NBA | 2026–27 season

Four NBA teams revive their ABA heritage

The Nets, Nuggets, Pacers and Spurs unveiled Classic Edition uniforms ahead of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 merger.

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The Brooklyn Nets, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs unveiled Classic Edition uniforms on October 12, 2026, celebrating their roots in the American Basketball Association.

The 2026–27 NBA season marks 50 years since the ABA and NBA merged in 1976. These four franchises were among those that joined the NBA through the merger, according to the NBA.

Uniforms mark a milestone season

The NBA said the four teams would honor their ABA histories with new Classic Edition uniforms for the anniversary season. Each team shared its designs on October 12.

The Nuggets highlighted a shift from navy and gold to orange in their announcement. The Pacers described their uniforms as a return of ABA jerseys, while the Nets and Spurs also presented new Classic Edition designs.

Classic courts in Indiana and San Antonio

The Pacers and Spurs also announced Classic courts for the season. The Pacers said their court would celebrate the franchise’s ABA history; the Spurs described theirs as a fitting counterpart to the team’s new uniform.

The NBA’s report connected the designs to the franchises’ shared history: all four teams entered the league through the 1976 merger.

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The uniforms and court announcements set the stage for the four franchises to mark the ABA’s legacy during the 2026–27 NBA season.

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