# Champions crowned, but what's next for both finalists?

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Podcast: [The Athletic NBA Daily](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-athletic-nba-daily-529354)
Published: 2026-06-15T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/the-athletic-nba-daily/episodes/champions-crowned-but-whats-next-for-both-finalists
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## Resource

The New York Knicks are NBA champions after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the finals, capping off one of the most memorable playoff runs in years. Dave DuFour, Zena Keita and Es Baraheni reflect on what everyone got wrong about the Spurs, the Knicks' incredible resolve, and throw out some hot takes on what San Antonio's roster is missing. Then, the trio look ahead to a pivotal offseason for both teams and make their predictions for the 2027 NBA champion. Host: Dave DuFour With: Zena Keita and Es Baraheni Producer: Alex Oliver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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