Atlanta Hawks
The franchise moved from the Tri-Cities to Milwaukee, then St. Louis, where Bob Pettit led it to the 1958 title, and reached Atlanta in 1968.
Franchise greats: Bob Pettit, Dominique Wilkins, Dikembe Mutombo, Pete Maravich
Team directory
Every team in pro basketball's pipeline
This is the full map of where a player can land in North American pro basketball: all 30 NBA teams, 15 WNBA teams, 31 G League teams and the six markets approved or under study for new teams. Each entry gives a short history, the championships and the players who defined the franchise. For the business side, see NBA rookie pay, WNBA salaries and this year's key figures.
Current as of September 29, 2026WNBA titles counted through 2025
NBA Eastern Conference
Boston Celtics
Bill Russell's Celtics won 11 titles in 13 seasons from 1957 to 1969. The 2024 championship broke a tie with the Lakers for the most in league history.
Franchise greats: Bill Russell, Larry Bird, John Havlicek, Paul Pierce
Brooklyn Nets
Julius Erving led the New York Nets to two ABA titles before the 1976 merger. The team played in New Jersey from 1977 and moved to Brooklyn in 2012.
Franchise greats: Julius Erving, Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, Drazen Petrovic
Charlotte Hornets
The original Hornets moved to New Orleans in 2002. Charlotte returned as the Bobcats in 2004 and took back the Hornets name and its 1988 to 2002 history in 2014.
Franchise greats: Larry Johnson, Alonzo Mourning, Muggsy Bogues, Kemba Walker
Chicago Bulls
Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen won two three-peats, from 1991 to 1993 and 1996 to 1998, including a then-record 72-win season in 1995-96.
Franchise greats: Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Dennis Rodman, Derrick Rose
Cleveland Cavaliers
In 2016 the Cavaliers became the first team to win the Finals after trailing 3-1, beating a Warriors team that had won 73 games, and ended Cleveland's 52-year major-title drought.
Franchise greats: LeBron James, Mark Price, Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Kyrie Irving
Detroit Pistons
The Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons moved to Detroit in 1957. The Bad Boys won back-to-back titles in 1989 and 1990, and a defense-first roster won again in 2004.
Franchise greats: Isiah Thomas, Joe Dumars, Ben Wallace, Bob Lanier
Indiana Pacers
The Pacers were the ABA's most successful franchise before joining the NBA in 1976. They reached the NBA Finals in 2000 and again in 2025.
Franchise greats: Reggie Miller, Mel Daniels, George McGinnis, Jermaine O'Neal
Miami Heat
Dwyane Wade and Shaquille O'Neal won Miami's first title in 2006. Wade, LeBron James and Chris Bosh added back-to-back titles in 2012 and 2013.
Franchise greats: Dwyane Wade, Alonzo Mourning, LeBron James, Udonis Haslem
Milwaukee Bucks
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Oscar Robertson won a title in the franchise's third season. Giannis Antetokounmpo ended a 50-year wait with the 2021 championship.
Franchise greats: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Oscar Robertson, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Sidney Moncrief
New York Knicks
A charter member of the league, the Knicks won in 1970 and 1973. In June 2026 they beat the Spurs in five games for their first title in 53 years, with Jalen Brunson named Finals MVP.
Franchise greats: Willis Reed, Walt Frazier, Patrick Ewing, Jalen Brunson
Orlando Magic
The Magic reached the Finals in their sixth season, 1995, behind Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway, and again in 2009 with Dwight Howard.
Franchise greats: Shaquille O'Neal, Penny Hardaway, Dwight Howard, Tracy McGrady
Philadelphia 76ers
The Nationals won the 1955 title in Syracuse and moved to Philadelphia in 1963. Wilt Chamberlain led the 1967 champions and Moses Malone and Julius Erving the 1983 team.
