantic Division milieu alone, with the Celtics, Toronto Raptors, and Philadelphia 76ers all potential contenders.
Add in the other potential East contenders like the Miami Heat, Indiana Pacers, and Cleveland Cavaliers, and there is a case to be made that any of these teams are a threat to New York defending their title. Are the Celtics the biggest threats in the East to dethrone the Knicks this season?
The hosts of the "Still Poddable" podcast, Brian Robb, Sam Packard, and Jay King, took some time on a recent episode of their
show to talk it over, as well as what the coming campaign might look like for star forward Jayson Tatum in his first full season since the Achilles tendon injury he suffered against New York of all teams. Check it out below!
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This article originally appeared on Celtics Wire: Are the Boston Celtics the biggest threats to the New York Knicks?
