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.

Read the latest articles about NBA players.

Shaquille O'Neal smiles on the 2017 NBA Awards red carpet
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Exclusive: Shaquille O’Neal Sends Strong Message About ‘Sensitive’ NBA Players: ‘It Doesn’t Matter to Me if They Get Upset’

NBA players aren’t fond of the critiques from Shaquille O’Neal and others. O’Neal recently sent a strong message in an exclusive interview.

David Wysong  •  25 Feb 2021
New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson dunks
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Zion Williamson Hints at Major Announcement NBA Fans Have Been Dying to Hear

Zion Williamson would be a dream NBA Slam Dunk Contest participant, and fans might finally be getting their wish this year.

Jack Dougherty  •  25 Feb 2021
Dwyane Wade and LeBron James celebrate winning the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals
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LeBron James Won 2 Championships With Dwyane Wade but Potentially Discussed Teaming up With Another Friend Instead

LeBron James won two championships on the Heat. However, he potentially discussed teaming up with former Nuggets star Carmelo Anthony.

David Wysong  •  25 Feb 2021
Jerry Stackhouse of the Washington Wizards is congratulated by Michael Jordan of the Wizards for his last-second dunk in 2002
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Michael Jordan Made Jerry Stackhouse Pay for an Arrogant Boast

Jerry Stackhouse thought he was having a pretty good rookie season in the NBA. Michael Jordan chose a mid-January night to teach the kid a lesson.

John Moriello  •  25 Feb 2021
LaMelo Ball Has Won Over an Important Ally on the Charlotte Hornets
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LaMelo Ball Has Landed an Important Ally on Michael Jordan’s Charlotte Hornets

Point guard LaMelo Ball is rewarding the Charlotte Hornets for the faith they showed in making him the No. 3 pick of the 2020 NBA draft.

John Moriello  •  24 Feb 2021
NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal speaks during an NBA event
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Shaquille O’Neal Reveals 4 Players He Respected So Much, He’d ‘Let Them’ Score on Him

NBA Legend Shaquille O’Neal was dominant on both sides of the floor, but he would allow four specific players to score at will against him.

William Ricks  •  22 Feb 2021
Luka Doncic of the Dallas Mavericks
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Luka Doncic Surprisingly Admits the NBA Made a Huge Mistake Even Though It Benefits Him Most

Luka Doncic was named a Western Conference All-Star starter over Damian Lillard, and not even he agreed with the decision.

Jack Dougherty  •  22 Feb 2021
Raptors guard Kyle Lowry once found himself in hot water after after throwing a basketball at a referee.
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Kyle Lowry Once Found Himself Facing a Battery Charge After Things Got Heated During a Pickup Game

In 2011, Kyle Lowry didn’t appreciate some calls that a referee made during a pickup basketball game and found himself in legal hot water.

Joe Kozlowski  •  21 Feb 2021
San Antonio Spurs forward Robert Horry looks on during a playoff game against the Utah Jazz
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Robert Horry Suffered an Unspeakable Tragedy in Retirement With the Death of His 17-Year-Old Daughter

Seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry tragically lost his 17-year-old daughter to a rare genetic condition three years after he retired.

Jack Dougherty  •  21 Feb 2021
Despite all his struggles, Jayson Williams was one good father when he was a college student.
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Jayson Williams Went Through Absolute Hell and Still Managed to Be Dad of the Year

Former NBA player Jayson Williams endured a lot of pain as a youngster and then showed he was quite a father in his college days.

Mike Thomas  •  21 Feb 2021