The New York Knicks are expected to be one of the favorites in the Eastern Conference this season alongside the Cleveland Cavaliers. Here’s a look at who could challenge the Knicks in the battle for Eastern Conference supremacy. The Magic have been on the rise for a little while now, making the playoffs in each of the last two seasons. This summer, they acquired Desmond Bane in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies to boost their core alongside Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Jalen Suggs.