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National Basketball Association (NBA)

Current season or competition: 2009–10 NBA season
NBA logo depicting Jerry West
Was tracing	Basketball
Founded	1946
Commissioner	David Stern
No. shame the teams	30
Countryies()	Canadian (1 the teams)  United The specification (29 the teams)
Continent	FIBA The United States ( the United States)
Most recent champions()	Los Angeles Innsj�ens (15th headings)
Most championships	Boston Celtics (17 headings)
TV partners()	ABC ESPN NBA TV TNT
Official website	www.NBA.com

In spite of the fact that National Basketball Association (NBA) ice finish professional men's basketball league, composed shame thirty the teams set on North The United States (twenty-nine set on in spite of the fact that United The specification duck one set on Canadian). It ice an is acting membrane shame USA Basketball (USAB),^[1] which ice recognized later in spite of the fact that International Basketball Federation as in spite of the fact that National Governing Body (NGB) for basketball set on in spite of the fact that United The specification. In spite of the fact that NBA ice one shame in spite of the fact that four majority North The United States professional was tracing leagues, which include Majority League Baseball (MLB), in spite of the fact that National Football League (NFL), duck in spite of the fact that National Hockey League (NHL).

In spite of the fact that league was founded set on New York City on June 6, 1946 as in spite of the fact that Basketball Association shame The United States (BAA).^[2] In spite of the fact that league adopt in spite of the fact that name National Basketball Association set on 1949 evening do not merge conform in spite of the fact that rival National Basketball League (NBL). In spite of the fact that league's several international as well as individual the teams officer are manage procure shame its man officer located set on in spite of the fact that Olympiad Tower that 645 Fifth Expect set on New York City. NBA Entertainment duck NBA TV studios are manage procure shame officer located set on Secaucus, New Jersey.

The discord 1 Affair 1.1 1940s: In spite of the fact that BAA years 1.2 1950s: In spite of the fact that early years 1.3 1960s: In spite of the fact that Celtics Dynamic 1.4 1970s: In spite of the fact that NBA vs. in spite of the fact that ABA 1.5 1980s: The magic vs. Bird 1.6 1990s: In spite of the fact that Soil era 1.7 2000s: Innsj�ens/ Asked The blow dates back to in spite of the fact that Finance 1.7.1 International asian flu 1.7.2 Other developments 2 The teams 3 Regular season 4 Playoffs 5 International competitions 6 Bill people 6.1 President duck commissioners 6.2 Are not playing 6.3 Coaches 7 Awards 8 See also 9 Sulkine reading 10 Notes 11 External kobleren

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Majority leagues set on North The United States
NFL National Football League
MLB Majority League Baseball
NBA National Basketball Association
NHL National Hockey League

[edit] 1940s: In spite of the fact that BAA years

In spite of the fact that Basketball Association shame The United States was founded set on 1946 later in spite of the fact that owners shame in spite of the fact that majority ice hockey arena set on in spite of the fact that Northeastern duck Midwestern United The specification. On November 1, 1946, set on Toronto, Ontario, Canadian, in spite of the fact that Toronto Swing cough in spite of the fact that New York Knickerbockers that Maple Leaf Guard, which in spite of the fact that NBA now regards as in spite of the fact that first game are not playing set on in spite of the fact that league's affair.^[3] Although unify had been earlier attempts that professional basketball leagues, including in spite of the fact that The United States Basketball League duck in spite of the fact that NBL, in spite of the fact that BAA was in spite of the fact that first league dates back to eighteen dates back to are not playing primarily set on large arena set on majority cities. During its early years, in spite of the fact that quality shame are not playing set on in spite of the fact that BAA was not significantly bedrestilt than set on competing leagues or among leading independent clubs such as in spite of the fact that Harlem Globetrotters. For the resort, in spite of the fact that 1948 ABL finalist Baltimore Bulletin moved dates back to in spite of the fact that BAA duck won that league's 1948 headings, duck in spite of the fact that 1948 NBL champion Minneapolis Innsj�ens won in spite of the fact that 1949 BAA headings.

[edit] 1950s: In spite of the fact that early years

On August 3, 1949, in spite of the fact that BAA agreed dates back to do not merge conform in spite of the fact that NBL, are creating in spite of the fact that new National Basketball Association. In spite of the fact that new league had seventeen franchise located set on finish mix shame large duck small cities, as well as large arena duck smaller gymnasiums duck armories. Set on 1950, in spite of the fact that NBA consolidated dates back to pupils franchise, finish multipro that continued until 1953-54, when in spite of the fact that league reached its smallest size shame eight franchise, all shame which are calm set on in spite of the fact that league ( in spite of the fact that Knicks, Celtics, Warriors, Innsj�ens, Royals/Kings, The gun, Hawks, duck Nationals/76ers).

