NBA Teams

Professional basketball teams all over the United States participate in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The following lists questions asked by NBA newcomers.

How Many Basketball Teams Play In The NBA?

Currently there are thirty NBA basketball teams. The newest team, the Charlotte Bobcats, joined the NBA in 2003 as an expansion team. The same year, the NBA created six divisions to make room for the Bobcats.

Where Can Fans Find A NBA Team List?

The names of all NBA teams can be found on the NBA website.

What Are All The NBA Teams?

The thirty NBA teams names are the Boston Celtics, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Philadelphia 79ers, Toronto Raptors, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavs, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Bobcats, Miami Heat, Orlando Magic, Washington Wizards, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Phoenix Suns, Sacramento Kings, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Portland Trailblazers, Seattle Super Sonics, Oklahoma City Hornets and Utah Jazz. The NBA updates the list of NBA teams every time a team moves to another city and changes their name.

How Many Players Are On An NBA Team?

Twelve basketball players fill the roster for each team. Five players from each opposing team play each other on the court at the same time.

What Is The NBA Dream Team?

The first Olympic team to include NBA stars earned the name the Dream Team. These professional basketball players qualified for the Olympics in 1992 and won the gold medal. Players on the original Dream Team included Magic Johnson, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Larry Bird, David Robinson, Patrick Ewing, Karl Malone, Scottie Pipen, John Stockton, Christian Laettner, Clyde Drexler and Chris Mullin.

What Are NBA Basketball Team Logos?

NBA team icons, or logos, are trademark illustrations that represent the basketball team. All NBA team logos have their team's name written on them. Fans easily recognize their favorite teams logo on shirts, hats, and other sports merchandise.

When a team moves to another city sometimes they also feel they should change their name to fit. The team creates new NBA team logos to go with their new name.

Where Do I Find More Information On NBA Team Names, Players, And Logos?

All NBA teams host an official website with information on their players, NBA team logos, NBA dance teams and more. Find these websites at NBA.com.