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Jeff Gordon: Intrigue builds for Blues as rival NHL teams change directions

The NHL was already facing a tumultuous offseason with one franchise for sale, multiple regime changes ongoing, and a half-dozen teams seeking new head coaches.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

LA Lakers won't be left with egg on their face again over Austin Reaves' future

Austin Reaves is out of contract at the Los Angeles Lakers at the end of the season and it remains to be seen what offer, if any, will be made to keep him at the Western Conference franchise

Daily Mirror

NBA Wires roundtable: Predictions for the Lakers-Nuggets series

Our staff at USA TODAY's NBA Wire sites gave their predictions for the Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and Nuggets.

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LeBron James comments speak volumes as LA Lakers stance on Kyrie Irving emerges

The Lakers have advanced to the Western Conference semifinals despite not trading for Kyrie Irving during the regular season when the guard was on the Brooklyn Nets

Daily Mirror

NBA Playoffs: Dillon Brooks ejected for blow to LeBron James as Los Angeles Lakers beat Memphis Grizzlies to take 2-1 lead

Los Angeles Lakers took a 2-1 lead over Memphis Grizzlies with a 111-101 victory on Saturday in the third match of their playoff series in the Western Conference.

The Times of India

How the Kraken Quickly Turned Seattle Into a Hockey Town

In Seattle, sustainability is key. And already in the postseason in just Year 2, the city is more than ready to host playoff hockey (on recycled rainwater, of course).

Sports Illustrated

MLS debutants are supposed to struggle. Don’t tell red-hot St Louis City

The team have soared to the top of the Western Conference, scoring seemingly at will. Their success has been aided by a clear vision

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NBA Playoff Power Rankings: The Celtics and Bucks are neck and neck as the best teams in the postseason

The first round is going to be epic.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Minnesota Timberwolves cruise past Oklahoma City Thunder to move into NBA playoffs

Minnesota Timberwolves booked themselves a ticket to the NBA playoffs after Karl-Anthony Towns led them to a comprehensive 120-95 win in a play-in game against Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday in the Western Conference.

The Times of India

Nuggets enter playoffs healthy for first time since bubble

Many basketball buffs aren't giving the Denver Nuggets much of a chance to reach their first NBA Finals despite being the top seed in the Western Conference

The Independent UK

Warriors chances of NBA Championship repeat rubbished as Draymond Green claims dismissed

Draymond Green's NBA Championship taunt has been shot down by pundit Shannon Sharpe, who has ruled the Golden State Warriors out of defending their NBA title this season after woeful regular season form

Daily Mirror

NBA Wires roundtable: Projecting the NBA’s 2023 regular season awards

NBA Wires roundtable: Projecting the NBA's 2023 regular season awards

USA Today Sports Media Group

LA Lakers grab Western Conference playoff spot with win over Minnesota Timberwolves

Los Angeles Lakers defeated visitors Minnesota Timbervolves in a close 108-102 overtime victory in their play-in game on Tuesday to confirm themselves as the No. 7 seed and grab the playoff spot in the Western Conference.

The Times of India

NBA Twitter reacts to Warriors clinching No. 6 seed in Western Conference with blowout win over Blazers in season finale

A blowout victory over the Trail Blazers paired with a Clippers win over the Suns officially clinched the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference playoff picture for the Warriors.

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Sports Illustrated

Here Are the First-Round, Play-In Tournament Matchups for the NBA’s Western Conference

The top 10 seeds in the Western Conference will compete for a chance to become this year’s NBA champion.

Sports Illustrated

Rockets Reportedly Make Decision on Coach Stephen Silas After Three Seasons

Houston finished as the worst team in the Western Conference for the third year in row.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Playoff scenarios for the Warriors entering the final game of the regular season on Sunday vs. Trail Blazers

The Warriors will enter the final game of the regular season on Sunday with different playoff scenarios to lock up a top-six seed in the Western Conference.

Tribune News Service

Timberwolves take care of business, blow out Spurs, 151-131

AUSTIN, Texas — In order to keep their chances of a top-eight finish in the Western Conference alive, the Timberwolves needed to overcome one of their biggest flaws — an inability to beat teams at the bottom of the standings.

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Sports Illustrated

NBA’s Wild Official Western Conference Playoff Chart Proves How Competitive 2023 Season Has Been

Enjoy the colorful, jumbled art that is the Western Conference playoff situation.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Darvin Ham reiterates the Lakers’ goal for this season

After his Lakers beat the Suns on Friday, head coach Darvin Ham made it clear he's aiming very high the rest of the way.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lakers player grades: L.A. wins 42nd game despite lackluster play

The Lakers didn't exactly play up to their standards on Friday, but they still mustered a double-digit win over a depleted Suns squad.

The Guardian - US

Mavericks eliminated from playoff race after sitting players in must-win game

The slumping Dallas Mavericks were eliminated from play-in contention on Friday one year after the club reached the Western Conference finals

USA Today Sports Media Group

Kenny Smith: The Lakers are a sleeper team in the Western Conference

Kenny Smith says no one should count out the Lakers, even after their disappointing loss to the Clippers on Wednesday.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Lakers playoff picture: Scenarios, potential first-round matchups

Breaking down the Los Angeles Lakers' remaining schedule and potential playoff matchups.

USA Today Sports Media Group

How the Lakers can still finish sixth in the Western Conference

The Lakers' quest to avoid the play-in tournament isn't quite over yet.

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