NEW YORK — NBA general managers overwhelmingly expect the Oklahoma City Thunder to be the league’s first repeat champion in nearly a decade. Meanwhile, Denver’s Nikola Jokic is their pick to reclaim the MVP award, and Miami’s Erik Spoelstra was once again selected as the best coach.

Those were among the findings of the league’s recent survey, highlighting the confidence and expectations placed on these key teams and individuals heading into the new season.

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