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• Dunc'd On: 10 in 76 (Western Conference 1.20.25)Part one of our bi-weekly look at the West, with one Eastern Conference crasher. LAL @ LAC: The Lakers couldn't get to the rim against Ivica Zubac, and Kawhi is looking pretty good... WAS @ GSW: The Wizards crash the West party. Alex Sarr has taken strides from early in the season, while the Warriors somehow have no power forwards left. 17:01 OKC @ DAL: The Mavericks transition defense put the cl...2025See also Eastern Conference -
• Thunder Focused On Returning Players, Not Cam Johnson TradeThe Oklahoma City Thunder have been speculated as a team that could trade for any number of available players at the trade deadline. That list is headlined by Cam Johnson of the Brooklyn Nets. The Thunder aren't focused on outside acquisitions. Oklahoma City is instead looking forward to the return of injured players like Chet Holmgren, and now Isaiah Hartenstein. Given their place at the top of t...2025See also Oklahoma City Thunder -
• Warriors trade rumors: Several front-court players are being monitored by Golden State
With a 116-115 win on the road on Wednesday night, the Warriors are back to. 500 at 20-20. The team is 10th in the Western Conference roughly halfway through the 2024-25 season. Recently, Golden State’s MVP PG Steph Curry made public comments about the team long-term. Curry told the media that it was not in […] The post Warriors trade rumors: Several front-court players are being moni...2025Check it out Steph Curry
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• Domantas Sabonis, Darius Garland Named Players Of The Week
Kings center Domantas Sabonis and Cavaliers point guard Darius Garland have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for games played between January 6-12, the league announced on Monday (Twitter link). Sabonis, the Western Conference’s winner, spearheaded a 3-0 week for Sacramento by averaging a staggering 22.0 points, 20.3 rebounds, 7.3 assists and 1.3 […]...2025Continue with Domantas Sabonis
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• Nikola Jokic, Jayson Tatum Named Players Of The Week
Nuggets center Nikola Jokic and Celtics forward Jayson Tatum have been named the NBA’s Players of the Week for the Western Conference and Eastern Conference, respectively, the league announced today (via Twitter). The two perennial MVP candidates are the first two repeat Player of the Week winners for the 2024/25 season. Tatum was named the […]...2025Visit the page Nikola Jokic
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• Jackson Jr., Mobley Named Defensive Players Of The MonthGrizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr. has been named the Western Conference’s Defensive Player of the Month for games played in December, while Cavaliers forward/center Evan Mobley has claimed the award in the East, according to the NBA (Twitter link). The 2023 Defensive Player of the Year, Jackson averaged 22.0 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 […]...2025Continue with Jaren Jackson -
• Kings Notes: Trade Talks, Brown, Fox, Carter
As the Kings began to slide down the Western Conference standings over the past several weeks, the front office contemplated making smaller trades “just to change things up,” and also discussed larger deals involving Bulls wing Zach LaVine, Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, Nets guard Cam Thomas and Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma, league sources tell Ramona […]...2024See more Zach LaVine
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• Kings’ Struggles Sparking Roster Shake-Up Chatter, Including De’Aaron FoxAs the Sacramento Kings began to slide down the Western Conference standings over the past few weeks, the front office found itself in a position where roster changes seemed imminent. per NBA insider Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. According to Shelburne’s sources, Sacramento’s front office — led by GM Monte McNair, assistant GM Wes Wilcox, team […] The post Kings’ Struggles Spar...2024Click for news about Aaron Fox -
• Gilgeous-Alexander, Maxey Named Players Of The Week
Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named the NBA’s Player of the Week for the Western Conference, while Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey has won the award for the East, the league announced today (via Twitter). Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished runner-up for last season’s MVP award, continued his excellent play during the 2024/25 campaign over the past […]...2024Check it out Gilgeous Alexander
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• Kings Fire Head Coach Mike Brown
