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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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LeBron James shone as the Los Angeles Lakers took charge of their NBA play-off series while Victor Wembanyama was concussed during a San Antonio defeat.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Victor Wembanyama starred on his NBA play-off debut as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Portland Trail Blazers 111-98.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

And who knew the NBA would stretch out this first-round series long enough to give Doncic and Reaves more healing time?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

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

It’s like an NBA player decided to show up and play for our high-school team—that’s how good Boy21 is.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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