# List of NBA team presidents

This is a list of National Basketball Association team presidents.

## Key

| ^ | Denotes leadership role for business operations |
| * | Denotes leadership role for basketball operations |
| ~ | Denotes part owner |

## Current List

| Team | Key executives | Date hired* | Additional information |
| Atlanta Hawks | Travis Schlenk* Steve Koonin^ Thad Sheely^ | 2019 | List of Atlanta Hawks executives |
| Boston Celtics | Brad Stevens* Rich Gotham^ | 2021 |
| Brooklyn Nets | Sean Marks* John Abbamondi^ Jeff Gewirtz^ | 2016 | List of Brooklyn Nets executives |
| Charlotte Hornets | Jeff Peterson* Fred Whitfield^ | 2024 | List of Charlotte Hornets executives |
| Chicago Bulls | Artūras Karnišovas* Michael Reinsdorf^ | 2020 | List of Chicago Bulls executives |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Nic Barlage^ Koby Altman* | 2017 | List of Cleveland Cavaliers executives |
| Dallas Mavericks | Nico Harrison* Cynt Marshall^ | 2021 | List of Dallas Mavericks executives |
| Denver Nuggets | Calvin Booth* Josh Kroenke^ | 2017 | List of Denver Nuggets executives |
| Detroit Pistons | Trajan Langdon* Melanie Harris^ Arn Tellem^ | 2018 | List of Detroit Pistons executives |
| Golden State Warriors | Mike Dunleavy Jr.* Brandon Schneider^ | 2023 | List of Golden State Warriors executives |
| Houston Rockets | Rafael Stone* | 2020 | List of Houston Rockets executives |
| Indiana Pacers | Kevin Pritchard* Rick Fuson^ | 2017 | List of Indiana Pacers executives |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Lawrence Frank* Gillian Zucker^ | 2017 | List of Los Angeles Clippers executives |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Rob Pelinka* Jeanie Buss^~ Tim Harris^ | 2020 | List of Los Angeles Lakers executives |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Zachary Kleiman* Jason Wexler^ | 2019 | List of Memphis Grizzlies executives |
| Miami Heat | Pat Riley* Nick Arison^~ | 1995 | List of Miami Heat executives |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Jon Horst* Raven Jemison^ Peter Feigin^ | 2008 | List of Milwaukee Bucks executives |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Tim Connelly* Ethan Casson^ Ryan Tanke^ | 2021 | List of Minnesota Timberwolves executives |
| New Orleans Pelicans | David Griffin* Dennis Lauscha^ | 2019 | List of New Orleans Pelicans executives |
| New York Knicks | Leon Rose* David Hopkinson^ | 2020 | List of New York Knicks executives |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | Sam Presti* Danny Barth^ | 2008 | List of Oklahoma City Thunder executives |
| Orlando Magic | Jeff Weltman* Alex Martins^ Charles Freeman^ | 2017 | List of Orlando Magic executives |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Daryl Morey* Josh Harris^~ Tad Brown^ | 2020 | List of 76ers executives |
| Phoenix Suns | Jeff Bower* Jason Rowley^ | 2019 | List of Phoenix Suns executives |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Chris McGowan^ | 2012 | List of Portland Trail Blazers executives |
| Sacramento Kings | Monte McNair* Matina Kolokotronis^ John Rinehart^ | 2017 | List of Sacramento Kings executives |
| San Antonio Spurs | Gregg Popovich* R. C. Buford^ | 1994 | List of San Antonio Spurs executives |
| Toronto Raptors | Masai Ujiri* Michael Friisdahl^ | 2013 | List of Toronto Raptors executives |
| Utah Jazz | Danny Ainge | 2021 | List of Utah Jazz executives |
| Washington Wizards | Michael Winger | 2023 | List of Washington Wizards executives |

### Notes

* An asterisk (*) following 'Date of Hire' denotes Head of Basketball Operations. See the respective team articles for more information.

## Historical List

| Team | Previous Key Executives |
| Atlanta Hawks | Mike Budenholzer* (2015–19) |
| Boston Celtics | Danny Ainge* (2003–2021) Rick Pitino* (1997–2001) Red Auerbach* (1970–1997 & 2001–2006) |
| Brooklyn Nets | David Levy^ (2019) |
| Charlotte Hornets | Mitch Kupchak*(2018–24) Carl Scheer* (1988–90) |
| Chicago Bulls | Jerry Krause* (1985–2003) |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | Len Komoroski^ (2003–22) Kerry Bubolz^ (2013–17) |
| Dallas Mavericks | Donnie Nelson* Terdema Ussery^ (1997–2017) |
| Denver Nuggets | Masai Ujiri* (2010–17) |
| Detroit Pistons | Stan Van Gundy* (2014–18) Joe Dumars* (2000–14) |
| Golden State Warriors | Bob Myers* Rick Welts^ (2012–21) Robert Rowell^ (2003–11) |
| Houston Rockets | Daryl Morey* (2008–20) Ray Patterson* (1972–90) Tad Brown^ (2006–21) |
| Indiana Pacers | Larry Bird* (2013–17) Bob Salyers^ Donnie Walsh^ Jim Morris^ |
| Los Angeles Clippers | Doc Rivers* (2014–17) |
| Los Angeles Lakers | Magic Johnson* (2017–19) |
| Memphis Grizzlies | Chris Wallace* (2007–19) Jerry West* (2002–07) Jason Levien^ (2012–14) |
| Miami Heat | N/A |
| Milwaukee Bucks | Mike McCarthy^ (2016–17) |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | Gersson Rosas* (2019–21) Tom Thibodeau* (2016–19) |
| New Orleans Pelicans | Hugh Weber^ (2007–12) |
| New York Knicks | Andrew Lustgarten^(2014–2022) Steve Mills* (2017–20) Phil Jackson* (2014–17) Donnie Walsh* (2008–11) Isiah Thomas* (2004–07) Scott Layden* (1999–2003) Ernie Grunfeld* (1996–99) Dave Checketts^ (1991–94) |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | N/A |
| Orlando Magic | Rob Hennigan* (2012–17) |
| Philadelphia 76ers | Bryan Colangelo* (2016–2018) |
| Phoenix Suns | Lon Babby* (2010–15) Brad Casper^ (2011–12) |
| Portland Trail Blazers | Neil Olshey* (2015–21) Larry Miller* (2007–12) Sarah Mensah^ (2009–12) |
| Sacramento Kings | Chris Granger^ (2013–2017) |
| San Antonio Spurs | Rick Pych^ |
| Toronto Raptors | Bryan Colangelo* (2006–2013) |
| Utah Jazz | Steve Starks^ |
| Washington Wizards | Tommy Sheppard* (2019–2023) Jim Van Stone^ Ernie Grunfeld* (2003–2019) |