Dive deep into the history of the NBA, exploring how the league began
and evolved over time, from its early days to its current status as a
global phenomenon.
Founded on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America
(BAA), the NBA emerged from a merger with the National Basketball
League (NBL) in 1949. The league quickly gained popularity through
the 1950s and 1960s, featuring legends like Bill Russell and Wilt
Chamberlain.
The NBA continued to rise in prominence during the 1970s and 1980s,
driven by the rivalry between Larry Bird's Celtics and Magic
Johnson's Lakers. The 1990s saw a global expansion, largely fueled
by Michael Jordan’s dominance and the impact of international stars
like Hakeem Olajuwon and Dirk Nowitzki.
Today, the NBA is a global powerhouse, showcasing top talent and
influencing basketball worldwide. Its history is rich with legendary
players, memorable moments, and an ongoing commitment to advancing
the sport.
2024 Champion
The Boston Celtics are the 2024 NBA Champions.
Jayson Tatum put up a 31-point performance to lead the franchise to
it's 18th championship and Tatum's first, beating the Dallas
Mavericks in a five-game series.
Jaylen Brown claimed the Bill Russell NBA Finals MVP with 21 points,
eight rebounds and six assists. Brown and Tatum have played in a
combined 107 career playoff games as a duo -- the most ever by
teammates prior to winning a NBA title.
The Celtics dominated throughout the season and finished with a with
a 80-21 record, the second-best in franchise history. They defeated
the Mavericks in Game 5, 106-88 to claim the title.
NBA Teams
Discover the elite teams competing in the NBA, showcasing the best of
American Basketball.
Atlanta Hawks
The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta. The Hawks compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the league's Eastern Conference Southeast...
Founded: 1946
Stadium: State Farm Arena
Boston Celtics
The Boston Celtics (ˈsɛlˌtɪks) are an American professional basketball franchise based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA)....
Founded: 1946
Stadium: TD Garden
Brooklyn Nets
The Brooklyn Nets are an American professional basketball franchise based in Brooklyn, New York, a borough of New York City. They are a member of the Atlantic Division of the...
Founded: 1967
Stadium: Barclays Center
Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets are an American professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina, that competes in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They are members of the Southeast Division in...
Founded: 1988
Stadium: Spectrum Center
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team. They are based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA)....
Founded: 1966
Stadium: United Center
Cleveland Cavaliers
The Cleveland Cavaliers, also known as the Cavs, are an American professional basketball team based in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavs compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member...
Founded: 1970
Stadium: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
Dallas Mavericks
The Dallas Mavericks (often referred to as the Mavs) are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of...
Founded: 1980
Stadium: American Airlines Center
Denver Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are a professional basketball team based in Denver, Colorado. The Nuggets are a member of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
Founded: 1967
Stadium: Ball Arena
Detroit Pistons
The Detroit Pistons are a franchise of the National Basketball Association (NBA) based in Auburn Hills, Michigan in Metro Detroit. In 1941, the team was founded in Fort Wayne, Indiana...
Founded: 1941
Stadium: Little Caesars Arena
Golden State Warriors
The Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in San Francisco. The Warriors compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA), as a member of the league's Western...
Founded: 1946
Stadium: Chase Center
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA)....
Founded: 1967
Stadium: Toyota Center
Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association (NBA). The...
Founded: 1967
Stadium: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
Los Angeles Clippers
The Los Angeles Clippers (branded as the LA Clippers) are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles. The Clippers compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a...
Founded: 1970
Stadium: Intuit Dome
Los Angeles Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers are an American professional basketball team based in Los Angeles, California. They play in the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
Founded: 1947
Stadium: Crypto.com Arena
Memphis Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are an American professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA)....
Founded: 1995
Stadium: FedExForum
Miami Heat
The Miami Heat (usually rendered in all-caps as HEAT) are an American professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the...
Founded: 1988
Stadium: Kaseya Center
Milwaukee Bucks
The Milwaukee Bucks are a professional basketball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They are part of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The...
Founded: 1968
Stadium: Fiserv Forum
Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves (also commonly referred to as the T-Wolves, or simply Wolves) are an American professional basketball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They play in the Northwest Division of...
Founded: 1989
Stadium: Target Center
New Orleans Pelicans
The New Orleans Pelicans are an American professional basketball team based in New Orleans, Louisiana, that competes in the National Basketball Association (NBA). They play in the Southwest Division of...
Founded: 2002
Stadium: Smoothie King Center
New York Knicks
The New York Knickerbockers, commonly referred to as the Knicks, are a professional basketball team based in New York City, New York. The Knicks are part of the Atlantic Division...
Founded: 1946
Stadium: Madison Square Garden
Oklahoma City Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder is an American professional basketball team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The team plays in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball...
Founded: 1967
Stadium: Paycom Center
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA)....
Founded: 1989
Stadium: Kia Center
Philadelphia 76ers
The Philadelphia 76ers (commonly known as the Sixers) are an American professional basketball franchise based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the...
Founded: 1946
Stadium: Wells Fargo Center
Phoenix Suns
The Phoenix Suns are an American professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member team of the league's Western...
Founded: 1968
Stadium: Footprint Center
Portland Trail Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers, commonly known as the Blazers, are a professional basketball team based in Portland, Oregon. They play in the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the...
Founded: 1970
Stadium: Moda Center
Sacramento Kings
The Sacramento Kings are a professional basketball team based in Sacramento, California. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The...
Founded: 1923
Stadium: Golden 1 Center
San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs are an American professional basketball team based in San Antonio, Texas. They are part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball...
Founded: 1967
Stadium: Frost Bank Center
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are a Canadian professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, that competes in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The Raptors are part of the league's Atlantic Division...
Founded: 1995
Stadium: Scotiabank Arena
Utah Jazz
The Utah Jazz are an American professional basketball franchise based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are a part of the Northwest Division in the Western Conference in the National...
Founded: 1974
Stadium: Delta Center
Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards are an American professional basketball team based in Washington, D.C.. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA)....
