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Recent Western Conference Playoffs news, rumors

  • • 3 best options for Grizzlies at No. 17 in 2021 NBA Draft
    The Memphis Grizzlies made a nice run in the latter portion of the season and made the Western Conference playoffs after winning the play-in tournament. Memphis is a young, talented team that is still learning to play together. They don’t have many players leaving for free agency and could free up to $13 million if […] The post 3 best options for Grizzlies at No. 17 in 2021 NBA Draft a...2021
  • • CJ McCollum, Kristaps Porzingis trade a worthwhile gamble for Mavericks, Trail Blazers
    The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers were each eliminated in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs for the second consecutive season. Both the Mavs and Portland are now asking themselves how they can best surround their star players this offseason (Luka Doncic and Damian Lillard). Here’s a thought: how about the two […] The post CJ McCollum, Kristaps Porzingis t...2021
  • • Two adjustments Mavs must make after Clippers tie series at 2-2
    It seemed unlikely that the Dallas Mavericks were going to sweep the Los Angeles Clippers in the opening round of the 2021 Western Conference playoffs. The Mavs were not on the doorstep of achieving that feat. Grabbing a 2-0 lead at the Staples Center on the shoulders of star point-forward Luka Doncic was more a […] The post Two adjustments Mavs must make after Clippers tie series at 2-2 app...2021
  • • 2021 NBA Playoffs Odds: Grizzlies vs. Jazz series odds, schedule, prediction, & pick
    The Utah Jazz will face off against the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. Utah secured the top seed and home-court advantage throughout the postseason. Home court will be huge for Utah in this Grizzlies Jazz series, as it had the best home record in the league at 31-5 during […] The post 2021 NBA Playoffs Odds: Grizzlies vs. Jazz series odds, schedule, ...2021
  • • Jordan Clarkson will be biggest X-factor in Western Conference Playoffs
    The Utah Jazz have been good for a while, but they burst on the scene this season as one of the elite teams in the NBA. They currently hold first place in the Western Conference, two games ahead of the Phoenix Suns. With only four games remaining on the schedule, Utah has a good chance […] The post Jordan Clarkson will be biggest X-factor in Western Conference Playoffs appeared first on Clut...2021
  • • Pelicans’ Zion Williamson (fractured left finger) out indefinitely
    The New Orleans Pelicans are still alive in the pursuit of the 10th and final seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. Their hunt for the postseason was dealt a severe blow on Friday. It was disclosed that Zion Williamson has a fractured left ring finger and will be out indefinitely. Pelicans star Zion Williamson has […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson (fractured left finger) out in...2021
  • • Lakers' new starting five, Clippers' small-ball unit and the most important lineups for West's top contenders
    These are the fivesomes that could determine the Western Conference playoffs...2021
  • • 3 reasons why the San Antonio Spurs can ambush the Western Conference play-in field
    In all likelihood, the San Antonio Spurs’ path to the Western Conference playoffs goes through the play-in round. The Spurs are currently 30-29, which is good for the ninth seed in the West. In the aforementioned play-in round, the Spurs will likely see a combination of one to two of these teams: Portland Trail Blazers, […] The post 3 reasons why the San Antonio Spurs can ambush the We...2021
  • • Warriors screwed up by drafting James Wiseman over LaMelo Ball
    The Golden State Warriors just might be able to find their way in the Western Conference playoffs after having a top-three pick in last year’s NBA Draft and even after the injury to Klay Thompson. The Warriors took Memphis center James Wiseman with the second overall pick in the draft, and while that hasn’t turned […] The post Warriors screwed up by drafting James Wiseman over La...2021
  • • Refurbished Phoenix Suns look like a well-oiled machine
    Is six games a small sample size? Yes, it is. With that said, the Phoenix Suns look like a well-oiled machine. Head coach Monty Williams’ squad has won five of its first six games this season. Three of those wins have come against teams that participated in the Western Conference playoffs last season (Dallas Mavericks, […] The post Refurbished Phoenix Suns look like a well-oiled machin...2021

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Western Conference Playoffs injury and suspension

