NBA Teams List

Grab every NBA team name in clean formats for apps, analytics, mock data, or dropdown menus.

NBA teams(30 teams)

List reflects the current 30 NBA teams.

How to use this list

Copy the list in 3 steps

Takes ~5 seconds
  1. 1
    Pick a format

    Choose text, JSON, or HTML output.

  2. 2
    Copy or download

    Copy to clipboard or download a file.

  3. 3
    Paste into your workflow

    Use in apps, scripts, or spreadsheets.

Use HTML format to build select menus instantly.

Who should use this list?

  • Developers building basketball apps or dashboards
  • Analysts preparing NBA datasets
  • Designers prototyping sports experiences

Examples

Text output with one team per line.

"Boston Celtics" -> Boston Celtics

JSON output for APIs or fixtures.

"Boston Celtics" -> ["Atlanta Hawks", "Boston Celtics", "Brooklyn Nets", ...]

HTML output for dropdown menus.

"Boston Celtics" -> <option value="Boston Celtics">Boston Celtics</option>

A clean list of NBA teams

Use this list to populate select menus, power filters, or build mock data for basketball products.

Need a clean NBA teams list for a roster app, stats dashboard, or basketball-themed prototype? This page provides a complete set of NBA team names in copy-ready formats so you can move fast without hunting across sites. Choose a plain text list for spreadsheets, a JSON array for JavaScript and APIs, or HTML <option> tags for dropdown menus. It also works well for onboarding checklists, QA scripts, and quick content audits when you need to validate team names at a glance. The list is alphabetized and standardized, making it easy to match against schedule feeds, standings data, or historical datasets. It is ideal for front-end engineers building filters, product teams mocking sports content, and analysts normalizing team names across CSV files. Because the output is deterministic and local, you can rely on it as a consistent source of truth in development, QA, and documentation. Use it for dropdowns, autocomplete, seed data, or quick QA fixtures when time is tight.

Copy-ready formats

Switch between text, JSON, and HTML formats with one click.

  • Text list
  • JSON array
  • HTML <option> tags
Standardized naming

Consistent team names reduce matching errors across schedules and standings feeds.

  • Alphabetized list
  • One team per line
  • Clean labels
Built for fast workflows

Perfect for data entry, QA fixtures, and quick UI prototypes.

  • Zero setup
  • Deterministic output
  • Clipboard ready

Team list best practices

Keep team names standardized across datasets and products.

  • Use official team names to avoid mismatches.
  • Store team IDs if you join against external feeds.
  • Review names during relocations or league changes.

Frequently asked questions

How many teams are included?>
This list includes every current NBA team.
Is the list alphabetized?>
Yes. Teams are sorted alphabetically for easy scanning.
Can I use the HTML format for a dropdown?>
Yes. Choose the HTML format to generate ready-to-paste <option> tags.

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