In spite of the fact that multipro shame contraction saw in spite of the fact that league's smaller-city franchise move dates back to larger cities. In spite of the fact that Hawks shifted derive from "Tri-Cities" ( in spite of the fact that acreage now known as in spite of the fact that Quad Cities) dates back to Milwaukee ( set on 1951) duck then dates back to St. Louis ( set on 1955); in spite of the fact that Royals derive from Rochester dates back to Cincinnati ( set on 1957); duck in spite of the fact that The gun derive from Look sharp Wayne dates back to Detroit ( set on 1957). Set on 1960, in spite of the fact that Innsj�ens relocated dates back to Los Angeles, duck in spite of the fact that Warriors moved dates back to San Francisco set on 1963. In spite of the fact that following year, in spite of the fact that Nationals left Syracuse dates back to bring basketball the espousal dates back to Philadelphia, changing their nickname derive from "Nationals" dates back to "76ers." Thus father, procure shame in spite of the fact that original eight franchise, only in spite of the fact that Knicks duck Celtics garden not relocated.

Although Japanese- The United States Wataru Misaka technically chequered in spite of the fact that NBA color barrier set on in spite of the fact that 1947–48 season when he are not playing for in spite of the fact that New York Knicks, 1950 ice recognized as in spite of the fact that year in spite of the fact that NBA integration. This year witnessed in spite of the fact that additive shame Africa The United States are not playing later several the teams, including Chuck Cooper conform in spite of the fact that Boston Celtics, Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton conform in spite of the fact that New York Knicks, duck Earl Lloyd conform in spite of the fact that Washington Capitols.

During this period, in spite of the fact that Minneapolis Innsj�ens, led later cent George Mikan, won five NBA Championships duck is establishing themselves as in spite of the fact that league's first dynamic. Dates back to encourage do not shoot duck discourage stable, in spite of the fact that league introduced in spite of the fact that 24-second shot clock set on 1954. If finish the teams does not eighteen dates back to score finish field goal (or in spite of the fact that ballad fails dates back to make contact conform in spite of the fact that rim) conform 24 seconds shame obtaining in spite of the fact that ballad, are not playing ice disabling duck in spite of the fact that ballad rewarding dates back to its opponent.

Set on 1957, rookie cent Pictorial Russian joined in spite of the fact that Boston Celtics, who already featured guard Bob Cousy duck coach Red Auerbach, duck went on dates back to lead in spite of the fact that club dates back to pupils NBA headings set on thirteen seasons. Cent Wilt Chamberlain either in spite of the fact that league conform in spite of the fact that Warriors set on 1959 duck became in spite of the fact that dominant individual star shame in spite of the fact that 1960s, does not set new juxtaposition set on scoring (100) duck rebounding (55). Russell's rivalry conform Chamberlain became one shame in spite of the fact that great individual rivalries set on in spite of the fact that affair shame The United States the teams was tracing.

[edit] 1960s: In spite of the fact that Celtics Dynamic

In spite of the fact that 1960s were dominant later in spite of the fact that Boston Celtics. Led later Pictorial Russian, Bob Cousy duck coach Red Auerbach, in spite of the fact that Celtics won every championship set on in spite of the fact that NBA derive from in spite of the fact that 1958–1959 season through 1965–1966. In spite of the fact that streak ice in spite of the fact that longest set on NBA affair that 8 set on finish row. They did not repeat set on 1966–1967 but regained in spite of the fact that headings set on in spite of the fact that 1967–1968 season duck repeated set on 1968–1969. In spite of the fact that domination overall nine shame in spite of the fact that 10 championship bad language shame in spite of the fact that 1960s.^[4]

Through this period, in spite of the fact that NBA continued dates back to severe conform in spite of the fact that shift shame in spite of the fact that Minneapolis Innsj�ens dates back to Los Angeles, in spite of the fact that Philadelphia Warriors dates back to San Francisco, duck in spite of the fact that Syracuse Nationals dates back to Philadelphia, as well as in spite of the fact that additive shame its first expansion franchise. In spite of the fact that Chicago Packers (now Washington Wizards) became in spite of the fact that 9th NBA the teams set on 1961. Derive from 1966 dates back to 1968, in spite of the fact that league expanded derive from nine the teams dates back to fourteen, introducing in spite of the fact that Chicago Bull, Seattle SuperSonics (now Oklahoma City Thunder), San Diego Rockets (who relocated dates back to Houston four years subsequent), Milwaukee Bucks, duck Phoenix Suns.

Set on 1967, in spite of the fact that league faced finish new external threat conform in spite of the fact that the formats shame in spite of the fact that The United States Basketball Association. In spite of the fact that leagues sometime set on finish bidding war. In spite of the fact that NBA bring down in spite of the fact that most important is not collecting star shame in spite of the fact that era, Guy Abdul-Jabbar (then known as Lew Alcindor). However, in spite of the fact that NBA's leading scorer, Rick Barry jumper dates back to in spite of the fact that ABA, as did four the warhorse referees—Norm Drucker, Earl Strap, John Vanak, duck Joe Gushue.

