NBA

The National Basketball Association (NBA), commonly known as the NBA, stands as the leading professional basketball league in both North America and the world, encompassing 30 teams (29 from the United States and 1 from Canada) split into two conferences: Eastern and Western. Established in 1949, it provides the most elite level of basketball play along with the top player compensations, consisting of a regular season with 82 games, followed by the playoff rounds.