Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball

When is the NBA Draft?

The 2025 NBA Draft was held on June 25th and June 26th, 2025.

When does the 2026 WNBA season start?

The 2026 WNBA season began on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Who invented basketball?

James Naismith invented basketball

When does the NBA season start?

The 2025-26 NBA regular season began on October 21, 2025.

When do the NBA playoffs start?

The NBA playoffs start after both the regular season and the play-in tournament. The 2026 NBA playoffs began on April 18, 2026.

When do the WNBA playoffs start?

The 2025 WNBA playoffs began on September 14, 2025.

When do the NBA finals start?

The 2026 NBA Finals will begin on June 3, 2026.

When is the NBA All-Star game?

The 2026 NBA All-Star Game was played on February 15, 2026 in Los Angeles. Team Stars defeated Team Stripes 47-21 in the championship game.

When is the WNBA All-Star Game?

The 2026 WNBA All-Star Game will be held on July 25, 2026 in Chicago.

When is the WNBA draft?

The 2026 WNBA Draft was held on April 13, 2026.

When is the NBA trade deadline?

The 2025-26 NBA trade deadline was on February 5, 2026.

When is the WNBA trade deadline?

The 2026 WNBA trade deadline is on August 2, 2026.

How many games are in an NBA season?

There are 82 games in an NBA season.

How many games are in a WNBA season?

There are 44 games in a WNBA season.

How many NBA teams are there?

There are 30 teams in the NBA.

How many WNBA teams are there?

There are 15 teams in the WNBA.

When was basketball invented?

Basketball was invented by James Naismith in 1891 at the International YMCA Training School in Springfield, MA.

How long are basketball games?

An NBA basketball game has four 12-minute quarters for a total time of play of 48 minutes. A WNBA basketball game has four 10-minute quarters for a total time of play of 40 minutes.

How many quarters are there in basketball?

An NBA basketball game has four 12-minute quarters. A WNBA basketball game has four 10-minute quarters.

What are the positions of basketball?

There are five positions in basketball: two guards (point guard and shooting guard), two forwards (small forward and power forward), and a center.

What is a triple-double in basketball?

A triple-double is when a player reaches double digits in at least three of the five major statistical categories (points, rebounds, assists, steals, and blocks) in a single game.

How many players are there on a basketball team?

A traditional basketball team has 12-15 players, with five basketball players on the court at any given time. Unlimited substitutions are allowed.

When do the WNBA finals start?

The 2025 WNBA Finals began on October 3, 2025.

Who won the NBA Finals?

The Oklahoma City Thunder won the 2025 NBA Finals.

Who won the WNBA finals?

The Las Vegas Aces won the 2025 WNBA Finals.