The NBA is almost back, and San Antonio is mere days away from a pair of preseason outings against the Rockets. Although the Spurs have sat still this offseason, their interstate rival has made significant alterations.
Houston dealt away former MVP, Russell Westbrook, for a return of John Wall and a future first-rounder, and shipped defensive specialist Robert Covington to the Trail Blazers in exchange for additional draft capital.
The Rockets also executed a sign-and-trade for rising big man Christian Wood, inked four-time All-Star DeMarcus Cousins to a one-year contract, and brought on first-time head coach Stephen Silas to lead the charge.