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- 1NBA Expansion Could Push Minnesota Timberwolves to Eastern Conference▼Go East, Timberwolves? Why looming NBA expansion could have Minnesota on the move
The New York Times reports that looming NBA expansion could lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to move to the Eastern Conference. As the league considers adding new franchises, realignment could shift teams between conferences to balance geography, and Minnesota's placement would likely be affected if new clubs join in the western half of the United States.
- 2Knicks Lead List of NBA Teams That Could Underperform●Knicks, other East beasts highlight NBA teams that could fall short of expectations
The New York Knicks headline a group of Eastern Conference teams that analysts warn could fall short of expectations this NBA season. The piece suggests several East contenders, the Knicks foremost among them, may not live up to the hype surrounding their offseason moves and projected standings.
- 3NBA expansion could shift Timberwolves to Eastern Conference●Could looming NBA expansion push Timberwolves from West to East? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7626277/2026/09/28/min
Discussion is growing that potential NBA expansion could lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to move from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference. If the league adds new teams, a conference realignment would be needed to balance the leagues, and Minnesota is among the Western teams geographically plausible for a switch. Fans and analysts are weighing what such a move would mean for the team's rivals and playoff path.