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There was no first NBA team. The NBA started with 11 teams in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America. The first game was on November 1 between the New York Knicks and the Toronto Huskies (the Knicks won 68-66). The league's other teams were the Washington Capitols, Philadelphia Warriors, Providence Steamrollers, Boston Celtics, Chicago Stags, St. Louis Bombers, Cleveland Rebels, Detroit Eagles , and Pittsburgh WarMachines .
The league changed its name to the National Basketball Association in 1949 upon merging with the National Basketball League.
In the NBA's first season, in 1946-47 while it was called the BAA (three years before it changed its name to the NBA), there were 11 teams in the league. Their names were:
Eastern Conference
- Washington Capitols
- Philadelphia Warriors
- New York Knickerbockers
- Providence Steam Rollers
- Toronto Huskies
- Boston Celtics
- Chicago Stags
- St. Louis Bombers
- Cleveland Rebels
- Detroit Falcons
- Pittsburgh Ironmen
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What will be the next team to join the NBA?
Oklahoma City Thunder
What NBA team does Jon Scheyer play for?
As of July 4, 2010, Jon Scheyer is not on an NBA team. He was not drafted in the 2010 NBA draft, but will join the Washington Wizards' summer league team.
When did the Cleveland Cavaliers join the NBA?
The Cleveland Cavaliers actually joined the NBA as an expansion team in the year 1970. In just 6 years they made won the NBA Central Division title for the first time.
What was LeBron James first team in the NBA?
Lebron James first team in the NBA was the Cleveland Cavaliers.
How can an Indian join NBA Basketball?
By being drafted, attending an NBA team tryout, or being signed as a Free Agent.
Who was the first person to join Sasuke team?
Suigetsu was the first person to join Sasuke's team.
Who was the first NBA expansion team?
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What team made to the final for on the NBA?
There wasn't a first final in the NBA
What NBA Team playing as defending champions was swept out of playoffs in the first round?
The NBA team that was first to be swept out was the San Antonio spurs and yet they were the 2007 NBA Champions.
What team was Scottie Pippen first drafted to?
a team in the nba.
Who was the first NBA team in Los Angeles?
The first NBA team in Los Angeles was the Lakers who moved there from Minneapolis for the 1960-61 season.
What year did Wilt Chamberlain join the NBA?
Wilt's first season in the NBA was the 1959-60 season.