Franchise greats: Wilt Chamberlain, Julius Erving, Moses Malone, Allen Iverson
Toronto Raptors
The NBA's only Canadian team won the 2019 championship after trading for Kawhi Leonard, the first title for a team based outside the United States.
Franchise greats: Vince Carter, Chris Bosh, Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan
Washington Wizards
The franchise moved to Baltimore as the Bullets in 1963 and to the Washington area in 1973. Wes Unseld and Elvin Hayes won the 1978 title. The team became the Wizards in 1997.
Franchise greats: Wes Unseld, Elvin Hayes, Gilbert Arenas, John Wall
NBA Western Conference
Dallas Mavericks
Dirk Nowitzki spent all 21 seasons in Dallas and led the 2011 upset of the Miami Heat. The Mavericks reached the Finals again in 2024.
Franchise greats: Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Rolando Blackman, Luka Doncic
Denver Nuggets
Denver joined the NBA in the 1976 merger. Nikola Jokic, a second-round pick, won multiple MVP awards and led the franchise to its first title in 2023.
Franchise greats: Nikola Jokic, Alex English, Dan Issel, Carmelo Anthony
Golden State Warriors
The Warriors moved west in 1962 and played in Oakland from 1971 to 2019. Stephen Curry's teams won four titles between 2015 and 2022, after championships in 1947, 1956 and 1975.
Franchise greats: Stephen Curry, Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Klay Thompson
Houston Rockets
The Rockets moved to Houston in 1971. Hakeem Olajuwon won back-to-back titles, and Yao Ming made Houston one of the most-watched teams in the world.
Franchise greats: Hakeem Olajuwon, Moses Malone, Yao Ming, James Harden
LA Clippers
The franchise moved to San Diego in 1978 and Los Angeles in 1984. It opened its own arena, Intuit Dome, in 2024.
Franchise greats: Bob McAdoo, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Kawhi Leonard
Los Angeles Lakers
George Mikan's Minneapolis Lakers won five titles before the 1960 move west. Magic Johnson's Showtime teams won five in the 1980s, and Kobe Bryant won five.
Franchise greats: Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Kobe Bryant, Jerry West
Memphis Grizzlies
The Grizzlies moved from Vancouver in 2001. The Grit and Grind teams of the 2010s reached the 2013 Western Conference finals.
Franchise greats: Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph, Mike Conley, Ja Morant
Minnesota Timberwolves
Kevin Garnett won the 2004 MVP and led the franchise to the conference finals. The Timberwolves returned to the conference finals in 2024 and 2025.
Franchise greats: Kevin Garnett, Anthony Edwards, Karl-Anthony Towns, Kevin Love
New Orleans Pelicans
The Hornets moved from Charlotte in 2002 and became the Pelicans in 2013, when Charlotte reclaimed the Hornets name.
Franchise greats: Chris Paul, Anthony Davis, David West, Zion Williamson
Oklahoma City Thunder
The SuperSonics won in 1979 and moved to Oklahoma City in 2008. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won MVP and Finals MVP as the Thunder took the 2025 title.
Franchise greats: Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Gary Payton
Phoenix Suns
The Suns reached the Finals in 1976, 1993 and 2021. Steve Nash won back-to-back MVP awards in 2005 and 2006 running the fastest offense in the league.
Franchise greats: Steve Nash, Charles Barkley, Walter Davis, Amar'e Stoudemire
Portland Trail Blazers
Bill Walton led the Blazers to the 1977 title in their seventh season, setting off Blazermania. Clyde Drexler took them to two more Finals.
Franchise greats: Bill Walton, Clyde Drexler, Damian Lillard, Terry Porter
Sacramento Kings
The Royals won the 1951 title in Rochester, then played in Cincinnati and Kansas City before reaching Sacramento in 1985. The Kings of the early 2000s reached the 2002 conference finals.
Franchise greats: Oscar Robertson, Tiny Archibald, Chris Webber, Mike Bibby
San Antonio Spurs
The Spurs moved to San Antonio in 1973 and joined the NBA in 1976. Tim Duncan and Gregg Popovich won five titles from 1999 to 2014, and Victor Wembanyama led the team back to the Finals in 2026.