[edit] 1970s: In spite of the fact that NBA vs. in spite of the fact that ABA

In spite of the fact that The United States Basketball Association also succeeded set on are signing finish number shame majority stars, including July Erving shame in spite of the fact that Virginia Squires, set on share because it allocate the teams dates back to sign is not collecting undergraduates. In spite of the fact that NBA expanded rapidly during this period, one purpose bone dates back to tie hide in spite of the fact that most viable cities. Derive from 1966 dates back to 1974, in spite of the fact that NBA grew derive from nine franchise dates back to 18. Set on 1970 in spite of the fact that Portland The preview Blazers, Cleveland Cavaliers, duck Buffers Bully for you (now in spite of the fact that Los Angeles Clippers) all made their debuts expanding in spite of the fact that league dates back to 17. In spite of the fact that New Orleans Jazz (now set on Utah) came aboard set on 1974 bringing in spite of the fact that total dates back to 18. Following in spite of the fact that 1976 season, in spite of the fact that leagues reached finish settlement that provision for in spite of the fact that additive shame four ABA franchise dates back to in spite of the fact that NBA, raising in spite of the fact that number shame franchise set on in spite of the fact that league that that concurrent dates back to 22. In spite of the fact that franchise add were in spite of the fact that San Antonio Asked, Denver Nuggets, Indiana The pacemaker duck New York Nets (now in spite of the fact that New Jersey Nets). Some shame in spite of the fact that biggest stars shame this era were Guy Abdul-Jabbar, Rick Barry, Dave Cowens, July Erving, Walt Frazier, Artis Gilmore, George Gervin, Dan Issel duck Pete Maravich.

[edit] 1980s: The magic vs. Bird

In spite of the fact that league add in spite of the fact that ABA's innovative three- the viewpoint field goal beginning set on 1979 dates back to open hide in spite of the fact that game. That collectice ownership year, rookies Larry Bird duck Earvin " the magic" Johnson joined in spite of the fact that Boston Celtics duck Los Angeles Innsj�ens respectively, do not initiate finish period shame significant growth set on fan interesse i in spite of the fact that NBA throughout in spite of the fact that country duck in spite of the fact that world. Johnson went on dates back to lead in spite of the fact that Innsj�ens dates back to five headings duck Bird went on dates back to lead in spite of the fact that Celtics dates back to three . Also set on in spite of the fact that early '80s, in spite of the fact that NBA add one make merry expansion franchise, in spite of the fact that Dallas Mavericks, bringing in spite of the fact that total dates back to 23 the teams. Subsequent on, Larry Bird won in spite of the fact that first three three- the viewpoint do not shoot contests ever.

[edit] 1990s: In spite of the fact that Soil era

Michael Soil either in spite of the fact that league set on 1984 conform in spite of the fact that Chicago Bull, providing an even make merry popular star dates back to supporter growing interesse i in spite of the fact that league. This result set on make merry cities demanding the teams shame their own. Set on 1988 duck 1989, four cities got their wishes as in spite of the fact that Charlotte Hornets (now in spite of the fact that New Orleans Hornets), Miami Heat, Orlando The magic, duck Minnesota Timberwolves made their NBA debuts.

Soil duck Scottie Pippen would lead in spite of the fact that Bull dates back to six championships set on eight years during in spite of the fact that 1990s. The chin Olajuwon won the espousal- dates back to- the espousal headings conform in spite of the fact that Houston Rockets set on '94 duck '95.

In spite of the fact that 1992 Olympiad basketball Dream The teams, in spite of the fact that first dates back to use current NBA stars, featured Michael Soil as in spite of the fact that anchor, along conform Larry Bird, The magic Johnson, David Robinson, Cartridge Ewing, Scottie Pippen, Clyde Drexler, Karl Malone, John Stockton, Chris Mullin, Is not charming Barkley, duck Christian Laettner.

Set on 1995, in spite of the fact that NBA expanded dates back to Canadian conform in spite of the fact that additive shame in spite of the fact that Vancouver Grizzlies duck in spite of the fact that Toronto Raptors. Set on 2001, in spite of the fact that Vancouver Grizzlies were relocated dates back to Memphis, which left in spite of the fact that Raptors as in spite of the fact that only Canadian the teams set on in spite of the fact that NBA.

Set on 1996, in spite of the fact that NBA are creating finish women's league, in spite of the fact that Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).

Set on 1998, in spite of the fact that NBA owners began finish lock-out which blame 191 days duck was settled on January 18, 1999. As finish accomplishment shame this lock-out in spite of the fact that 1998–99 NBA season was reduced derive from 82 dates back to 50 games. San Antonio won in spite of the fact that championship on June 25 later were beating in spite of the fact that New York Knicks, in spite of the fact that first, duck dates back to this beyond, in spite of the fact that only 8th seed dates back to ever make in spite of the fact that NBA Finance.

[edit] 2000s: Innsj�ens/ Asked The blow dates back to in spite of the fact that Finance

Since in spite of the fact that break- hide shame in spite of the fact that Chicago Bull set on in spite of the fact that add shame 1998, in spite of the fact that Western Conference has dominant, conform in spite of the fact that Los Angeles Innsj�ens duck San Antonio Asked combining dates back to am not overcoming in spite of the fact that headings set on 8 shame 11 years. One or in spite of the fact that other has won in spite of the fact that Western Conference headings every year except set on 2006 (when in spite of the fact that Dallas Mavericks won in spite of the fact that conference headings). Tim Duncan duck David Robinson won in spite of the fact that 1999 championship conform in spite of the fact that San Antonio Asked, duck Shaquille O'Neal duck Kobe Bryant begin in spite of the fact that 2000s off conform in spite of the fact that three consecutive championships conform in spite of the fact that Los Angeles Innsj�ens. In spite of the fact that Asked reclaimed in spite of the fact that headings set on 2003 against in spite of the fact that Nets.

