Peter Sblendorio: NBA’s improved Eastern Conference makes Knicks and Nets’ goals more difficult in 2026-27

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NEW YORK — The defending-champion Knicks and playoff-hopeful Nets are competing for different things. But they do have this in common: Their respective goals will be more difficult to accomplish due to a transformed Eastern Conference that should have more contenders and fewer punching bags this season. “You see what goes on. A lot of teams got better, and it’s good,” Knicks forward Mikal ...
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