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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Coby White Earn Player Of The Month HonorsThunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Bulls guard Coby White have been named the NBA’s Players of the Month for the Western Conference and Eastern Conference, respectively, the league announced today (via Twitter). Gilgeous-Alexander continued to bolster his Most Valuable Player case in March by averaging an eye-popping 34.7 points per game on a scorching-hot .517/.413/.929 […]...2025Click for news about Shai Gilgeous Alexander -
• The Lakers will monitor Rui Hachimura (knee) as the playoffs are quickly approaching
On Monday evening, the Lakers were at home to face the Rockets. Los Angeles beat Houston 104-98 and Luka Doncic led the team with 20 points. The Lakers are 46-29 this season through 75 games in 2024-25. With seven games left, the team is 4th in the Western Conference. Jovan Budha of The Athletic reported […] The post The Lakers will monitor Rui Hachimura (knee) as the playoffs are quickly a...2025See also Rui Hachimura
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• Could Lakers make a run at Clint Capela in offseason?With two weeks remaining in the NBA regular season, the Lakers are focused on securing their postseason spot rather than free agency. The Lakers (46-29) remain in fourth place in the Western Conference standings after Monday’s home win over the Rockets. However, general manager Rob Pelinka and advisor JJ Redick will soon need to turn […] The post Could Lakers make a run at Clint Capela...2025Visit the page Clint Capela -
• Grizzlies could eye bigger changes, but Ja Morant trade market may be modestThe Grizzlies are all the rage lately, and perhaps not in a good way, following the stunning parting of ways with coach Taylor Jenkins on Friday. Just nine games remain in the regular season. The Grizzlies (44-29) enter Saturday’s home game against the Lakers in a tie for fourth place in the Western Conference standings, […] The post Grizzlies could eye bigger changes, but Ja Morant tr...2025Continue with Taylor Jenkins -
• Nets have no answers for Clippers in 132-100 loss
Kawhi Leonard scored 31 points and the Los Angeles Clippers overwhelmed the Brooklyn Nets 132-100 on Friday night for their second straight victory and 10th in 12 games as they fight to hold on to sixth place in the Western Conference....2025Click for news about Kawhi Leonard
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• Grizzlies have some serious explaining to do after firing Taylor JenkinsNine games left. A fourth-place tie in the Western Conference standings. Three-and-a-half games out of second. And the Memphis Grizzlies have fired their coach. What gives? For now, we have no clue. But that’s precisely what the Grizzlies did, announcing a “parting of ways” with coach Taylor Jenkins. Memphis (44-29) is coming off a fairly […] The post Grizzlies have some se...2025Read about Taylor Jenkins -
• Grizzlies, coach Taylor Jenkins part ways
The Memphis Grizzlies and head coach Taylor Jenkins have parted ways. The Grizzlies are in fifth place in the Western Conference standings with a record of 44-29. “I’m genuinely appreciative of Taylor’s contributions to this team and this city over the past six seasons,” Memphis GM Zach Kleiman said. “This was a difficult decision given […] The post Grizzlies, coach T...2025See more Taylor Jenkins
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• Anthony Davis drops 12 points in limited return as Mavericks beat NetsDavis was efficient in limited minutes as the Mavericks remained in the hunt in the Western Conference play-in race....2025Click for news about Anthony Davis
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• Jalen Williams Exclusive: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Deserves MVP, Exceeds Player Comparisons
Jalen Williams isn’t holding back on his MVP pick — it’s his Oklahoma City Thunder teammate, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder are clearly the best team in the Western Conference at the moment, going 59-12 (.831 winning percentage) during the first 71 games of the season. They’re more than 13 games ahead of the second-best team […] The post Jalen Williams Exclusiv...2025Continue with Jalen Williams
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• Anthony Davis Could Return Next Week During East Coast TripDallas Mavericks big man Anthony Davis is on the verge of making his return to the lineup. Davis is increasingly likely to return during the Mavs east coast road trip next week. Davis has been out since his debut game with Dallas on February 8. Davis played 31 minutes in that game and scored 26 points, grabbed 16 rebounds, dished out seven assists and blocked three shots. In the second half, Davis...2025See also Anthony Davis