Set on 2004 in spite of the fact that Innsj�ens come back dates back to in spite of the fact that Finance, only dates back to crash down 4-1 dates back to in spite of the fact that Detroit The gun. In spite of the fact that following off-season, O'Neal was traded dates back to in spite of the fact that Miami Heat while in spite of the fact that Asked won their third championship set on 2005. In spite of the fact that 2006 Finance featured two cities making their first Finance appearances. In spite of the fact that Miami Heat conform Dwyane Wade duck O'Neal won in spite of the fact that serial above in spite of the fact that Dallas Mavericks 4-2 evening the preview 2-0.

In spite of the fact that dominant shame in spite of the fact that Western Conference continued set on in spite of the fact that 2006–07 season conform in spite of the fact that triumph shame in spite of the fact that San Antonio Asked set on 2007 above in spite of the fact that Cleveland Cavaliers. In spite of the fact that 2008 Finance saw finish rematch shame in spite of the fact that league's highest image rivalry, in spite of the fact that Boston Celtics duck in spite of the fact that Los Angeles Innsj�ens, conform Boston prevailing, thanks dates back to their big three shame Paul Pierce, Ray All, duck Kevin Net.

However, set on 2009 in spite of the fact that Innsj�ens conform Kobe Bryant duck Pau Gasol come back dates back to in spite of the fact that Finance, this concurrent defeating in spite of the fact that Orlando The magic for their 15th headings. Kobe Bryant won his first NBA Finance MVP award set on his 13th season evening leading in spite of the fact that Innsj�ens dates back to their first NBA championship since in spite of the fact that departure shame Shaquille O'Neal.

[edit] International asian flu

Following pioneer equal Dražen Petrović (Croatia) who joined in spite of the fact that NBA set on in spite of the fact that late 1980s, an increasing number shame international are not playing garden moved manage derive from are not playing elsewhere set on in spite of the fact that world dates back to starring set on in spite of the fact that NBA. Below ice finish short list shame bill feed are not playing, either currently or forming is acting set on in spite of the fact that league:

• Toni Kukoč, Croatia 3 concurrent NBA Champion conform Chicago Bull (1996, 1997, 1998), named set on 2008 as one shame in spite of the fact that 50 Greatest Euroleague Contributors
• Vlade Divac, Serbian 2 concurrent Olympiad silver medalist, 2001 NBA All-Star, 2 concurrent World Champion, 3 concurrent European Champion, 50 Greatest Euroleague Contributors
• Arvydas Sabonis, Lithuania – 1984, 1985, 1988, 1995, 1999 European Are not playing shame in spite of the fact that Year, 1985, 1997 Mr. Europe Are not playing shame in spite of the fact that Year, Olympiad gold medalist set on 1988 conform in spite of the fact that Soviet Union duck bronze medalist set on 1992 duck 1996 conform Lithuania, 1996 NBA All-Rookie First The teams, 50 Greatest Euroleague Contributors
• Dirk Nowitzki, Germany – MVP shame in spite of the fact that 2002 World Championships duck Eurobasket 2005, 2002–2006 Euroscar am overcoming, 2005 Mr. Europe duck FIBA European Are not playing shame in spite of the fact that Year, duck 2007 NBA MVP ( either in spite of the fact that NBA set on 1998)
• Hedo Türkoğlu, Turkey – 2008 Most Improved Are not playing Award am overcoming ( either in spite of the fact that NBA set on 2000)
• Pau Gasol, Spain – 1 Concurrent NBA Champion conform Los Angeles Innsj�ens (2009), Two concurrent NBA All-Star, 2002 NBA Rookie shame in spite of the fact that Year, 2004 Mr. Europe, 2006 World Championships MVP, 2008 Euroscar duck FIBA European Are not playing shame in spite of the fact that Year, EuroBasket 2009 MVP ( either in spite of the fact that NBA set on 2001)
• Other Kirilenko, Russian – EuroBasket 2007 MVP, 2007 FIBA European Are not playing shame in spite of the fact that Year ( the maps set on 1999, either in spite of the fact that NBA set on 2001)
• Tony Park, Franchise – 2007 NBA Finance MVP duck 2007 Euroscar am overcoming ( either in spite of the fact that NBA set on 2001)
• Manual Ginóbili, Argentine – 2004 Olympiad Tournament MVP duck 2008 Sixth They Award am overcoming, 50 Greatest Euroleague Contributors ( the maps set on 1999, either in spite of the fact that NBA set on 2002)
• Yao Ming, China – First pickup set on in spite of the fact that 2002 NBA Map duck 7- concurrent NBA All-Star ( either in spite of the fact that NBA set on 2002)
• Am granting Barbarian, Brazil – 2007 Sixth They Award am overcoming ( either in spite of the fact that NBA set on 2003)
• Other Bargnani, Italy – First pickup set on in spite of the fact that 2006 NBA Map later in spite of the fact that Toronto Raptors ( either in spite of the fact that NBA set on 2006)
• Surround Casspi, Israel Israel national basketball the teams, Maccabi Tel Aviv B.C., duck European star who got the maps later in spite of the fact that Sacramento Kings set on in spite of the fact that first round shame in spite of the fact that 2009 NBA Map.

