The Latest Breaking News from Western Conference

NBA: Brooklyn Nets confirm spot in playoffs, Golden State Warriors and LA Lakers stay in hunt

Picture in the Eastern Conference became clearer on Friday after the Brooklyn Nets confirmed a spot for themselves in the NBA playoffs with a 101-84 victory over Orlando Magic to clinch the sixth seeding.

The Times of India · Apr 8, 2023

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

The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2023

Mark Cuban Q&A: ‘I blew it’ on roster; keeping Kyrie Irving; Jason Kidd not the problem

DALLAS — Mark Cuban says the reason he seldom speaks publicly about his team these days is because the Mavericks are in a “new world” under second-year general manager Nico Harrison and he generally prefers that Harrison be the franchise’s communicator.

Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

Dieter Kurtenbach: The little things lifted the Warriors over the Thunder and hinted at bigger things in the postseason

SAN FRANCISCO — Basketball might be played by athletes of the highest order, but its games are still won with intelligence. And for most of the last decade, no NBA team has been more intelligent than the Golden State Warriors.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

Anthony Davis wins Western Conference Player of the Week award

For the second time this season, Lakers superstar Anthony Davis has won the NBA's Western Conference Player of the Week award.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 5, 2023

Dallas superstar takes blame for Mavericks struggles but won't end season

The Dallas Mavericks' regular NBA season has crumbled with the team sat 11th in the Western Conference and superstar player Luka Doncic has taken responsibility for the team's woes

Daily Mirror · Apr 4, 2023

LA Lakers and Dallas Mavericks chase Play-Off place - what's at stake in NBA final week

The NBA regular season is entering it's final week and the stakes are high in both the Western and Eastern Conference, with a number of top stars at risk of missing out on the post-season, the race for MVP tighter than ever and the battle for a generational talent with…

Daily Mirror · Apr 3, 2023

Jayson Tatum helps Boston Celtics go past Utah Jazz

Boston Celtics continued their strong show with another victory led by Jayson Tatum, as they defeated Utah Jazz 122-114 on Friday.

The Times of India · Apr 1, 2023

Warriors rally past Spurs with fourth-quarter surge

SAN FRANCISCO — Two days after overcoming a 20-point deficit to stun the New Orleans Pelicans, the Golden State Warriors faltered early again Friday night, but overcame the slow, sloppy start against the San Antonio Spurs to pull out a 130-115 victory.

Tribune News Service · Apr 1, 2023

Irving on Mavericks’ Play-In Hopes: ‘Looks Like a Bit of a Clusterf---’

Dallas is only four wins behind the No. 4 seed, but sits at 11th place in the Western Conference.

Sports Illustrated · Mar 30, 2023