Will Jalen Williams be ready to play by the 2026 Western Conference Finals?

The NBA has begun lining up the conference finals. But, of course, a few key outcomes need to fall into place first. Per a league release, the tentative start dates hinge on the remaining second-round series.

The NBA taking it easy on Victor Wembanyama despite a nasty thrown elbow at Naz Reid have likely set us up for a Thunder-Spurs rematch.

Here's how the final set of games can shape up for four Western Conference teams battling for playoff seeding.

Which stars are favored to win the MVP award sandwiched between the regular season and Finals MVP?

For the better part of the last decade, the NBA’s balance of power has belonged to the Western Conference.

LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers trail the Oklahoma City Thunder 0-3 in the NBA Western Conference semifinals. They face elimination and could get swept in Game 4 on Monday. The four-time NBA champion has stepped up in the playoffs in Luka Doncic's absence.

LeBron James gave an immediate response when asked about his future after the LA Lakers were eliminated from the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The Lakers were beaten 115-110 by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday, confirming a 4-0 series loss in the Western Conference semi-finals.