Shortest and Tallest NBA Teams 2025-26: Average Heights for All NBA Teams

Bill Speros for Bookies.com
By Bill Speros
Jimmy Butler and Steph Curry anchor the Warriors' lineup, which is the shorted in the NBA this season. (USA TODAY)

Size matters. Especially in the NBA. Here’s a look at the shortest and tallest NBA teams heading into the 2025-26 season.

NBA play begins on Oct. 21. The defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder raise their banner and tip things off at 7:30 p.m. ET on NBC against the Houston Rockets. The back end of the Opening Night doubleheader features the Golden State Warriors and Los Angeles Lakers.

The 57th head-to-head meeting between LeBron James and Steph Curry takes place in L.A. This will be James’ 23rd season in the Association – a record.

Warriors Shortest, Hawks Tallest NBA Teams

When it comes to the shortest and tallest NBA teams, the Warriors begin the season as the league's smallest team, with an average roster height of 6 feet, 5.9 inches. Using the projected final rosters, Bookies.com found the average heights for each NBA team. The heights are based on data provided by each team’s official roster.

The Atlanta Hawks start the season tops in height on our list of the shortest and tallest NBA Teams. Their average roster height stands at 6 feet, 7.8 inches.

NBA Average Heights

RankTeamAverage Height
1Golden State Warriors6’ 5.9’
T2Miami Heat6’ 6.0”
T2Dallas Mavericks6’ 6.0”
T4New York Knicks6’ 6.2”
T4Cleveland Cavaliers6’ 6.2”
T4Houston Rockets6’ 6.2”
T4Charlotte Hornets6’ 6.2”
T8Toronto Raptors6’ 6.3”
T8Sacramento Kings6’ 6.3”
T8Chicago Bulls6’ 6.3”
11Milwaukee Bucks6’ 6.4”
12Philadelphia 76ers6’ 6.5”
T13Brooklyn Nets6’ 6.6”
T13Detroit Pistons6’ 6.6”
T13Indiana Pacers6’ 6.6”
T13Los Angeles Clippers6’ 6.6”
T17Portland Trail Blazers6’ 6.7”
T17Boston Celtics6’ 6.7”
T19Denver Nuggets6’ 6.8”
T19Minnesota Timberwolves6’ 6.8”
T21San Antonio Spurs6’ 6.9”
T21Los Angeles Lakers6’ 6.9”
T23New Orleans Pelicans6’ 7.0”
T23Washington Wizards6’ 7.0”
T23Oklahoma City Thunder6’ 7.0”
T26Phoeniz Suns6’ 7.1”
T26Orlando Magic6’ 7.1”
T28Utah Jazz6’ 7.3”
T28Memphis Grizzlies6’ 7.3”
30Atlanta Hawks6’ 7.8”

Breakdown – Shortest and Tallest NBA Teams

Thanks to the likes of Dyson Daniels (5), the Hawks stand above the other 29 NBA franchises. (USA TODAY)

Breakdown – Shortest and Tallest NBA Teams

The Warriors closed last season with a 23-9 run after acquiring Jimmy Butler in February. Curry and Butler led the Warriors as the No. 7 seed to the Western Conference Semifinals. Curry strained his hamstring in that series loss to Minnesota. Both stars are expected to be at 100%, or as close as they can be to 100% at age 36 (Butler) and 37 (Curry), respectively. Look for 6-4, do-it-all shooting guard Brandin Podziemski to continue his role as a spark plug on both ends of the court.

The 6-2 Curry and 6-7 Butler give Golden State a potent 1-2 offensive punch. The Warriors are looking to add some size in the frontcourt and could well add 6-9 free-agent Al Horford, who last played for the Celtics.

The Atlanta Hawks stand above the other 29 NBA franchises in our list of the shortest and tallest NBA teams.

The Hawks also stand out as having make four straight appearances in the NBA play-in tournament. The team has failed to get out of the play-in round during the past 2 seasons.

One big boost for the Hawks, in terms of both height and potential points, is Kristaps Porzingis. The Hawks acquired the 7-2 power forward/center from Boston in the offseason. While Trae Young carries the offense in terms of points and assists, 6-7 Dyson Daniels anchors the Hawks’ defense.

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