Miami Heat holding onto BEST CASE scenario in hopes to compete in East. NBA Season Preview.
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee Bucks, Jalen Brunson, New York Knicks, Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland Cavaliers, Karl-Anthony Towns, Desmond Bane, Orlando Magic, OG Anunoby, Mikal Bridges, Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers, and Atlanta Hawks headline this Locked On NBA Squad Show episode previewing the Eastern Conference.
The local experts from the Locked On NBA Channel kick off the Locked On NBA Squad Show East by breaking down which team the Eastern Conference runs through after major injuries to the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers. Join Nick Angstadt, Tony East (Locked On Pacers), Gavin Schall (Locked On Knicks), Philip Rossman-Reich (Locked On Magic), David Ramil (Locked On Heat), and a cameo from Matt Moore (Locked On NBA) as they debate if the New York Knicks or Cleveland Cavaliers are the true favorites, analyzing their playoff track records, roster upgrades, and coaching changes. The conversation explores how Orlando Magic, with Desmond Bane, fits into the East’s hierarchy, and whether the Atlanta Hawks’ revamped roster can climb into the contender tier. They also discuss Milwaukee’s current scenario with Giannis Antetokounmpo and if a mid-season trade is possible, consider the competitive outlook of other squads like Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers, and share insights on projected playoff matchups and depth across the conference. Throughout the episode, the hosts offer spirited analysis and big takes about the evolving landscape of the NBA’s Eastern Conference.
0:00 East Preview: Knicks vs. Cavs Favorites
9:16 Cleveland Roster Optimizations
12:04 Giannis’ Future and Milwaukee’s Playoff Scenarios
16:43 Knicks Trade Assets and Giannis Value
19:31 Orlando Magic: True #3 in East?
22:09 Sixers & Embiid Health Doubts
25:26 Atlanta Hawks’ Offseason Moves
33:45 Detroit Pistons: Underrated Threat
36:15 Heat’s Best-Case Scenario
42:06 Toronto Raptors’ Depth and Playoff Potential
46:04 Charlotte Hornets: Lamelo’s Development
48:32 Wizards’ Youth Movement and Veteran Influence
49:55 Brooklyn Nets: Worst Team in East?
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8 comments
This dude talking about the magic is 3rd best in the East bro stop smoking that Disney World weed.
Celts and Bucks are gimped, leaving Knicks, Cavs, and Magic. Sounds about right.
Let’s go Heat
These Clowns knows nothing about basketball! The Bucks will be good this year
Celtics and pacers have the 2 worst starting centers in league and Celtics is the worst. My order is Cavs Knicks Magic hawks pistons Miami bucks 76ers raptors
Bucks got worst pistons didn’t get any better stayed the same as last year. Miami actually improved half the season last year had no starting small forward until they got Wiggins. Then they traded all the players they got for Jimmy for Norman Powell Davion and pick 20 Kasparas. Miami had underrated offseason. Guaranteed they get over 40 wins had 37 last year.
Magic Blue 🪄
Wizards got it this year🤣