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A look at the revamped Western Conference after NBA trade deadline
The tectonic plates of the Western Conference have shifted in less than a week thanks to several drastic trades.
How The NBA Trade Deadline Made The Western Conference Even More Competitive For The OKC Thunder
Due to several significant moves at the NBA Trade Deadline, the OKC Thunder's path to a title will be even more difficult in the Western Conference.
Assessing, grading four Western Conference teams that underwent full makeovers at the NBA trade deadline
The majority of the deadline action was concentrated in the West, where four teams made moves that could have a dramatic effect on their franchises for the rest of this season and seasons to come.
Re-ranking the Western Conference after trade deadline insanity
Lakers: Acquired Luka Doncic, Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a future first-round pick. Also traded Dalton Knecht, Cam Reddish, a 2031 unprotected first-round pick and a 2030 pick swap to the Charlotte Hornets for Mark Williams.
How does the Western Conference stack up for OKC Thunder after NBA trade deadline?
How does the Lakers landing Luka Doncic affect the Western Conference hierarchy after the NBA trade deadline? Can anyone catch the OKC Thunder?
Ranking the West: Who are the biggest threats to the OKC Thunder post-trade deadline?
The rest of the West is bungled together in different tiers. Some shocking mid-season acquisitions have shaken the West's hierarchy. To prepare for the final two months of the regular season,
Are Lakers a Threat to OKC Thunder in the West?
To this point, the Oklahoma City Thunder are the clear favorite to come out of the Western Conference and submit their ticket to the NBA Finals. Oklahoma City boasts a myriad of reasons they’re the league’s No.
Will Wildly Different NHL Playoff Races See More Western Conference Sellers?
While seven Eastern Conference NHL teams are within six points behind a wild-card spot, only two clubs in the West can say ...
Anfernee Simons Nominated for Western Conference Award
Anfernee Simons put up big numbers last week, earning a Western Conference Player of the Week nomination. Did he win?
Jimmy Butler wastes no time meshing with Stephen Curry as Western Conference begins to fear Warriors
Jimmy Butler wasted no time making an impact with his new team, scoring 25 points in his debut for the Golden State Warriors.
Three Takeaways from the OKC's Top-Two Western Conference Bout
The West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Memphis Grizzlies, the second best team in the West, on Saturday night.
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Grizzlies lose to Western Conference rival Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies in a showdown of the top two teams in the Western Conference.
Akron basketball score, live updates vs. Western Michigan | Zips host Broncos in MAC game
The University of Akron men's basketball team hosts Western Michigan in a MAC game Tuesday night. Follow along here for live ...
Rockets Need These Two Players to Make Impact in Home-Run Stretch
After a hot start in 2025, the Houston Rockets have cooled down a bit, losing six straight games before defeating the Toronto Raptors on Sunday. A lot of that ...
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The Defensive Star State: Houston Rockets Have Their Man
The state of Texas is all about defense. The Dallas Mavericks just traded Luka Doncic for Anthony Davis in a move that looks ...