nowrap | Club | nowrap | Years in the NBL | History |
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nowrap align=center | Bankstown Bruins / West Sydney Westars | nowrap align=right | 1979–1987 | valign=top | Became the West Sydney Westars for the seasons, 1986–1987. Merged with the Sydney Supersonics to form the Sydney Kings in 1988. |
nowrap align=center | Canberra Cannons | nowrap align=right | 1979–2003 | valign=top | 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. |
nowrap align=center | City of Sydney Astronauts / Sydney Supersonics | nowrap align=right | 1979–1987 | valign=top | Became the Sydney Supersonics in 1982. Merged with the West Sydney Westars to form the Sydney Kings in 1988. |
nowrap align=center | Coburg Giants / North Melbourne Giants | nowrap align=right | 1980–1998 | valign=top | Became the North Melbourne Giants for the seasons, 1987–1998.Merged with the South East Melbourne Magic to form the Victoria Titans for the seasons, 1998–2002. |
nowrap align=center | Devonport Warriors | nowrap align=right | 1983–1984 | valign=top | Short-lived team from Devonport, Tasmania. The Warriors were forced to exit the NBL after the league announced it would be culled to 14 teams by 1985. The club never experienced financial hardship, and although the Warriors only won four games in 1984, ten of its losses had been by ten points or less. |
nowrap align=center | Frankston Bears | nowrap align=right | 1983–1984 | valign=top | |
nowrap align=center | Geelong Cats / Geelong Supercats | nowrap align=right | 1982–1996 | Became the Geelong Supercats for the seasons, 1988–1996. |
nowrap align=center | Glenelg Tigers | nowrap align=right | 1979 | valign=top | Finished last in the inaugural season and never competed in the NBL again. |
nowrap align=center | Gold Coast Blaze | nowrap align=right | 2007–2012 | valign=top | |
nowrap align=center | Gold Coast Cougars / Gold Coast Rollers | nowrap align=right | 1990–1996 | Became the Gold Coast Rollers in 1991. |
nowrap align=center | Hobart Devils / Hobart Tassie Devils | nowrap align=right | 1983–1996 | valign=top | Became the Hobart Tassie Devils for the seasons, 1988–1995. But changed back to the "Hobart Devils" for the 1996 season. |
nowrap align=center | Hunter Pirates | nowrap align=right | 2004–2006 | valign=top | Acquired the licence from the Canberra Cannons and competed for several seasons before folding. |
nowrap align=center | Launceston Casino City | nowrap align=right | 1980–1982 | valign=top | Joined the NBL in 1980. Won a championship in 1981. Finished 5-21 in 1982 and left the NBL. |
nowrap align=center | Newcastle Falcons | nowrap align=right | 1979–1999 | valign=top | 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. |
nowrap align=center | Nunawading Spectres / Eastside Spectres | nowrap align=right | 1979–1991 | Became the Eastside Spectres in 1987. Merged with the Southern Melbourne Saints to form the South East Melbourne Magic in 1992. |
nowrap align=center | Singapore Slingers | nowrap align=right | 2006–2008 | valign=top | Acquired the licence from the Hunter Pirates, 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. |
nowrap align=center | South Dragons | nowrap align=right | 2006–2009 | valign=top | Took up the vacant licence after the demise of Victoria Giants. South Dragons were champions in 2008/2009 but elected to not enter a team in season 2009/10, citing dissatisfaction with the management of the league. It was not allowed to compete in the league afterwards. |
nowrap align=center | South East Melbourne Magic | nowrap align=right | 1992–1998 | valign=top | Formed from a merger between the Eastside Spectres and the Southern Melbourne Saints. Merged with North Melbourne Giants to form the Victoria Titans for the seasons, 1998–2002. |
St. Kilda Saints / Westside Saints / Southern Melbourne Saints | 1979–1991 | Became the Westside Saints in 1987. Became the Southern Melbourne Saints in 1991. Merged with the Eastside Spectres to form the South East Melbourne Magic in 1992. |
nowrap align=center | Townsville Suns / Townsville Crocodiles[1] | nowrap align=right | 1993–2016 | valign=top | |
Victoria Titans / Victoria Giants | 1998–2004 | Formed from a merger between the South East Melbourne Magic and the North Melbourne Giants. Became the Victoria Giants for the seasons, 2002–2004 after the Titans went into financial administration. |
nowrap align=center | West Adelaide Bearcats | nowrap align=right | 1979–1984 | valign=top | Left the NBL following the 1984 season and merged with the Adelaide 36ers. |
nowrap align=center | West Sydney Razorbacks / Sydney Spirit | nowrap align=right | 1998–2008 | valign=top | Became the Sydney Spirit in 2007/08. |
West Torrens Eagles / Forestville Eagles | 1980–1981 | Became the Forestville Eagles in 1981. Left the NBL in 1982 and formed the basis of the Adelaide City Eagles.[2] | |