Oklahoma City Thunder's flawless 8-0 playoff record, including sweeps over the Suns and Lakers in the first two rounds, has propelled them to 59.5% implied probability as trader consensus favorite for the 2026 NBA Championship, reflecting their unmatched dominance and rest advantage awaiting the Western Conference Finals opponent. San Antonio Spurs sit at 22.1% after a 4-1 first-round win over Portland and 3-2 lead over Minnesota Timberwolves in conference semifinals, buoyed by Victor Wembanyama's superstar impact. New York Knicks' 14.1% stems from sweeps of Atlanta and Philadelphia, positioning them strongly for Eastern Conference Finals amid Cleveland-Detroit series. Remaining contenders like Cavaliers (3.5%), Pistons (1.8%), and Timberwolves (0.7%) trail due to tougher paths and recent losses.