Several NBA teams— the Brooklyn Nets, Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs—unveil ABA-inspired throwback uniforms and “Classic Edition” designs to mark the 50th anniversary of the ABA–NBA merger.
Outlets report that the teams are using the 2026-27 season as the backdrop for the celebration, highlighting their connections to the ABA. Coverage notes that, as part of the merger 50 years ago, the four organizations join the NBA in that period and are now commemorating that history with ABA-styled aesthetics.
Yahoo Sports specifically emphasizes the Spurs’ additional celebration elements, including a special red, white and blue court. Other outlets focus more broadly on the shared uniform initiative across the four teams, describing it as a coordinated tribute to the ABA roots and the legacy of the merger.
