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NBA expansion could move Timberwolves to Eastern Conference

Original: Could looming NBA expansion push Timberwolves from West to East? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7626277/2026/09/28/min

Talk is building that the NBA's expected expansion, widely linked to cities like Las Vegas and Seattle, could force a realignment of the league's conferences. With an odd number of teams, Minnesota is frequently cited as the candidate most likely to shift from the Western to the Eastern Conference, a move that would alter its divisional rivals and travel patterns.

Why now: Reports suggest NBA expansion is nearing, raising realignment questions that would directly affect Minnesota's conference placement.

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