Boston Celtics
- City: Boston, Massachusetts
- Arena: TD Garden
- Founded: 1946
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About the NBA
The NBA (National Basketball Association) is the premier professional basketball league in North America and the most prestigious basketball league in the world. Founded in 1946, the NBA features 30 teams divided into the Eastern Conference and Western Conference.
Each NBA season consists of an 82-game regular season running from October to April, followed by the NBA Playoffs, where 16 teams compete in best-of-7 series culminating in the NBA Finals.
Eastern Conference Teams
Atlantic Division
Brooklyn Nets
- City: Brooklyn, New York
- Arena: Barclays Center
- Founded: 1967
New York Knicks
- City: New York, New York
- Arena: Madison Square Garden
- Founded: 1946
Philadelphia 76ers
- City: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Arena: Wells Fargo Center
- Founded: 1946
Toronto Raptors
- City: Toronto, Ontario
- Arena: Scotiabank Arena
- Founded: 1995
Central Division
Chicago Bulls
- City: Chicago, Illinois
- Arena: United Center
- Founded: 1966
Cleveland Cavaliers
- City: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
- Founded: 1970
Detroit Pistons
- City: Detroit, Michigan
- Arena: Little Caesars Arena
- Founded: 1941
Indiana Pacers
- City: Indianapolis, Indiana
- Arena: Gainbridge Fieldhouse
- Founded: 1967
Milwaukee Bucks
- City: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Arena: Fiserv Forum
- Founded: 1968
Southeast Division
Atlanta Hawks
- City: Atlanta, Georgia
- Arena: State Farm Arena
- Founded: 1946
Charlotte Hornets
- City: Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arena: Spectrum Center
- Founded: 1988
Miami Heat
- City: Miami, Florida
- Arena: Kaseya Center
- Founded: 1988
Orlando Magic
- City: Orlando, Florida
- Arena: Kia Center
- Founded: 1989
Washington Wizards
- City: Washington, D.C.
- Arena: Capital One Arena
- Founded: 1961
Western Conference Teams
Northwest Division
Denver Nuggets
- City: Denver, Colorado
- Arena: Ball Arena
- Founded: 1967
Minnesota Timberwolves
- City: Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Arena: Target Center
- Founded: 1989
Oklahoma City Thunder
- City: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Arena: Paycom Center
- Founded: 1967
Portland Trail Blazers
- City: Portland, Oregon
- Arena: Moda Center
- Founded: 1970
Utah Jazz
- City: Salt Lake City, Utah
- Arena: Delta Center
- Founded: 1974
Pacific Division
Golden State Warriors
- City: San Francisco, California
- Arena: Chase Center
- Founded: 1946
Los Angeles Clippers
- City: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Intuit Dome
- Founded: 1970
Los Angeles Lakers
- City: Los Angeles, California
- Arena: Crypto.com Arena
- Founded: 1947
Phoenix Suns
- City: Phoenix, Arizona
- Arena: Footprint Center
- Founded: 1968
Sacramento Kings
- City: Sacramento, California
- Arena: Golden 1 Center
- Founded: 1923
Southwest Division
Dallas Mavericks
- City: Dallas, Texas
- Arena: American Airlines Center
- Founded: 1980
Houston Rockets
- City: Houston, Texas
- Arena: Toyota Center
- Founded: 1967
Memphis Grizzlies
- City: Memphis, Tennessee
- Arena: FedExForum
- Founded: 1995
New Orleans Pelicans
- City: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
- Founded: 2002
San Antonio Spurs
- City: San Antonio, Texas
- Arena: Frost Bank Center
- Founded: 1967
NBA Season Structure
Preseason
October
Exhibition games for team preparation
Regular Season
October - April
82 games per team over 6 months
Play-In Tournament
April
7th-10th seeds compete for playoff spots
Playoffs
April - June
16 teams in best-of-7 series format
NBA Finals
June
Championship series between conference winners
NBA Draft
June
Teams select eligible players
NBA Champions History
| Season | Champion | NBA Finals |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | TBD | TBD |
| 2023-2024 | Boston Celtics | vs Dallas Mavericks |
| 2022-2023 | Denver Nuggets | vs Miami Heat |
| 2021-2022 | Golden State Warriors | vs Boston Celtics |
| 2020-2021 | Milwaukee Bucks | vs Phoenix Suns |
| 2019-2020 | Los Angeles Lakers | vs Miami Heat |
| 2018-2019 | Toronto Raptors | vs Golden State Warriors |
| 2017-2018 | Golden State Warriors | vs Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2016-2017 | Golden State Warriors | vs Cleveland Cavaliers |
| 2015-2016 | Cleveland Cavaliers | vs Golden State Warriors |
NBA Legends - Greatest Players of All Time
Michael Jordan
Position: Shooting Guard
Championships: 6
Teams: Chicago Bulls, Washington Wizards
LeBron James
Position: Small Forward
Championships: 4
Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Position: Center
Championships: 6
Teams: Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Lakers
Magic Johnson
Position: Point Guard
Championships: 5
Teams: Los Angeles Lakers
Kobe Bryant
Position: Shooting Guard
Championships: 5
Teams: Los Angeles Lakers
Stephen Curry
Position: Point Guard
Championships: 4
Teams: Golden State Warriors
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many teams are in the NBA?
The NBA has 30 teams divided into two conferences (Eastern and Western), with each conference having three divisions of five teams each.
When does the NBA season start?
The NBA regular season typically starts in late October and runs through mid-April. The playoffs begin immediately after, with the NBA Finals concluding in June.
What is the NBA Play-In Tournament?
The Play-In Tournament features teams seeded 7th through 10th in each conference competing for the final two playoff spots. It was introduced in 2020 to add more excitement to the end of regular season.
Which team has won the most NBA championships?
The Boston Celtics and Los Angeles Lakers are tied with 17 NBA championships each, making them the most successful franchises in NBA history.
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