WNBA (Women's National Basketball Association)

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is a professional basketball league in the United States. Founded in 1996, the WNBA is the women's counterpart to the National Basketball Association (NBA). The league features 12 teams and showcases the talents of the best female basketball players from around the world. The WNBA's mission is to provide women with opportunities to play professional basketball and to promote the sport of basketball among girls and women. The league is headquartered in New York City and has a staff of approximately 140 employees.