When the NBA adds a new franchise, an expansion draft allows the new
team to select players from the rosters of existing NBA teams.
Expansion rules have changed over time, but the process has played an
important role in building the first rosters of many franchises.
Use the links below to view the available expansion draft results for
each team.
1960s Expansion Drafts
1970s Expansion Drafts
1980s Expansion Drafts
1990s Expansion Drafts
2000s Expansion Drafts
Franchise names are shown as they appeared at the time of expansion.
Some linked pages are housed under the franchise's current NBA team
directory.
