How Many NBA Teams Are There?

Stephen Curry with the Golden State Warriors attempts to get around John Wall during a game against the Washington Wizards on February 24, 2015.
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  • There are 30 NBA teams, 15 in the Eastern Conference and 15 in the Western Conference.
  • There is one Canadian NBA team, which is the Toronto Raptors.
  • There are four California NBA teams.

Each team has NBA championship odds based on the stars leading the group, how well the overall roster complements those stars, and how well they’re all performing throughout the season.

However, only 16 squads across the league are eligible to make the playoffs each season.

With that said, how many NBA teams are there? Let’s find out. 

How Many NBA Teams Are There?

There are 30 NBA teams, 15 in the Eastern Conference and 15 in the Western Conference.

How Many Canadian NBA Teams Are There?

There is one Canadian NBA team, which is the Toronto Raptors.

How Many California NBA Teams Are There?

There are four California NBA teams.

They are the Los Angeles Lakers, Los Angeles Clippers, Golden State Warriors, and Sacramento Kings.

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Sameer Kumar

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Sameer Kumar is an NBA writer for BetMGM who specializes in providing analysis on player performance and telling stories beyond the numbers. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.A. in Broadcasting & Mass Communication.

Sameer Kumar is an NBA writer for BetMGM who specializes in providing analysis on player performance and telling stories beyond the numbers. He graduated from SUNY Oswego with a B.A. in Broadcasting & Mass Communication.