Name a team in the inaugural 1946–47 BAA season.

Use the team names from that season. The NBA recognizes BAA seasons in its history.

The inaugural BAA season had eleven teams. Many later NBA names did not exist in that first season.

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Points are editorial tiers. The source supports membership in the set, not how many people know an answer.

Boston Celtics 25 · Familiar
Boston Celtics is in the 11-answer set defined by this question.

Also accepted: Celtics

New York Knicks 25 · Familiar
New York Knicks is in the 11-answer set defined by this question.

Also accepted: Knicks · New York Knickerbockers

Philadelphia Warriors 25 · Familiar
Philadelphia Warriors is in the 11-answer set defined by this question.
Chicago Stags 50 · Less common
Chicago Stags is in the 11-answer set defined by this question.
Washington Capitols 50 · Less common
Washington Capitols is in the 11-answer set defined by this question.
Cleveland Rebels 75 · Uncommon
Cleveland Rebels is in the 11-answer set defined by this question.
Detroit Falcons 75 · Uncommon
Detroit Falcons is in the 11-answer set defined by this question.
Pittsburgh Ironmen 75 · Uncommon
Pittsburgh Ironmen is in the 11-answer set defined by this question.
Providence Steamrollers 100 · Rare
Providence Steamrollers is in the 11-answer set defined by this question.

Also accepted: Providence Steam Rollers

St. Louis Bombers 100 · Rare
St. Louis Bombers is in the 11-answer set defined by this question.

Also accepted: Saint Louis Bombers · St Louis Bombers

Toronto Huskies 100 · Rare
Toronto Huskies is in the 11-answer set defined by this question.

Checked exclusions

  • Los Angeles Lakers: The Los Angeles Lakers were not a 1946–47 BAA team.

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