Christmas came early for fans of basketball jerseys this week as the National Basketball Association launched the latest iteration of its City Edition uniform program.
While several teams — including the Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves, Washington Wizards, Chicago Bulls, Houston Rockets and Los Angeles Lakers — had released their City Edition uniforms in the days and weeks prior, the NBA officially launched the program league-wide on Thursday, November 14. The league has been running the City Edition program since 2017, with every NBA team releasing a new jersey every season that celebrates “the stories, history and heritage that make each franchise unique.”
According to the NBA’s LockerVision uniform schedule, the first team to break out their City Edition uniforms on the court will be the Utah Jazz, who will wear theirs tonight (Thursday, November 14) when they host the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks, Charlotte Hornets, Boston Celtics and Sacramento Kings will also debut their City Edition jerseys on Saturday, November 16.
Images of City and Classic Edition uniforms were posted to Twitter in a massive leak back in September, and all the City Editions released Thursday match up with those leaked photos. The Jazz, meanwhile, had given fans an early look at their 2024-25 City Edition uniforms as part of a rebranding announcement in June.
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Here’s a team-by-team breakdown of the new jerseys, along with what the NBA had to say about each one on social media:
Atlanta’s 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jerseys depict the Hawks rising like wings, with blue and brown trims honoring Atlanta’s roots. The belt buckle’s “Atlanta” and Legacy Icon logo show city pride, overall embodying unity, culture, and a bold championship pursuit.
Boston’s 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition uniform marks Chapter Two in a multi-season story, marking the game’s evolution. Green and black colorways connect the past and future, while a woven side panel and modern typeface add a forward-looking style.
The Brooklyn Nets celebrate their continued collaboration with Brooklyn-based artist and Nets fan, KAWS, in their 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition. The uniform fuses core elements of the Nets brand with some of the most notable components of KAWS’ work.
Like past editions of the Charlotte Hornets City Editions, their 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jerseys utilize mint green as the base color. This is a continuation of the story of the first ever US Mint and minting of gold coins and currency.
The Chicago Bulls 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jerseys celebrates the United Center’s 30th anniversary, featuring fonts and colors inspired by the arena. A jocktag honors the iconic marquee, reading “Home of The Bulls.” The clean, timeless design reflects the UC’s lasting legacy.
The Cleveland Cavaliers 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition jerseys honor Cleveland’s arts scene by drawing from the Cleveland Museum of Art. Featuring two-tone blue, logo-inspired colors, and a “color by numbers” side panel, it celebrates art’s diverse meaning and aims to inspire future artists.
The Dallas Mavericks’ 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jerseys pay homage to Dallas/Fort Worth as the birthplace of American Blues music, including local changemaker and Grammy Award winning recording artist Leon Bridges. The Trinity River Blues run deep, and they keep rolling on.
The Denver Nuggets’ 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jerseys build on the 5280 theme with a white base, rainbow accents, and navy trim, honoring Denver’s mile-high altitude and 70s “rainbow” design. Mountain lines and side panels reflect the city’s scenic views and iconic sunsets.
Like the Bad Boys did in 89-90, the Detroit Pistons’ Nike NBA City Edition jerseys are going back-to-back for 2024-25. This year’s uniforms are colored in “bone,” paying homage to the team’s Bad Boy mentality and second NBA Championship title team in 1990.
The Warriors’ 2024-2025 Nike NBA City Edition Jerseys honor the Golden Gate Bridge, symbolizing San Francisco’s resilience and innovation. Inspired by the bridge’s design, it celebrates unity and progress, continuing a two-year tribute to the city’s vibrant culture and legacy.
HOUSTON ROCKETS
The Houston Rockets’ 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jerseys honor their back-to-back championships, featuring championship banner shapes, the original logo on the shorts, and the Summit logo. Red and silver hues, vibration details, and “H-TOWN” celebrate the team’s legacy and energy.
INDIANA PACERS
The Indiana Pacers’ 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jerseys celebrate Indianapolis’ culture, blending sport, music, and art. With “Indy” on the chest, this year’s theme, “Turning the Lights on Indy,” reflects their new season-long campaign that celebrates the love Hoosiers have for the Indiana Pacers.
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
The Los Angeles Clippers’ 2024-2025 Nike NBA City Edition Jerseys are Chapter Two in its story, celebrating the love of basketball that defines the city, culture, and organization. Designed by LA-based artist Jonas Wood, the uniform features a refreshed Pacific blue colorway for the base.
