The Eastern Conference is WIDE open heading into the 2025–26 NBA season — so who claims the top 3 seeds?

In this episode, I break down why I’ve got the Cavaliers, Knicks, and Magic at the top of the East. From star power and depth to matchup advantages and playoff scalability, I dive into what makes these squads serious threats in the conference.

Is Cleveland ready to dominate behind Donovan Mitchell? Can Jalen Brunson and the Knicks push to a higher tier? And is this finally the year Orlando makes the leap with Paolo Banchero leading the charge?

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Timestamps:

00:58- Cleveland Cavaliers

09:04- New York Knicks

14:52- Orlando Magic

The countdown rolls on! In this episode, I reveal the next tier of my Top 100 NBA Players list, breaking down spots 25 through 21. This group features some of the league’s most talented stars — including Zion Williamson, Cade Cunningham, and Karl-Anthony Towns.

I dive into what makes each player so impactful, their strengths and weaknesses, and why they landed in this part of the rankings. Are they too high? Too low? Or right where they should be?

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Timestamps:

00:19- Karl-Anthony Towns

06:30- Jaylen Brown

12:34- Cade Cunningham

19:25- Zion Williamson

25:44- Jaren Jackson Jr.

In this episode, I reveal my Top 100 NBA Players ranked 30–26 — breaking down the next group of stars who are on the edge of true superstardom. From established All-Stars to rising game-changers, I dive into their impact, strengths, weaknesses, and where they stack up against their peers.

Who lands in this tier? Who just missed the Top 25? And did I rank them too high or too low? Let’s talk about it.

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Timestamps:

00:36- Bam Adebayo

05:33- Damian Lillard

11:11- Darius Garland

16:35- Paolo Banchero

20:10- Chet Holmgren