The New York Knicks have ended 53 years of misery for their fans with one of the greatest championship runs the NBA has ever seen.
For that, they get a golf clap from oddsmakers as they look forward to next season.
The Knicks may have won the NBA Finals in dominant fashion, posting the highest playoff point differential in NBA history, but three teams are ahead of them on the 2027 championship odds board.
2027 NBA championship odds
| Team | Championship odds |
|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | +250 |
| San Antonio Spurs | +250 |
| Boston Celtics | +650 |
| New York Knicks | +800 |
| Denver Nuggets | 22/1 |
| Detroit Pistons | 22/1 |
| Los Angeles Lakers | 30/1 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 30/1 |
| Houston Rockets | 35/1 |
| Miami Heat | 35/1 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 35/1 |
| Indiana Pacers | 45/1 |
| All others | 55/1 or longer |
The San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder opened as co-favorites to win the 2027 NBA championship at FanDuel. Next up are the Boston Celtics followed by the reigning champion Knicks who became the eighth different team to win a championship since 2019 Saturday night.
The Knicks’ odds after winning the Finals are strangely similar to their odds last year entering the season. Before the 2025-26 season tipped off, the Knicks were +900 to win a title behind the Thunder, Nuggets and Cavaliers.
This offseason will be crucial for team president Leon Rose and the Knicks front office. Mitchell Robinson is an unrestricted free agent, Miles McBride is eligible for an extension, and Landry Shamet has certainly outplayed his veteran minimum deal.
To bring back the championship team, the Knicks would need to exceed the dreaded second apron, which comes with restrictions that would limit their roster flexibility for the season.
The Thunder are in a similar position. They need to make decisions on key veteran rotation players like Luguentz Dort and Isaiah Hartenstein, who carry a high combined price tag.
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The Celtics have some uncertainty ahead of them in the offseason. Rumors surrounding a potential Jaylen Brown trade have grown louder since Boston was eliminated in the first round and the C’s still have a huge hole at center to fill.
The Spurs are the one team bringing back a core that is both cost-controlled and battle-tested. By virtue of their youth, the Spurs can run out the exact same group without worrying about costs.
As this season proved, there is no single path to a championship and chances are we’ll see a ninth different team hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy next summer.
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Malik Smith has been immersed in the sports betting industry since 2017. He’s a data nerd with a particular focus on the NBA and combat sports. He spends his weeknights in the winter looking for edges on plus-money NBA player props.
