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NBA Code Replacements
Ready-to-go code replacement files for every NBA team (30 teams). Pick a matchup, choose AP, Getty, or Imagn style, and download a ready-to-use .txt — or let Sideline Captions write the captions for you.
New user? Your first file is free:
What's inside
What's in our NBA code replacement files
- All 30 teams
- Caption Styles for AP / Getty / Imagn
- 44 common phrases for basketball
l43 Los Angeles Lakers guard Cameron Carr (43) l Los Angeles Lakers forward Rafael Castro l77 Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) l5 Los Angeles Lakers guard Quentin Grimes (5) l7 Los Angeles Lakers guard Jaden Hardy (7) b99 Boston Celtics guard Devin Carter (99) b12 Boston Celtics forward Chris Cenac Jr. (12) b45 Boston Celtics guard Mike Conley (45) b26 Boston Celtics forward Tucker DeVries (26) b52 Boston Celtics center Luka Garza (52) dr dribbles stb shoots the ball ifb is fouled by and more phrases...
Code Replacement files
for all 30 NBA teams
- Atlanta Hawks
- Boston Celtics
- Brooklyn Nets
- Charlotte Hornets
- Chicago Bulls
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Dallas Mavericks
- Denver Nuggets
- Detroit Pistons
- Golden State Warriors
- Houston Rockets
- Indiana Pacers
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Miami Heat
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- New Orleans Pelicans
- New York Knicks
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Orlando Magic
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Phoenix Suns
- Portland Trail Blazers
- Sacramento Kings
- San Antonio Spurs
- Toronto Raptors
- Utah Jazz
- Washington Wizards
Caption styles
AP Sports, Getty, Imagn, and more — the formats editors expect from wire photographers.
Multiple tab codes
Optional variants so one shortcode can expand to full name, last name only, or other tab-separated fields.
Common phrases
Add sport-specific action codes — runs, tackles, passes — alongside player entries in the same file.
Upcoming games
Pick a game from the calendar and Sideline auto-fills both teams — no hunting through dropdowns on game day.
AI captions next
Use the same rosters in Sideline Captions to AI-caption images automatically on ingest.
Common Basketball Phrases
Convenient common phrases for basketball – included
Add these shortcodes alongside player entries in the same file.
| Code | Phrase |
|---|---|
dr |
dribbles |
stb |
shoots the ball |
ifb |
is fouled by |
cbt |
congratulated by teammates |
sob |
sits on the bench |
| plus 39 more for basketball… |
FAQ
NBA roster & captioning FAQ
Where can I download NBA code replacements?
Right here. Pick any matchup across all 30 teams, choose AP, Getty, or Imagn style, and download a ready-to-use .txt file. Your first file is free, and a Sideline Captions trial unlocks unlimited code replacement files.
How do I use NBA code replacements in Sideline Captions?
Open Sideline Captions and pick the NBA matchup in Roster Manager — the roster is already loaded. Type a shortcode in the caption editor to expand a player, or turn on AI captioning and let Sideline caption each image as it lands. Already have your own code file? Import it into Roster Manager.
Which caption styles are supported?
AP, Getty, Getty (parentheses), and Imagn. When you download Sideline Captions for macOS, you can also unlock custom caption styles that let you name players in whatever style fits your workflow.
Does it handle #0 and #00?
Yes. 0 and 00 stay as distinct codes (a0 vs a00) so the wrong player never expands.
Can Sideline AI-caption my NBA photos?
Yes. The same rosters you build here power Sideline Captions on macOS. Point it at a folder of game images and it reads jersey numbers, matches players from your roster, and writes publication-ready captions in AP, Getty, or Imagn style — no shortcodes to type.
Should I use code replacements, AI captions, or both?
Code replacements are great when you're captioning by hand and want instant player names from shortcodes. AI captioning shines when you need to get through a full card fast — Sideline writes the entire caption from the image and roster. Both are included in one Sideline subscription.
Automated Sports Photography Captioning
Caption NBA games faster with
Sideline Captions
Same roster, no file to manage.
Every NBA roster on this page is already inside Sideline Captions. Pick the matchup in the app and you're ready.
AI captions on ingest.
Sideline watches your ingest folder, reads jersey numbers, matches players from the NBA roster, and writes AP, Getty, or Imagn captions in about 2.5 seconds per image.
Your codes still work.
Code replacements are built into Sideline's caption editor, and you can import existing code replacement files into Roster Manager.
Rosters are just the start.
Sideline Captions includes NBA code replacements, unlimited AI sports captions, Sideline Live galleries, and more — $14.99/month.
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