Headquarters
New York City
About
The NBA (National Basketball Association) is a professional basketball league in North America, widely recognized as the premier men's professional basketball league in the world. It consists of 30 teams (29 in the United States and 1 in Canada) and is an active member of USA Basketball (USAB). The NBA is one of the four major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada, and its players are the world's best paid sportsmen, by average annual salary per player. The league was founded in New York City on June 6, 1946, as the Basketball Association of America (BAA). It changed its name to the National Basketball Association on August 3, 1949, after merging with the competing National Basketball League (NBL). The NBA's regular season runs from October to April, with each team playing 82 games. Its playoffs extend into June. NBA players, teams, and executives are among the most popular and well-known in the world.
Program Details
The NBA's affiliate program on the Impact network allows affiliates to earn commissions by promoting NBA tickets, merchandise, and other related products. Affiliates can leverage the NBA's global brand to attract a wide audience of basketball fans and sports enthusiasts.
Company History
Founded in 1946 as the Basketball Association of America (BAA), the NBA merged with the National Basketball League (NBL) in 1949 to become the National Basketball Association. The league has grown from its humble beginnings to become a global sports and entertainment powerhouse, with games and programming broadcast in over 200 countries and territories in more than 40 languages. Notable milestones include the introduction of the 24-second shot clock in 1954, the merger with the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1976, and the globalization of the league in the 1990s with the arrival of international stars.
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Available Countries
Canada, United States of America