Club |
Years in NBL |
History |
Bankstown Bruins |
1979–1985 |
Became the West Sydney Westars for the seasons, 1986–1987. Currently play in the ABA. |
Brisbane Bullets |
1979–2008 |
Handed back licence to the NBL, due to financial and ownership reasons. |
Canberra Cannons |
1979–2003 |
Celebrated their 20th Anniversary in 1998 as one of only four foundation clubs left in the league. The club only lasted a few more years, becoming the Hunter Pirates for the 2003/04 season and moving from Canberra to Newcastle. |
City of Sydney Astronauts |
1979–1981 |
Became the Sydney Supersonics for the seasons, 1982–1987. |
Coburg Giants |
1980–1986 |
Became the North Melbourne Giants for the seasons, 1987–1998. |
Devonport Warriors |
1983–1984 |
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Eastside Melbourne Spectres |
1987–1991 |
Originally known as the Nunawading Spectres, from 1979–1986. Merged with the Southern Melbourne Saints to form the South East Melbourne Magic for the seasons, 1992–1998. |
Forestville Eagles |
1981 |
Currently play in the ABA. |
Frankston Bears |
1983–1984 |
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Geelong Cats / Supercats |
1982–1996 |
Became the Geelong Supercats for the seasons, 1988–1996. Currently play in the ABA. |
Glenelg Tigers |
1979 |
Finished last in the inaugural season and never competed in the NBL again. |
Gold Coast Rollers |
1990–1996 |
Originally known as the Gold Coast Cougars and competed in the NBL as the Rollers. Now compete in the ABA. |
Gold Coast Blaze |
2007–2012 |
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Hobart Devils |
1983–1996 |
Became the Hobart Tassie Devils for the seasons, 1988–1995. But changed back to "Hobart Devils" for the 1996 season. |
Hunter Pirates |
2004–2006 |
Acquired the licence from the Canberra Cannons and competed for several seasons before once again being relocated, this time as the Singapore Slingers. |
Launceston Casino City |
1980–1982 |
Joined the NBL in 1980. Won a championship in 1981. Finished 5-21 in 1982 and left the NBL. |
Newcastle Falcons |
1979–1999 |
One of the foundation clubs in the NBL that celebrated their 20th Anniversary in 1998. Unfortunately the club only lasted one more year in the league afterwards. |
North Melbourne Giants |
1987–1998 |
Originally known as the Coburg Giants for the seasons, 1980–1986. Merged with the South East Melbourne Magic to form the Victoria Titans for the seasons, 1998–2002. |
Nunawading Spectres |
1979–1986 |
Became the Eastside Spectres for the seasons, 1987–1991. Currently play in the ABA. |
Singapore Slingers |
2006–2008 |
Becoming the first Asian team to enter the NBL they chose to withdraw form the competition due to international flight costs to Australia and New Zealand. |
South Dragons |
2006–2009 |
Took up the vacant licence after the demise of Victoria Giants, South Dragons were season champions in 2008/2009 but elected to not enter a team in season 2009/10, citing dissatisfaction with the management of the league. |
South East Melbourne Magic |
1992–1998 |
Formed from a merger between the Eastside Melbourne Spectres and the South Melbourne Saints. Merged with North Melbourne Giants to form the Victoria Titans for the seasons, 1998–2002. |
Southern Melbourne Saints |
1991 |
Originally known as the Westside Melbourne Saints for the seasons 1987–1990. Merged with the Eastside Spectres to form the South East Melbourne Magic for the seasons, 1992–1998. |
St Kilda Saints |
1979–1986 |
Became the Westside Saints for the seasons, 1987–1990. |
Sydney Supersonics |
1982–1987 |
Originally known as the City of Sydney Astronauts for the seasons, 1979–1981. Merged with the West Sydney Westars to become the Sydney Kings for the 1988 season. |
Victoria Giants |
2002–2004 |
Created after the Victoria Titans went into financial administration. |
Victoria Titans |
1998–2002 |
Formed from a merger between the South East Melbourne Magic and the North Melbourne Giants. Became the Victoria Giants for the seasons, 2002–2004. |
West Adelaide Bearcats |
1979–1984 |
Left the NBL in 1984 with several players joining the Adelaide 36ers. Currently play in the ABA. |
West Sydney Razorbacks |
1998–2008 |
Became known as the Sydney Spirit in 2008. |
West Sydney Westars |
1986–1987 |
Originally known as the Bankstown Bruins from 1979–1985. Merged with the Sydney Supersonics to form the Sydney Kings for the 1988 season. |
West Torrens Eagles |
1980 |
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Westside Melbourne Saints |
1987–1990 |
Originally known as the St Kilda Saints for the seasons, 1979–1986. Became the South Melbourne Saints for the 1991 season. |