The Latest Breaking News from the Western Conference

Lakers Give GM Rob Pelinka Contract Extension, Major Title Bump Ahead of Playoffs

The engineer of the league-shaking Luka Doncic trade will be with Los Angeles for the long haul.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 18, 2025

How NBA Playoff Picture Looks After Busy Friday Slate of Games

The Eastern Conference bracket is set, while the Western Conference still has plenty to sort out.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 12, 2025

Charles Barkley Drops Self-Proclaimed 'Crazy' Take About the Western Conference

Charles Barkley boldly declared the Clippers are the second best team in the West.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 11, 2025

MLS talking points: How Vancouver became elite and no rest for Leo Messi

A single play has led Charlotte FC to multiple wins, while Minnesota United’s strikeforce is thriving

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2025

Luka Doncic Bluntly Takes Blame for 'Unacceptable' Performance in Lakers Loss

Luka Doncic took accountability for the Lakers' loss vs. the Warriors.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 4, 2025

Giddey, White lead Bulls charge to NBA play-offs

Just two days since his breathtaking near NBA quadruple-double, Chicago's Aussie guard Josh Giddey has lit it up again in an impressive win over Denver.

AAP · Mar 25, 2025

How to Watch Grizzlies vs. Thunder With or Without Cable: Full Streaming Guide

A Wednesday night matchup between two of the top four teams in the Western Conference features two teams streaking in opposite directions.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 5, 2025

Kendrick Perkins: No One in the West Can Beat the Oklahoma City Thunder

Lakers on fire but ESPN analyst remains impressed by OKC.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 4, 2025

Steph Curry Provides Cautious Injury Update After Tweaking Ankle in Warriors’ Win

The star guard has dealt with ankle injuries before.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 4, 2025

Brian Windhorst Cannot Find a Single Reason Not to Believe in the Red-Hot Lakers

The Lakers have rolled all the way to second in the Western Conference.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 3, 2025