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What to know about every Western Conference team's 1st week

After taking on the Wizards and Raptors, the Mavs welcome the defending champion Thunder to close out Week 1 with a battle ...
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A'ja Wilson Named Western Conference Player of the Week

The WNBA announced that Wilson was named Western Conference Player of the Week for games played from August 4th-10th. This is ...

Timbers face toughest remaining schedule in the MLS Western Conference playoff race

PORTLAND, Ore. - The Portland Timbers are in a critical phase of their season as they aim to secure a spot in the MLS ...

Where Does OKC Thunder Western Conference Finals Rematch Fall on Schedule?

The NBA announced the regular season slate for the 2025-26 campaign. One of the first few games to circle is the Oklahoma City Thunder's rematch with the Minnes ...

Three Western Conference Players To Watch This Upcoming Season

Sometimes acquisitions aren’t the biggest changes a franchise can face. Can these three players help their teams take a step ...

Burton and the Valkyries host conference foe Phoenix

BOTTOM LINE: Veronica Burton and the Golden State Valkyries host Alyssa Thomas and the Phoenix Mercury. The Valkyries have gone 7-10 against Western Conference opponents. Golden State has an 8-13 ...

Houston Rockets Land in Top 5 of Western Conference Power Rankings

Last season's Western Conference was a bloodbath, as the top eight seeds all finished with at least 48 wins, and none of them are indicating regression over the ...
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NBA’s Budding Eastern Conference Teams Are Underrated

Chris Paul’s reunion with the Los Angeles Clippers for his likely final season in the NBA is the latest example of a star looking to maximize the final years of their career — a trend that has notably ...