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Memphis Grizzlies
New Orleans Pelicans
Phoenix Suns
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San Antonio Spurs
Slow start for Phoenix Suns, Pacific and Southwest roundup
The Phoenix Suns slip to 0-2, the Grizzlies lose a tight one in Orlando, and the Kings add Trhae Mitchell to training camp. Pacific and Southwest roundup for October 8.
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Wednesday’s action in the Pacific and Southwest was headlined by a rough early stretch for the Phoenix Suns, still searching for their first win, while the Memphis Grizzlies dropped a close one in Orlando. Off the court, the Sacramento Kings continued to tweak their camp roster by bringing in Trhae Mitchell, as the aging Golden State Warriors and the league’s European ambitions remained part of the broader 2026-27 conversation.
Grizzlies edged in Orlando
After opening the season on the right foot, the Memphis Grizzlies took their first loss, falling 122-118 to the Orlando Magic. Memphis now sits at 1-1 in the Southwest. The four-point margin underscores how fine the early-season line can be for a team trying to establish itself in the division race, with every late-game possession already carrying weight.
Phoenix Suns still winless at 0-2
In the Pacific, the Phoenix Suns saw their tough start continue with a 124-117 loss to the Chicago Bulls. That second straight defeat drops Phoenix to 0-2. For a team widely expected to contend near the top of the standings, this opening skid adds pressure to the upcoming stretch to avoid falling behind early in a loaded division that also features the Warriors (1-2), Lakers (1-1), Clippers (1-0) and Kings (0-1).
Kings add Trhae Mitchell, Warriors under the microscope
The Sacramento Kings signed wing Trhae Mitchell to a training camp contract. The G League veteran is in line for an Exhibit 10-type bonus if he ultimately lands with the Stockton affiliate, giving the organization a chance to keep him in their system while ramping up competition at the wing spots in camp. Sacramento currently sits at 0-1 in the Pacific.
In Golden State, the Warriors (1-2) are singled out among the major league-wide questions heading into 2026-27, with their aging core drawing plenty of scrutiny. Elsewhere in the sector, the Dallas Mavericks (0-0), Houston Rockets (0-0), New Orleans Pelicans (1-0) and San Antonio Spurs (0-0) were idle Wednesday but also sit against the backdrop of ongoing talks between the NBA and EuroLeague on the proposed NBA Europe project, which may be delayed to 2028. And in Los Angeles, Russell Westbrook is set to be honoured Friday at City Hall, a symbolic moment in a market where the Lakers and Clippers rarely leave the spotlight.