List of basketball teams in Canada
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Major professional teams
=[[National Basketball Association]] (NBA)=
==Active teams==
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| Toronto Raptors
| 1995 | 1 |
==Defunct teams==
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| Vancouver Grizzlies
| 1995 | 0 | In 2001, the team relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, United States and was renamed the Memphis Grizzlies. |
=[[Basketball Association of America]]=
==Defunct teams==
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| Toronto Huskies
| Toronto, Ontario | 1946-47 | 0 | Folded after 1946-47 season. |
Minor professional teams
=Active leagues=
==[[American Basketball Association (2000–present)|American Basketball Association]]==
===Defunct teams===
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| ABA-Canada Revolution
| Toronto, Ontario | 2011 | 0 | Select team formed from merger of several teams, never played a game. |
| Calgary Drillers
| 2004-05 | 0 | Folded during 2004-05 season. |
| Calgary Crush
| 2011-15 | 0 | |
| Edmonton Cheetahs
| 2005-06 | 0 |
| Grande Prairie Cowboys
| 2013 | 0 | Moved from Oakland County, Michigan following the 2012-13 season, never actually played any games in Grande Prairie though. |
| Halifax Rainmen
| 2007-08 | 0 | Left the league following the 2007-08 season and joined the Premier Basketball League. |
| Hamilton Rockstars
| 2008 | 0 | Folded in August 2008, before ever playing a game. |
| | Hamilton, Ontario
| 2011 | 0 | Announced as a member of ABA-Canada, but the ABA-Canada was reduced to a single "selects" team. |
| | Mississauga, Ontario
| 2011 | 0 | Originally announced as an expansion team, but was quietly removed from the league's website. |
| Montreal Matrix
| 2005-08 | 0 | Named changed from Matrix to Royal during the 2006-07 season. It was reverted to Matrix prior to the 2008-09 season. Apparently folded in December 2008, as the team moved from an active team to a future team on the ABA's website. |
| Niagara Daredevils
| St. Catharines, Ontario | 2005-06 | 0 | Folded during 2005-06 season. |
| Ontario Red Wolves
| Mississauga, Ontario | 2005-08 | 0 | Folded on March 10, 2008 without ever playing a game |
| | Oshawa, Ontario
| 2011 | 0 | Announced as a member of ABA-Canada, but the ABA-Canada was reduced to a single "selects" team. |
| | Ottawa, Ontario
| 2011 | 0 | Announced as a member of ABA-Canada, but the ABA-Canada was reduced to a single "selects" team. |
| Quebec Kebs
| 2006-07 | 0 | Left the league following the 2007-08 season and joined the Premier Basketball League. |
| | Thunder Bay, Ontario
| 2011 | 0 | Originally announced as an expansion team, but was quietly removed from the league's website. |
| Vancouver Balloholics
| 2014-16 | 0 | |
| Vancouver Explorers
| 2004-06 | 0 | |
==[[Canadian Elite Basketball League]]==
===Active teams===
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| Calgary Surge
| 2023 | 0 | Relocated from Guelph, where they were known as the Guelph Nighthawks. | |
| Edmonton Stingers
| 2019 | 2 | |
| Fraser Valley Bandits
| 2019 | 0 | |
| Hamilton Honey Badgers
| 2019 | 0 | |
| Ottawa Blackjacks
| 2020 | 0 | |
| Niagara River Lions
| 2019 | 0 | Moved from the National Basketball League of Canada following the 2017-18 season. |
| Saskatchewan Rattlers
| 2019 | 1 | |
==[[National Basketball League of Canada]]==
===Active teams===
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| KW Titans
| 2016 | 0 | |
| London Lightning
| 2011 | 4 | 2012, 2013, 2017, and 2018 champions |
| Sudbury Five
| 2018 | 0 | |
| Windsor Express
| 2012 | 2 | |
===Defunct teams===
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| Cape Breton Highlanders
| 2016–2019 | 0 | |
| Halifax Rainmen
| 2011–2015 | 0 | Left the Premier Basketball League following the 2010–11 season. Filed for bankruptcy after the 2014–15 season in part of the 2015 NBL Canada Finals brawl |
| Montreal Jazz
| Montreal, Quebec | 2012–2013 | 0 | |
| Mississauga Power
| Mississauga, Ontario | 2011–2015 | 0 | Displaced by the Raptors 905 of the NBA G League. |
| Moncton Miracles
| 2011–2017 | 0 | Replaced by the Moncton Magic |
| Niagara River Lions
| 2015–2018 | 0 | Joined the Canadian Elite Basketball League following the 2017–18 season. |
| Orangeville A's
| 2013–2017 | 0 | Joined NBL Canada in 2013–14 as the Brampton A's before relocating in 2015. |
| Ottawa SkyHawks
| Ottawa, Ontario | 2013–2014 | 0 | Failed to repay loans after one season and were removed from the league. |
| Quebec Kebs
| Quebec City, Quebec | 2011–2012 | 0 | Left the Premier Basketball League following the 2010–11 season and folded following the 2011–12 season. |
==[[NBA G League]]==
===Active teams===
