NBA GMs Expect Thunder To Repeat, Jokic To Win Fourth MVP
The results of NBA.com's annual survey of the league's general managers has arrived.
NBA general managers view the Thunder as the overwhelming favorite to repeat as champions this season, according to the 24th annual GM survey conducted by John Schuhmann of NBA.com.
- 80% of general managers predicted Oklahoma City to win the 2026 NBA Finals.
- The Cavaliers and Nuggets tied for second at 7% each.
- The Rockets and Knicks were the only other teams to receive votes.
Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic is heavily favored to win his fourth award in 2025/26.
83% of GMs thought Boston would win its second consecutive title in 2025 during last year’s edition of the survey, and the Celtics wound up being eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.
Author's summary: Thunder favored to repeat as NBA champions.