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• How To Watch Clippers vs Grizzlies Free Live Stream
Check out how to watch a LA Clippers vs Memphis Grizzlies free live stream, as the Clippers look to continue rising up the Western Conference standings. How To Watch Clippers vs Grizzlies Free Live Stream Click the Jazz Sports link below to watch the free live stream. 🏀 2024-25 NBA regular season match-up: Memphis Grizzlies @ […] The post How To Watch Clippers vs Grizzlies Free Live Stream ...2025Check it out Memphis Grizzlies
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• Suns Have Brutal 10-Game Stretch With Playoffs On The Line
The Phoenix Suns are facing a brutal 10 game stretch at the worst time. Having just moved up to the 10th seed in the Western conference, there is every chance the Suns could tumble down the standings in a hurry. The Portland Trail Blazers — led by Deni Avdija — have been playing some inspired […] The post Suns Have Brutal 10-Game Stretch With Playoffs On The Line appeared first o...2025See also Phoenix Suns
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• Luka Doncic Out Versus Bucks On Thursday Due To Sprained AnkleLuka Doncic will miss the Los Angeles Lakers' matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday due to a sprained right ankle. The Bucks' game is a second of a back-to-back for the Lakers, with Doncic scoring 31 points on Wednesday night. The Lakers are currently the No. 3 seed in the Western Conference with 14 games remaining....2025Visit the page Luka Doncic -
• Doncic reaches milestone as Lakers defeat NuggetsLuka Doncic scores 31 points as the Los Angeles Lakers ease to a 120-108 home win against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference....2025See more Luka Doncic
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• Domantas Sabonis Out At Least 10 Days With Right Ankle SprainDomantas Sabonis will miss at least 10 days with a right ankle sprain. The Sacramento Kings are 3-6 without Sabonis, who recently missed time due to a hamstring injury. The Kings are currently in ninth place in the Western Conference and multiple games ahead of the Phoenix Suns to avoid dropping out of the play-in. Sabonis is averaging 19.2 points, 13.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists this season for the...2025Visit the page Domantas Sabonis -
• Luka Dončić leads Lakers to blowout win over Spurs with near-triple-doubleLuka Dončić, despite a poor shooting night, led the Lakers to a rout over the Spurs to keep pace in the Western Conference standings....2025Check it out Luka Dončić
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• NBA playoffs 2025 seeding, standings, record: Do the Lakers' have enough to get to the NBA Finals?
Longtime NBA veteran Marcus Morris discusses the ceiling of the new-look Los Angeles Lakers. With Luka Dončić alongside LeBron James, the stakes are higher than ever. Will the Lakers shake up the Western Conference?...2025See more articles Marcus Morris
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• Report: Suns coach Mike Budenholzer has had friction with Devin Booker
According to NBA insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN, Phoenix Suns head coach Mike Budenholzer has had friction with star shooting guard Devin Booker. Budenholzer is in his first season with the Suns, who are in 11th place in the Western Conference standings. “But the Suns have taken a step back this season, sitting six games […] The post Report: Suns coach Mike Budenholzer has had fric...2025See also Mike Budenholzer
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• Nikola Jokic admits that if he doesn’t earn MVP, it is because SGA deserves it
Nuggets and Thunder just played back-to-back matches to what would potentially anticipate this season’s Western Conference Finals, as both teams are leading their conference standings. With each team winning one game, each contest showcased why their team stars are considered to be the season’s MVPs. We are talking about Nikola Jokic, who dropped an impossible […] The post Nikol...2025Click for news about Nikola Jokic
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• Shaquille O’Neal was not impressed with Zion Williamson’s 22-point triple-double on Tuesday
Through 66 games in 2024-25, the Pelicans are 18-48. That is the second-worst record in the Western Conference. In their last 10 games, New Orleans is 5-5 and is coming off a 127-120 win vs. the Clippers on Tuesday. Zion Williamson had 22 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists against Los Angeles. After the game, […] The post Shaquille O’Neal was not impressed with Zion Williamson’...2025Continue with O Neal
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• Jokic, playing his 'best basketball,' fuels win
