Oklahoma City Thunder's flawless 8-0 playoff record, including sweeps of the Suns and Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals, drives their 58.5% implied probability as trader consensus frontrunner for the 2026 NBA Champion, bolstered by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's MVP-level play and defending champion depth heading into the West Finals. San Antonio Spurs sit at 21.9% after Victor Wembanyama's dominant double-double in their May 12 Game 5 clincher over the Timberwolves, advancing to challenge OKC with stylistic matchup intrigue. New York Knicks' 14.0% reflects a franchise-record seven straight postseason wins, capped by a 4-0 sweep of Philadelphia to reach the Eastern Conference Finals amid OG Anunoby's return. Detroit Pistons (4.0%) and Cleveland Cavaliers (1.7%) remain viable East semifinal contenders in their tied 2-2 series, while Minnesota Timberwolves fade to 0.8% post-elimination.