National Basketball Players Association

The National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) is the labor union that represents professional basketball players in the NBA. It advocates for players’ rights, fair compensation, and working conditions. The NBPA negotiates collective bargaining agreements with team owners, ensuring players receive benefits, salary standards, and protections. It also provides services like legal support and health resources. Essentially, the NBPA helps players organize collectively to ensure their interests are protected and promotes the growth and integrity of the sport from the players’ perspective.