NBA players
NBA players include those who compete in the National Basketball Association, a professional American basketball league made up of 30 teams — 15 in the Eastern Conference and 15 in the Western Conference.
NBA players are on the following teams:
Eastern Conference
- Atlanta Hawks
- Boston Celtics
- Brooklyn Nets
- Charlotte Hornets
- Chicago Bulls
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Detroit Pistons
- Indiana Pacers
- Miami Heat
- Milwaukee Bucks
- New York Knicks
- Orlando Magic
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Toronto Raptors
- Washington Wizards
Western Conference
- Dallas Mavericks
- Denver Nuggets
- Golden State Warriors
- Houston Rockets
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- New Orleans Pelicans
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Phoenix Suns
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Sacramento Kings
- San Antonio Spurs
- Utah Jazz
Learn more about NBA players on the NBA’s website.
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New York Knicks center Nerlens Noel has filed a lawsuit seeking $58 million from former agent Rich Paul.
19-year-old Dirk Nowitzki dropped 50-plus points in an exhibition against a team featuring his idol, Scottie Pippen, and later said he was disappointed because Pippen was an “arrogant ass.”
Ahead of the 2003 All-Star Game, Vince Carter got some encouragement from the league to let Michael Jordan start in his place.
Evan Mobley bought his brother a new car for his birthday.
Larry Bird was known for trash-talking opponents, but when he thought a teammate he disliked crossed him, The Legend turned on him quick. Jim Paxson found out how sharp Bird’s tongue was when the all-time great said he had a ‘yellow streak down his back,’ for allegedly talking about Brid behind his back.
Pau Gasol wanted to become a doctor the moment he found out Magic Johnson had contracted HIV.
Kobe Bryant’s relentless competitiveness led to him winning five NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers, as he eventually became one of the greatest basketball players of all time. However, speed bumps likely came up along the way, as his competitiveness once led to a ruined pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving dinner.
The New York Knicks haven’t re-signed their last 18 first-round NBA draft picks to a second multiyear contract.
New Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd detoured to Latvia during a European trip that began with a visit to Luka Doncic. He returned to Dallas reporting encouraging news about Kristaps Porzingis.
Even if he had to wait a couple of months, Kobe Bryant wasn’t going to pass up an opportunity to get some on-court revenge.
