General managers around the NBA in an annual league survey strongly favor San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama for major individual awards and expect the Spurs to contend for—or win—the championship in the 2026-27 season. Multiple outlets report that Wembanyama is the clear favorite to win Most Valuable Player and Defensive Player of the Year.
Across the coverage, the Spurs are presented as the league’s title favorites, with some emphasis on San Antonio’s attempt to take the next step after an earlier Finals disappointment. One report also notes that the survey still includes at least one area where Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets star, edges out Wembanyama, indicating that while Wembanyama is the dominant pick overall, comparisons between elite players remain nuanced. Overall, the outlets agree the survey’s voting signals broad confidence in both Wembanyama’s impact and the Spurs’ postseason ceiling for the coming season.
