The 2026 NBA Finals between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs tipped off this week, and crypto-native bettors are turning to no-KYC sportsbook Dexsport to place their wagers. The series — the Knicks' first Finals appearance since 1999 — began June 3 in San Antonio, where the Spurs hold home-court advantage. Game 2 went down June 5, and the matchup is already drawing heavy betting action across both traditional and crypto sportsbooks.
A Knicks return, a Spurs resurgence
The Knicks haven't been here in 27 years. They swept Cleveland in the Eastern Conference playoffs and now face a Spurs team led by Victor Wembanyama, who's quickly turned San Antonio into a title contender. The Spurs took a seven-game Western Conference Finals series against Oklahoma City to get here. It's the same Finals matchup as 1999 — the Spurs won in five then — but these are very different teams.
Crypto-friendly betting with no KYC
Dexsport is the recommended sportsbook for NBA Finals betting among crypto users. The platform accepts Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, BNB, and TRON. No mandatory KYC is required, which means bettors can skip the identity verification that DraftKings and FanDuel demand. It also offers live betting, cash-out options, and over 100 markets per game. New users get a welcome package up to 480% plus 300 free spins.
DraftKings and FanDuel remain popular alternatives with extensive NBA coverage and competitive odds, but they require full registration and verification. For privacy-focused gamblers, Dexsport's crypto-only model is a clear draw.
What's on the betting board
Standard NBA Finals markets are available: series winner, correct score (e.g., Spurs 4-2), game moneylines, point spreads, over/unders, player props, Finals MVP, and live in-play betting. With Wembanyama, Brunson, Towns, Anunoby, and Hart on the floor, player prop markets are especially active.
Game 3 is set for June 8 at Madison Square Garden in New York — the first Finals game in Manhattan since 1999. The shift to the Knicks' home floor could swing momentum, and bettors will be watching the point spreads adjust. Dexsport's live betting will be ticking through every quarter.
