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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
Discussion is growing around whether impending NBA expansion could shift the Minnesota Timberwolves from the Western Conference to the Eastern Conference. With new franchises expected to be added, the league would need to rebalance its conferences, and Minnesota is frequently cited as a candidate to move east, raising questions about rivalries, travel and playoff implications for the team.
Why now: Reports about looming NBA expansion have renewed speculation about conference realignment affecting Minnesota.
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