NBA

The NBA, or National Basketball Association, is a professional basketball league in North America composed of 30 teams. It is one of the four 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 NBA season typically runs from October to April, with playoffs occurring in May and June. The league was founded on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) before merging with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 and adopting the NBA name. The NBA is known for its high level of athleticism and international popularity, featuring some of the best basketball players globally. The league also engages in various community initiatives and broadcasts games worldwide, expanding its influence and fan base beyond North America.