The Southwest Division is STACKED with storylines heading into this NBA season. Wes Goldberg (RealGM Radio) and Keith Parrish (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.

00:00 – Intro & why the Southwest Division is fascinating
02:00 – NBA division realignment talk & rivalries
08:45 – Houston Rockets: Kevin Durant trade, roster fit & concerns
20:30 – San Antonio Spurs: Year 3 of Wemby, Fox pairing & depth chart questions
30:00 – New Orleans Pelicans: Confusing offseason, Point Zion & Jordan Poole fit
42:20 – Dallas Mavericks: Cooper Flagg’s role, Kyrie injury & roster imbalance
49:30 – Memphis Grizzlies: Trading Desmond Bane, Ty Jerome & KCP additions, leadership void
59:45 – Predictions: Who wins the Southwest Division?

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