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| Raptors 905
| 2015 | 1 | Owned and operated by the parent company of the Toronto Raptors. |
=Defunct leagues=
==[[Continental Basketball Association]]==
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| Alberta Dusters
| 1980-82 | 0 | Moved to Las Vegas after 1981-82 season. |
| Saskatchewan Hawks
| 2001-02 | 0 | Folded after 2001-02 season. |
| Toronto Tornados
| Toronto, Ontario | 1983-86 | 0 | Moved to Pensacola, Florida during 1985-86 season. |
| Vancouver Dragons
| Vancouver, British Columbia | 2007-09 | 0 | Was granted an expansion franchise in 2007. But a press release from the team stated they wished to begin play in 2010-11, to avoid conflicting with the Winter Olympics. However, the league folded after the 2008-09 season preventing their launch. |
==[[International Basketball Association]]==
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| Saskatchewan Hawks
| Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 2000-2001 | 0 | Moved from Mansfield, Ohio during 1999-2000 season. |
| Winnipeg Cyclone
| 1995-2001 | 0 | League merged with Continental Basketball Association after 2000-01 season. |
==[[International Basketball League]]==
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| BC Titans
| 2009-10 | 0 | |
| Edmonton Chill
| Edmonton, Alberta | 2008 | 0 | Changed name from Sled Dawgz to Chill on October 23, 2007. |
| Edmonton Energy
| Edmonton, Alberta | 2009-12 | 0 | |
==[[National Basketball League (1993-94 Canadian league)|National Basketball League (1993–94)]]==
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| Calgary Outlaws
| Calgary, Alberta | 1994 | 0 | League folded during 1994 season. |
| Cape Breton Breakers
| 1993-94 | 0 | League folded during 1994 season. |
| Edmonton Skyhawks
| Edmonton, Alberta | 1993-94 | 0 | Moved from Hamilton to Edmonton prior to 1993 playoffs. League folded during 1994 season. |
| Halifax Windjammers
| 1993-94 | 0 | League folded during 1994 season. |
| Montreal Dragons
| Montreal, Quebec | 1993 | 0 | Folded during 1993 season. |
| Saskatoon Slam
| Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 1993-94 | 1 | League folded during 1994 season. |
| Winnipeg Thunder
| Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1993-94 | 0 | League folded during 1994 season. |
==Ontario Professional Basketball Association==
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| Barrie Bandits
| Barrie, Ontario | 2004 | League folded during 2004 season. |
| Brantford Connexion
| 2004 | League folded during 2004 season. |
| Guelph Gladiators
| Guelph, Ontario | 2004 | League folded during 2004 season. |
| London Orion
| London, Ontario | 2004 | League folded during 2004 season. |
| Niagara Gamblers
| 2004 | League folded during 2004 season. |
| Waterloo Revolution
| 2004 | League folded during 2004 season. |
| Windsor Drive
| Windsor, Ontario | 2004 | League folded during 2004 season. |
==[[Pacific Coast Professional Basketball League]]==
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| Vancouver Hornets
| Vancouver, British Columbia | 1946-48 | 0 | League folded after 1947-48 season. |
==[[Premier Basketball League]]==
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| Halifax Rainmen
| 2008–11 | 0 | Left the American Basketball Association following the 2007–08 season. |
| Montreal Sasquatch
| Montreal, Quebec | 2008 | 0 | Granted an expansion team for the 2008 season, but folded during their inaugural season. |
| Quebec Kebs
| Quebec City, Quebec | 2008–11 | 0 | Left the American Basketball Association following the 2007–08 season. |
| Saint John Mill Rats
| 2010–11 | 0 | Moved from Manchester, New Hampshire, following the 2009–10 season. |
| Toronto Lazers
| Toronto, Ontario | 2008 | 0 | Granted an expansion team for the 2008 season, but were subsequently removed from the league without any mention, prior to the 2008 season. |
==[[World Basketball League]]==
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| Calgary 88's
| Calgary, Alberta | 1988-92 | 0 | League folded during 1992 season. |
| Halifax Windjammers
| 1991-92 | 0 | League folded during 1992 season. |
| Hamilton Skyhawks
| Hamilton, Ontario | 1992 | 0 | League folded during 1992 season. |
| Saskatchewan Storm
| Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 1990-92 | 0 | League folded during 1992 season. |
| Vancouver Nighthawks
| Vancouver, British Columbia | 1988 | 0 | Folded after 1988 season. |
| Winnipeg Thunder
| Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1992 | 0 | League folded during 1992 season. |
University teams
=[[U Sports]]=
==Active teams==
===[[Atlantic University Sport]]===
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| Acadia University Axemen/Axewomen
| | 3 | 0 | |
| Cape Breton University Capers
| | 0 | 0 | |
