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2026 NBA Finals Preview: Knicks vs. Spurs in 1999 Rematch; Brunson and Wembanyama Lead MVP Odds

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Matt Severance

6h ago· 5 min readenNews

Summary

The 2026 NBA Finals will feature the New York Knicks vs. the San Antonio Spurs, guaranteeing an eighth different champion in eight seasons. This is a rematch of the 1999 Finals won by the Spurs. Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama are the clear favorites for Finals MVP, with sportsbooks reportedly rooting against the top favorites.

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We are guaranteed an eighth different NBA champion over the past eight seasons when the 2026 Finals tip off Wednesday night with the New York Knicks visiting the San Antonio Spurs.
It's a rematch of the 1999 Finals won by the Spurs in five.
This marks the 35th rematch in NBA Finals history, and the original winning team is 17-17 the previous 34.
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Jalen Brunson and Victor Wembanyama are clear favorites for 2026 NBA Finals MVP

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