Southwest Division Preview: Cooper Flagg, Kevin Durant & Aces’ 3rd Title

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Hosts Nekias Duncan and Steve Jones analyze the upcoming season, starting with the Houston Rockets. They highlight the promising duo of Kevin Durant and Amen Thompson, expected to create chaos for opponents.

They then discuss the return of key players like Ja Morant for the Memphis Grizzlies and Victor Wembanyama for the San Antonio Spurs, both aiming to make significant impacts after challenging previous seasons. The hosts also examine how acquiring Cooper Flagg could boost the Dallas Mavericks’ chances and elevate the division’s competitiveness.

The conversation continues with the potential influence of a fully healthy Zion Williamson on the New Orleans Pelicans, alongside their identified team X-factors for the season. The episode concludes by celebrating the Las Vegas Aces’ third WNBA title in four years, achieved through a sweep of the Phoenix Mercury.

Basketball players in action
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