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Trending Topics: NBA standings predictions for Western Conference
The Thunder are young and precocious enough to need and value the No. 1 seed, and the still-untapped upside of so many of their players makes this quite reachable. Just when we were getting to enjoy the Timberwolves’ two-big throwback approach, they changed it up. But coach Chris Finch and team president Tim Connelly know what they’re doing.
NBA Western Conference standings predictions and winner 2024-25: Thunder on top of very tight conference
There are 12 teams — 13 if you believe in the San Antonio Spurs — who expect to make the playoffs but just eight spots. There is no margin for error, injuries that keep a star out for just a couple of weeks could tip the scales, and some coaches will feel their seats getting warm early in the season.
Every NBA Team's X-Factor- Western Conference, Northwest Division
There simply were not a lot of options for the Nuggets X-Factor, which led to Jamal Murray being
Predicting the Western Conference for the NBA’s 2024-25 Season
After producing three of the league’s last five champions, the NBA’s Western Conference comes into this season as the superior conference. Boasting five 50-win teams this past season, the West has the firepower and depth to be an absolute bloodbath.
NBA predictions: Expect Thunder to run away with West, but can Suns blaze a trail?
Welcome to the NBA’s Western Conference, which should be as wild ... the West won between 46 and 51 games a year ago, and that standings traffic jam might only become more snarled.
The Athletic predicts Rockets to earn top-six seed in 2024-25 West standings
Could the Rockets qualify for the 2025 Western Conference playoffs without even having to go through the play-in tournament? Kelly Iko thinks so.
NBA Podcaster Bill Simmons Sees the Thunder Winning 60 Games
After a quick rebuild and a play-in appearance, the Thunder bolted to the top of the NBA a season ago and defied expectations once aga
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Latest West Standings Predictions for 2024-25 Give Jazz Rough Outlook
Heading into the quickly approaching 2024-25 NBA season, the Western Conference expects to be as competitive as we've seen in recent years. Teams are back healthy, loaded with star talent, and ...
Celtics favored to win NBA title again. Power rankings and championship odds for each team
The Boston Celtics are favored to win a record 19th NBA championship. Who will emerge from the Western Conference?
NBA team win totals, odds: Best bets in West, including Mavs, Suns hitting the over and unders in L.A.
We covered Eastern Conference win totals earlier in the week, and while that wasn't exactly an easy endeavor, its relatively ...
The NBA preseason is over. What were the best and worst moments? Who stood out?
Which rookies caught our eye? Which contending teams are in trouble? And which players will contend for the Most Improved ...
NBA predictions: Who will win 2024-25 NBA championship? Favourites, contenders and dark horses for title
Oklahoma Thunder enjoyed a remarkable 2023-24 campaign, finishing with a 57-25 record to claim top seed in the ...
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Clippers All-Star could request 'to play someplace with more supporting talent'
Best-case scenario: a healthy Kawhi Leonard and James Harden play up to standard, and the Clippers hover around the top of the Western Conference standings, providing ownership with confidence ...
NBA 2024-25 standings as projected by oddsmakers
With less than a week before the regular season, we're taking a look at who is expected to do well in the NBA this year.