NBA Teams
Complete list of NBA teams across the United States and Canada.
Explore all 30 National Basketball Association teams, including their home cities, arenas, and upcoming basketball games. The National Basketball Association consists of 30 professional basketball teams located in major metropolitan areas across North America. Each team plays its home games at a designated arena and competes throughout the regular season and NBA playoffs. This guide lists every NBA team along with its home city, arena, and upcoming games.
NBA teams represent cities across the United States and Canada, with each franchise serving as the centerpiece of its local basketball community. From historic franchises to modern expansion teams, the league’s clubs compete throughout the season in arenas that host thousands of fans on game nights. Use this guide to explore every NBA team, its home venue, and the schedule of games taking place across the league.
NBA Teams Directory
NBA Teams by Conference
Eastern Conference
- Atlanta Hawks — Atlanta (State Farm Arena)
- Boston Celtics — Boston (TD Garden)
- Brooklyn Nets — Brooklyn (Barclays Center)
- Charlotte Hornets — Charlotte (Spectrum Center)
- Chicago Bulls — Chicago (United Center)
- Cleveland Cavaliers — Cleveland (Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse)
- Detroit Pistons — Detroit (Little Caesars Arena)
- Indiana Pacers — Indianapolis (Gainbridge Fieldhouse)
- Miami Heat — Miami (Kaseya Center)
- Milwaukee Bucks — Milwaukee (Fiserv Forum)
- New York Knicks — New York (Madison Square Garden)
- Orlando Magic — Orlando (Kia Center)
- Philadelphia 76ers — Philadelphia (Wells Fargo Center)
- Toronto Raptors — Toronto (Scotiabank Arena)
- Washington Wizards — Washington, DC (Capital One Arena)
Western Conference
- Dallas Mavericks — Dallas (American Airlines Center)
- Denver Nuggets — Denver (Ball Arena)
- Golden State Warriors — San Francisco (Chase Center)
- Houston Rockets — Houston (Toyota Center)
- Los Angeles Clippers — Los Angeles (Intuit Dome)
- Los Angeles Lakers — Los Angeles (Crypto.com Arena)
- Memphis Grizzlies — Memphis (FedExForum)
- Minnesota Timberwolves — Minneapolis (Target Center)
- New Orleans Pelicans — New Orleans (Smoothie King Center)
- Oklahoma City Thunder — Oklahoma City (Paycom Center)
- Phoenix Suns — Phoenix (Footprint Center)
- Portland Trail Blazers — Portland (Moda Center)
- Sacramento Kings — Sacramento (Golden 1 Center)
- San Antonio Spurs — San Antonio (Frost Bank Center)
- Utah Jazz — Salt Lake City (Delta Center)
NBA teams are competing across the Eastern and Western Conferences.
How Many NBA Teams Are There?
The National Basketball Association currently consists of 30 teams located across the United States and Canada. Each team represents a major city and plays its home games at a designated NBA arena.
Teams compete in two conferences — the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference — and play an 82-game regular season before advancing to the NBA Playoffs.
Largest NBA Teams by Market Size
Some of the most prominent NBA markets include Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, and Toronto. These cities host historic franchises and some of the league’s largest arenas.
Major NBA markets regularly host high-profile games, national broadcasts, and large fan bases across North America.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many NBA teams are there?
The NBA currently has 30 teams located across the United States and Canada.
Which city has two NBA teams?
Los Angeles is home to two NBA teams: the Los Angeles Lakers and the Los Angeles Clippers.
Where do NBA teams play their home games?
NBA teams play their home games in indoor basketball arenas located in their home cities.
Where can I find the schedule for an NBA team?
Each team page includes the full NBA schedule, upcoming games, and arena information.