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- Inaugural season: 1946
- League offices: New York City
- Commissioner: David Stern
- Number of teams: 30
- Number of games per team: 82
- 2009 defending champion: Los Angeles Lakers
- TV partners: ESPN, TNT
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The National Basketball Association is comprised of 30 professional teams playing basketball in the United States and Canada.
On March 26, 2009, the league changed the rule for having too many player on the court. Under the new policy, if a technical foul is given for too many men, the non-offending team has the choice to keep the previous play or void the action and revert the game clock.ESPN.com: NBA Approves New Rule for Violation
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Financial Issues
According to The Washington Times, the NBA is set to borrow $175 million from JP Morgan Chase and Bank of America on February 26, 2009. The funds will be distributed to 15 teams to help eliminate revenue losses caused by the economic recession.The Washington Times: NBA Gets a Loan -
Regular Season Format
Each team plays a six month, 82-game regular season within two conferences, each of which have three geographical divisions. The NBA All-Star Game is held each February. Every four seasons, the league allows elite players to represent their country in the Summer Olympics. -
Playoff Format
Following the regular season, 16 teams qualify for the NBA Playoffs. After three rounds are played to determine each conference champion, the two remaining teams participate in the NBA Finals. -
History
Originally founded as the Basketball Association of America on June 6, 1946, with 11 teams. The first game was played on November 1, 1946, in Toronto where the New York Knickerbockers defeated the Toronto Huskies 68-66. In 1949, the Basketball Association of America merged with the National Basketball League, forming the NBA. The league first started with 17 teams, then cut the league to 11 teams the following year. In 1976 the NBA absorbed four teams from the struggling American Basketball Association. The fall of the ABA was satirized in the 2008 Will Ferrell film Semi-Pro. -
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Issue Between NBA And Referees' Union
As of September 23, 2009, the NBA and the referees' union have been unable to come to a contract agreement, which means the season could start with replacement referees. Reportedly, the two sides are about $1 million apart.http://blogs.usatoday.com/gameon/2009/09/wednesday-eyeopener-3.html Replacement referees are scheduled to work starting the preseason on October 1.http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/2009-09-29-referee-lockout_N.htm After replacement referees handled all the preseason games, the 57 NBA referees agreed to a collective bargaining deal on October 23 and will start the regular season on October 27.http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4590031 -
Use Of Instant Replay
The use of instant replay by the NBA started in the 2002-2003 season. It was used automatically to determine if a shot was made with no time remaining on the clock at the end of the first, second and third quarters and at the end of the game if the shot could determine the outcome of the game. It was also used to determine if a shooting foul was called with no time remaining on the clock in each quarter or if the foul could determine the outcome of the game.http://www.nba.com/news/replay_020729.html
Starting in the 2008-2009 season, replay was used to determine whether a shot was a two point or three point field goal and whether or not a shooter was fouled taking a two point or three point shot. Referees were allowed to use replay when dealing with clock malfunctions at the end of the quarter.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/03/sports/basketball/03nba.html
On October 2, 2009 the use of replay was expanded further. It can now help determine whether a shot attempt was released or a foul committed before the shot clock expires. It's also used in the final two minutes to determine who touched the ball that goes out of bounds.http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/03/sports/basketball/03nba.html
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Aiding Relief Effort In Haiti
On January 15, 2010 Samuel Dalembert of the Philadelphia 76ers donated $100,000 to UNICEF to aid the relief effort in Haiti following a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that left up to 100,000 people dead. Dalembert, a native of Haiti, and the 76ers asked for donations and would match the donation. The fans at the Wachovia Center responded with over $30,000 in donations. Dalembert plans on returning to Haiti to deliver supplies. The NBA and the players' union donated $1 million towards the relief effort.http://nba.fanhouse.com/2010/01/16/haiti-on-the-nbas-mind/ -
League Commissioners And Presidents
- 1946-1963: Maurice Podoloff
- 1963-1975: Walter Kennedy
- 1975-1984: Larry O'Brien
- 1984-Present: David Stern
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2010 All Star Game
Eastern Conference Starters
- Dwayne Wade - Miami Heat
- Allen Iverson - Philadelphia 76ers
- Dwight Howard - Orlando Magic
- LeBron James - Cleveland Cavaliers
- Kevin Garnett - Boston Celtics
Eastern Conference Reserves
- Derrick Rose - Chicago Bulls
- Rajon Rondo - Boston Celtics
- Paul Pierce - Boston Celtics
- Chris Bosh - Toronto Raptors
- Gerarld Wallace - Charlotte Bobcats