  • • Pelicans’ Zion Williamson (fractured left finger) out indefinitely
    The New Orleans Pelicans are still alive in the pursuit of the 10th and final seed in the Western Conference Playoffs. Their hunt for the postseason was dealt a severe blow on Friday. It was disclosed that Zion Williamson has a fractured left ring finger and will be out indefinitely. Pelicans star Zion Williamson has […] The post Pelicans’ Zion Williamson (fractured left finger) out in...2021
  • • Warriors screwed up by drafting James Wiseman over LaMelo Ball
    The Golden State Warriors just might be able to find their way in the Western Conference playoffs after having a top-three pick in last year’s NBA Draft and even after the injury to Klay Thompson. The Warriors took Memphis center James Wiseman with the second overall pick in the draft, and while that hasn’t turned […] The post Warriors screwed up by drafting James Wiseman over La...2021
  • • Avalanche fall to the Vegas Golden Knights in OT
    Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images Avs will slot in as the #2 seed in the Western Conference Playoffs On Saturday afternoon, the Colorado Avalanche fell to the Vegas Golden Knights 4-3 in overtime. With their loss, the Avalanche finished the play-in Round Robin 2-0-1 to clinch the #2 seed in the Western Conference Playoffs, which start on Tuesday, August 11th. It was a well-played affair betwee...2020
  • • Morning Flurries: Calgary moves on to the Western Conference playoffs
    Photo by Jeff Vinnick/Getty Images The Flames would be a pretty good matchup for the Avalanche in round 1 As the Stanley Cup qualifiers march along, one more team — this time out of the Western Conference — has punched their ticket to the official first round this upcoming Tuesday. The Calgary Flames dropped Game 2 of their series against the Winnipeg Jets this past Monday, but Winnipeg’s moun...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Finally a game that matters (kinda)
    Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The Avalanche face off against the Blues with the top seed on the line After nearly five months, the Colorado Avalanche will finally be back on the ice to play in a game that matter - sort of. The Avs will face off against the St. Louis Blues in the first game of a round-robin series to determine the top-4 seeds for the Western Conference playoffs. These two teams f...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Right back at it against the Wild
    Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Colorado looks to make it three straight on the road this month With both teams playing in different cities last night, the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild will face off this evening in a game that will have a big impact on the Central Division playoff picture. After beating the Wild in the second game of the season, the Avalanche have dropped their las...2020
  • • Real Salt Lake stays with Freddy Juarez as coach, Elliot Fall as GM
    Ale Moreno explains why he doesn't believe 31 year old Chicharito should be the face of an MLS team. Landon Donovan fully supports the decision to have the MLS All-Stars face the best players in Liga MX. Freddy Juarez was named the permanent head coach at Real Salt Lake on Tuesday and Elliot Fall was officially handed the general manager position. Juarez, 41, was named RSL interim...2019
  • • Report: Luke Walton still has the backing of Lakers owner
    The Los Angeles Lakers have dropped from a top-four seed on Christmas Day to completely out of the Western Conference Playoffs in a matter of less than a month. It’s obvious that the loss of LeBron James to a groin injury has played a role in this free fall. Los Angeles boasts a 3-7 record since James suffered said injury in a blowout win over the Warriors. This has led to speculation that head co...2019
  • • Pelicans Notes: Holiday's emergence; Cousins' rehab; Gentry will return
    A primary factor in the Pelicans’ success so far this season – which now includes a sweep of the higher-seeded Trail Blazers in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs – has been the stellar play of combo guard Jrue Holiday, writes Matt John of Basketball Insiders.Having been somewhat hampered by injuries and personal matters since the Pelicans traded for him in the summer of 2013, Holi...2018
  • • Report: Pelicans pick up 2018-19 option of head coach Alvin Gentry
    Even before they swept the Portland Trail Blazers, the New Orleans Pelicans rewarded head coach Alvin Gentry by picking up his option for the 2018-19 season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. The Pelicans are definitely on the right track these days, finishing the regular season seven games above .500 and earning the No. 6 seed in the ultra competitive Western Conference. What’s even more impress...2018

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Western Conference Playoffs lifestyle

