The Memphis Grizzlies have won the Southwest Division the last two seasons but their reign at the top could be coming to a close in 2023-24. The Western Conference is looking strong and last year’s second seed looks weaker on paper. The defending champion Denver Nuggets are bringing back their core group, the Sacramento Kings
absence
The Nets’ defense has taken a hit lately, and it has put more pressure on their sputtering offense. Their spacing has been an issue for a while now, and the continued absence of Joe Harris has exacerbated that. Foes have collapsed on Kevin Durant and James Harden and dared the other Nets to beat them.