Creation and BAA–NBL merger (1946–1956)
The Basketball Association of America was founded in 1946 by owners of the major ice hockey arenas in the Northeastern and Midwestern United States See more

Following the summer break, teams begin training camps in late September. Training camps allow the coaching staff to evaluate players (especially rookies), scout the team's strengths and … See more

The Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics are tied for the most championships with each having 17 NBA Finals wins. The Golden State Warriors and See more

The National Basketball Association has sporadically participated in international club competitions. The first international competition … See more

The NBA originated in 1946 with 11 teams, and through a sequence of team expansions, reductions and relocations consists of 30 teams – 29 in the United States and 1 in Canada.
The current league organization divides 30 teams into two 15 … See more

The NBA playoffs begin in April after the conclusion of the regular season and play-in tournament with the top eight teams in each conference, … See more

As one of the major sports leagues in North America, the NBA has a long history of partnerships with television networks in the United States. … See more