Washington Caps
May 11, 2021
American Basketball Association (1969-1970) Washington Caps Born: August 20, 1969 – The Oakland Oaks relocate to Washington, D.C. Moved: July 30, 1970 (Virginia Squires) First Game:
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Denver Rockets
December 19, 2020
American Basketball Association (1967-1974) Born: February 2, 1967 (ABA founding franchise) Re-Branded: August 7, 1974 (Denver Nuggets) First Game: October 15, 1967 (W 110-105 vs. Anaheim
Virginia Squires
October 4, 2020
The Virginia Squires of the American Basketball Association (ABA) began as the Oakland Oaks. After two seasons they were sold and moved to Washington, D.C., for one year, before moving to the Tidewater region of Eastern Virginia. They folded in 1976, just a month shy of the NBA-ABA merger.
Memphis Sounds
September 30, 2020
The last of Memphis’ three short-lived entries in the iconic American Basketball Association of the 1970’s, the Sounds counted Stax Records soul music legend Isaac Hayes among the team’s investors.
Dallas Chaparrals
September 29, 2020
American Basketball Association (1967-1973) Born: February 2, 1967 – American Basketball Association founding franchise Relocated: April 6,1973 (San Antonio Spurs) First Game: October 16, 1967