Before the start of the 1971–72 NBA season, Hannum left for the Denver Houston Rockets of the American Basketball Association – later renamed Denver Nuggets. source
Before the start of the 1971–72 NBA season, Hannum left for the Denver Houston Rockets of the American Basketball Association – later renamed Denver Nuggets.
The Detroit Pistons' franchise was founded as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, a National Basketball League (NBL) team, playing in the gym of North Side High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana. source
The Detroit Pistons' franchise was founded as the Fort Wayne Zollner Pistons, a National Basketball League (NBL) team, playing in the gym of North Side High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
The Detroit Pistons stumbled their way out of the 1970s and into the 1980s, beginning with a 16–66 record in 1979–80 and following up with a 21–61 record in 1980–81. source
The Detroit Pistons stumbled their way out of the 1970s and into the 1980s, beginning with a 16–66 record in 1979–80 and following up with a 21–61 record in 1980–81.
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.
the Detroit Pistons's surprise performance promised that a rivalry had begun. In the 1985 NBA draft, the team selected Joe Dumars 18th overall, a selection that would prove very wise. source
the Detroit Pistons's surprise performance promised that a rivalry had begun. In the 1985 NBA draft, the team selected Joe Dumars 18th overall, a selection that would prove very wise.
Motivated by their loss to the Celtics, the 1988 the Detroit Pistons, aided by midseason acquisition James Edwards, improved to a then-franchise-record 54 victories and the franchise's first division title in 33 years. source
Motivated by their loss to the Celtics, the 1988 the Detroit Pistons, aided by midseason acquisition James Edwards, improved to a then-franchise-record 54 victories and the franchise's first division title in 33 years.
In the postseason, the Detroit Pistons avenged their two previous playoff losses to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals. source
In the postseason, the Detroit Pistons avenged their two previous playoff losses to the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Detroit Pistons appeared poised to win their first NBA title in Game 6. In that game. source
The Detroit Pistons appeared poised to win their first NBA title in Game 6. In that game.
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 play their home games at Target Center, their home since 1990. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves play their home games at Target Center, their home since 1990.
Like most expansion teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves struggled in their early years, source
Like most expansion teams, the Minnesota Timberwolves struggled in their early years,
The Minnesota Timberwolves won their first division title in 2004 and advanced to the Western Conference Finals. source
The Minnesota Timberwolves won their first division title in 2004 and advanced to the Western Conference Finals.
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.
Gugliotta and Garnett led the Minnesota Timberwolves in scoring as the team made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history with a record of 40–42. source
Gugliotta and Garnett led the Minnesota Timberwolves in scoring as the team made the playoffs for the first time in franchise history with a record of 40–42.
The names of the 17 entrants who submitted "Timberwolves" were placed in a drawing, which was won by Tim Pope of Brooklyn Center, Minn., who received a trip to the 1987 NBA All-Star Weekend in Seattle. source
The names of the 17 entrants who submitted "Timberwolves" were placed in a drawing, which was won by Tim Pope of Brooklyn Center, Minn., who received a trip to the 1987 NBA All-Star Weekend in Seattle.
In 1998, a year after signing Kevin Garnett to a six-year, $126 million contract, the Minnesota Timberwolves were then used as the poster child of irresponsible spending as the NBA endured a four-month lockout that wiped out much of the season source
In 1998, a year after signing Kevin Garnett to a six-year, $126 million contract, the Minnesota Timberwolves were then used as the poster child of irresponsible spending as the NBA endured a four-month lockout that wiped out much of the season
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.