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Last updated: May 31, 2026, 8:45 PM ET

Betting & Fan Sentiment

The Draft Kings Sportsbook in New York saw the New York Knicks absorb nearly half of all money wagered on the NBA Finals winner this season, a share that eclipses every other franchise combined Bettors heavily invested in Knicks to win Finals. The surge reflects the Knicks’ recent playoff surge and the city’s passion for a championship, positioning the team as a focal point for bettors as the Finals draw nearer.

Western Conference Finals Aftermath

Victor Wembanyama’s 22 points and seven rebounds propelled the San Antonio Spurs to a 111‑103 win over the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals, a victory that inches the Spurs closer to Wembanyama’s “childhood dream” of a championship title WCF win moves Wemby closer to ‘childhood dream’. The win also sets the Spurs up as a favorite against the Knicks in the Finals, a status that has been reflected in recent betting markets NBA futures: San Antonio Spurs favored vs. New York.

MVP Controversy

Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, who secured his second straight MVP award, publicly labeled his season a failure after the Thunder’s early exit from the Finals series, stating that the team’s elimination prevented a chance to defend its title SGA calls MVP year a ‘failure’ after OKC falls sho…. His candid remarks underscore the pressure on elite players to translate individual accolades into championship success.

Coaching Moves & Player Health

The Orlando Magic are on the brink of hiring San Antonio Spurs associate head coach Sean Sweeney as their new head coach, a decision that could bring Spurs’ defensive philosophy to the Magic’s roster Copy of Sources: Magic near deal to hire Spurs' Sweeney. Meanwhile, Knicks center Mitchell Robinson is slated to return in Game 1 of the Finals wearing a hand brace after surgery on a broken right pinkie finger, signaling the franchise’s commitment to a competitive lineup despite recent injuries Sources: Knicks' Robinson to play after surgery.