The Memphis Grizzlies Motorsports Park annually hosts NASCAR's Busch and Craftsman Truck Series, as well as other racing events. source
The Memphis Grizzlies Motorsports Park annually hosts NASCAR's Busch and Craftsman Truck Series, as well as other racing events.
The Memphis Grizzlies's musical heritage is reflected in several of its annual events. source
The Memphis Grizzlies's musical heritage is reflected in several of its annual events.
The Toronto Raptors joined the NBA in 1995 as an expansion team alongside the Western Conference’s Vancouver Grizzlies. source
The Toronto Raptors joined the NBA in 1995 as an expansion team alongside the Western Conference’s Vancouver Grizzlies.
In the 2000 off-season, free agent McGrady opted to leave the Toronto Raptors in a sign-and-trade deal worth $67.5 million over six years, while giving a conditional draft pick as part of the agreement to the Orlando Magic, for a first-round draft pick. source
In the 2000 off-season, free agent McGrady opted to leave the Toronto Raptors in a sign-and-trade deal worth $67.5 million over six years, while giving a conditional draft pick as part of the agreement to the Orlando Magic, for a first-round draft pick.
The 2002–03 season began with the same optimism that the Toronto Raptors exhibited in three consecutive playoff seasons, although it faded early. source
The 2002–03 season began with the same optimism that the Toronto Raptors exhibited in three consecutive playoff seasons, although it faded early.
owner of the Vancouver Grizzlies Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL) through Northwest Sports Enterprises. source
owner of the Vancouver Grizzlies Canucks of the National Hockey League (NHL) through Northwest Sports Enterprises.
Shareef Abdur-Rahim was selected third overall by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the 1996 Draft. source
Shareef Abdur-Rahim was selected third overall by the Vancouver Grizzlies in the 1996 Draft.
The Vancouver Grizzlies had second pick in the 1999 draft. Despite having a good point guard in Bibby, they selected Steve Francis. source
The Vancouver Grizzlies had second pick in the 1999 draft. Despite having a good point guard in Bibby, they selected Steve Francis.
For the 2000–01 season, the team's final season in the Vancouver Grizzlies, Sidney Lowe was hired as head coach. source
For the 2000–01 season, the team's final season in the Vancouver Grizzlies, Sidney Lowe was hired as head coach.
The Houston Rockets did not finish a season with a winning record until the 1976–77 season, source
The Houston Rockets did not finish a season with a winning record until the 1976–77 season,
The Houston Rockets continued to reach the playoffs throughout the 1980s, but failed to advance past the second round for the rest of the decade. source
The Houston Rockets continued to reach the playoffs throughout the 1980s, but failed to advance past the second round for the rest of the decade.
The Houston Rockets of the early 21st century, led by superstars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, followed the trend of consistent regular-season respectability followed by playoff underachievement as both players struggled with injuries. source
The Houston Rockets of the early 21st century, led by superstars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming, followed the trend of consistent regular-season respectability followed by playoff underachievement as both players struggled with injuries.
In the 1975–76 NBA season the Houston Rockets finally had a permanent home in Houston as they moved into The Summit, which they would call home for the next 29 years. source
In the 1975–76 NBA season the Houston Rockets finally had a permanent home in Houston as they moved into The Summit, which they would call home for the next 29 years.
Initially the Detroit Pistons had a tough time moving up the NBA ladder. In 1984, the Pistons lost a tough five-game series to the underdog New York Knicks, three games to two. source
Initially the Detroit Pistons had a tough time moving up the NBA ladder. In 1984, the Pistons lost a tough five-game series to the underdog New York Knicks, three games to two.
Prior to the 1986–87 season, the Detroit Pistons acquired more key players: John Salley (drafted 11th overall), Dennis Rodman (drafted 27th) and Adrian Dantley (acquired in a trade with the Utah Jazz). source
Prior to the 1986–87 season, the Detroit Pistons acquired more key players: John Salley (drafted 11th overall), Dennis Rodman (drafted 27th) and Adrian Dantley (acquired in a trade with the Utah Jazz).
