The D-League could reach 30 teams within the next five years.

There are currently 19 D-League teams and that number will increase to 22 for 16-17 with the Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets and Chicago Bulls adding teams.

“This first year has been validating the very unique growth opportunity I always thought existed with the D-League and really one of the drivers for why I was so excited to come on board,” D-League president Malcolm Turner said as he starts his second season in charge.

The Atlanta Hawks, Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks and Denver Nuggets look to add single-affiliate teams in the D-League over the next few years.

“All those NBA teams who currently don’t have a D-League team, we’re in active conversations with all of them,” Turner said. “Each team is at varying stages in terms of interest, and we’re trying to prioritize actionable interest and opportunities we can act on now. …

“We’re already working on the pipeline of opportunities for ’17-’18 and beyond. One of the reasons we’re focused on them so far in advance is 30-for-30 is our No. 1 initiative and we feel like we’re now within striking distance of achieving that goal.”