According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, the Sacramento Kings have fired head coach Mike Brown. The Kings are only 13-18 on the season. They are in 12th place in the Western Conference standings. Brown joined the Kings in 2022. Sacramento went 48-34 in 2022-23 and made the playoffs for the first time since […] The post Kings Fire Head Coach Mike Brown appeared first on Ho...2024See more articles Mike Brown
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• Spurs No Longer Believed To Be Sellers On Trade MarketThe San Antonio Spurs are in the middle of the Western Conference standings and don't appear to be eager to trade off veterans either for future assets or to improve their lottery odds. "For the last couple years we have looked at San Antonio as being sellers," said Jake Fischer on his Bleacher Report stream. "Right now, the early word is that they are not." The Spurs have a number of veterans th...2024See more articles San Antonio Spurs -
• Trae Young's 3-pointer overcomes LeBron James' 39-point triple-double as Hawks beat Lakers in OTThe Lakers have lost seven of their past nine games, dropping them to 10th in the Western Conference standings....2024Read about Trae Young
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• Trae Young's 3-pointer overcomes LeBron James' 39-point triple-double as Hawks beat Lakers in OT, 134–132The Lakers have lost seven of their past nine games, dropping them to 10th in the Western Conference standings....2024Click for news about Trae Young
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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named West Player of Month for October and November 2024
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been named Western Conference Player of the Month for games played in October/November. This marks the second Player of the Month honor for Gilgeous-Alexander. He appeared in 19 games (all starts) and averaged 29.8 points on 50.3 percent shooting from the field to go along with 6.6 assists, … Continue reading "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander na...2024See more articles Shai Gilgeous Alexander
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• Jaylen Wells named West Rookie of Month for October and November 2024
The NBA announced that Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaylen Wells was named Western Conference Rookie of the Month for games played during October and November. Wells (6-6 ½, 206), selected with the 39th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, started 15 of his 20 appearances and averaged 12.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.9 assists in … Continue reading "Jaylen Wells named West Rookie of Month for Oct...2024See more articles Memphis Grizzlies
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• Charles Barkley compares the Sixers to the Titanic: ‘That ship has sunk’
This 2024-25 campaign has slowly been turning into a real-life nightmare for the 76ers, as they are currently carrying a 3-14 record. With them sitting almost at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, only above the Wizards, most fans and experts are pointing their fingers at Joel Embiid. Unfair or not, you could argue, […] The post Charles Barkley compares the Sixers to the Titani...2024Check it out Charles Barkley
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• Ime Udoka: Win Over Thunder 'Shows Growth On Our Part'The Houston Rockets defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-116 on Sunday to pull within a half-game of first place in the Western Conference. The Rockets are 15-6 and avenged a 126-107 loss to the Thunder in early November. The two teams are atop the West standings and are also the NBA's two highest-ranked defenses. "I wouldn't say a statement [win]," Ime Udoka said. "It just shows growth on our p...2024See more Ime Udoka -
• Pelicans Not Ready To Consider Taking 'Gap' SeasonThe New Orleans Pelicans are not ready to consider taking a "gap" year as a result of their major injury issues to start the season, sources tell ESPN. The Golden State Warriors utilized the strategy during the 19-20 season, while the Memphis Grizzlies did so last season as they leaned into their injury issues in return for a lottery pick. The Warriors ended up with the No. 2 selection in 2020 and...2024Read about New Orleans Pelicans -
• Thunder vs Lakers Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Projected Starting Lineups, Betting Trends and StatsThe Thunder and Lakers meet on ESPN for the nightcap a Western Conference showdown....2024Read about Expert Picks
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• Charles Barkley compares the Sixers to the Titanic: ‘That ship has sunk’
This 2024-25 campaign has slowly been turning into a real-life nightmare for the 76ers, as they are currently carrying a 3-14 record. With them sitting almost at the bottom of the Western Conference standings, only above the Wizards, most fans and experts are pointing their fingers at Joel Embiid. Unfair or not, you could argue, […] The post Charles Barkley compares the Sixers to the Titani...2024Click for news about Charles Barkley