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Western Conference Playoffs trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • CJ McCollum, Kristaps Porzingis trade a worthwhile gamble for Mavericks, Trail Blazers
    The Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers were each eliminated in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs for the second consecutive season. Both the Mavs and Portland are now asking themselves how they can best surround their star players this offseason (Luka Doncic and Damian Lillard). Here’s a thought: how about the two […] The post CJ McCollum, Kristaps Porzingis t...2021
  • • Warriors screwed up by drafting James Wiseman over LaMelo Ball
    The Golden State Warriors just might be able to find their way in the Western Conference playoffs after having a top-three pick in last year’s NBA Draft and even after the injury to Klay Thompson. The Warriors took Memphis center James Wiseman with the second overall pick in the draft, and while that hasn’t turned […] The post Warriors screwed up by drafting James Wiseman over La...2021
  • • Rockets should keep James Harden and trade Russell Westbrook, per East GM
    The future is a bit uncertain for the Houston Rockets, who fell to the Los Angeles Lakers in the second round of the Western Conference Playoffs, 4-1. Will the team’s ownership be looking to keep James Harden and Russell Westbrook together, or do they have other plans? That question is still looming, but one Eastern […] The post Rockets should keep James Harden and trade Russell Westbr...2020
  • • 3 reasons Rockets will beat Thunder in 2020 NBA Playoffs
    What a perfect matchup. In the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs, the Houston Rockets will be going up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. While there is no definite beef between the two teams, there are some compelling storylines that make it a series worth watching. First, the relationship of former teammates James Harden […] The post 3 reasons Rockets will beat Thunder in 2020...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Finally a game that matters (kinda)
    Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The Avalanche face off against the Blues with the top seed on the line After nearly five months, the Colorado Avalanche will finally be back on the ice to play in a game that matter - sort of. The Avs will face off against the St. Louis Blues in the first game of a round-robin series to determine the top-4 seeds for the Western Conference playoffs. These two teams f...2020
  • • Pistons, Markieff Morris agree to buyout
    Just three days after buying out point guard Reggie Jackson, the Pistons have reached a buyout agreement with another veteran contributor, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic, who reports (via Twitter) that the club is buying out forward Markieff Morris. Morris, 30, has appeared in 44 games for the Pistons this season, averaging 11.0 PPG and 3.9 RPG with a .450/.397/.772 shooting line in 2...2020
  • • Blazers not looking to break up Lillard and McCollum
    Trail Blazers GM Neil Olshey doesn’t seem inclined to break up his smallish backcourt duo of Damian Lillard and C.J. McCollum, Dan Feldman of NBC Sports notes. Olshey recently said he plans to keep his core group together, despite the team’s first-round flameout in the Western Conference playoffs last season. It might be wise to deal one of them for an impact forward but either Olshey has great fa...2018
  • • Pelicans Notes: Holiday's emergence; Cousins' rehab; Gentry will return
    A primary factor in the Pelicans’ success so far this season – which now includes a sweep of the higher-seeded Trail Blazers in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs – has been the stellar play of combo guard Jrue Holiday, writes Matt John of Basketball Insiders.Having been somewhat hampered by injuries and personal matters since the Pelicans traded for him in the summer of 2013, Holi...2018
  • • Report: Pelicans pick up 2018-19 option of head coach Alvin Gentry
    Even before they swept the Portland Trail Blazers, the New Orleans Pelicans rewarded head coach Alvin Gentry by picking up his option for the 2018-19 season, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. The Pelicans are definitely on the right track these days, finishing the regular season seven games above .500 and earning the No. 6 seed in the ultra competitive Western Conference. What’s even more impress...2018
  • • Report: Clippers do not trade DeAndre Jordan at trade deadline
    Many big name players were moved at the NBA Trade Deadline. One at least mildly surprising player who stayed put, though, is Los Angeles Clippers big man DeAndre Jordan. Jordan had seemed like a natural trade option for multiple reasons.The Clippers traded Chris Paul in the offseason and Blake Griffin in January. That seemed to symbolize an end of the “Lob City” era. Los Angeles is also presently ...2018

