EAST BAY KINGS RETURN TO THE ABA

The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that the East Bay Kings have returned to the ABA following a two-year hiatus. "We are very pleased to have Lorenzo King and his team back," stated ABA CEO Joe Newman. Lorenzo is quite an interesting person and adds a lot to the league and will be a...

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NORTH FLORIDA RAIDERS ADDED TO ABA EXPANSION

The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that the North Florida Raiders have been added to the record-setting expansion of the league for the upcoming season, its 25th Anniversary. "We are very pleased to have Anthony Walker and his team in the ABA," stated ABA CEO Joe Newman. "Anthony has experience on and off the...

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RENO ROGUES SET TO BEGIN ABA PLAY IN NOVEMBER

IDAHO OUTLAWS TO LEAD NEW ABA AT-LARGE DIVISION

The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that the Idaho Outlaws located in Boise, ID have been added to the record-setting expansion for the upcoming season and will lead a new At-Large Division composed to Pacific Northwest ABA teams. "We are very excited about this new division and the Outlaws," stated ABA CEO Joe Newman....

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ABA RECORD-SETTING EXPANSION CONTINUES WITH LONG ISLAND STRONG ARM BALLERS

CTX ASSASSINS JOIN THE ABA

The American Basketball Association (ABA) today announced that the CTX Assassins located in Temple, TX have joined the league and will begin play in November. "We are very pleased to welcome Melanie Jackson, a seasoned entrepreneur and businesswomen as part of the ABA," stated ABA CEO Joe Newman. "Her affinity for basketball was fostered through...

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ABOUT THE ABA

The American Basketball Association (ABA) is a men’s professional basketball league. The league has grown to become the largest professional sports league in the world! In 1999 Joe Newman and the late Richard P. Tinkham founded the league. It is the re-launch of the original ABA which merged with the NBA in 1976. Tinkham co-founded both the original ABA and the Indiana Pacers. Joe Newman was the CEO of Joe Newman Advertising, Inc. and Alliance Broadcasting Group, Inc. The ABA was established in 1967 and merged with the National Basketball Association in 1976 [New Jersey Nets, San Antonio Spurs, Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets]. Some of the ABA notable players where: Julius Irving (Dr. J) George Gervin (The Iceman), Ricky Barry, Moses Malone along with, many others that came to be NBA players. The ABA was reformed in 2000 in partnership with the NBA and has been operating in harmony for the past 21 years.