Franchise greats: Tim Duncan, David Robinson, George Gervin, Victor Wembanyama
Utah Jazz
The Jazz moved to Utah in 1979. John Stockton and Karl Malone played 18 seasons together and reached the Finals in 1997 and 1998.
Franchise greats: Karl Malone, John Stockton, Pete Maravich, Adrian Dantley
WNBA, 15 teams in 2026
Atlanta Dream
The Dream reached the Finals in 2010, 2011 and 2013 behind Angel McCoughtry, the franchise's career scoring leader.
Franchise greats: Angel McCoughtry, Tiffany Hayes, Sancho Lyttle, Rhyne Howard
Chicago Sky
Candace Parker came home to Chicago in 2021 and won the franchise's first title with Courtney Vandersloot and Allie Quigley.
Franchise greats: Candace Parker, Courtney Vandersloot, Allie Quigley, Sylvia Fowles
Connecticut Sun
The Sun played 23 seasons in Connecticut and reached four Finals. The franchise was sold to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta and moves to Houston as the Comets in 2027.
Franchise greats: Lindsay Whalen, Katie Douglas, Tina Charles, Alyssa Thomas
Dallas Wings
As the Detroit Shock the franchise won titles in 2003, 2006 and 2008. It moved to Tulsa in 2010 and Dallas in 2016.
Franchise greats: Deanna Nolan, Cheryl Ford, Arike Ogunbowale, Paige Bueckers
Golden State Valkyries
The league's first expansion team since 2008, owned by the Warriors, made the playoffs in its first season under head coach Natalie Nakase.
Franchise greats: Kayla Thornton, Veronica Burton
Indiana Fever
Tamika Catchings spent her whole career in Indiana and led the 2012 title team. Caitlin Clark, the 2024 first overall pick, made the Fever one of the most-watched teams in sports.
Franchise greats: Tamika Catchings, Katie Douglas, Caitlin Clark, Aliyah Boston
Las Vegas Aces
The franchise played in Salt Lake City and San Antonio before moving to Las Vegas in 2018. A'ja Wilson led titles in 2022, 2023 and 2025.
Franchise greats: A'ja Wilson, Becky Hammon, Chelsea Gray, Kelsey Plum
Los Angeles Sparks
An original league member, the Sparks won back-to-back titles in 2001 and 2002 behind Lisa Leslie and a third in 2016 with Candace Parker and Nneka Ogwumike.
Franchise greats: Lisa Leslie, Candace Parker, Nneka Ogwumike, Tina Thompson
Minnesota Lynx
The Lynx won four titles in seven seasons, 2011 to 2017, with Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus, Lindsay Whalen and Sylvia Fowles, and reached the Finals again in 2024.
Franchise greats: Maya Moore, Seimone Augustus, Sylvia Fowles, Napheesa Collier
New York Liberty
An original league member, the Liberty lost five Finals before Breanna Stewart and Sabrina Ionescu won the franchise's first title in 2024.
Franchise greats: Teresa Weatherspoon, Becky Hammon, Breanna Stewart, Sabrina Ionescu
Phoenix Mercury
Diana Taurasi, the league's career scoring leader, won titles in 2007, 2009 and 2014 over 20 seasons in Phoenix. The Mercury reached the Finals again in 2025.
Franchise greats: Diana Taurasi, Cappie Pondexter, Brittney Griner, Penny Taylor
Portland Fire
Portland returned to the league in 2026, reviving the name of its 2000 to 2002 team. The Fire took Bridget Carleton first in the expansion draft and play under head coach Alex Sarama.
Franchise greats: Bridget Carleton, Carla Leite, Iyana Martin
Seattle Storm
Lauren Jackson and Sue Bird won titles in 2004 and 2010. Bird and Breanna Stewart added two more in 2018 and 2020.
