The easy way to get the ins, outs, and intrigue of this beloved sport. The National Basketball Association (NBA), with 30 teams and an average attendance of more than 17,000 spectators per game, is the richest and most popular basketball league ? and arguably the most viewed American sport ? in the world. This new edition of Basketball For Dummies not only covers the rules and regulations of the NBA, but offers coverage of the WNBA, NCAA, and international basketball leagues.