The Spurs' ahead-of-schedule season ended bitterly, but they'll be title favorites for years to come (opens original article in a new tab)

The Spurs lost the NBA Finals to the Knicks, ending their ahead-of-schedule season, but remain strong title contenders for future seasons.

• Spurs lost NBA Finals to Knicks despite being early favorites
• Spurs' young core included Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, and Dylan Harper
• Spurs are projected as 2027 title favorites despite the loss
• Key mistakes by players like De'Aaron Fox contributed to the loss