With the conclusion of the season, the Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, New York Nets, and San Antonio Spurs joined the NBA, while the Kentucky Colonels and Spirits of St. Louis accepted deals to fold, along with the ABA.
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1 1976 Denver Nuggets LogoDenver 6024.714-
2 1976 New York Nets LogoNew York   5529.6555.0
3 1976 San Antonio Spurs LogoSan Antonio 5034.59510.0
4 1976 Kentucky Colonels LogoKentucky 4638.54814.0
5 1976 Indiana Pacers LogoIndiana 3945.46421.0
1976 St. Louis Spirits LogoSt. Louis 3549.41725.0
1976 Virginia Squires LogoVirginia 1568.18144.5
1976 San Diego Sails LogoSan Diego 38.27320.5
1976 Utah Stars LogoUtah 412.25022.0
1976 Baltimore Claws LogoBaltimore  00.000-