NBA

The NBA, or National Basketball Association, is a professional basketball league in North America, consisting of 30 teams. It is widely regarded as one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. The league was founded on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA) and later merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) to become the NBA in 1949. The NBA regular season typically runs from October to April, followed by the playoffs, culminating in the NBA Finals in June. The league features some of the most skilled basketball players in the world and has a significant cultural impact, contributing to the globalization of basketball. The NBA also promotes various initiatives related to social justice, health, and wellness.