2026-27 NBA Preview: Northwest Division Capsules
Denver, Oklahoma City and Minnesota enter with major roster changes, while Portland and Utah lean on new coaches and breakout candidates.
- Following a 64-18 record, Oklahoma City Thunder traded rotation pieces Lu Dort, Aaron Wiggins, and Isaiah Joe to manage salary cap constraints. Jalen Williams' return from wrist and hamstring injuries provides optimism for the season ahead.
- Denver Nuggets retained Aaron Gordon, Cam Johnson, and Christian Braun despite roster pressures. Nikola Jokic accumulated 51.0% of all team points, rebounds, and assists last season, making core stability essential.
- Minnesota Timberwolves added Jonathan Kuminga to surround Anthony Edwards with fresh talent. The acquisition positions the team competitively after reaching the Western Conference semifinals last season.
- Utah Jazz invested $34 million in Jusuf Nurkic and Jaxson Hayes while Portland Trail Blazers enter the season under first-year coach Micah Nori. Both teams navigate Northwest Division roster changes.
- The Thunder could face San Antonio Spurs 11 times this season, including possible NBA Cup final duels and seven playoff matchups. Competitive intensity in the Northwest shapes postseason positioning.
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2026-27 NBA Preview: Northwest Division capsules
1. Oklahoma City Thunder2025-26 record: 64-18, 1st in the Northwest, lost to Spurs in Western Conference finalsHead coach: Mark Daigneault, 7th season (275-207)Coming and going: The reality of the salary cap has begun to water down the Thunder, who tra...
NBA – Battered by the Spurs in the conference finals, the 2025 champions had to sacrifice part of their bench depth to preserve their "Big Three." As ambitious as ever, the Thunder plans to take back his good around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
2026-27 NBA Preview: Southwest Division capsules
(Photo credit: Daniel Dunn)1. San Antonio Spurs2025-26 record: 62-20, first in Southwest, NBA Finals runner-upHead coach: Mitch Johnson, third season (94-65)Coming and going: San Antonio had little movement as it rides its young group that features center Victor Wembanyama and guards Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper. Signing Wembanyama to a five-year, $252 million extension boosted the dynast
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(Photo credit: Jayne Kamin)1. Los Angeles Lakers2025-26 record: 53-29, 1st in the Pacific, lost to Thunder in Western Conference semifinalsHead coach: JJ Redick, 3rd season with Lakers (103-61)Coming and going: The LeBron James Era of Lakers basketball is history, with one championship (2020) in eight seasons to show for it. Marcus Smart, Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes and Luke K
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