How many teams are there in NBA?

The existing NBA teams are as follows: (data as of 20 15)

Starting from 1954, the NBA began to implement the 24-second system. After defeating the nationals, the Lakers became the first team to win three consecutive championships. At that time, there were only eight teams in the NBA: new york Knicks, Boston Celtics, Philadelphia Warriors (Golden State Warriors), fort wayne Pistons (Detroit Pistons), Minneapolis Lakers (Los Angeles Lakers), Rochester Royals (Sacramento Kings), Syracuse Nationals (Philadelphia 76ers) and Tri-City Blackhawks (Atlanta Hawks).

196 1, Chicago packers (Washington Wizards) joined.

From 65438 to 0966, the Celtics completed the unique eight consecutive championships. Chicago Bulls joined the NBA and became the 10 team.

1967, the new basketball organization ABA (American Basketball Association) was established, with George Macon as the first chairman. With the participation of San Diego Rockets (Houston Rockets) and seattle supersonics, the total number of teams rose to 12.

1968, Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns joined, and the total number of teams rose to 14.

1970, three new teams were Cleveland Cavaliers, Portland Trailblazers and Buffalo Warriors, and the total number of league teams rose to 17. The NBA League decided to formally divide the regions. At that time, the established regions were: Atlantic Division, Central Division, Pacific Division and Chinese and Western Division.

1974, New Orleans Jazz (Utah Jazz) joined. The total number of teams reached 18.

1976, ABA was annexed by American NBA due to poor management, and the original ABA teams Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, new york Nets and San Antonio Spurs were merged into NBA. The number of teams has increased to 22. Since then, NBA has formed a monopoly on American basketball industry.

From 65438 to 0979, the NBA began to implement the 3-point long-distance shooting system. In order to avoid the disparity between teams, the NBA has established an annual "NBA rookie selection and distribution system".

1980, Dallas Mavericks joined the NBA.

1988, Charlotte Hornets (New Orleans Pelican) and Miami Heat joined the NBA.

1989, Orlando Magic and Minnesota Timberwolves joined the NBA.

1995, two Canadian teams joined the NBA, Toronto Raptors and Vancouver Grizzlies (Memphis Grizzlies), bringing the number of NBA teams to 29.

In 2004, the Charlotte Bobcats (Charlotte Hornets) joined with 30 teams.