List of NBA Teams: Check All the Teams and Some Interesting Facts Here

Jan 16, 2026, 18:15 IST

Explore the full list of NBA teams with a clear explanation of conferences, divisions, and how the NBA has changed over the years.

List of NBA Teams
List of NBA Teams

The National Basketball Association (NBA) is known to be one of the most popular and influential professional sports leagues in the world. 

The game is known for its iconic players, and global fan following. That is why the NBA has grown far beyond the borders of the United States. Today, millions of people around the world follow and celebrate the game. 

According to the NBAwebsite, the mind behind the game was Walter Brown who was the owner of Boston Garden. He saw empty major ice hockey arenas and decided to host basketball games. That is when he started with Basketball Association of America (BAA) in 1946. Later on the league was merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 and became the NBA. 

One of the major reasons behind the success of the NBA is its well organised team structure. According to the NBA website, the league has 30 teams which are divided equally into two conferences: the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference. 

Further, each conference is divided into three divisions, helping maintain competitive balance and an organized schedule throughout the season. 

The NBA mentions: “The NBA is a collection of 30 teams, broken down by two conferences with three divisions apiece. The Western Conference plays host to the Northwest, Pacific and Southwest Divisions”

Understanding about NBA teams is important for fans, students, and sports enthusiasts who want to follow the league more closely. 

List of NBA Teams

The NBA has 30 teams, divided into two conferences according to the NBA website: 

Eastern Conference

Atlantic 

Central

Southeast

Boston Celtics

Chicago Bulls

Atlanta Hawks

Brooklyn Nets

Cleveland Cavaliers

Charlotte Hornets

New York Knicks

Detroit Pistons

Miami Heat

Philadelphia 76ers

Indiana Pacers

Orlando Magic

Toronto Raptors

Milwaukee Bucks

Washington Wizards

Western Conference

Northwest

Pacific

Southwest

Denver Nuggets

Golden State Warriors

Dallas Mavericks

Minnesota Timberwolves

LA Clippers

Houston Rockets

Oklahoma City Thunder

Los Angeles Lakers

Memphis Grizzlies

Portland Trail Blazers

Phoenix Suns

New Orleans Pelicans

Utah Jazz

Sacramento Kings

San Antonio Spurs

Here are some interesting facts about this popular game: 

  • The Boston Celtics have won the most NBA championships and they have 17 titles to their name. 

  • LeBron James and Bronny James are the highest scoring father son duo with a total of 42538

  • Andrew Bynum is the youngest player to enter NBA at the age of 18 years and 6 days

  • The highest scoring NBA game throughout the history is Detroit vs Denver on December 13 1983 according to ESPN


In conclusion, the NBA is more than just a basketball league as it is a global sports institution. With 30 teams spread across two conferences, the league maintains a strong competitive structure that keeps fans engaged throughout the season. Each team has its own culture and history which makes the games more interesting. 


Nikhil Batra
Nikhil Batra

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