NBA expansion talk is heating up, and Seattle and Las Vegas are viewed as the frontrunners for new franchises.
This means the NBA could soon face a major decision: Which current Western Conference team would move to the Eastern Conference?
If two Western-based teams are added, one current West team would likely shift East to keep the conferences balanced.
The most discussed candidates are these three teams:
🔹Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is geographically closer to several Eastern teams than many Western ones. With the franchise entering a possible rebuild, a conference shift could reset its competitive path.
🔹Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is often mentioned due to travel geography. They are closer to Central Division teams like Chicago and Milwaukee than to many West Coast opponents. From a logistics standpoint, this move makes a lot of sense.
🔹New Orleans Pelicans
Another geographically logical option. New Orleans already has natural regional rivalries with Southeast teams and could slide into the East smoothly.
Geographically, Minnesota looks like the cleanest fit.
But what do you think NBA fans on ClutchPoints…?
Which Western Conference team should move to the Eastern Conference?
Which team makes the most sense?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
NBA expansion talk is heating up, and Seattle and Las Vegas are viewed as the frontrunners for new franchises.
This means the NBA could soon face a major decision: Which current Western Conference team would move to the Eastern Conference?
If two Western-based teams are added, one current West team would likely shift East to keep the conferences balanced.
The most discussed candidates are these three teams:
🔹Memphis Grizzlies
Memphis is geographically closer to several Eastern teams than many Western ones. With the franchise entering a possible rebuild, a conference shift could reset its competitive path.
🔹Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota is often mentioned due to travel geography. They are closer to Central Division teams like Chicago and Milwaukee than to many West Coast opponents. From a logistics standpoint, this move makes a lot of sense.
🔹New Orleans Pelicans
Another geographically logical option. New Orleans already has natural regional rivalries with Southeast teams and could slide into the East smoothly.
Geographically, Minnesota looks like the cleanest fit.
But what do you think NBA fans on ClutchPoints…?
Which Western Conference team should move to the Eastern Conference?
Which team makes the most sense?
Let us know your thoughts in the comments.