Based on the latest verified data for the 2024 season, here are the average ages for NBA teams, along with key comparisons and context. The league average player age is 26.01 years.
Oldest Teams in 2024
- Milwaukee Bucks: 29.47 years (Oldest in the league)
- Los Angeles Clippers: Average age late 28s (Among the oldest, specific data aligns with prior trends)
- Los Angeles Lakers: Historically among the oldest; recent data confirms similar high average age.
Youngest Teams in 2024
- Oklahoma City Thunder: 23.14 years (Youngest in the league)
- San Antonio Spurs: 23.7 years (Consistently ranked among the very youngest)
Recent Championship Context
Analysis of the past five NBA champions reveals a trend towards experience:
- 2024 Celtics: 28.2 years (6th oldest team that season)
- 2023 Nuggets: 26.6 years (12th oldest)
- 2022 Warriors: 27.6 years (7th oldest)
- 2021 Bucks: 28.1 years (5th oldest)
- 2020 Lakers: 29.5 years (Oldest)
Note: Four of the last five champions were among the league's top 10 oldest teams at the time of their title.
Methodology Note
Team averages reflect the full roster, including players on two-way or non-guaranteed contracts. While unweighted averages are standard for these rankings, the presence of veteran players with limited minutes (or minimal play) can impact a team's ranking despite their reduced on-court role.
