Roundup
Dallas Mavericks
Houston Rockets
Memphis Grizzlies
New Orleans Pelicans
San Antonio Spurs
Rockets stay perfect, Missi injury less severe than feared — Southwest Division roundup
The Houston Rockets move to 3-0, while the Mavericks and Pelicans are already juggling early-season injury concerns to Cooper Flagg and Yves Missi.
By the PickALeague Newsroom · Published · Source: PickALeagueSummary written with AI assistance — how we workLire en français →
The Southwest Division’s early picture is starting to take shape, with Houston setting the pace on the court and Dallas and New Orleans dealing with significant injury storylines. One team remains unbeaten, another is waiting on a prized forward, and the Pelicans got a rare bit of encouraging news after a scary scene.
Rockets move to 3-0 with win over Hawks
The Houston Rockets took care of business against Atlanta, posting a 121-114 victory. The win pushes Houston to 3-0 and, for now, to the top of the Southwest Division standings, just ahead of the 2-0 Memphis Grizzlies. Hoops Rumors also highlighted the Rockets in its latest Southwest notes, underscoring how this strong start is drawing league-wide attention.
Mavericks: Flagg out, Legends pick first in G League draft
In Dallas, the focus is on Cooper Flagg’s health. According to Hoops Rumors, the rookie forward injured his left shoulder during Friday’s win in Indiana. An MRI revealed a mild left shoulder sprain. Per the Mavericks’ announcement, Flagg is out for Saturday’s home opener vs. the San Antonio Spurs and will be reevaluated next week. Dallas currently sits at 1-2 in the Southwest.
On the development side, the NBA G League held its draft for the 2026/27 season on Saturday, as relayed by Hoops Rumors. The Texas Legends, the Mavericks’ affiliate, held the No. 1 overall pick. While the summary doesn’t specify whom they selected, it’s a reminder that Dallas is investing in its pipeline as much as its present roster.
Pelicans relieved on Missi; quiet day for Grizzlies, Spurs
In New Orleans, there was cautious relief. As reported by Rod Walker of NOLA and passed along by Hoops Rumors, the Pelicans are relieved that center Yves Missi’s left knee injury is less serious than it first appeared. The third-year big man had to be carried off the court Friday night after a collision with teammate Zion Williamson, but further imaging brought a more optimistic outlook. For a team off to an 0-3 start, any positive update matters.
The Memphis Grizzlies (2-0) and San Antonio Spurs (1-2) were idle, and there were no additional notable developments reported for either club over the last 24 hours.