NBA Western Conference tier rankings: Chasing the Golden State Warriors

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Breaking down the NBA’s Western Conference by tiers

Although it may seem too early to rank the Western Conference teams, it’s actually not. It’s technically never too early. Sure, players will get hurt, some teams will overachieve and others will underwhelm.

Change is inevitable. However, as of right now, here are our NBA Western Conference tier rankings.

In case you missed our Eastern Conference tier rankings, you can catch up here.

Tier 1

1. Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors are in a tier of their own. Honestly, the teams below them should start in tier 5. They own the top four tiers. It’s not fair, but they’ll win the championship again this year.

And probably next year. And probably the next year. Thank you Kevin Durant for ruining the NBA.