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What to know about every Western Conference team's 1st week

After taking on the Wizards and Raptors, the Mavs welcome the defending champion Thunder to close out Week 1 with a battle ...

7 NBA teams with the most to prove this season

Here are seven teams with the most to prove entering 2025-26 NBA season.

Where Does OKC Thunder Western Conference Finals Rematch Fall on Schedule?

The NBA announced the regular season slate for the 2025-26 campaign. One of the first few games to circle is the Oklahoma City Thunder's rematch with the Minnes ...

NBA Executive Says Los Angeles Lakers ‘Got Better,’ Predicts Western Conference Finals Run

The Lakers didn’t land a superstar this summer, but an NBA exec still believes they can reach the Conference Finals.

4 NBA Teams That Should Claim This Divisive Former No. 1 Pick

Ben Simmons earned All-NBA Third Team honors with the Philadelphia 76ers. Several years later, he's still a free agent in mid ...

How NBA Star Ja Morant Can Step Up as Leader for the Grizzlies

Despite a solid 44-29 record, good for fifth in the Western Conference on March 28th, 2025, the Memphis Grizzlies were struggling down the stretch. They were ...

Warriors Reportedly Have Verbal Agreement With 5-Time NBA All-Star in Free Agency

The Golden State Warriors reportedly have a verbal agreement in place with a five-time NBA All-Star during free agency.
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NBA writer links ex-Nugget Russell Westbrook to Eastern Conference contender

The Denver Nuggets have retooled their roster this summer, and a familiar face in Russell Westbrook isn't expected back.

Minnesota Timberwolves 2025 NBA Cup West Group A predictions

The Timberwolves aim for redemption in the 2025 NBA Cup. Our full West Group A predictions break down key games vs. all of ...

A Trade Idea To Swing 2026 NBA Championship Race

Teams in the NBA's Western Conference will undergo nightly clashes, with some heavyweight contenders battling it out just for ...