What Is the ‘NBA’ in Sports?

“NBA” stands for the National Basketball Association.

It is the premier professional basketball league in North America (and arguably the world). Just like the NFL is for football, the NBA is the top tier for hoops.

Key Facts to Know

• The Teams: There are 30 teams (29 in the US and 1 in Canada, the Toronto Raptors).
• The Season: Teams play a long 82-game regular season that usually runs from October to April.
• The Championship: The season ends with the playoffs and arguably the most star-studded championship series in sports: the NBA Finals.