Eight of the NBA's oldest franchises will debut the new "Specter" uniforms this season, the league and Nike announced at a Brooklyn event. The Knicks, Celtics, Lakers, 76ers, Warriors, Pistons, Hawks and Kings receive the special designs, which incorporate each team's history, city heritage and fan culture. These clubs, founded between 1946-49 and the early 1950s, have combined for 53 of the NBA's 84 titles. The Specter line also includes a new standard issue collection of hoodies, pants, T‑shirts and shorts aimed at "revolutionizing the look of the NBA for the next generation." All 30 teams will wear the new apparel during warmups, practice and road trips, while the Specter uniforms will join each selected team's existing Association, Icon, Classic, Statement and City editions. No release date for on‑court use was provided.

The announcement highlights the league's effort to blend tradition with modern style, offering fans a fresh visual identity that honors the NBA's founding clubs while setting a new standard for future designs.