Western Conference Playoffs stats and results

  • • Grieving Nurkic carries Blazers to No. 8 seed
    Jusuf Nurkic, who announced that his grandmother died from COVID-19 earlier in the day, had 22 points and 21 rebounds to lead Portland past Memphis in a play-in game to clinch the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs....2020
  • • Video: Lakers star LeBron James casually munches on sandwich during game
    LeBron James played 15 minutes against the Sacramento Kings on Thursday before calling it a day. The four-time MVP and three-time champion finished with 17 points, three rebounds and four assists in a meaningless game for the Los Angeles Lakers, who have already clinched the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference playoffs. While watching […] The post Video: Lakers star LeBron James casually mu...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Finally a game that matters (kinda)
    Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports The Avalanche face off against the Blues with the top seed on the line After nearly five months, the Colorado Avalanche will finally be back on the ice to play in a game that matter - sort of. The Avs will face off against the St. Louis Blues in the first game of a round-robin series to determine the top-4 seeds for the Western Conference playoffs. These two teams f...2020
  • • NHL pivoting to re-seeded playoffs
    TORONTO, ON - SEPTEMBER 21: Nathan MacKinnon #29 of Team North America celebrates after scoring an overtime goal on Henrik Lundqvist #30 of Team Sweden during the World Cup of Hockey 2016 at Air Canada Centre on September 21, 2016 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. | Photo by Vaughn Ridley/World Cup of Hockey via Getty Images and How does this affect the Colorado Avalanche? On Thursday, it was report...2020
  • • Colorado Avalanche Game Day: Right back at it against the Wild
    Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports Colorado looks to make it three straight on the road this month With both teams playing in different cities last night, the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild will face off this evening in a game that will have a big impact on the Central Division playoff picture. After beating the Wild in the second game of the season, the Avalanche have dropped their las...2020
  • Cole Bassett, Tommy Smith score late as Rapids stun FC Dallas
    • Cole Bassett, Tommy Smith score late as Rapids stun FC Dallas
    Colorado Rapids FC Dallas 2 1 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » Highlights GameCast Lineups and Stats ...2018
  • Sporting KC edge LAFC to grab Western Conference top seed
    • Sporting KC edge LAFC to grab Western Conference top seed
    A Sporting Kansas City side reduced to 10 men saw out a 2-1 win against conference rivals LAFC to finish top in the West. Short-handed Sporting Kansas City got a goal from Daniel Salloi in the second half for a 2-1 win over Los Angeles FC on Sunday to finish on top of Major League Soccer's Western Conference. By virtue of the win, SKC (18-8-8, 62 points) will-have home field advantage in the ...2018
  • D.C. United edges Minnesota, gains in East playoff chase
    • D.C. United edges Minnesota, gains in East playoff chase
    DC United Minnesota United FC 2 1 FT Game Details Live football odds with bet365. Bet Now » GameCast Lineups and Stats D.C. United rallied for a crucial 2-1 home win Wednesday ni...2018
  • • Paul George felt Thunder was the best place to win
    Just after midnight on July 1st, Paul George started the offseason with a bang when he announced he was returning to the Thunder. His announcement came as a surprise after being favored to be signing with the Los Angeles Lakers. What exactly factored into his decision? Well, according to what George told Marc J. Spears of ESPN, he felt OKC was the best place to win.“I honestly went through the pro...2018
  • • Pelicans Notes: Holiday's emergence; Cousins' rehab; Gentry will return
    A primary factor in the Pelicans’ success so far this season – which now includes a sweep of the higher-seeded Trail Blazers in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs – has been the stellar play of combo guard Jrue Holiday, writes Matt John of Basketball Insiders.Having been somewhat hampered by injuries and personal matters since the Pelicans traded for him in the summer of 2013, Holi...2018

Western Conference Playoffs parents, kids, wife / husband, girlfriend / boyfriend

  • • 3 reasons Lakers will beat Blazers in 2020 NBA Playoffs
    There’s no denying that momentum-wise, the Portland Trail Blazers have the edge over the Los Angeles Lakers in their first-round matchup in the Western Conference Playoffs. The Blazers are coming off a tremendous run in the bubble, which they ended with another impressive victory on Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies to secure their spot in […] The post 3 reasons Lakers will beat B...2020
  • • Grieving Nurkic carries Blazers to No. 8 seed
    2020
  • • Morning Flurries: Calgary moves on to the Western Conference playoffs
    2020
  • • Trail Blazers vs. Clippers: Score, Highlights, Reaction from 2016 Regular Season
    2016
  • • Spurs 2016-17 Schedule: Top Games, Championship Odds and Record Predictions
    2016
  • • Dirk Nowitzki Reportedly to Re-Sign with Mavericks: Contract Details, Reaction
    2016
  • • NBA Playoff Predictions We Got All Wrong
    2016
  • • So Long, Eastern Conference Playoffs: LeBron James Put You Out of Your Misery
    2016
  • • Watch Stars Vs. Blues NHL Playoff Game 5 Online (Live Stream)
    The Dallas Stars might have swung momentum in their favor. The No. 1 overall seed in the Western Conference playoffs... ...2016
  • • Top 2016 Offseason Priorities for the Memphis Grizzlies
    2016

