Atlantic
Eastern Conference
ESPN standings data retrieved October 6, 2026. NBA comparisons use the completed 2025–26 regular season. Each upcoming fixture labels preseason or regular-season status.
| Order | Team | Record |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Boston Celtics | 56-26 |
| 2 |  New York Knicks | 53-29 |
| 3 |  Toronto Raptors | 46-36 |
| 4 |  Philadelphia 76ers | 45-37 |
| 5 |  Brooklyn Nets | 20-62 |
Ordered by winning percentage, then wins; alphabetical when level. This display order does not determine official playoff tiebreakers.