Three expansion teams were introduced this season (Greensboro Swarm, Long Island Nets, and Windy City Bulls), each of them owned and affiliated with an NBA team.
The Idaho Stampede, who were already owned by the Utah Jazz, were also relocated and became the Salt Lake City Stars.
The Reno Bighorns were purchased by their NBA affiliate, the Sacramento Kings just prior to the start of the season.
The Greensboro Swarm and Long Island Nets were placed into the Atlantic Division.
[5] For the last time, the League held an eight-team bracket for the postseason.