Knicks and Cavs: Eastern Conference titans or playoff pretenders? The battle for supremacy heats up as New York's coaching shakeup and playoff success meet Cleveland's regular-season dominance.

Gavin Schall and Locked On Cavs Host Danny Cunningham dissect the Knicks' bold move to fire Tom Thibodeau and their savvy offseason acquisitions. They analyze how Jordan Clarkson and Guerschon Yabusele could enhance New York's depth and shot creation, while debating what the worst-case scenario for the Knicks could look like. The hosts explore the Eastern Conference landscape, positioning the Knicks and Cavaliers as frontrunners, with a keen eye on dark horse contenders like the Orlando Magic.

Tune in for an insider's perspective on whether New York's playoff prowess or Cleveland's regular-season success will translate to postseason glory in the fiercely competitive East.

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0:00 Intro: Knicks and Cavs in Eastern Conference tier

3:31 Knicks' successful offseason and coaching change

7:15 Mike Brown hire and potential impact

9:52 Exploring the Knicks' floor for next season

14:49 Offseason moves and roster improvements

18:26 Eastern Conference landscape and top teams

23:47 Outro: Preview of part two discussion

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