League sources told RG that both the Houston Rockets and San Antonio Spurs are viewed as motivated to improve quickly. Houston holds several of Brooklyn’s future picks and just made a playoff push. San Antonio, building around Victor Wembanyama, has a deep asset pool and appears positioned to act aggressively. Another team to monitor is the Brooklyn Nets, who present significant salary cap flexibility in the largest market in the United States. While their current roster lacks the high-end player talent to headline a deal, their control of Phoenix’s draft future could make them a potential facilitator in a larger framework—or even a fallback destination if the roster improves through other acquisitions this summer.