The Brooklyn Nets, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs unveiled ABA-inspired Classic Edition uniforms for the 2026–27 NBA season, marking 50 years since the leagues merged in 1976, according to the source report.
The designs draw on different points in each franchise’s history. San Antonio’s uniform reproduces an early look from the team’s years after moving from Dallas. Denver’s orange design recalls its ABA-era identity as the Denver Rockets. Indiana’s blue uniform takes cues from its 1971–74 road jersey, while Brooklyn’s red, white and blue design revives the New York Nets’ ABA appearance.
The teams also announced plans for throwback courts or themed game experiences alongside some uniform dates. The report says the Spurs are scheduled to debut their look Nov. 4 against Dallas, and Denver plans to wear its design for the first time Dec. 27 against Indiana. Brooklyn’s scheduled debut is Oct. 21 against Charlotte. The Pacers plan to wear their uniform for 15 games, including seven designated home dates, the report says.
The article ranks the looks and offers the writer’s personal reactions, favoring the Spurs and Nets designs while criticizing Denver’s. Those assessments are opinion, not factual measures of the uniforms. The listed game dates are future plans as of the report’s publication and should be checked against team schedules before republication.
