NBA
Americanabbreviation
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(in the US) National Basketball Association
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(the former) Net Book Agreement
Example Sentences
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Lakers guard Luka Doncic will be eligible for postseason awards after the NBA and NBA Players Association announced Thursday they ruled in his favor on his extraordinary circumstances appeal of the 65-game rule.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
The “third-year leap” has been an important benchmark throughout NBA history—the stage at which certain phenoms take the crucial step toward superstardom.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
Early in his career, the 7-foot center helped the Phoenix Suns reach the NBA Finals as a double-double machine.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Wembanyama set a career high for points this season, with 25 per game, and reduced opponents’ scoring to rubble, leading the NBA in blocks per game for the third consecutive year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
To hear him talk, you’d think they just won the NBA championship.
From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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