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
The Los Angeles Lakers’ 2024-2025 Nike NBA City Edition Jerseys build on the team’s 2023-24 “California Dream” City Edition that celebrated the Lakers beginning in Los Angeles. The Lakers personality is front and center with “Lake Show” featured across the uniform chest for the first time.
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
The Memphis Grizzlies 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition jerseys pay homage to and celebrates the 50th anniversary season of the ABA’s Memphis Sounds. This year’s City Edition celebrates that history, while adding a modern-day next generation Grizzlies flare to these iconic uniforms.
MIAMI HEAT
A color flip of the 2023-24 “HEAT Culture” jersey, the Miami Heat’s 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jersey retains all the elements of its predecessor, save for the base color: a “Blood Red” hue honoring the transformative, win-at-all-costs mentality of HEAT Culture’s architect, Pat Riley.
MILWAUKEE BUCKS
The Milwaukee Bucks’ 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jersey honors Lake Michigan and Milwaukee’s three rivers with Great Lakes Blue. It features Wisconsin’s border on the front and sides, and the team name on the chest to celebrate Bucks fans across the state.
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
The Minnesota Timberwolves’ 2024-24 Nike NBA City Edition Jersey captures Minnesota winters with a white and black design, featuring a custom ice pattern. This uniform completes a two-year story arc, celebrating Minnesota’s lake life from summer’s warmth to winter’s chill.
NEW ORLEANS PELICANS
The New Orleans Pelicans 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jersey is a new take on last year’s City Edition design that incorporates updated colors including gold and deep purple, a new herringbone pattern, “N.O. ball” logo at the neck, and “New Orleans” anthem in letters created with bones.
NEW YORK KNICKS
The New York Knicks and Kith are back for the 2024-25 season with their latest iteration of the collaborative Nike NBA City Edition Jersey. This season’s edition is a color-flip of the ’23-’24 City Edition, which was heavily influenced by the era of the late 90’s and early 2000’s.
OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
The Thunder’s 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jersey continues Oklahoma City’s renaissance story, celebrating the energy and creativity driving the community. The bold design reflects the city’s evolving landscape, from art and fashion to food and public transport, pushing culture forward.
ORLANDO MAGIC
The 2024-25 Orlando Magic Nike NBA City Edition Jersey honors the team’s rise, featuring a platinum armor-textured base and gothic script. The Magic wordmark with a retro star symbolizing strength and pride, embodies the city’s resilience and battle for greatness.
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
The Philadelphia 76ers’ 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jersey celebrates the legacy of the Spectrum, the team’s home from 1967-1996. Featuring a white base, it adapts details from the 2021-22 “Moments Mixtape” navy design, honoring the era’s iconic rivalries and home-court pride.
PHOENIX SUNS
The Phoenix Suns’ 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jersey honors the 30th anniversary of the 1995 NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix. Inspired by the iconic, non-traditional design, it celebrates the first time the league moved away from red and blue to create a unique look for the host city.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
The Portland Trail Blazers’ 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jersey blends tradition with modern flair, celebrating Portland’s plaid heritage. Featuring PNW-inspired details, Mt. Hood’s silhouette and coordinates, it honors the team’s history with a trophy icon commemorating their 1977 title.
SACRAMENTO KINGS
The Sacramento Kings’ 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jersey honors the historic Cincinnati Royals era. Featuring royal blue as the base color and vintage striping, it celebrates the franchise’s evolution with embossed crowns on the sides tracing the Kings’ crown logo’s history.
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
The San Antonio Spurs’ 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jersey is a nod to the Hemisfair, thoughtfully crafted to reflect the spirit of an era. It is designed to embrace the city’s history and be a symbol of the future, inspired by Talavera tiles and Spanish architecture.
TORONTO RAPTORS
The Toronto Raptors’ 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jersey honors Vince Carter’s iconic dunk in the 2000 All-Star Game by featuring the vintage dinosaur logo. The jersey is a representation of the golden age in purple and red, which is encapsulated by Carter’s jersey hanging in the rafters for eternity.
UTAH JAZZ
The 2024-25 Utah Jazz Nike NBA City Edition Jersey celebrates the state’s passion for sport and iconic mountain range. Featuring a refreshed purple mountain design, “UTAH” in a modern throwback style, and Jazz note details, the uniform highlights Utah’s rise with white and blue accents.
WASHINGTON WIZARDS
The Washington Wizards’ 2024-25 Nike NBA City Edition Jersey honors Washington D.C.’s evolution, inspired by the Potomac River. The Hydrogen Blue design with wave ripples symbolizes growth, momentum, and resilience, reflecting a city that’s continuously breaking and redefining boundaries.
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Here’s what City Edition uniforms looked like in past seasons:
