The National Basketball Association (NBA) is made up of 30 teams — 29 in the United States and one in Canada (the Toronto Raptors). The league is split into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference, and each conference is divided into three divisions of five teams. Below is the full list, by division and then in alphabetical order.
30Teams
2Conferences
6Divisions
1946Founded
Eastern Conference
Atlantic Division
Boston CelticsBrooklyn NetsNew York KnicksPhiladelphia 76ersToronto Raptors
Central Division
Chicago BullsCleveland CavaliersDetroit PistonsIndiana PacersMilwaukee Bucks
Southeast Division
Atlanta HawksCharlotte HornetsMiami HeatOrlando MagicWashington Wizards
Western Conference
Northwest Division
Denver NuggetsMinnesota TimberwolvesOklahoma City ThunderPortland Trail BlazersUtah Jazz
Pacific Division
Golden State WarriorsLA ClippersLos Angeles LakersPhoenix SunsSacramento Kings
Southwest Division
Dallas MavericksHouston RocketsMemphis GrizzliesNew Orleans PelicansSan Antonio Spurs
All 30 NBA Teams (A–Z)
Atlanta HawksBoston CelticsBrooklyn NetsCharlotte HornetsChicago BullsCleveland CavaliersDallas MavericksDenver NuggetsDetroit PistonsGolden State WarriorsHouston RocketsIndiana PacersLA ClippersLos Angeles LakersMemphis GrizzliesMiami HeatMilwaukee BucksMinnesota TimberwolvesNew Orleans PelicansNew York KnicksOklahoma City ThunderOrlando MagicPhiladelphia 76ersPhoenix SunsPortland Trail BlazersSacramento KingsSan Antonio SpursToronto RaptorsUtah JazzWashington Wizards
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