Predicting the Eastern Conference: Final Standings, Playoff Matchups & NBA Finals Representative!

We talked about the Knicks winning and then disrespecting the cup in disgraceful fashion. Then we discussed the Bucks going into desperation mode to keep Giannis, Michael Porter Jr trade destinations, the Warriors being washed but needing to make moves to keep Steph happy and a bunch of other random stuff. Enjoy. Get weekly YKB bonus content and more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall    Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod    Join us in NOLA: https://app.opendate.io/e/you-know-ball-mardi-gras-extravaganza-february-16-2026-632598 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We talked about NBA Cup predictions and then we drafted players who we have disrespected or overlooked in the past. Enjoy. Get weekly YKB bonus content and more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall    Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod    Join us in NOLA: https://app.opendate.io/e/you-know-ball-mardi-gras-extravaganza-february-16-2026-632598 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After years of waiting Giannis might finally be on the move. We go through all of the news related to a potential Giannis trade, Where he could be traded, what it would cost and more. Enjoy. Get weekly bonus content here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall Follow for the radioactive streams on Twitch here: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod Get YKB NOLA Trip tickets here: https://app.opendate.io/e/you-know-ball-mardi-gras-extravaganza-february-16-2026-632598 Get weekly YKB bonus content and more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall    Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod    Join us in NOLA: https://app.opendate.io/e/you-know-ball-mardi-gras-extravaganza-february-16-2026-632598 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We talked about the career of Chris Paul after he announced his retirement and then we discussed some NBA players who are not washed and others who are washed. Enjoy. Get weekly YKB bonus content and more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall    Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod    Join us in NOLA: https://app.opendate.io/e/you-know-ball-mardi-gras-extravaganza-february-16-2026-632598 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is part two of the home and home series with Harry Krinsky and Patrick Redford from the Nothing But Respect podcast. We drafted NBA teams with the most rancid vibes right now. Then Me and Sam read fake Anthony Davis trade ideas from Twitter and the Discord. Enjoy. (Sorry my mic was messed up for the first few minutes of this episode but we move.) Watch part one here where we talk about the coolest NBA teams and more: https://youtu.be/PrU6_A2eJ_k?si=jJlarmDF6DGfQrY3 Listen to part one here on apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cool-zone-first-principles-with-sam-sheehan/id1767406634?i=1000737255330 Listen to part one on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0HCx1L1YjPGuZUyIglDRfb?si=lRg_D2ExQemucltqxuAGkA Follow Harry here: https://x.com/lexaprotools Follow Patrick here: https://x.com/redford Get weekly YKB bonus content and more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall    Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod    Join us in NOLA: https://app.opendate.io/e/you-know-ball-mardi-gras-extravaganza-february-16-2026-632598 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Mavs finally did the thing that we were all waiting for so we are put Nico Harrison on Slop Trial. Enjoy. WATCH NBA GAMES WITH US ON PLAYBACK: https://www.playback.tv/youknowball Get weekly YKB bonus content and more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall    Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod    Join us in NOLA: https://app.opendate.io/e/you-know-ball-mardi-gras-extravaganza-february-16-2026-632598 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We talked about the latest drama surrounding Ja Morant and the Grizzlies. Could this be the end of the Ja era in Memphis and what teams would trade for him if he becomes available? Then we discussed a handful of young NBA players who might be making a leap and tried to determine if they were real ot not. Enjoy. Get weekly YKB bonus content and more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall    Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod    Join us in NOLA: https://app.opendate.io/e/you-know-ball-mardi-gras-extravaganza-february-16-2026-632598 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Chiodo joins us to talk new look fun run and gun Sixers, a very impressive rookie class and then we preview the almighty NBA cup. Enjoy. WATCH NBA GAMES WITH US ON PLAYBACK: https://www.playback.tv/youknowball Get weekly YKB bonus content and more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall    Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod    Join us in NOLA: https://app.opendate.io/e/you-know-ball-mardi-gras-extravaganza-february-16-2026-632598 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

We reacted to the 2022 NBA Draft Rookie Contract Extensions right after the deadline passed. Then we drafted three teams each that we are excited to watch on league pass this season. Enjoy. Get weekly YKB bonus content and more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall    Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod    Join us in NOLA: https://app.opendate.io/e/you-know-ball-mardi-gras-extravaganza-february-16-2026-632598 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Our predictions for the final standings in the East, every play in and playoff matchup, who wins each series and finally, who wins the whole conference. Enjoy. Get weekly YKB bonus content and more here: https://www.patreon.com/c/YouKnowBall    Follow us on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/youknowballpod    Join us in NOLA: https://app.opendate.io/e/you-know-ball-mardi-gras-extravaganza-february-16-2026-632598 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.