The Basketball Americas League is a professional basketball league that features teams from various countries in the Americas. It aims to promote the sport and provide a competitive platform for players and teams across the region. The league is part of the broader effort to enhance basketball's popularity and development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Founded in 2021, the league includes teams from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, and Mexico. It operates under the governance of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) and serves as a stepping stone for players aspiring to reach higher levels of competition, including the NBA.