San Antonio Spurs enter 2026-2027 off a lost NBA Finals as the Southwest Division's lone true contender, while the Houston Rockets look to build on a 52-win season, and the Dallas Mavericks, Memphis Grizzlies and New Orleans Pelicans all begin fresh chapters, two of them under new coaches — a division split between one franchise chasing a title and three trying to find their footing again.
ByJulien Burke-





























































