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    The NBA has added seven more franchises from 1988 to present, the latest in 2004. Four teams were created in 1988 and 1989: the Charlotte Hornets, the Miami Heat and Orlando Magic, both in Florida, and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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    Expansion of the NBA - Wikipedia

    The National Basketball Association has undergone several rounds of expansion in the league's history, since it began play in 1946, to reach 30 teams. The most recent examples are the additions of the Charlotte Hornets and Miami Heat in 1988; the Minnesota Timberwolves and Orlando Magic in 1989; the Toronto … See more

    There was a lot of expansion and moving of organizations in the early years of the NBA. During this 20-year time period is when notable franchises entered the NBA like the Syracuse Nationals (now the Philadelphia 76ers), … See more

    The NBA has added seven more franchises from 1988 to present, the latest in 2004. Four teams were created in 1988 and 1989: the Charlotte Hornets, the Miami Heat See more

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    Seattle is the most populous metropolitan area and also the largest American media market without an NBA franchise. The city previously hosted the Seattle SuperSonics from the See more

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    During a span of 15 years, 14 of the 30 current teams were brought into the league, beginning with the Chicago Bulls in 1966. The San Diego Rockets (now Houston Rockets) … See more

    See Timeline for the history of teams who participated in the NBA. See more

    The NBA originated in 1946 with 11 teams, and through a sequence of team expansions, contractions, and relocations currently consists of 30 teams. The United States is home to 29 teams and one is located in Canada.
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    Nov 22, 2023 · Whenever the NBA does decide it’s time to expand, it won’t be an overly quick process. When the original Charlotte Hornets relocated to New Orleans, it happened at the end of the 2001-2002 season.

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