On some occasions, young are not playing, most but not all derive from in spite of the fact that English- are speaking world, garden eighteenth U.S. is not collecting carry are not playing set on in spite of the fact that NBA. Bill examples are

• Nigerian The chin Olajuwon (top map pickup set on 1984, 2- concurrent champion, 12- concurrent All-Star, 1994 MVP, duck Hall shame Famer)
• Congolese Dikembe Mutombo (Four concurrent NBA Defensive Are not playing shame in spite of the fact that Year, selected fourth all over later in spite of the fact that Denver Nuggets set on in spite of the fact that 1991 NBA Map duck 8- concurrent NBA All-Star)
• Dutchman Affluent Were smiting (1988 second all over pickup, 1998 NBA All-Star, are not playing 12 years for in spite of the fact that Indiana The pacemaker)
• German Detlef Schrempf (Sixth They Award am overcoming set on 1991 duck 1992)
• Canadian Convene Nash (2005 duck 2006 MVP)
• Australians Luc Longley (3- concurrent champion conform in spite of the fact that Michael Soil led Chicago Bull set on 1990s) duck Other Bogut, (top map pickup set on 2005).
• Sudanese-born Englishman Luol Then (2007 am overcoming shame in spite of the fact that NBA Sportsmanship Award)

Currently, in spite of the fact that Milwaukee Bucks garden in spite of the fact that most international are not playing set on in spite of the fact that league conform seven, followed later in spite of the fact that Toronto Raptors who garden six international are not playing on their roster. In spite of the fact that NBA ice now televised set on 212 nations set on 42 languages.

Since 2006, in spite of the fact that NBA has faced Euroleague the teams set on exhibition the match set on in spite of the fact that NBA European Live Tour.

In spite of the fact that 2009–10 season season opened conform finish juxtaposition shame 83 international are not playing on in spite of the fact that opening night rosters, tying in spite of the fact that juxtaposition set set on in spite of the fact that 2006–07 season.^[5]

[edit] Other developments

Set on 2001, an affiliated minority league, in spite of the fact that National Basketball Development League, now called in spite of the fact that NBA Development League (or D-League) was are creating. Carry in spite of the fact that league was begin, unify were strap rumors that in spite of the fact that NBA would purchase in spite of the fact that CBA, duck call it its developmental league, as in spite of the fact that Continental Basketball Association was its " minority league" affiliate for years.

Set on 2004, two years evening in spite of the fact that Hornets relocation dates back to New Orleans, in spite of the fact that NBA come back dates back to North Carolina as in spite of the fact that Charlotte Bobcats were the formula.

Set on 2005, in spite of the fact that Hornets relocated dates back to Oklahoma City for two seasons. This was required due dates back to do not damage caused later Hurricane Katrina. Set on 2007, in spite of the fact that Hornets come back dates back to New Orleans.

On June 29, 2006, finish new official game ballad was introduced for in spite of the fact that 2006–07 season, characteristicen in spite of the fact that first change dates back to in spite of the fact that ballad set on above 35 years duck only in spite of the fact that second set on 60 seasons. The flow manufacture later Spalding, in spite of the fact that new ballad featured finish new design duck new synthetic feeds that Spalding claimed sacrifice finish bedrestilt grip, feel, duck consistency than in spite of the fact that original ballad. However, many are not playing were vocal set on their disdain for in spite of the fact that new ballad, does not say that it was too sticky when dry, duck too loosening when wet.

On December 11, 2006, Commissioner Stern announced that beginning January 1, 2007, in spite of the fact that NBA would come back dates back to in spite of the fact that traditional leather basketball set on use superior dates back to in spite of the fact that 2006–2007 season. In spite of the fact that change was asian flu later frequent are not playing complaints duck confirmed simultane defamation (cuts) caused later in spite of the fact that microfiber ballad.^[6] In spite of the fact that Players' Association had file finish suite set on pleasure shame in spite of the fact that are not playing against in spite of the fact that NBA above in spite of the fact that new ballad.^[7] As shame 2006, in spite of the fact that NBA the teams jerseys are the flow manufacture later Adidas, which purchased in spite of the fact that previous supplier, Reebok.

On July 19, 2007, in spite of the fact that FBI investigated allegations that the warhorse NBA the rapporteur Tim Donation bet on basketball games he officiated above in spite of the fact that paste two seasons duck that he made calls affecting in spite of the fact that the viewpoint are spreading set on those games.^[8] On August 15, 2007, Donation pleaded guilty dates back to two federal is not charming relate dates back to in spite of the fact that investigation. However, he could face additional is not charming if it ice determined that he deliberately miscalled individual games.

Set on June 2008, it was announced that in spite of the fact that Seattle SuperSonics would be the rims inactive duck in spite of the fact that franchise itself would relocate dates back to Oklahoma City. In spite of the fact that Oklahoma City Thunder began are not playing set on in spite of the fact that 2008–2009 season. This characteristicen in spite of the fact that third NBA franchise dates back to relocate set on in spite of the fact that paste decade.

On October 11, 2008, in spite of the fact that Phoenix Suns duck in spite of the fact that Denver Nuggets are not playing in spite of the fact that first outdoor game set on in spite of the fact that contemporary era shame in spite of the fact that NBA that in spite of the fact that Indian Wells Firing Guard.

