there is no 31st nba team. the 30th team was the charlotte bobcats. they were there after the hornets moved to New Orleans. the Oklahoma thunder were once the seattle supersonics. the last two teams before that were the Toronto Raptors and Vancouver grizzlies. the grizzlies moved to Memphis a few seasons ago.
It is the Boston Celtics that has the oldest team name in the NBA.
It is the decision of an NBA team Owner to name the team.
name the nba teams from last year playoffs
THE SHARKS
October 31st
October 31st
Nickerbockers.
Memphis grizzlies
Toronto Raptors
The Toronto Raptors.
Atlanta Hawks
Chicago Bulls