NBA Stats

API

Free API for current and historical NBA statistics

Overview

The NBA Stats API provides access to comprehensive current and historical NBA data, including player per-game/season stats, team standings, real-time game results, playoff performance, and archived season records. Endpoints support queries for specific players, teams, games, or seasons. Responses are formatted in JSON, simplifying integration. Ideal use cases include building fantasy basketball tools, sports analytics platforms, fan websites displaying live stats, or educational projects analyzing basketball performance trends.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://any-api.com/nba_com/nba_com/docs/API_Description')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful interface
JSON response format
Current and historical data
Player/team/game stats endpoints
No authentication required

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is the NBA Stats API free to use?

Yes, the NBA Stats API is free for public use with rate limits to ensure fair access.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, the API does not require an authentication key for accessing its endpoints.

? What is the response format?

All responses are returned in JSON format, which is easy to parse and integrate into applications.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Sports & Fitness

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Comprehensive NBA data coverage
⊕ Easy JSON integration
⊕ Free access
⊕ Up-to-date real-time stats

Cons

⊖ Rate-limited requests
⊖ No official service level agreement (SLA)
⊖ Limited advanced filtering options