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, with 80% predicting Oklahoma City to win the 2026 NBA Finals.
- Cavaliers and Nuggets are tied for second at 7% each.
- Rockets and Knicks also received votes.
If the Thunder win, they would be the first repeat champions since Golden State in 2018.
83% of GMs thought Boston would win its second consecutive title in 2025, but the Celtics were eliminated in the second round.
Nikola Jokic is favored to win his fourth MVP award in 2025/26.
Author's summary: NBA GMs predict Thunder to repeat as champions.