NBA

NBA stands for the National Basketball Association. It is a professional basketball league in North America, composed of 30 teams, primarily located in the United States and one in Canada. The NBA is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada and is widely regarded as the premier men’s professional basketball league in the world. The league was founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to become the NBA in 1949. The season typically runs from October to April, with playoff games extending into June. NBA teams compete for the championship in a series of playoff matches culminating in the NBA Finals. The league is known for its high level of athleticism, competitive play, and notable players, contributing significantly to the global popularity of basketball.