Eastern Conference (NBA)
Organization in Basketball
Eastern Conference (NBA) has come up in 4 episodes across 2 podcasts in TMT, including The Bill Simmons Podcast, Pardon My Take. 4 people have made recorded remarks about it.
What people said
PFT CommenterBarstool Sports writer and co-host of Pardon My Take
PFT Commenter expects at least one highly regarded Eastern team to miss the playoffs given the conference's depth.
“It does feel like there's going to be at least one good team that we have very high expectations for that doesn't make the playoffs this year”
Pardon My Take: Patrick Kane In Studio, LeBron James To Philadelphia, Who’s Back + Mt Rushmore Of Things You Eat With A Spoon (Jul 27, 2026) · Listen from 31:06
Max DelentePardon My Take producer and Philadelphia 76ers fan whose bachelor party is referenced
Delente says winning the Eastern Conference would satisfy him as a Sixers fan.
“I would be happy to win the Eastern Conference”
Pardon My Take: Patrick Kane In Studio, LeBron James To Philadelphia, Who’s Back + Mt Rushmore Of Things You Eat With A Spoon (Jul 27, 2026) · Listen from 25:46
Zach LoweRinger NBA analyst referenced repeatedly
Lowe says the East has become the better conference top to bottom even if the two best teams are in the West.
“It's the superior conference, top to bottom right now”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe. (Jul 24, 2026) · Listen from 30:33
Chris RyanThe Ringer podcaster and TV/film critic
Ryan said several Eastern teams are better than Miami and the Heat won't jump ahead without a superpowered Giannis season.
“I don't see Miami slingshotting ahead short of a Giannis superpower season”
The Bill Simmons Podcast: Giannis to Miami! An Urgent Gathering Pod With Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier (Jun 23, 2026) · Listen from 35:56
Coverage over time
Podcasts
- The Bill Simmons Podcast · 3 episodes
- Pardon My Take · 1 episode
Episodes
NBA One Guy (the East!), a Man City Punishment Primer, and Tom Cruise’s Bomb With J. Kyle Mann, Chris Ryan, and Van LathanThe Bill Simmons Podcast · Oct 6, 2026 · 2 h 13 min
Bill Simmons and J. Kyle Mann pick one key player per NBA Eastern Conference team, then Chris Ryan and Van Lathan discuss cable stars, Tom Cruise's 'Digger,' and Manchester City's punishment.
Patrick Kane In Studio, LeBron James To Philadelphia, Who’s Back + Mt Rushmore Of Things You Eat With A SpoonPardon My Take · Jul 27, 2026 · 2 h 24 min
The Pardon My Take crew debates LeBron James signing with the 76ers, runs Who's Back, interviews Patrick Kane on his Blackhawks return, and drafts spoon foods.
- LeBron’s Philly Shocker! Plus, the 2011 NBA Redraftables With Zach Lowe.
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jul 24, 2026 · 1 h 46 min
Bill Simmons and Zach Lowe react to LeBron James signing with the Philadelphia 76ers, then redraft the 2011 NBA draft class.
- Giannis to Miami! An Urgent Gathering Pod With Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier
The Bill Simmons Podcast · Jun 23, 2026 · 52 min
Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan and Justin Verrier react to Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade to the Miami Heat and what it means for the Bucks, Celtics and Jaylen Brown.