NBA relocations / Name changes
Here is a look at the NBA teams that have changed locations and names along the way.
Atlanta Hawks (1967-present): Four stops, each time as a hawk — previously Tri-Cities Blackhawks (1949-50), Milwaukee Hawks (1951-1954) and St. Louis Hawks (1955-1967).
Los Angeles Clippers (1983-present): From Niagara Falls to the Pacific Ocean — previously Buffalo Braves (1970-1977) and San Diego Clippers (1978...
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