NBA The longest-tenured players for each NBA team Sam Yip USA Today Sports Aug 6, 2026 Aug 6, 2026 Updated Aug 11, 2026 0 1 of 30 Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu David Richard, Imagn Images Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) David Butler II, IMAGN IMAGES Brooklyn Nets center Day'ron Sharpe (20) Dale Zanine, IMAGN IMAGES Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) David Butler II, IMAGN IMAGES Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) Kamil Krzaczynski, IMAGN IMAGES Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) Ken Blaze, IMAGN IMAGES Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) Kevin Jairaj, IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) Ron Chenoy, IMAGN IMAGES Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) Ken Blaze, IMAGN IMAGES Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) Mark J. Rebilas, IMAGN IMAGES Houston Rockets forward Jae'sean Tate (8) Brett Davis, IMAGN IMAGES Indiana Pacers guard T.J. 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