Ryan Blackburn checks in with correspondents from the Southwest Division to discuss the latest news from their teams.(1:15) - Houston Rockets - Jackson Gatlin of Locked On Rockets discusses a positive start to the season for the Rockets, anchored by defensive improvements and Alperun Sengun.(17:50) - Dallas Mavericks - Grant Afseth of Dallas Basketball discusses a strong start to the year for Luka Doncic, Dereck Lively II, Grant Williams, and the Mavericks.(36:02) - San Antonio Spurs - Paul Garcia of Project Spurs and the Spurs Cast discusses all things Victor Wembanyama.(49:10) - Memphis Grizzlies - Joe Mullinax of Locked On Grizzlies discusses the Grizzlies' 1-7 start without Ja Morant and Steven Adams and why he's not giving up hope.(1:00:03) - New Orleans Pelicans - Shamit Dua of the In the N.O. Podcast and Substack discusses an injured Pelicans team trying to survive absences to CJ McCollum, Trey Murphy, Jose Alvarado, and others.Subscribe to The Alley-Oop on YouTubeFollow The Alley-Oop on Twitter/XFollow The Alley-Oop on Instagram