The Southwest Division is STACKED with storylines heading into this NBA season. Wes Goldberg (RealGM Radio) and Keith Parish (Fastbreak Breakfast, Grits & Grinds) break down every team—Rockets, Spurs, Pelicans, Mavericks, and Grizzlies—and make predictions for how the division will shake out.
We cover Kevin Durant joining the Houston Rockets, Victor Wembanyama’s year three leap, Zion’s health, Cooper Flagg’s impact in Dallas, and Memphis’ tough decision to move Desmond Bane.
Time Stamps00:00 – Intro & why the Southwest Division is fascinating02:00 – NBA division realignment talk & rivalries08:45 – Houston Rockets: Kevin Durant trade, roster fit & concerns20:30 – San Antonio Spurs: Year 3 of Wemby, Fox pairing & depth chart questions30:00 – New Orleans Pelicans: Confusing offseason, Point Zion & Jordan Poole fit42:20 – Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg’s role, Kyrie injury & roster imbalance49:30 – Memphis Grizzlies: Trading Desmond Bane, Ty Jerome & KCP additions, leadership void59:45 – Predictions: Who wins the Southwest Division?
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