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• Edwards, Timberwolves Searching For Answers After Another Loss
The Timberwolves dropped their fourth straight game on Wednesday against Sacramento after leading by 12 points with seven-plus minutes remaining. They have now lost seven of their past nine games and are currently 8-10 after finishing last season 56-26 and making their second-ever trip to the Western Conference Finals. All-Star guard Anthony Edwards took exception […]...2024Check it out Anthony Edwards
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• Warriors First Team To Advance In 2024 NBA CupThe Golden State Warriors became the first team to advance in the 2024 NBA Cup. The Warriors clinched a spot in the quarterfinals with the combination of their victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and the Denver Nuggets loss on Friday. The Warriors are 3-0 in NBA Cup play in Western Conference Group C. The three group winners plus the best second-place finisher advance to the quarterfinals in eac...2024Visit the page Golden State Warriors -
• Steph Curry insinuates he would retire if he wins a fifth NBA championship
The Warriors have been undergoing one of their strongest starts to a season in a while, as they currently sit atop the Western Conference standings with an 11-3 record. With Stephen Curry leading the way, as his brilliance continues to shine despite his old age, we can’t help but wonder what would happen if they […] The post Steph Curry insinuates he would retire if he wins a fifth NBA...2024Visit the page Steph Curry
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• Lakers Rolling, But Still Looking To Find Another Gear Amid StreakAre the Lakers worth the hype? It’s easy to wonder. At the very least, they find themselves in an intriguing position. At 10-4, they’re sitting comfortably in third place in the Western Conference standings and boast an undefeated record at home. They’ve won six straight after back-to-back road losses to the Pistons and Grizzlies. That’s […] The post Lakers Rolling, But Still Loo...2024 -
• Pelicans Sliding Into Deep Early Hole As Result Of Injuries And UnderperformanceCLEVELAND — The New Orleans Pelicans, once touted as a team on the rise in the Western Conference, have hit an unexpected low. Look no further than their 4-11 record entering Wednesday’s road game against the Cavaliers (15-1). This is a franchise that had steadily climbed the net-rating ranks over the past two years, from […] The post Pelicans Sliding Into Deep Early Hole As Resu...2024Click for news about New Orleans Pelicans -
• Lakers stars praise rookie Dalton Knecht: ‘He’s been a pro for a while’
It seems as if the Lakers are back on track this season, as they’ve won their past five games and are now sitting third in the Western Conference standings with a 9-4 record. After their impressive 104-99 victory against the Pelicans over the weekend, the purple and gold locker room praised rookie Dalton Knecht. Even […] The post Lakers stars praise rookie Dalton Knecht: ‘He’s been a ...2024
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• Coach Ty Lue says a certain OKC star reminds him of Michael Jordan
One of the strongest contenders to have emerged this seasons are the Thunder, who are currently leading the Western Conference standings with an outstanding 11-3 record. One of the main reasons for this impressive start of the campaign is credited to their 26-year-old leader, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Not only has the All-Star been showing off his […] The post Coach Ty Lue says a certain OKC...2024See more articles Michael Jordan
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• De’Aaron Fox, Franz Wagner Named Players Of The WeekKings guard De’Aaron Fox has been named the Western Conference Player of the Week, while Magic forward Franz Wagner has won the award for the East, the NBA announced on Monday (via Twitter). Although Sacramento only went 2-2 during the week of November 11-17, Fox had a phenomenal four games individually, averaging 40.5 points, 4.5 […]...2024Continue with Aaron Fox -
• Nuggets vs Timberwolves Prediction: Odds, Expert Picks, Projected Starting Lineups, Betting Trends and StatsThe Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves meet for a potential Western Conference playoff preview....2024Continue with Denver Nuggets
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• Mavericks Notes: Thompson, Doncic, Gafford, Lively, Hardy
The uniform was different, but otherwise Klay Thompson delivered a familiar performance Thursday night. Playing his first game for the Mavericks, Thompson hit six three-pointers and scored 22 points in 26 minutes in a win over San Antonio, writes Tim MacMahon of ESPN. In addition to providing the defending Western Conference champs with another outside […]...2024Read about Klay Thompson