In the 2002 offseason, Dumars revamped the Detroit Pistons' roster by signing free agent Chauncey Billups, acquiring Richard "Rip" Hamilton from the Washington Wizards, and by drafting Tayshaun Prince from Kentucky. source
In the 2002 offseason, Dumars revamped the Detroit Pistons' roster by signing free agent Chauncey Billups, acquiring Richard "Rip" Hamilton from the Washington Wizards, and by drafting Tayshaun Prince from Kentucky.
The Minnesota Timberwolves debuted on November 3, 1989, losing to the Seattle SuperSonics on the road 106–94. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves debuted on November 3, 1989, losing to the Seattle SuperSonics on the road 106–94.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were unable to duplicate McCloskey's "Detroit Bad Boys" success in the Twin Cities, finishing 19–63 and 20–62 the next two seasons. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves were unable to duplicate McCloskey's "Detroit Bad Boys" success in the Twin Cities, finishing 19–63 and 20–62 the next two seasons.
The Minnesota Timberwolves also held a public contest for the design of the first official team logo. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves also held a public contest for the design of the first official team logo.
The Minnesota Timberwolves were beaten by the eventual champion San Antonio Spurs in four games. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves were beaten by the eventual champion San Antonio Spurs in four games.
In 1999, the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Wally Szczerbiak with the sixth pick in the draft. source
In 1999, the Minnesota Timberwolves drafted Wally Szczerbiak with the sixth pick in the draft.
In 2003, the Minnesota Timberwolves made two strong off-season moves, trading away forward Joe Smith and injured guard Terrell Brandon in a multi-player deal for Ervin Johnson, Sam Cassell and embattled guard Latrell Sprewell. source
In 2003, the Minnesota Timberwolves made two strong off-season moves, trading away forward Joe Smith and injured guard Terrell Brandon in a multi-player deal for Ervin Johnson, Sam Cassell and embattled guard Latrell Sprewell.
The Orlando Magic history was changed on May 17, 1992, when the franchise won the first pick in the 1992 NBA draft Lottery. source
The Orlando Magic history was changed on May 17, 1992, when the franchise won the first pick in the 1992 NBA draft Lottery.
The Orlando Magic again became the NBA's most improved franchise, as they improved by 20 games. source
The Orlando Magic again became the NBA's most improved franchise, as they improved by 20 games.
The Orlando Magic missed the 1993 NBA Playoffs because they were tied with the Indiana Pacers for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with the Pacers holding the tiebreaker. source
The Orlando Magic missed the 1993 NBA Playoffs because they were tied with the Indiana Pacers for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference with the Pacers holding the tiebreaker.
The Orlando Magic became a dominant team in the NBA, compiling the first 50 win season in franchise history with a 50–32 record. source
The Orlando Magic became a dominant team in the NBA, compiling the first 50 win season in franchise history with a 50–32 record.
In the 1995–96 season, the Orlando Magic again were near the top of the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division with a 60–22 record, led by O'Neal and Hardaway. source
In the 1995–96 season, the Orlando Magic again were near the top of the Eastern Conference and the Atlantic Division with a 60–22 record, led by O'Neal and Hardaway.
The Chicago Bulls doubled their franchise value from 2014 to 2015, and were valued at 2.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2016, making the team the third most valuable franchise in the league. source
The Chicago Bulls doubled their franchise value from 2014 to 2015, and were valued at 2.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2016, making the team the third most valuable franchise in the league.
The Chicago Bulls won an NBA record 72 games during the 1995–96 NBA season and are the only team in NBA history to win 70 games or better in a single season. source
The Chicago Bulls won an NBA record 72 games during the 1995–96 NBA season and are the only team in NBA history to win 70 games or better in a single season.
In the 2014/15 season, the Chicago Bulls were also amongst the highest grossing teams in the NBA with 228 million U.S. dollars in revenues. source
In the 2014/15 season, the Chicago Bulls were also amongst the highest grossing teams in the NBA with 228 million U.S. dollars in revenues.