Jalen Brunson, Defending Champion Knicks Aim to Repeat Title Run

Jalen Brunson and the defending champion New York Knicks enter the season looking to prove their 2026 title run was no fluke. Returning four of five starters alongside key addition Bruce Brown, the Knicks retain their core after posting a 53-29 record last season. New York enters with +1000 odds to win the NBA Finals and an Over/Under win total of 51.5, tied for the third-lowest championship odds amidst a tougher Eastern Conference, relying on team continuity to fuel another run.