NBA teams

9、Minnesota Timberwolves：1989, joined the NBA, to the number of a ferocious area Minnesota Wild Animals, “Minnesota” name.

10、Denver Nuggets：Originally called “Denver Rockets” is one of ABA founding team. Joined the NBA in 1974, later changed to “Nuggets” because 19th-century American countries in the Western Region Development, he had found a gold mine in Denver.

11、L.A. Clippers：Founded in 1970, Buffalo (buffalo Buffalo), the team called “Buffalo Braves.” Moved to San Diego in 1978, after the name was changed to “San Diego Clippers” in 1980, then moved to Los Angeles.

12、Portland Trail Blazers：Founded in 1970, when Portland is precisely the center of the western development, hence the “pioneers” to the team name also can reflect the characteristics of that era.

13、Utah Jazz：Founded in 1974, was home in New Orleans, the team called “New Orleans Jazz.” Moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1980, the still follow the “Jazz” name.

14、Golden State Warriors：Birth and in Philadelphia in 1946, teams called “Philadelphia Warriors team”, is expressed in the American War of Independence a tribute to the brave sacrifice. Moved to San Francisco in 1962, after the words “Golden State Warriors.”

15、New Orleans Hornets：Established in 1988 in Charlotte and enter NBA, the team is a ferocious team standard class wasp, is collected from the community to work, another city emblem Charlotte also have bee pattern. 2002 by the Charlotte Hornets moved to New Orleans.