Telling reporters afterward that he's "playing the best basketball of my life," Denver star Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 18 rebounds and eight assists, as his Nuggets defeated the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 140-127 on Monday night....2025Read about Nikola Jokic
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• We Probably Still Don’t Know The Real MVP After Two Straight Days Of Thunder-NuggetsThe Thunder and Nuggets played two straight days, Sunday and Monday, in Oklahoma City. These are the top two teams in the Western Conference, as all NBA fans already know. You may also know that the Thunder won Sunday, a game in which NBA MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points. And perhaps you know […] The post We Probably Still Don’t Know The Real MVP After Two Straigh...2025Click for news about Shai Gilgeous Alexander -
• Report: Luka Doncic Told LeBron James To Take His Time In Return From Groin Injury
According to NBA reporter Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Luka Doncic told LeBron James to take his time in his return from a groin injury. LeBron suffered a groin injury on March 8 against the Boston Celtics. He’s expected to miss one-to-two weeks. The Los Angeles Lakers are in second place in the Western Conference standings. […] The post Report: Luka Doncic Told LeBron Jam...2025Check it out Luka Doncic
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• VIDEO: Watch SGA lead Thunder past Nuggets with his 11th 40-point game of the season
In one of the most awaited NBA matchups of this weekend, Oklahoma City beat Denver 127-103 on Sunday in the first of a two-game series between the two best teams in the Western Conference, which also happened to feature the league’s leading MVP candidates. The game was extremely contested until the fourth quarter, when the […] The post VIDEO: Watch SGA lead Thunder past Nuggets with h...2025
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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Trae Young Named Players Of The Week
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Hawks guard Trae Young have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week, the league announced on Monday (via Twitter). Gilgeous-Alexander won for the Western Conference, while Young claimed the East’s award. Gilgeous-Alexander, the presumed frontrunner for the 2024/25 MVP award after finishing runner-up last season, averaged 44.0 points, 6.7 [R...2025Click for news about Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• LeBron James Out At Least 1-2 Weeks Due To Strained GroinLos Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James will miss at least one-to-two weeks due to a strained groin. James was injured in Saturday night's loss at the Boston Celtics. Midway through the fourth quarter, James went down and was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly thereafter. James said postgame that he wasn't overly concerned about the injury. He said it didn't feel as severe as the groi...2025Click for news about LeBron James -
• Thunder Focused On Back-To-Backs vs. Nuggets, Not MVP NarrativeWhile Oklahoma City has hosted its fair share of notable games, the Sunday matchup between the Thunder and the Nuggets stands out, writes NBA reporter Ryan Stiles of SI.com. This is not only a matchup between the top two teams in the Western Conference, but it also marks the return of franchise legend Russell Westbrook […] The post Thunder Focused On Back-To-Backs vs. Nuggets, Not MVP Narrat...2025See also Russell Westbrook -
• Western Notes: Harden, Kuminga, Hawkins, Nuggets
The Clippers had lost six of their last seven games and had fallen to ninth in the Western Conference standings entering Wednesday’s game vs. Detroit. They were also missing top scorer Norman Powell. So James Harden‘s 50-point outburst, which helped the team snap a three-game losing streak, was a welcome sight. As Law Murray of […]...2025See more Norman Powell
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• Anthony Davis Could Be Shut Down For Remainder Of Season
Anthony Davis could potentially miss the remainder of the 24-25 season with the Dallas Mavericks' chances of competing in the playoffs completely shifting following the season-ending ACL injury to Kyrie Irving. The Mavericks are currently 10th in the Western Conference and are three games in the loss column ahead of the Phoenix Suns for the final play-in spot. Davis suffered an adductor strain in ...2025See also Anthony Davis
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• Column: How do the Lakers set themselves up for a long postseason run? It starts at homeThe road to the NBA Finals is opening up for the Lakers, who are suddenly in second place in the Western Conference standings. Home-court advantage can be a big asset....2025
