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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Joe Kozlowski  •  02 Jul 2023
Ron Harper during his time with the Bulls.
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Ron Harper Refused to Talk to Michael Jordan During a Card Game Out of Fear of What Might Happen

Before Ron Harper and Michael Jordan were teammates, the guard knew that you shouldn’t get His Airness fired up.

Joe Kozlowski  •  01 Jul 2023
Former NBA players Charles Oakley (L), Larry Bird (C), and Dennis Rodman.
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Charles Oakley Throws Some Serious Shade at Dennis Rodman While Coming to Larry Bird’s Defense

When it comes to Charles Oakley and Dennis Rodman, you know that neither man will be shy about speaking their mind.

Joe Kozlowski  •  29 Jun 2023
Victor Wembanyama at the 2023 NBA Draft
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Victor Wembanyama Opts for the Modern Era in Naming His All-Time NBA Starting Lineup

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Luke Norris  •  27 Jun 2023
Dennis Rodman reacts during his time with the Chicago Bulls.
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Dennis Rodman Shut the Door And Said He Wasn’t Home When Opportunity Literally Knocked

Dennis Rodman always did things his own way, and one of those unique choices almost ended his career before it truly began.

Joe Kozlowski  •  27 Jun 2023
Michael Jordan reacts courtside during a Charlotte Hornets game.
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Michael Jordan Couldn’t Resist Chirping Brandon Miller During His Draft Call

Even in a happy moment, Michael Jordan can’t resist throwing a bit of shade. Just ask Brandon Miller about that.

Joe Kozlowski  •  26 Jun 2023
Bryce James (C) with his parents at the McDonald's All-American Game.
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Bryce James and His $1.2 Million NIL Valuation Prove Just How Much the Basketball Landscape Has Changed

Bryce James may only be a high school athlete, but he’s already capable of cashing in on his famous name.

Joe Kozlowski  •  25 Jun 2023
Larry Bird reacts to a call in 1987.
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Larry Bird Proved His Indiana Supremacy and Told Chuck Person That He’d Have to Mow His Lawn During Their Playoff Duel

While going against Larry Bird would provide a chance to test your mettle, there would also be some manual labor on the line.

Joe Kozlowski  •  24 Jun 2023
Shaquille O'Neal attempts a foul shot during the 2008 NBA postseason.
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Shaquille O’Neal Blamed God for His Bad Free Throws, but Ignored a Very Real (Potential) Solution

Shaq’s poor free-throw shooting is the stuff of legends. Was he to blame of those struggles? Or was there a higher power at play?

Joe Kozlowski  •  23 Jun 2023
Michael Jordan (L) and Brandon Miller (R)
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Michael Jordan Was Apparently Trash-Talking Brandon Miller Ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft

During a pre-draft workout, Brandon Miller got to hear exactly what Michael Jordan thought of him. Talk about a “Welcome to the NBA” moment.

Joe Kozlowski  •  22 Jun 2023