The Latest Breaking News from Western Conference

Monty Williams Wins NBA Coach of the Year Award

He was surprised with the award by his family and team.

Sports Illustrated · May 9, 2022

Kings crown Mike Brown: Sacramento hires Golden State Warriors’ assistant as head coach

Eleven coaches have tried and failed to bring a winning brand of basketball back to Sacramento since Rick Adelman led the Kings to their last playoff appearance in 2006.

Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022

Avalanche scores four power-play goals to rout Nashville, take 3-0 lead

NASHVILLE — The Avalanche scored on its first four power-play opportunities Saturday to wipe out Nashville, 7-3, and take a 3-0 lead in the first-round Western Conference playoff series.

Tribune News Service · May 7, 2022

Spartan Highlights from Game 2 of Western Conference semifinals: Draymond Green elbowed by Xavier Tillman

Spartan Highlights from Game 2 of Western Conference semis: Draymond Green elbowed by Xavier Tillman, waves goodbye to JJJ

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 4, 2022

Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green honored by reputation, vows never to change

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Warriors weren’t surprised by the NBA’s decision to not downgrade Draymond Green’s Flagrant 2 foul from Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Grizzlies on Sunday.

Tribune News Service · May 3, 2022

Rudy Gobert Appears to Respond to Trade Rumors on Twitter

The Jazz center encouraged his followers not to put too much weight into the latest whispers about his relationship with the franchise.

Sports Illustrated · May 2, 2022

Growing Timberwolves will have higher expectations next season

MINNEAPOLIS — Even if they didn't surprise themselves, the Timberwolves surprised a lot of NBA fans by reaching the No. 7 seed in the Western Conference and beating the over-under on the preseason expected win total by double digits.

Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022

NHL playoff preview: are the Lightning still great or just good?

The Tampa Bay Lightning are back to attempt a third Stanley Cup win in a row. Can they do it, or will another team from Florida come to the fore?

The Guardian - US · May 2, 2022

Suns’ Chris Paul has been virtually automatic in clutch time — and Mavs have been a frequent victim

PHOENIX — On and on they went Sunday. Suns coach Monty Williams and point guard Chris Paul couldn’t seem to say enough complimentary things about the Mavericks.

Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022

NBA Twitter reacts to Draymond Green’s ejection: ‘Can’t officiate the player officiate the play’

Here's how NBA Twitter reacted to Draymond Green getting ejected from Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

USA Today Sports Media Group · May 1, 2022