How many teams did NBA start with?

Answer 1

The original 11 teams were: Boston Celtics, Chicago Stags, Cleveland Rebels*, Detroit Falcons*, New York Knickerbockers, Philadelphia Warriors, Pittsburgh Ironmen*, Providence Steamrollers, St Louis Bombers, Toronto Huskies* and Washington Capitols.

* These 4 teams dropped out after one season

Answer 2

BBA

* Baltimore Bullets (1947-50)

* Chicago Stags (1946-49)

* Rochester Royals (1947-48)

* Cleveland Rebels (1946-47)

* Detroit Falcons (1946-47)

* Indianapolis Jets (1948-49)

* New York Knickerbockers (1946-49)

* Pittsburgh Ironmen (1946-47)

* Providence Steamrollers (1946-49)

* Sheboygan Redskins (1949-50)

* St. Louis Bombers (1946-49)

* Toronto Huskies (1946-47)

* Washington Capitols (1946-49)

* Boston Celtics (1946-49)

* Minneapolis Lakers (1948-49)

* Fort Wayne Pistons (1948-49)

* Philadelphia Warriors (1946-49)