Franchise greats: Sue Bird, Lauren Jackson, Breanna Stewart, Jewell Loyd
Toronto Tempo
The first WNBA team outside the United States began play in 2026 under head coach Sandy Brondello, a two-time WNBA champion coach.
Franchise greats: Julie Allemand, Marina Mabrey, Kiki Rice
Washington Mystics
Elena Delle Donne won her second MVP award and led the Mystics to the 2019 title, with Emma Meesseman as Finals MVP.
Franchise greats: Elena Delle Donne, Chamique Holdsclaw, Emma Meesseman, Kristi Toliver
NBA G League, 31 teams in 2026-27
The G League is the NBA's development league. Players on two-way contracts split the season between here and their NBA team, and 51% of players on 2025-26 NBA opening-night rosters had G League experience. Read how the two-way contract works.
Austin Spurs
Founded in 2005 as the Austin Toros, the team won the 2012 title and took the Spurs name in 2014.
Notable players: Danny Green, Cory Joseph
Capital City Go-Go
The Wizards launched the Go-Go in 2018, named for the city's homegrown music.
Cleveland Charge
The team played in Canton from 2011 as the Canton Charge and moved to Cleveland in 2021.
Coachella Valley Lakers
The Lakers' affiliate played in Los Angeles as the D-Fenders and then the South Bay Lakers before relocating to the Coachella Valley for 2026-27.
Notable players: Alex Caruso, Drew Timme
College Park Skyhawks
The Hawks moved their affiliate from Erie, Pennsylvania, to College Park in 2019.
Delaware Blue Coats
The former Utah Flash moved to Delaware in 2013 and won the 2023 title. Paul Reed was league MVP in 2021.
Notable players: Paul Reed
Grand Rapids Gold
Grand Rapids had been the Pistons' affiliate as the Drive. The Nuggets took over the market in 2021.
Greensboro Swarm
Launched in 2016, the Swarm won the 2025-26 G League title.
Notable players: PJ Hall
Iowa Wolves
Founded in 2007 as the Iowa Energy, the team won the 2011 title and became the Wolves in 2017.
Laketown Squadron
The former Birmingham Squadron moved to the New Orleans area for 2026-27 and plays at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner.
Long Island Nets
The Nets launched their affiliate in 2016 and reached the 2019 finals.
Maine Celtics
Founded in 2009 as the Maine Red Claws, the team took the Celtics name in 2021.
Memphis Hustle
The Grizzlies launched the Hustle in 2017.
Mexico City Capitanes
The only G League team outside the U.S. and Canada and the only one without an NBA parent, the Capitanes joined in 2021.
Motor City Cruise
The Pistons moved their affiliate from Grand Rapids to Detroit in 2021. Isaac Jones made the 2025-26 All-League first team.
Notable players: Isaac Jones
Noblesville Boom
The franchise began in 2007 as the Fort Wayne Mad Ants and moved to the Indianapolis suburbs.
Oklahoma City Blue
The former Tulsa 66ers moved to Oklahoma City in 2014 and won the 2024 title.
Osceola Magic
Founded in 2017 as the Lakeland Magic, the team moved to Kissimmee in 2023. Lester Quinones made the 2025-26 All-League first team.
Notable players: Lester Quinones
Raptors 905
Named for the Toronto suburbs' area code, the 905 won the 2017 title with Pascal Siakam as Finals MVP.
Notable players: Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet
Rio Grande Valley Vipers
Founded in 2007, the Vipers are one of the league's most successful franchises, with titles including 2019.
Notable players: Clint Capela, Tristen Newton
Rip City Remix
The Blazers launched the Remix in 2023, giving every NBA team but one its own affiliate.
Salt Lake City Stars
The former Idaho Stampede moved to Salt Lake City in 2016. The Stars are the defending Tip-Off Tournament champions.
