NBA Western Conference: How the West Will be Won

This is probably the most interesting year of NBA basketball that I can remember. There have been a myriad of trades, injuries, and lead changes in chase for a division title. While there has been some flurries going on in the Eastern Conference, a vast majority of this activity has taken place out west. This is shaping up for what could be one of the most competitive playoffs in a very, very long time. Last year, when the eighth seeded Warriors upset the top-ranked Mavs, it was an upset of colossal proportions. This year, an upset in a similar situation is not that far-fetched, and frankly, wouldn’t be quite as surprising. But before any of this playoff action even takes place, the regular season has to be played out and the seeding has to be determined. How will this all end up working out? I will throw in my take on how the Western Conference might look come April.   1. Los Angeles Lakers With the recent acquisitions made by Mitch Kupchak, I just don’t see how ... (link)