Spurs and Thunder share top NBA title odds; Knicks and 76ers close behind
San Antonio and Oklahoma City are tied at +270 to win the 2026-27 NBA championship, according to DraftKings. Philadelphia and defending champion New York are each +900, with the 76ers adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown to a core that includes Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid. The Knicks won last season's title by beating the Spurs in five games, and Jalen Brunson earned Finals MVP after scoring 45 points in the clincher.
DraftKings lists San Antonio and Oklahoma City tied atop the 2026-27 NBA title market at +270. Philadelphia and New York follow at +900. The Spurs reached the Finals in Victor Wembanyama's first playoff run, eliminating Oklahoma City in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.
The Knicks are defending champions after defeating San Antonio in five games. They closed the postseason by winning 15 of 16, finishing 16-3. Jalen Brunson earned Finals MVP, scoring 45 points in the clincher. Philadelphia added LeBron James in July on a two-year, $8 million deal with a Year 2 player option and earlier traded for Jaylen Brown.
The odds may shape fan expectations and media narratives around the 2026-27 season, especially in San Antonio, Oklahoma City, New York and Philadelphia. Bettors could be drawn to futures markets, while the 76ers' star additions and Knicks' title defense may boost ticket demand, merchandise interest and local game-day spending. For casual fans, the apparent parity could make the regular season and playoffs feel more unpredictable, though odds themselves do not determine outcomes.