Sorare NBA resources for beginners
Posted 3rd October 2022
We have compiled a list of resources for newcomers to Sorare NBA, so whether you're a league veteran or a rookie, you'll find something that gets you to the podium in no time!
In this article, we outline some of the most essential facts you need to know about the NBA and how it works alongside the Sorare NBA fantasy basketball game. Hopefully, this will clarify a few things and make choosing the right players to add to your gallery that much easier.
What is the NBA?
The National Basketball Association, or NBA, is a professional basketball league that is made up of 30 teams that play 82 games against each other during a regular season.
NBA Divisions.
The NBA is divided into six divisions. The 30 NBA teams are currently divided into 2 conferences, each with 3 divisions. Atlantic, Central, and Southeast are the three divisions in the Eastern Conference. Northwest, Pacific, and Southwest are the three divisions within the Western Conference. Each NBA Division has five teams.
NBA Team | NBA Division | NBA Conference |
Boston Celtics | Atlantic Division | Eastern Conference |
Brooklyn Nets | Atlantic Division | Eastern Conference |
New York Knicks | Atlantic Division | Eastern Conference |
Philidelphia 76rs | Atlantic Division | Eastern Conference |
Toronto Raptors | Atlantic Division | Eastern Conference |
Chicago Bulls | Central Division | Eastern Conference |
Cleveland Cavaliers | Central Division | Eastern Conference |
Detriot Pistons | Central Division | Eastern Conference |
Indiana Pacers | Central Division | Eastern Conference |
Milwaulke Bucks | Central Division | Eastern Conference |
Denver Nuggets | Northwest Division | Western Conference |
Minnestoa Timberwolves | Northwest Division | Western Conference |
Oklahoma City Thunder | Northwest Division | Western Conference |
Portland Trailblazers | Northwest Division | Western Conference |
Utah Jazz | Northwest Division | Western Conference |
Golden State Warriors | Pacific Division | Western Conference |
LA Clippers | Pacific Division | Western Conference |
Los Angeles Lakers | Pacific Division | Western Conference |
Phoenix Suns | Pacific Division | Western Conference |
Sacramento Kings | Pacific Division | Western Conference |
Atlanta Hawks | Southeast Division | Eastern Conference |
Charotte Hornets | Southeast Division | Eastern Conference |
Miami Heat | Southeast Division | Eastern Conference |
Orlando Magic | Southeast Division | Eastern Conference |
Washington Wizards | Southeast Division | Eastern Conference |
Dallas Mavericks | Southwest Division | Western Conference |
Houston Rockets | Southwest Division | Western Conference |
Memphis Grizzlies | Southwest Division | Western Conference |
New Orleans Pelicans | Southwest Division | Western Conference |
San Antonio Spurs | Southwest Division | Western Conference |
**Click the links to view the available players for each team**
Previous champions
Year | Champion | Result | Opponent |
2022 | Golden State Warriors | 4‑2 | Boston Celtics |
2021 | Milwaulke Bucks | 4‑2 | Phoenix Suns |
2020 | Los Angeles Lakers | 4‑2 | Miami Heat |
Previous MVP (most valuable player)
Year | Player | Position | Team |
2022 | Nikola Jokic | C | Denver Nuggets |
2021 | Nikola Jokic | C | Denver Nuggets |
2020 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | F | Milwaulke Bucks |
2019 | Giannis Antetokounmpo | F | Milwaulke Bucks |
2018 | James Harden | G | Houston Rockets |
2017 | Russell Westbrook | G | Oklahoma City Thunder |
2022-23 National Basketball Association Key Dates
- June 30: NBA teams can begin negotiating with free agents (beginning at 6 p.m. ET)
- July 2-3: California Classic Summer League (San Francisco, CA)
- July 5-7: Salt Lake City Summer League (Salt Lake City, UT)
- July 6: NBA teams may begin signing free agents to contracts (12:01 p.m. ET)
- July 7-17: NBA 2K23 Summer League 2022 (Las Vegas, NV)
- Sept. 9-10: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend (Springfield, MA)
- Sept. 23: First allowable date for players participating in preseason games outside North America to report to their teams (no earlier than 11 a.m. local time)
- Sept. 24: Training camps open for all teams participating in preseason games outside NorthAmerica
- Sept. 26: First allowable date for all other veteran players to report to their teams (no earlier than 11 a.m. local time)
- Sept. 27: NBA training camps open
- Sept. 30: NBA preseason games begin
- Sept. 30: & Oct. 2 NBA Japan Games, Golden State Warriors vs. Washington Wizards (Tokyo, Japan)
- Oct. 6 & 8: NBA Abu Dhabi Games, Atlanta Hawks vs. Milwaukee Bucks (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
- Oct. 14: NBA preseason ends
- Oct. 17: Rosters set for start of 2022-23 NBA regular season (5 p.m. ET)
- Oct. 18: Start of 2022-23 NBA regular season
- Oct. 22: 2022-23 NBA G League Draft
- Oct. 24: NBA G League training camps open
- Nov. 3: Rosters set for NBA G League Showcase Cup (5 p.m. ET)
- Nov. 4: NBA G League Showcase Cup begins (18 games per team)
- Dec. 17: NBA Mexico City Game, Miami Heat vs. San Antonio Spurs (Mexico City, Mexico)
- Dec. 19-22: NBA G League Winter Showcase and Showcase Cup Championship Game
- Dec. 27: NBA G League regular season begins (32 games per team)> 2023
- Jan. 5: 10-day contracts may now be signed
- Jan. 10: All standard NBA contracts are guaranteed for the remainder of the season
- Jan. 19: NBA Paris Game, Chicago Bulls vs. Detroit Pistons (Paris, France)
- Jan. 20: All two-way contracts are guaranteed for the remainder of the season
- Feb. 9: NBA Trade Deadline (3 p.m. ET)
- Feb. 17-19: NBA All-Star 2023 (Salt Lake City, UT)
- Feb. 17-22: NBA All-Star break
- March 1: Playoff Eligibility Waiver Deadline
- March 25: NBA G League regular season ends
- March 28: NBA G League Playoffs 2023 begin
- April 9: NBA regular season ends
- April 10: Rosters set for NBA Playoffs 2023 (3 p.m. ET)
- April 11-14: NBA Play-In Tournament 2023
- April 15: NBA Playoffs 2023 begin
- April 23: NBA Early Entry Eligibility Deadline (11:59 p.m. ET)
- May 1-2: NBA Conference Semifinals begin (possible move-up to April 29-30)
- May 16-17: NBA Conference Finals begin (possible move-up to May 14-15)
- May 16: NBA Draft Lottery 2023 presented by State Farm
- June 1: NBA Finals 2023 Game 1
- June 12: NBA Draft Early Entry Entrant Withdrawal Deadline (5 p.m. ET)
- June 22: NBA Draft 2023 presented by State Farm
Helpfull NBA links
BASKETBALL FACTS: Get your head in the game and take a closer look at one of the most popular sports with these basketball facts.
NBA FOR BEGINNERS: A great place to source NBA rules and regulations
NBA PODCASTS: Get up to date with the best NBA podcasts
NBA OFFICIAL DISCORD: If you want to chat with like-minded NBA fans and get the latest information, Discord is a great place to do so
NBA OFFICIAL STATS: Sorare NBA is all about the numbers. Here, you will find all of the stats directly from the official NBA website.
NBA TWITTER: Visit the official Twitter account of the NBA
FUN NBA FACTS: Some fun facts about NBA players past and present
NBA LEAGUE PASS: Watching games is the best way to keep up with the latest NBA news so NBA League Pass is a must have, you can check out their latest offers below.
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