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Are the Spurs the favorites? | Southwest Division Preview

Jul 31, 2026 · 37m

Summary

Dave Dufour, Espera Henny, and Zena Keda grade the Southwest Division’s offseason moves, highlighting the Spurs’ A for Victor Wembanyama’s discount extension and the Rockets’ C for failing to fix their half-court offense. The hosts also discuss the Pelicans’ organizational blunders, the Mavericks’ flexibility with Cooper Flag, and the Grizzlies’ successful rebuild centered on Cam Boozer.

Topics discussed

San Antonio Spurs: Tobias Harris signing and offseason grade Houston Rockets: Smart, Bogdanovic additions and roster analysis Advertisement break New Orleans Pelicans: Jamal Mosley hire and Deandre Jordan deal Dallas Mavericks: Kyrie Irving status and draft class evaluation Memphis Grizzlies: Zach Edey, Cam Whitmore, and division outlook
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