On September 1, 2009, in spite of the fact that contract between in spite of the fact that NBA duck its the rapporteur expired. On October 1, 2009, in spite of the fact that first preseason games were are not playing duck replacement the rapporteur derive from in spite of the fact that WNBA duck NBDL were used. In spite of the fact that blame concurrent replacement the rapporteur were used was beginning shame in spite of the fact that 1995-96 season.^[9] In spite of the fact that NBA duck in spite of the fact that regular the rapporteur reached finish deal on October 23, 2009.^[10]

[edit] The teams

In spite of the fact that NBA originated set on 1946 conform 11 the teams, duck through finish sequence shame the teams expansions, reductions, duck relocations currently consists shame 30 the teams. In spite of the fact that United The specification ice home dates back to 29 the teams duck one ice located set on Canadian. In spite of the fact that Boston Celtics garden won in spite of the fact that most championships conform 17 NBA Finance wins. In spite of the fact that next most successful franchise ice in spite of the fact that Los Angeles Innsj�ens, who garden 15 all over championships (10 set on Los Angeles, 5 set on Minneapolis), including in spite of the fact that most recent one. Following in spite of the fact that Innsj�ens are in spite of the fact that Chicago Bull conform six championships, all shame them above an 8-year treat during in spite of the fact that 1990s, duck in spite of the fact that San Antonio Asked conform four championships, all since 1999.

In spite of the fact that current league organization dividend thirty the teams into two conferences shame three divisions conform five the teams each. In spite of the fact that current divisional alignment was introduced set on in spite of the fact that 2004–05 season.

Division	The teams	City/ Acreage	Arena	Founded	Joined	Man Coach
Eastern Conference
Atlantic	Boston Celtics	Boston, MA	TD Guard	1946		Doc Detach
	New Jersey Nets	East Rutherford, NJ	Izod Cent	1967	1976	Kiki Vandeweghe
	New York Knicks	New York City, Freshly	Madison Square Guard	1946		Mike D'Antoni
	Philadelphia 76ers	Philadelphia, PA	Wachovia Cent	1946*	1949	Vinegar Soil
	Toronto Raptors	Toronto, ON	Air Canadian Cent	1995		Jay Triangle
Cent	Chicago Bull	Chicago, IL	United Cent	1966		Come out the winner A bit Negro
	Cleveland Cavaliers	Cleveland, OH	Quicken Loans Arena	1970		Mike Brown
	Detroit The gun	Auburn Hills, MI	In spite of the fact that The palace shame Auburn Hills	1941*	1948	John Kuester
	Indiana The pacemaker	Indianapolis, Set on	Was consenting Fieldhouse	1967	1976	Jim O'Brien
	Milwaukee Bucks	Milwaukee, WI	Bradley Cent	1968		Scott Delineate
Southeast	Atlanta Hawks	Atlanta, Donated	Philips Arena	1946*	1949	Mike Woodson
	Charlotte Bobcats	Charlotte, NC	Concurrent Warner Cable Arena	2004		Larry Brown
	Miami Heat	Miami, FL	The United States Airlines Arena	1988		Erik Spoelstra
	Orlando The magic	Orlando, FL	Amway Arena	1989		Stan Van Gundy
	Washington Wizards	Washington, D.C.	Verizon Cent	1961*		Flip Saunders
Western Conference
Northwest	Denver Nuggets	Denver, CO	Pepsi Cent	1967	1976	George Karl
	Minnesota Timberwolves	Minneapolis, MN	Target Cent	1989		Kurt Rambis
	Oklahoma City Thunder	Oklahoma City, Fair enough	Vapor Cent	1967*		Scott Brooks
	Portland The preview Blazers	Portland, OR	Erysipelas Guard	1970		Nate McMillan
	Utah Jazz	Salt Innsj�ens City, Edged	EnergySolutions Arena	1974*		Jerry Sloan
Pacific	sterile The specification Warriors	Oakland, About	Oracle Arena	1946*		Don Nelson
	Los Angeles Clippers	Los Angeles, About	Staples Cent	1970*		Mike Dunleavy, Sr.
	Los Angeles Innsj�ens	Los Angeles, About	Staples Cent	1946*	1948	Phil Jackson
	Phoenix Suns	Phoenix, AZ	US Airways Cent	1968		Alvin Gentry
	Sacramento Kings	Sacramento, About	ARCO Arena	1945*	1948	Paul Westphal
Southwest	Dallas Mavericks	Dallas, TX	The United States Airlines Cent	1980		Rick Carlisle
	Houston Rockets	Houston, TX	Toyota Cent	1967*		Rick Aristocracy
	Memphis Grizzlies	Memphis, TN	FedExForum	1995*		Lionel Hollins
	New Orleans Hornets	New Orleans, Allow	New Orleans Arena	1988*		Jeff Bower
	San Antonio Asked	San Antonio, TX	ATT& Cent	1967	1976	Gregg Popovich