Top Western Conference Playoffs news

  • • Pelicans Say They're Ready to 'Get This Scrimmage' Against Golden State Warriors
    2015
  • • Can Karl-Anthony Towns Be Kevin Garnett 2.0?
    2015
  • • Mark Cuban Says Kevin Durant Is Thunder's Only Superstar
    2016
  • • Warriors in Beginning Stages of Dynasty, Says Pat Riley
    2015
  • • Russell Westbrook Scoffs at Reporter's Question About Him Rooting for Spurs
    2015
  • • As Injuries Steal Thunder's Heart, OKC Looking for Ways to Survive Season Ahead
    2014
  • • Hangin' with Dwight Howard: A Changed Man, Entertaining Host and Snake Charmer
    2015
  • • Chris Paul Banks in Go-Ahead Floater over Tim Duncan to Beat Spurs in Game 7
    2015
  • • Blake Griffin Comments on Incident That Broke His Hand
    2016
  • • The Key to Keeping Kevin Durant in Oklahoma City? Russell Westbrook
    2015
  • • David West Reportedly to Sign with Warriors: Latest Contract Details, Reaction
    2016
  • • Mark Cuban on James Harden's Rockets: 'That's Not a Very Good Team over There'
    2015
  • • Can Tyson Chandler Fill the Dallas Mavericks with Regret Yet Again?
    2015
  • • Damian Lillard reiterates belief Blazers has a legitimate chance vs. Lakers
    The Portland Trail Blazers are officially heading to the Western Conference playoffs to face the top-seeded Los Angeles Lakers—a matchup that, unsurprisingly, does not intimidate Damian Lillard. While Dame clearly respects the challenge the Lakers pose, he likes his team’s chances against LeBron James, Anthony Davis and company. “They’re the number one seed in the […] The post Damian L...2020

Western Conference Playoffs fantasy rankings and news

  • • Daily Fantasy Basketball 2015: Best NBA DFS DraftKings Lineup for April 12
    2015
  • • Despite Recent Struggles, Memphis Grizzlies Belong in NBA Championship Mix
    2015
  • • Daily Fantasy Hockey 2015: NHL DraftKings' Ideal Lineup Picks for March 23
    2015
  • • Breaking Down Cleveland Cavaliers' Point Guard Position for 2014-15 Season
    2014

Western Conference Playoffs schedule, game

  • • 3 best options for Grizzlies at No. 17 in 2021 NBA Draft
    2021
  • • CJ McCollum, Kristaps Porzingis trade a worthwhile gamble for Mavericks, Trail Blazers
    2021
  • • Two adjustments Mavs must make after Clippers tie series at 2-2
    2021
  • • 2021 NBA Playoffs Odds: Grizzlies vs. Jazz series odds, schedule, prediction, & pick
    2021
  • • Jordan Clarkson will be biggest X-factor in Western Conference Playoffs
    2021
  • • Lakers' new starting five, Clippers' small-ball unit and the most important lineups for West's top contenders
    2021
  • • 3 reasons why the San Antonio Spurs can ambush the Western Conference play-in field
    2021
  • • Warriors screwed up by drafting James Wiseman over LaMelo Ball
    2021
  • • Refurbished Phoenix Suns look like a well-oiled machine
    2021
  • • Lakers Unveil Exclusive ‘Champs Banner’ Merch To Celebrate Historic 17th Title
    If you have not heard, the Los Angeles Lakers are the 2020 NBA champions. In a historic season at one point derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic, superstar LeBron James led the purple and gold franchise through the competitive Western Conference playoffs in the NBA’s bubble in Orlando, Florida. Eventually, James and L.A. defeated the Miami […] The post Lakers Unveil Exclusive ‘Champ...2020

Western Conference Playoffs rumors, scandals

  • • Report: Luke Walton still has the backing of Lakers owner
    2019
  • • Predators, Golden Knights reflect change of NHL West's guard
    The Predators have the Presidents' Trophy, and the NHL-expansion Golden Knights carry the buzz entering the Western Conference playoffs, which have the potential of resembling nothing from the past....2018
  • Predators, Golden Knights reflect change of NHL West's guard
    • Predators, Golden Knights reflect change of NHL West's guard
    The Nashville Predators have the Presidents' Trophy, and the NHL-expansion Vegas Golden Knights carry the buzz entering the Western Conference playoffs, which have the potential of resembling nothing from the past         ...2018
  • • Blazers send great tweets about Russell Westbrook
    Russell Westbrook went for 50 points on Sunday and hit a long buzzer-beater to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a win, but he didn’t just please his own fans with the shot and performance.One of the consequences of the Thunder’s victory was that the Denver Nuggets were eliminated from the playoff race. Denver dropped to 38-42, two games behind the 40-40 Portland Trail Blazers, who clinched the 8th a...2017
  • • Mark Cuban Says Thunder Must Win for Russell Westbrook to Be NBA Superstar
    2016
  • • NBA Free Agents 2016: Rumors, Predictions for Kevin Durant, Al Horford and More
    2016
  • • So Long, Eastern Conference Playoffs: LeBron James Put You Out of Your Misery
    2016
  • • NBA Saturday Roundup: Only Spurs Can Now Thwart Warriors' Quest for Destiny
    2016
  • • 7 Players Who Will Define the 2016 NBA Playoff Picture
    2016
  • • 7 Players Who Will Define the 2016 NBA Playoff Picture
    2016

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