NBA merger

The NBA merger refers to the joining of two professional basketball leagues in the United States: the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the American Basketball Association (ABA). This merger occurred in 1976, allowing the NBA to expand by incorporating ABA teams and assets. As part of the agreement, four ABA teams, along with the innovative three-point line and a more dynamic style of play, were integrated into the NBA. This move significantly enhanced the NBA's popularity and competition, shaping the modern landscape of professional basketball as we know it today.