Top 3 East Seeds | 2025–26 NBA Predictions

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