- Joe Johnson -- Atlanta Hawks
- Al Horford - Atlanta Hawks
Western Conference Starters
- Kobe Bryant - Los Angeles Lakers
- Steve Nash - Phoenix Suns
- Amare Stoudemire - Phoenix Suns
- Carmelo Anthony - Denver Nuggets
- Tim Duncan - San Antonio Spurs
Western Conference Reserves
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NBA Teams
- Atlanta Hawks
- Boston Celtics
- Charlotte Bobcats
- Chicago Bulls
- Cleveland Cavaliers
- Dallas Mavericks
- Denver Nuggets
- Detroit Pistons
- Golden State Warriors
- Houston Rockets
- Indiana Pacers
- Los Angeles Clippers
- Los Angeles Lakers
- Memphis Grizzlies
- Miami Heat
- Milwaukee Bucks
- Minnesota Timberwolves
- New Jersey Nets
- New Orleans Hornets
- New York Knicks
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Orlando Magic
- Philadelphia 76ers
- Phoenix Suns
- Portland Trailblazers
- Sacramento Kings
- San Antonio Spurs
- Toronto Raptors
- Utah Jazz
- Washington Wizards
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List Of NBA Champions
Most Championships
- Boston Celtics 17
- Los Angeles Lakers 15
- Chicago Bulls 6
- San Antonio Spurs 4
- Detroit Pistons 3
- Golden State Warriors 3
- Philadelphia 76ers 3
- Houston Rockets 2
- New York Knicks 2
- Baltimore Bullets 1 (no longer an NBA team)
- Miami Heat 1
- Milwaukee Bucks 1
- Rochester Royals (now Sacramento Kings) 1
- Seattle Supersonics (now Oklahoma City Thunder) 1
- St. Louis Hawks (now Atlanta Hawks) 1
- Washington Bullets (now Washington Wizards) 1
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The 50 Greatest Players In NBA History
At the 1997 All Star game, the 50 greatest players in NBA history were announced. They were chosen from a group of media, former players, coaches, general managers and team executives.- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Nate Archibald
- Paul Arizin
- Charles Barkley
- Rick Barry
- Elgin Baylor
- Dave Bing
- Larry Bird
- Wilt Chamberlain
- Bob Cousy
- Dave Cowens
- Billy Cunningham
- Dave DeBusschere
- Clyde Drexler
- Julius Erving
- Patrick Ewing
- Walt Frazier
- George Gervin
- Hal Greer
- John Havlicek
- Elvin Hayes
- Magic Johnson
- Sam Jones
- Michael Jordan
- Jerry Lucas
- Karl Malone
- Moses Malone
- Pete Maravich
- Kevin McHale
- George Mikan
- Earl Monroe
- Hakeem Olajuwon
- Shaquille O'Neal
- Robert Parish
- Bob Pettit
- Scottie Pippen
- Willis Reed
- Oscar Robertson
- David Robinson
- Bill Russell
- Dolph Schayes
- Bill Sharman
- John Stockton
- Isiah Thomas
- Nate Thurmond
- Wes Unseld
- Bill Walton
- Jerry West
- Lenny Wilkens
- James Worthyhttp://www.nba.com/history/players/50greatest.html
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National Basketball Association News
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WNBA Stars Join NBA All-Stars in Dallas
9, 2010 -- The WNBA and its players will join the NBA family in celebrating its tradition of commitment to social responsibility at NBA All-Star 2010 in ... (February 09, 2010)Greater Tulsa Reporter Newspapers -
Kaman Added to NBA Western Conference All-Star Roster
Courtesy: AP AP NEW YORK – Former Central Michigan University standout Chris Kaman has been selected to play in the 2010 National Basketball Association ... (February 08, 2010)Central Michigan University Chippewas -
National Basketball Association makes aggressive move against counterfeiters
As activities get under way for the National Basketball Association's All-Star game this weekend in Dallas, the league's licensing arm has quietly launched ... (February 09, 2010)Bizjournals.com -
NBA Hall-of-Famer, Knicks great McGuire passes away
New York, NY (Sports Network) - NBA Hall-of-Famer and New York Knicks legend Dick McGuire died from natural causes Wednesday at the age of 84. ... (February 03, 2010)Seattle Post Intelligencer
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National Basketball Association Questions
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With the Western Conference having most of the dominating teams in recent years, do you think the NBA should reassign some of the teams to. 1 AnswerI think for the past 10 years, the most dominating teams in the Western Conference are Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs. Despite this statement, teams t... read more -
Whats the best mouth guard I can use for basketball? 3 AnswersThe Reebok® intermediate custom-molded mouth guard has a lower impact strip that helps locate the teeth of the lower jaw against the underside of the mouthguard... read more -
National Basketball Association is determined to see Kobe vs. Lebron!!! No matter what! I wonder who they want to win the championship? 1 AnswerAlways wonder if the NBA is manipulated.... and then Cleveland loses. Which brings you back to reality, but then you could stipulate that Orlando is a better ma... read more -
in mens ncaa basketball how many times has all 4 #1 seeds made it to the final 4 ? if any who and when? 1 AnswerOnce, last year was the first time ever . The teams were UCLA, Memphis, Kansas and North Carolina. read more
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National Basketball Association Blogs
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Although the spotlight will undoubtedly be on the NBA and its All-Stars this week, the WNBA and its players are also gearing up to make a positive and profound impact in Dallas. There will be an incredible collection of past, ... (February 09, 2010)slamonline.com
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