The Latest Breaking News from Western Conference

Report: Trading Russell Westbrook isn’t off the table for Lakers

The Lakers are reportedly still looking at potential Russell Westbrook trade scenarios.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 18, 2023

Lakers stay optimistic as Anthony Davis and other injured players work toward return

LOS ANGELES — In no world should 13th place feel this good. Yet inside the Lakers' practice facility on Saturday, there was an understandable sense of optimism from the Western Conference's third-worst team.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 15, 2023

Around the NBA: Warriors are league’s biggest disappointment midway through season

NEW YORK — It’s hard to imagine the Warriors missing out on the postseason. Just seven months ago, they hoisted the Larry O’Brien trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics in six games in the 2022 NBA Finals.

Tribune News Service · Jan 13, 2023

NBA superstar LeBron James hits back after brutal Los Angeles Lakers comments

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is enjoying a stellar campaign on an individual basis but his team have struggled and find themselves languishing in the Western Conference

Daily Mirror · Jan 8, 2023

Warriors’ Steph Curry leads Western Conference guards in first NBA All-Star voting update

Steph Curry edged Luka Doncic to lead Western Conference guards in the first wave of voting for the 2023 NBA All-Star game.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 6, 2023

10 NBA Predictions for 2023

Second-half predictions as the league approaches the midway point.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 5, 2023

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receives fourth-most All-Star votes among West guards

SGA is behind Steph Curry, Luka Doncic and Ja Morant.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 5, 2023

NBA Power Rankings: Celtics Maintain Top Spot, Nets Continue to Rise

A look at every team heading into the first week of 2023.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 3, 2023

Luka Doncic dooms Gregg Popovich’s 50-point goal with ‘beautiful’ highlights in Mavs’ win

SAN ANTONIO — Two days before Luka Doncic and the Mavericks arrived at AT&T Center on Saturday, coach Gregg Popovich revealed his team’s defensive plan against Dallas’ super-scoring superstar.

Tribune News Service · Jan 1, 2023

Back to MVP favorite: Luka Doncic’s 60-point history might change more than betting odds

DALLAS — Luka Doncic followed his historic 60-point, 21-rebound, 10-assist triple-double in the Mavericks’ Tuesday night thriller over the New York Knicks by hydrating with water, a protein shake and beer and sifting through his own highlights on social media and NBA TV while relaxing in the locker room.

Tribune News Service · Dec 28, 2022