About this episode

Brad and Ryan rank the Eastern Conference contenders for the 2026–2027 season amidst playoff basketball.

It’s never too early to start dreaming about next season. With playoff basketball in full swing, Brad and Ryan rank the Eastern Conference contenders from 8 to 1 heading into the 2026–2027 season. This isn’t about regular-season records—it’s about which teams can actually survive the playoffs and make a Finals run. Who belongs in the top tier? Which teams are overrated? And where do the Pacers stack up in the race for Eastern Conference supremacy? Bold takes, playoff reactions, and plenty of early offseason speculation in this one.

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Hosts: Brad Knight, Ryan Knight

Topics covered

• Eastern Conference
• power rankings
• NBA playoffs
• team analysis
• offseason speculation

Keywords

• Eastern Conference
• power rankings
• NBA playoffs
• Pacers
• 2027 season

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Organizations: Eastern Conference, Pacers

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