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NBA 2025-26 season tips off with champs, Western Conference powers on TV, per report
The NBA will tip off its 2025-26 season on NBC on Oct. 21 with two Western Conference games, featuring the Thunder, Rockets, Lakers and Warriors.
New Western Conference NBA Team Could Reportedly Trade for Josh Giddey
The Golden State Warriors were already named as a potential option, but another team could be joining the fray.
Western Conference teams dominate NBA's Christmas Day schedule
The NBA’s highly anticipated Christmas Day schedule has been revealed, courtesy of ESPN’s Shams Charania (via X ). The slate of five games is heavy on Western Conference powerhouses, with just one game coming from the Eastern Conference, in a matchup of what is expected to be the top two teams in the Cavaliers and Knicks.
NBA free agency rumors: Kings are 'most likely destination' for Russell Westbrook, per report
After spending the first 11 seasons of his NBA career with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Russell Westbrook has played for five different teams since being traded to the Houston Rockets in 2019. Now it appears that Westbrook will be suiting up for another NBA franchise in 2025-26.
Russell Westbrook 'Most Likely' to Sign With Western Conference NBA Team: Report
Russell Westbrook has been one of the most talked-about free agents of this offseason. The veteran point guard and former league MVP has been linked with the Sacramento Kings (among other teams) for weeks now. After opting out of the final year of his contract with the Denver Nuggets, the 36 year old became an unrestricted free agent.
Kings reportedly the ‘most likely' destination for free agent Russell Westbrook
Despite the mixed signals over a large part of the offseason, ESPN’s Tim MacMahon reported on Monday that Sacramento is the likeliest destination for free agent point guard Russell Westbrook. “League sources consider the Sacramento Kings the most likely destination for Westbrook,
Rumor: Kings Most Likely Destination For Russell Westbrook
The Sacramento Kings are the most likely destination for Russell Westbrook, according to NBA insider Tim MacMahon of ESPN. Westbrook is an unrestricted free agent.
Kings remain the likeliest destination for Russell Westbrook?
League sources consider the Sacramento Kings the most likely destination for Russell Westbrook, who will turn 37 during the first month of the season. If that's the case, Westbrook would likely come off the bench again and share ballhandling duties with free agency addition Dennis Schroder.
Nuggets free agent Russell Westbrook's most likely destination makes a lot of sense
Russell Westbrook is still hanging out in free agency waiting for another opportunity. Those early offseason rumors of a big European contract seem a long time ago. The Nuggets don't seem likely to bring him back,
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Blazers Land Low in Western Conference Power Rankings
The answer to that question is No. 11 in the standings, at least according to NBA.com’s John Schuhmann. That’s where ...
2025 NBA Schedule Release TV Info, Start Time, Date and More For Full Release
It's already time to turn the page to the 2025-26 NBA season. The league announced on Monday that the full schedule for the ...
Former Sixer Hired By Western Conference Team
This was certainly the case for the Phoenix Suns, who wasted no time moving players as they traded away superstar forward Kevin Durant in early July, while also waiving Bradley Beal, who would go on ...
Get ready for the 2025-26 NBA Schedule Release presented by Ticketmaster
The NBA Schedule Release presented by Ticketmaster begin on Tuesday morning on Good Morning America and The TODAY Show.
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Rumor: Lakers Won’t Make Any Trades Before 2025-26 NBA Season Starts
The Los Angeles Lakers will not make any trades before the 2025-26 NBA season starts.  The Lakers “have not been attacking the trade market” this offseason, according to an NBA executive who spoke ...
Top 10 Worst Teams in NBA History (Ranked)
Kemba Walker went from winning a national championship at UConn to being part of the worst team in NBA history. The positive ...
2025-26 NBA Schedule Release: Date, When Does the Season Start, Christmas Games
When is the 2025-26 NBA Schedule Release? The NBA announced that the 2025-26 regular season schedule will be released this week. Fans can tune in to Good Morning America (ABC) and ...
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NBA standings Western Conference playoff breakdown: Who will get in?
The NBA’s Western Conference standings are a jumbled mess. Not much is determined, especially when it comes to seeding. Denver, Memphis, Sacramento and Phoenix should finish 1-2-3-4, but after ...
NBA's Top 10 Western Conference Players Revealed: LeBron James, Luka Doncic Receive Surprising Spots
NBA.com’s 2025-26 Top 10 Western Conference Players list ranks Luka Doncic at 4, LeBron James at 9, with some notable ...