San Diego Clippers
Founded in 2017 as the Agua Caliente Clippers in Ontario, California, the team moved to the San Diego area in 2024.
Santa Cruz Warriors
The former Dakota Wizards moved to Santa Cruz in 2012 and won the 2015 title.
Notable players: Jordan Poole
Sioux Falls Skyforce
Founded in 1989 in the Continental Basketball Association, the Skyforce won the 2016 title as the Heat's affiliate.
Notable players: Duncan Robinson, Jahmir Young
Stockton Kings
The former Reno Bighorns moved to Stockton in 2018. DaQuan Jeffries made the 2025-26 All-League first team.
Notable players: DaQuan Jeffries
Texas Legends
In their 2010 debut season the Legends made Nancy Lieberman the first woman to head coach a men's professional team.
Valley Suns
The Suns launched their affiliate in 2024, completing a G League team for all 30 NBA franchises.
Westchester Knicks
The Knicks launched their affiliate in 2014.
Windy City Bulls
The Bulls launched their affiliate in 2016. Mac McClung was the 2025-26 league MVP.
Notable players: Mac McClung
Wisconsin Herd
The Bucks launched the Herd in 2017.
Coming soon: relocation and expansion
Houston Comets (WNBA)
The relocated Connecticut Sun revive the name of the league's first dynasty. The original Comets won the first four WNBA titles from 1997 to 2000 behind Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes and Tina Thompson.
Cleveland (WNBA)
Approved in April 2026. Cleveland was an original WNBA market, home to the Rockers from 1997 to 2003.
Detroit (WNBA)
Approved in April 2026. Detroit won three titles as the Shock before that franchise moved to Tulsa in 2010.
Philadelphia (WNBA)
Approved in April 2026, bringing the league to 18 teams.
Seattle (NBA)
The NBA Board of Governors voted unanimously in March 2026 to explore expansion here. Seattle lost the SuperSonics, the 1979 champions, to Oklahoma City in 2008. A final vote is still required.
Las Vegas (NBA)
Part of the same March 2026 vote. Las Vegas has hosted NBA Summer League for two decades and the NBA Cup final. Bids are expected at $7 billion to $10 billion per team.
Team names for Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia, Seattle and Las Vegas have not been announced.
Quick answers
How many NBA teams are there?
The NBA has 30 teams, 15 in each conference. In March 2026 the Board of Governors voted unanimously to explore expansion teams in Seattle and Las Vegas, targeted for the 2028-29 season. A final vote is still required.
How many WNBA teams are there in 2026?
There are 15 WNBA teams in 2026, after the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo joined. The Connecticut Sun move to Houston as the Comets in 2027, and expansion teams in Cleveland (2028), Detroit (2029) and Philadelphia (2030) bring the league to 18.
How many G League teams are there?
The NBA G League has 31 teams for 2026-27. Each of the 30 NBA teams has its own affiliate, and the Mexico City Capitanes play without one.
Which NBA team has won the most championships?
The Boston Celtics, with 18. Their 2024 title broke a tie with the Los Angeles Lakers, who have 17. The New York Knicks won the 2026 championship, their first since 1973.
Which WNBA teams have won the most championships?
Through 2025, the Minnesota Lynx and Seattle Storm have four titles each, matching the original Houston Comets, who won the first four from 1997 to 2000. The Las Vegas Aces, Phoenix Mercury, Los Angeles Sparks and the Detroit Shock franchise, now the Dallas Wings, have three each.
Sources
- NBA G League: 2026-27 season schedule release
- RealGM: 2026-27 G League teams
- NBA G League: About the league
- NBA G League: 2025-26 All-NBA G League teams
- WNBA: Sun sale and relocation to Houston approved
- Yahoo Sports: WNBA expansion to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia approved
- Wikipedia: 2026 WNBA expansion draft
- Las Vegas Sun (AP): NBA owners approve expansion exploration
- Wikipedia: 2026 NBA Finals
- ESPN: All-time WNBA champions
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