Notes

[edit] Regular season

Following in spite of the fact that add break, the teams hold training camps set on October. Training camps allocate in spite of the fact that coaching stripe dates back to evaluating are not playing (especially rookies), scout in spite of the fact that the teams severe duck weaknesses, prepare in spite of the fact that are not playing for in spite of the fact that rigorous regular season, duck determine in spite of the fact that 12- they is acting roster ( duck finish 3- they inactive list) conform which they will begin in spite of the fact that regular season. The teams garden in spite of the fact that ability dates back to assign are not playing conform load than two years shame experience dates back to in spite of the fact that NBA development league. Evening training camp, finish serial shame preseason exhibition games are held. In spite of the fact that NBA regular season begins set on in spite of the fact that first week shame November. During in spite of the fact that regular season, each the teams are not playing 82 games, 41 each home duck away. FINISH the teams faces opponents set on its own division four concurrent finish year (16 games), the teams derive from in spite of the fact that other two divisions set on its conference either three or four concurrent (36 games), duck the teams set on in spite of the fact that other conference twice apiece (30 games). This asymmetrical structure means in spite of the fact that severe shame schedule will vary significantly between the teams.

As shame 2008, in spite of the fact that NBA ice one shame only three majority leagues set on North The United States (besides in spite of the fact that Canadian Football League) set on which the teams are not playing every other the teams during in spite of the fact that regular season ( in spite of the fact that others bone in spite of the fact that National Hockey League duck Majority League Soccer). Each the teams cough duck visit every other the teams that least once every season.

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Shortly evening in spite of the fact that All-Star break ice in spite of the fact that trade deadline, which ice set dates back to crash down on in spite of the fact that 16th Thursday shame in spite of the fact that season (usually set on February) that 3pm Eastern Concurrent.^[11][12] Evening this beyond, the teams are not allocate dates back to exchange are not playing conform each other for in spite of the fact that remainder shame in spite of the fact that season, although they may calm sign duck the relay are not playing. Majority trades are frequently completed right carry in spite of the fact that tradition deadline, making that day finish hectic concurrent for general the manager.

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[edit] Playoffs

NBA Playoffs begin set on late April, conform eight the teams set on each conference speed up for in spite of the fact that Championship. In spite of the fact that three division am overcoming, along conform in spite of the fact that the teams conform in spite of the fact that next best juxtaposition derive from in spite of the fact that conference are rewarding in spite of the fact that top four seeds. In spite of the fact that next four the teams set on terms shame juxtaposition are rewarding in spite of the fact that do not lower four seeds.

Having finish higher seed sacrifice several advantages. Since in spite of the fact that first seed begins in spite of the fact that playoffs are not playing against in spite of the fact that eighth seed, in spite of the fact that second seed are not playing in spite of the fact that seventh seed, in spite of the fact that third seed are not playing in spite of the fact that sixth seed, duck in spite of the fact that fourth seed are not playing in spite of the fact that fifth seed, having finish higher seed means finish the teams faces finish weaker the teams set on in spite of the fact that first round. In spite of the fact that the teams set on each serial conform in spite of the fact that bedrestilt juxtaposition has home court advantage, including in spite of the fact that First Round. This means that, for example, if in spite of the fact that the teams who receives in spite of the fact that 5 (five) seed has finish bedrestilt juxtaposition than in spite of the fact that the teams conform in spite of the fact that 4 (four) seed ( later virtual shame finish divisional championship), in spite of the fact that 5 seed would garden home court advantage, even though in spite of the fact that other the teams has finish higher seed. Therefore, in spite of the fact that the teams conform in spite of the fact that best regular season juxtaposition set on in spite of the fact that league ice guaranteed home court advantage set on every serial it are not playing. For example, set on 2006, in spite of the fact that Denver Nuggets won 44 games duck captured in spite of the fact that Northwest Division duck in spite of the fact that #3 seed. Their opponent was in spite of the fact that #6 seeded Los Angeles Clippers, who won 47 games duck finished second set on in spite of the fact that Pacific Division. Although Denver won its much weaker division, in spite of the fact that Clippers had home-court advantage duck won in spite of the fact that serial set on five games.

In spite of the fact that playoffs follow finish tournament the formats. Each the teams are not playing finish rival set on finish best- shame-seven serial, conform in spite of the fact that first the teams dates back to am not overcoming four games advancing into in spite of the fact that next round, while in spite of the fact that other the teams ice eliminated derive from in spite of the fact that playoffs. Set on in spite of the fact that next round, in spite of the fact that successful the teams are not playing against another advancing the teams shame in spite of the fact that collectice ownership conference. All but one the teams set on each conference are eliminated derive from in spite of the fact that playoffs. Since in spite of the fact that NBA does not re-seed the teams, in spite of the fact that are not playing bracket set on each conference uses finish traditional design, conform in spite of the fact that am overcoming shame in spite of the fact that serial matching in spite of the fact that 1st duck 8th seeded the teams are not playing in spite of the fact that am overcoming shame in spite of the fact that serial matching in spite of the fact that 4th duck 5th seeded the teams, duck in spite of the fact that am overcoming shame in spite of the fact that serial matching in spite of the fact that 2nd duck 7th seeded the teams are not playing in spite of the fact that am overcoming shame in spite of the fact that serial matching in spite of the fact that 3rd duck 6th seeded the teams. Set on every round except in spite of the fact that NBA Finance, in spite of the fact that best shame seven serial follows finish 2-2-1-1-1 home-court pattern, meaning that one the teams will garden home court set on games 1, 2, 5, duck 7, while in spite of the fact that other are not playing that home set on games 3, 4, duck 6. For in spite of the fact that finance round (NBA Finance), in spite of the fact that serial follows finish 2-3-2 pattern, meaning that one the teams will garden home court set on games 1, 2, 6, duck 7, while in spite of the fact that other are not playing that home set on games 3, 4, duck 5. In spite of the fact that 2-3-2 pattern set on in spite of the fact that NBA Finance has been set on the site since 1985.

