Minnesota moves to the East with expansion · Take Makers

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A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 29, 2026

Bill GoldsberrySpeaker 100%00:59:54·NBAOpenGradable
Minnesota moves to the East with expansion
Timberwolves
“Yeah, Minnesota moves to the East.”
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The East-or-West placement is a clear yes or no, but expansion may not be announced by the deadline, so the take could void.
How it’s graded: When the NBA officially announces conference alignment for its next expansion, the Timberwolves are placed in the Eastern Conference; void if no announcement by 2028-12-31. Source: NBA.com official expansion/realignment announcement. Settles: NBA realignment announcement, or void 2028-12-31.
Who said it (100%): Reviewed and confirmed by an editor

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