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.
Orlando Magic has been the second most successful of the four expansion teams brought into the league in 1988 and 1989 in terms of winning percentage, after fellow Floridian team Miami Heat. source
Orlando Magic has been the second most successful of the four expansion teams brought into the league in 1988 and 1989 in terms of winning percentage, after fellow Floridian team Miami Heat.
In September 1985, Orlando businessman Jim L. Hewitt approached Philadelphia 76ers general manager Pat Williams as they met in Texas on his idea of bringing an NBA team to Orlando Magic . source
In September 1985, Orlando businessman Jim L. Hewitt approached Philadelphia 76ers general manager Pat Williams as they met in Texas on his idea of bringing an NBA team to Orlando Magic .
In the 1990 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic selected Dennis Scott with the fourth overall pick. source
In the 1990 NBA draft, the Orlando Magic selected Dennis Scott with the fourth overall pick.
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 selected big-man Shaquille O'Neal from Louisiana State University, the biggest prize in the draft since the Knicks won Patrick Ewing. source
The Orlando Magic selected big-man Shaquille O'Neal from Louisiana State University, the biggest prize in the draft since the Knicks won Patrick Ewing.
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.
The Orlando Magic were in the playoffs for the first time, ranked the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference. source
The Orlando Magic were in the playoffs for the first time, ranked the fourth seed in the Eastern Conference.
In the 1994–95 season, the Orlando Magic's sixth season, All-Star forward Horace Grant was acquired as a free agent from the Chicago Bulls. source
In the 1994–95 season, the Orlando Magic's sixth season, All-Star forward Horace Grant was acquired as a free agent from the Chicago Bulls.
The Orlando Magic compiled a 57–25 record, best in the East and winning the Atlantic Division title, becoming the second-fastest team to advance to the NBA Finals in league history. source
The Orlando Magic compiled a 57–25 record, best in the East and winning the Atlantic Division title, becoming the second-fastest team to advance to the NBA Finals in league history.
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 Orlando Magic were seeded number two, behind the NBA's all-time second best 72–10 record of the Chicago Bulls. source
The Orlando Magic were seeded number two, behind the NBA's all-time second best 72–10 record of the Chicago Bulls.
The Orlando Magic drafted Galician Fran Vázquez with the 11th pick in the 2005 NBA draft. source
The Orlando Magic drafted Galician Fran Vázquez with the 11th pick in the 2005 NBA draft.
In the 2003 NBA draft, with the fifth overall pick, Miami Heat selected shooting guard Dwyane Wade out of Marquette. source
In the 2003 NBA draft, with the fifth overall pick, Miami Heat selected shooting guard Dwyane Wade out of Marquette.
As a part of the NBA's Europe Live program, the Miami Heat played two preseason games against the Nets, one in Paris and one in London. source
As a part of the NBA's Europe Live program, the Miami Heat played two preseason games against the Nets, one in Paris and one in London.
The Miami Heat lost both of them, but Dwyane Wade got the stoic Brits all riled up with this sick dunk. source
The Miami Heat lost both of them, but Dwyane Wade got the stoic Brits all riled up with this sick dunk.
Fresh off their trip to Paris, the Miami Heatname their fave French food. Note to Udonis Haslem: Chicken Marsala is definitely not French. source
Fresh off their trip to Paris, the Miami Heatname their fave French food. Note to Udonis Haslem: Chicken Marsala is definitely not French.
the Miami Heat caused a major power shift during the blockbuster 2010 NBA Free Agency, adding Chris Bosh and LeBron James, starting the "Big 3" era. However, the Heat got off to a 9–8 start. source
the Miami Heat caused a major power shift during the blockbuster 2010 NBA Free Agency, adding Chris Bosh and LeBron James, starting the "Big 3" era. However, the Heat got off to a 9–8 start.
In the much anticipated 2011 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heatdefeated the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round, Boston Celtics in the Conference Semifinals. source
In the much anticipated 2011 NBA Playoffs, the Miami Heatdefeated the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round, Boston Celtics in the Conference Semifinals.
The Miami Heat reached the 2011 NBA Finals for the first time since 2006. source
The Miami Heat reached the 2011 NBA Finals for the first time since 2006.
On July 11, 2012, the Miami Heat officially signed veterans Ray Allen to a three-year contract and Rashard Lewis to a two-year contract. source
On July 11, 2012, the Miami Heat officially signed veterans Ray Allen to a three-year contract and Rashard Lewis to a two-year contract.
The Miami Heat went 17–1 in March, becoming the first team to win 17 games in a single calendar month. source
The Miami Heat went 17–1 in March, becoming the first team to win 17 games in a single calendar month.
The Miami Heat ended with a franchise-best and league-best 66–16 record to take the 1st seed in the 2013 NBA Playoffs. source
The Miami Heat ended with a franchise-best and league-best 66–16 record to take the 1st seed in the 2013 NBA Playoffs.
On July 6, 2016, Wade announced that he was leaving the Miami Heat to go join his hometown Chicago Bulls. source
On July 6, 2016, Wade announced that he was leaving the Miami Heat to go join his hometown Chicago Bulls.
In September 2016, Bosh suffered numerous setbacks and failed his physical exam with the Miami Heat and was not cleared by the team to participate in training camp. source
In September 2016, Bosh suffered numerous setbacks and failed his physical exam with the Miami Heat and was not cleared by the team to participate in training camp.
On September 26, 2016, the Miami Heat president Pat Riley said that the team doubted about Bosh's return on the court and viewed his career with the team as over, and noted that the team was no longer working toward his return source
On September 26, 2016, the Miami Heat president Pat Riley said that the team doubted about Bosh's return on the court and viewed his career with the team as over, and noted that the team was no longer working toward his return
Unveiled prior to the 1988–89 season, the original Miami Heat uniforms consist of simple striping, exclusive only on the right side of the jersey and shorts. source
Unveiled prior to the 1988–89 season, the original Miami Heat uniforms consist of simple striping, exclusive only on the right side of the jersey and shorts.
The team started playing in 2004 as the Charlotte Hornets Bobcats, and was the second NBA team to play in Charlotte (the New Orleans Pelicans had played in Charlotte as the Hornets from 1988 to 2002). source
The team started playing in 2004 as the Charlotte Hornets Bobcats, and was the second NBA team to play in Charlotte (the New Orleans Pelicans had played in Charlotte as the Hornets from 1988 to 2002).
