The Miami Floridians / The Floridians (1968-1972) ABA
April 7, 2026
A detailed history of the Miami Floridians, later just The Floridians, the former Minnesota Muskies that played four seasons in the Sunshine State before folding.
Category: American Basketball Association
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San Diego Conquistadors (1972-1975)
March 31, 2026
The San Diego Conquistadors were members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) from 1972 to 1975, and were the league’s only expansion team. They rebranded as the San Diego Sails in 1975, but only lasted 11 games before folding.
Oakland Oaks (1967-1969)
March 26, 2026
The Oakland Oaks were charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) and were introduced, along with the rest of the new league, on February 2, 1967. The franchise’s initial investors were league co-founder Dennis Murphy, along with Los Angeles-based insurance executive S. Kenneth Davidson. The latter pulled in entertainer Pat Boone, an avid basketball fan.
Pittsburgh Pipers
March 11, 2026
The Pittsburgh Pipers were charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967 and won the league’s first championship. Then promptly moved to Minnesota, only to move back to Pittsburgh after one season. When that didn’t improve their situation, the team changed its name to the Pittsburgh Condors.
New Jersey Americans 1967-1968
January 6, 2026
The New Jersey Americans were charter members of the American Basketball Association (ABA) in 1967. After one year in Teaneck, New Jersey, the team moved to Long Island to become the New York Nets.