NBA Basketball, An Official Fan's Guide, by Mark Vancil, published by in 1994 by Carlton Books. An illustrated NBA primer, covering the history of the league, its teams and stars. Includes a glossary of basketball terms.

The Official NBA Guide, edited by Craig Carter and Mark Broussard, published annually in September by The Sporting News. The NBA from 1946 to today, including a review of the previous season, league records, rules and directories and a year-by-year statistical history.

The Official NBA Register, edited by George Puro, Mark Broussard and Kyle Veltrop, published annually in September by The Sporting News. The NBA from A to Z: Statistical biographies of all active players and coaches in the NBA, plus sections on promising newcomers and all-time greats.

The Official NBA Rules, edited by the NBA Operations Department and published annually in September by The Sporting News. The league's official rulebook, including a court diagram and line drawings of referees' signals.

The Complete Handbook of Pro Basketball, edited by Zander Hollander, published annually in September by Signet. A paperback look ahead to the coming NBA season, including feature stories, breezy biographies and stats.

The Sports Encyclopedia, Pro Basketball, edited by David S. Neft and Richard M. Cohen, published in 1992 by St. Martin's Press. A history of the sport, from early leagues through the NBA, with statistics.

The Hard Road to Glory, by Arthur Ashe Jr., published in 1988 and 1993 by Amistad Press. A look at the African-American athlete in basketball, including an extensive reference section listing athletes, coaches and executives.

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