The Latest Breaking News from the Western Conference

Kendrick Perkins casts doubt over Warriors championship potential

According to Kendrick Perkins, the Golden State Warriors won't be a championship contender next season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 16, 2023

Why the Oklahoma City Thunder should have the rest of the NBA terrified

The Thunder look like they could be something special this season.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 14, 2023

2 NBA teams could unexpectedly shock Lakers and Warriors in Western Conference standings

The Los Angeles Lakers and Golden State Warriors barely avoided the play-in tournament last season and face an uphill battle in 2023-24

Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2023

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 · May 25, 2023

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 · May 21, 2023

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.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 16, 2023

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 · May 2, 2023

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 · Apr 23, 2023

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 · Apr 21, 2023

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

The Guardian - US · Apr 21, 2023