Western Conference (NBA)


The Western Conference of the National Basketball Association is one of two conferences that makes up the association, the other being the Eastern Conference. Like the Eastern Conference, the Western Conference is made up of 15 teams, organized in three divisions.
The divisional alignment was adopted at the start of the 2004–05 season, when the now Charlotte Hornets began playing as the NBA's 30th franchise. This necessitated the move of the New Orleans Pelicans from the Eastern Conference's Central Division to the newly created Southwest Division of the Western Conference.

Current standings

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Former teams

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bar:25 color:tan1 from:1970 till:end text:Portland Trail Blazers
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bar:35 color:tan2 from:1990 till:1991 text:Orlando Magic
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Conference champions

BoldWinning team of the BAA Finals or NBA Finals
^Had or tied for the best regular season record for that season

Western Conference championships by team