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Last updated: May 31, 2026, 2:50 PM ET

NBA Finals Preview

The San Antonio Spurs emerged as favorites to win the NBA championship after their Western Conference finals victory over the Thunder, a 111-103 Game 7 triumph powered by Victor Wembanyama's 22 points and seven rebounds. Despite the odds, bettors have overwhelmingly backed the New York Knicks, with Draft Kings reporting nearly half of all money wagered on the Finals winner supporting New York—almost as much as every other team combined. For the Knicks, center Mitchell Robinson plans to play in Game 1 wearing a brace on his hand after undergoing surgery on his broken right pinkie finger, providing a crucial boost to their frontline against Wembanyama.

Coaching & Front Office Changes

Orlando Magic officials are finalizing a deal to hire San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney as the franchise's new head coach, continuing a trend of coaching movement in the league as teams prepare for the offseason.

Offseason & Draft Developments

With the NBA Finals set to begin, teams eliminated from contention are shifting focus to the offseason, which will include draft preparations, free agency decisions, and trade strategies for the Thunder, Cavs, Pistons, Lakers, Warriors, and other eliminated franchises. League insiders are closely monitoring free agent decisions for players like Austin Reaves, Jalen Duren, and Mitchell Robinson, while the 2026 NBA draft class is taking shape after the college withdrawal deadline, with ESPN releasing updated rankings featuring a wave of returners reshaping the top 100 prospects.