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Five NBA teams aiming to dethrone Knicks as champions

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 4:26 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Five NBA teams aiming to dethrone Knicks as champions
Summary

The New York Knicks enter the new NBA season as defending champions and favorites in the East. Teams with strong chances to challenge them include the San Antonio Spurs, who reached the Finals last season and added Tobias Harris, and the Oklahoma City Thunder, boosted by the return of Jalen Williams and key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Philadelphia 76ers added Jaylen Brown and LeBron James to their roster, creating a potentially formidable lineup. Each team seeks to improve upon previous seasons and contend for the title against New York.

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  • •Knicks are defending champions as the NBA season begins
  • •Spurs reached Finals last year and added depth
  • •Thunder return key players after a strong previous season
  • •76ers formed a powerful lineup with recent acquisitions
  • •Teams aim to disrupt New York's bid for a repeat title
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  • 4:26 PMYahoo Sports — Five teams with the best chance to dethrone the New York Knicks
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Sure the Thunder and Spurs are on the list, but what other teams make the cut?

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New York KnicksOklahoma City ThunderSan Antonio SpursNBABasketball

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