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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Dwyane Wade Teaches His Son Zaire a Lesson In Heated 1-on-1 Battle

Dwyane Wade’s teenage son Zaire is growing into a star basketball prospect, but he still gets humbled by his old man on the court.

Jack Dougherty  •  28 Dec 2020
Former Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko has permission from his wife to sleep with another woman once per year.
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Former Utah Jazz Forward Andrei Kirilenko Has Permission To Cheat on His Wife Once per Year

Former Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko has a unique arrangement with his wife: he’s allowed to sleep with another woman once per year.

Joe Kozlowski  •  26 Dec 2020
Why were there no NBA games on Christmas in 1998?
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Why Were There No NBA Christmas Day Games in 1998?

The NBA has been playing games on Christmas Day since 1947. Back in 1998, however, the league stopped the tradition for one season.

Mike Thomas  •  25 Dec 2020
Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo signed a massive contract extension, then gifted his mother a house.
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Miami Heat Big Man Bam Adebayo Inked a $163 Million Extension and Bought His Mother the Ultimate Gift

In November, Miami Heat big man Bam Adebayo signed a massive contract extension, then gave his mother the ultimate birthday gift.

Joe Kozlowski  •  25 Dec 2020
Kobe Bryant LeBron James
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What NBA Player Has Scored the Most Points on Christmas Day?

A look at which NBA players have scored the most points in games played on Christmas Day.

Luke Norris  •  25 Dec 2020
While Yao Ming and Jeremy Lin are two of the most recognizable Asian NBA players of all time, are there are Asian players in the NBA today?
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Are There Any Asian Players in the NBA?

While Yao Ming and Jeremy Lin are two of the most recognizable Asian NBA players of all time, are there are Asian players in the NBA today?

Stephen Sheehan  •  25 Dec 2020
The NBA Christmas schedule is loaded with intriguing matchups this year, so let's make some money off them, shall we?
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NBA Christmas Day Betting Preview: Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets

The NBA Christmas schedule is loaded with intriguing matchups this year, so let’s make some money off them, shall we?

Jack Dougherty  •  25 Dec 2020
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Who Holds the NBA Record for Most Points Scored in a Single Game on Christmas Day?

A look back on the best single-game scoring performances in NBA games played on Christmas Day.

Luke Norris  •  25 Dec 2020
Klay Thompson will miss his second season in a row after tearing his Achilles last month. When will the sharpshooter return from his injury?
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When Will Warriors Guard Klay Thompson Return From His Achilles Injury?

Klay Thompson will miss his second season in a row after tearing his Achilles last month. When will the sharpshooter return from his injury?

Jack Dougherty  •  24 Dec 2020
NBA veteran and current Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse smiles from the bench
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Jerry Stackhouse on Brutally Attacking Jazz Guard Kirk Snyder After a Game: ‘He Needed’ to Bleed

NBA veteran and Vanderbilt head coach Jerry Stackhouse always speaks honestly. Take his thoughts on a 2005 fight with Utah’s Kirk Snyder.

Jake Elman  •  24 Dec 2020