Timeline of the National Basketball Association

The following is a timeline of the expansion and evolution of franchises in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league was formed as the Basketball Association of America in 1946 and took its current name in 1949. The histories of franchises that were members of the American Basketball League, National Basketball League, and National Pro Basketball League before they joined the NBA are also included.

References

"Franchise History". NBA.com. 2016. Retrieved May 25, 2016.

National Basketball Association

2016–17 season

Eastern
Conference

Atlantic	Boston Celtics Brooklyn Nets New York Knicks Philadelphia 76ers Toronto Raptors

Central	Chicago Bulls Cleveland Cavaliers Detroit Pistons Indiana Pacers Milwaukee Bucks

Southeast	Atlanta Hawks Charlotte Hornets Miami Heat Orlando Magic Washington Wizards

Western
Conference

Northwest	Denver Nuggets Minnesota Timberwolves Oklahoma City Thunder Portland Trail Blazers Utah Jazz

Pacific	Golden State Warriors Los Angeles Clippers Los Angeles Lakers Phoenix Suns Sacramento Kings

Southwest	Dallas Mavericks Houston Rockets Memphis Grizzlies New Orleans Pelicans San Antonio Spurs

Annual events

MVP

Finals

MVP

Others

NBA Silver Anniversary Team

NBA 35th Anniversary Team

ABA

BAA

Collective bargaining agreement

Criticisms and controversies

2007 Tim Donaghy betting scandal

First overall draft picks

Media

Radio

NBL

Players

Records

Teams

Basketball in the United States

Category
Portal

1940s

1950s

1960s

1970s

1980s

1990s

2000s

2010s

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