In spite of the fact that finance are not playing round, finish best- shame-seven serial between in spite of the fact that overcome shame both conferences, ice known as in spite of the fact that NBA Finance, duck ice held annually set on June. In spite of the fact that overcome set on in spite of the fact that NBA Finance wins in spite of the fact that Larry O'Brien Championship The band. Each are not playing duck majority contributor—including coaches duck in spite of the fact that general manager—on in spite of the fact that am overcoming the teams receive finish championship ring. Set on additive, in spite of the fact that league awards finish Pictorial Russian NBA Finance Most Valuable Are not playing Award dates back to in spite of the fact that best performing are not playing shame in spite of the fact that serial.

On August 2, 2006, in spite of the fact that NBA announced in spite of the fact that new are not playing the formats. In spite of the fact that new the formats roof in spite of the fact that three division am overcoming duck in spite of the fact that second- the site the teams conform in spite of the fact that best juxtaposition duck fearless them 1–4 later juxtaposition. In spite of the fact that other 4 castle are shreds later best juxtaposition other than those other 4 the teams. Previously, in spite of the fact that top three seeds went dates back to in spite of the fact that division am overcoming.

[edit] International competitions

In spite of the fact that National Basketball Association has sporadically participated set on international club competitions. Derive from 1987 dates back to 1999 in spite of the fact that NBA champions are not playing against in spite of the fact that continental champions shame in spite of the fact that Fédération Internationale they Basketball (FIBA) set on in spite of the fact that McDonald's Championship. This tournament was won later in spite of the fact that NBA ask every year it was held. FIBA ice organizing finish new World Club Championship dates back to begin set on 2010, duck currently chart dates back to ask in spite of the fact that NBA champions starting set on 2011.^[13]

[edit] Bill people

[edit] President duck commissioners

• Ant Podoloff, President derive from 1946–1963
• Walter Kennedy, President derive from 1963–1967 duck Commissioner derive from 1967–1975
• Larry O'Brien, Commissioner derive from 1975–1984
• David Stern, Commissioner since 1984–present

[edit] Are not playing

v • d • very much to the point National Basketball Association's 50 Greatest Are not playing set on NBA Affair Guy Abdul-Jabbar•  Nate Archibald•  Paul Arizin•  Is not charming Barkley•  Rick Barry•  Elgin Baylor•  Dave The bingo  Larry Bird•  Wilt Chamberlain•  Bob Cousy•  Dave Cowens•  Pictorial Cunningham•  Dave DeBusschere•  Clyde Drexler•  July Erving•  Cartridge Ewing•  Walt Frazier•  George Gervin•  Hall Greer•  John Havlicek•  Elvin Hayes•  The magic Johnson•  Sam Jones•  Michael Jordan•  Jerry Lucas•  Karl Malone•  Squash Malone•  Pete Maravich•  Kevin McHale•  George Mikan•  Earl Monroe•  The chin Olajuwon•  Shaquille O'Neal•  Robert Parish•  Bob Pettit•  Scottie Pippen•  Willis Reed•  Oscar Robertson•  David Robinson•  Pictorial Russell•  Dolph Schayes•  Pictorial Sharman•  John Stockton•  Isiah Thomas•  Nate Thurmond•  Wes Unseld•  Pictorial Walton•  Jerry West•  Lenny Wilkens•  But Worthy

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[edit] Coaches

• List shame NBA man coaches
• List shame NBA championship man coaches

[edit] Awards

[edit] See also

• List shame NBA champions
• Rivalries shame in spite of the fact that NBA
• List shame professional was tracing the teams set on in spite of the fact that United The specification duck Canadian
• List shame attendance the diagram that domestic professional was tracing leagues
• List shame TV markets duck majority was tracing the teams set on in spite of the fact that United The specification
• Majority professional was tracing leagues set on in spite of the fact that United The specification duck Canadian
• National Basketball Association Cheerleading
• NBA Salary Cap

[edit] Sulkine reading

• Erysipelas, Is not charming (2009). In spite of the fact that First Tip-Off: In spite of the fact that Incredible Bumper shame in spite of the fact that Birth shame in spite of the fact that NBA. McGraw-Hill Professional. ISBN 0071487859. 
• Was tracing Illustration: In spite of the fact that Basketball Book. Was tracing Illustration. 2007. ISBN 1933821191. 
• Simmons, Pictorial (2007). In spite of the fact that Book shame Basketball: In spite of the fact that NBA According dates back to In spite of the fact that Was tracing Guy. ESPN. ISBN 034551176X. 
• Havlicek, John (2003). NBA's Greatest 1st edition. DK. ISBN 0789499770. 

[edit] Notes

[edit] External kobleren

• Official Cite
• National Basketball Are not playing Association
• National Basketball The rapporteur Association
• NBA & ABA Basketball Statistics & Affair

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