| Dalhousie University Tigers
| | 0 | 0 | |
| Memorial University of Newfoundland Sea-Hawks
| | 0 | 0 | |
| University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds
| | 0 | 0 | |
| University of Prince Edward Island Panthers
| Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island | | 0 | 0 | |
| St. Francis Xavier University X-Men/X-Women
| | 3 | 0 | |
| Saint Mary's University Huskies
| | 4 | 0 | |
===[[Canada West Universities Athletic Association]]===
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| University of Alberta Golden Bears/Pandas
| Edmonton, Alberta | 1910 | 3 | 1 | The men's teams use the nickname Golden Bears, while the women's teams use the nickname Pandas. |
| Brandon University Bobcats
| | 4 | 0 | |
| University of British Columbia Thunderbirds
| Vancouver, British Columbia | 1924 | 2 | 6 | |
| University of British Columbia Okanagan Heat
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | |
| University of Calgary Dinos
| Calgary, Alberta | 1964 | 0 | 1 | Changed its name from Dinosaurs to Dinos in 1999 |
| University of the Fraser Valley Cascades
| Abbotsford, British Columbia | | 0 | 0 | |
| University of Lethbridge Pronghorns
| Lethbridge, Alberta | | 0 | 0 | |
| University of Manitoba Bisons
| Winnipeg, Manitoba | 1927 | 1 | 3 | |
| University of Regina Cougars
| | 0 | 1 | |
| University of Saskatchewan Huskies
| Saskatoon, Saskatchewan | 1912 | 1 | 0 | |
| Thompson Rivers University WolfPack
| 2005 | 0 | 0 | |
| University of Victoria Vikes
| Victoria, British Columbia | | 8 | 9 | |
| University of Winnipeg Wesmen
| Winnipeg, Manitoba | | 0 | 3 | |
===[[Ontario University Athletics]]===
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| Brock University Badgers
| St. Catharines, Ontario | | 2 | 0 | |
| Carleton University Ravens
| Ottawa, Ontario | | 15 | 1 | |
| University of Guelph Gryphons
| Guelph, Ontario | 1968 | 1 | 0 | |
| Lakehead University Thunderwolves
| Thunder Bay, Ontario | | 0 | 0 | |
| Laurentian University Voyageurs/Lady Vees
| Sudbury, Ontario | | 0 | 7 | |
| McMaster University Marauders
| Hamilton, Ontario | 1898 | 0 | 0 | |
| University of Ottawa Gee-Gees
| Ottawa, Ontario | 1905 | 0 | 0 | |
| Queen's University Golden Gaels
| 1898 | 0 | 0 | |
| Royal Military College of Canada Paladins
| Kingston, Ontario | | 0 | 0 | |
| Ryerson University Rams
| Toronto, Ontario | | 0 | 0 | |
| University of Toronto Varsity Blues
| Toronto, Ontario | 1877 | 0 | 1 | |
| University of Waterloo Warriors
| Waterloo, Ontario | 1957 | 1 | 0 | |
| Western University Mustangs
| London, Ontario | 1929 | 0 | 0 | The institution is formally The University of Western Ontario, but has branded itself as Western University since 2012. |
| Wilfrid Laurier University Golden Hawks
| Waterloo, Ontario | 1961 | 1 | 0 | Changed its name from Waterloo Lutheran University in 1960. |
| University of Windsor Lancers
| Windsor, Ontario | 1968 | 0 | 0 | |
| York University Lions
| Toronto, Ontario | 1968 | 0 | 0 | Changed its nickname from Yeomen to Lions in 2003. |
===[[Réseau du sport étudiant du Québec]]===
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| Bishop's University Gaiters
| 1873 | 1 | 2 | |
| Concordia University Stingers
| Montreal, Quebec | 1974 | 1 | 0 | Became Concordia University in 1974 with the merger of Sir George Williams University and Loyola College. |
| Université Laval Rouge et Or
| Quebec City, Quebec | | 0 | 0 | |
| McGill University Redbirds/Martlets
| Montreal, Quebec | 1874 | 0 | 0 | The men's nickname of Redmen, first used in 1927, was dropped after the 2018–19 season; men's teams went a year without a nickname until Redbirds was adopted starting in 2020–21. For a time in the 1960s, when men's teams were alternatively known as Indians, women's teams were formally nicknamed Super Squaws, but that was abandoned in the late 1960s in favor of the current women's nickname of Martlets. |
| Université du Québec à Montréal Citadins
| Montreal, Quebec | | 0 | 0 | |
==Defunct teams==
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| Assumption University
| Windsor, Ontario | | 1 | 0 | |
| Simon Fraser University Clan
| 2002-2010 | 0 | 3 | Joined U Sports (known from 2001–2016 as CIS) in 2001, after playing National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) basketball previously. |
=[[National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics]]=
==Defunct teams==
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| Simon Fraser University Clan
| 1965-2002 | 0 | 0 | Left the NAIA to join CIS in 2002. |
=[[National Collegiate Athletic Association]]=
==Active team==
===[[Great Northwest Athletic Conference]]===
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| Simon Fraser University Clan
| 1965 | 0 | 0 | |
{{Canadian sports teams}}