Knicks open as East co-favorites with one title vote in GM survey

Last June's finalists top ballots again

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

At the start of every season, it’s difficult to pick against the teams that just got to the Finals four months earlier. Via @NBA on X

What happened: General managers voted ahead of the 2026-27 tip on Oct. 20. Voters leaned toward the clubs that reached the Finals four months earlier.

Why it matters: New York enters 2026-27 chasing the end of a decades-long title drought. The October group is set as the East race begins.

What to watch: Opening-week games will test whether the ballot order holds.

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@NBA 2026-10-19T21:01:21.570877+00:00

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