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NBA

American

National Basketball Association.
Also N.B.A. National Book Award.
National Boxing Association.

NBA British

abbreviation

(in the US) National Basketball Association
(the former) Net Book Agreement

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Approaching the end of the regular season, the Lakers looked at Thursday’s game against the defending NBA champions as a test, forward Jake LaRavia said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Reigning NBA champions Thunder claimed a commanding 139-96 victory, helped by 28 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as they improved their league-best record to 61-16.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Four of the past seven NBA most valuable player awards have gone to international players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Amex is also the official card of the NBA, WNBA, Formula One, U.S.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

“Save it for the NBA Finals,” he advised.

From "The Million Dollar Shot" by Dan Gutman

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