Yet the Nuggets center still stood tall in November, earning Western Conference Player of the Month honors, the league announced Tuesday. Detroit’s Cade Cunningham was named Eastern Conference Player of the Month. The accolades for November also account for the last week of October, when the NBA season begins.

The Western Conference is shaping up to be a wild race as we head into December, with several teams making strong early statements. From powerhouse contenders to surprising climbers, the standings are already tightening up.

See the Players, Rookies, Defensive Players and Coaches of the Month for games played in October and November.

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As Giannis Antetokounmpo's trade rumors intensified, three Western Conference contenders have emerged as realistic destinations.

Oklahoma City’s league-best 20–1 record and elite defensive metrics powered Wallace to Defensive Player of the Month and Daigneault to Western Conference Coach of the Month.

The Dallas Mavericks face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, Dec. 5, 2025 (12/5/25) at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.

A recent blockbuster trade proposal suggested that the Clippers star James Harden might join the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The NBA Western Conference Cup standings have now been altered after the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Denver Nuggets on Friday.

The Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo reportedly is drawing interest regarding a possible move, with teams from both the Eastern and Western Conferences closely monitoring his situation during the NBA season.