iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October 1, 2001: Charlotte Hornets media day footage, featuring comments from returning starters Jamal Mashburn (20.1 PPG/7.6 RPG/5.4 APG) and Baron Davis (13.8 PPG/7.3 APG/5.0 RPG). Other starters returning: David Wesley (17.2 PPG) and Elden Campbell (13.9 PPG/7.8 RPG). 📺 WCCB-TV

0132

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October 1, 2000: Vince Carter puts the finishing touches on the United States' 85-75 win over France in the gold medal game at the Sydney Olympics. Though the second slam dunk was disallowed, Carter had 13 PTS (2-3 3P)/4 STL for Team USA, and Ray Allen scored 13 PTS (3-5 3P).

0131

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October 1, 1993: The Detroit Pistons trade Dennis Rodman, Isaiah Morris, a 1994 2nd round draft pick and a 1996 1st round draft pick to the San Antonio Spurs for Sean Elliott, David Wood and a 1996 1st round draft pick. 📺 ESPN2

0230

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

October 1, 2001: Michael Jordan of the Washington Wizards discusses how his upcoming return to the NBA after a three-season hiatus could affect league growth and marketing. 📺 ESPNews

0152

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September 30, 1992: Terry Mills is expected to sign with Detroit after New Jersey refused to match the Pistons’ 5-year, $9.4M offer sheet. Nets GM Willis Reed said Mills “didn't want to play in New Jersey but in Detroit, which is home for him.” 📺 WABC

0101

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

September 30, 1993: The NBA Expansion Committee grants negotiation rights for a Toronto expansion team to Professional Basketball Franchise, Inc.—a group headed by John Bitove Jr. The group beat out two other high-profile organizations for the right to be the NBA's 28th team.

052

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

September 29, 1982: A WMAR-TV news story on the "Maryland political debut" of Atlanta Hawks center Tom McMillen.

093

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

September 27, 1979: The Atlanta Hawks improve to 3-0 in the preseason with a 128-115 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers in front of 2,653 fans at the Bayfront Center in St. Petersburg, Florida. John Drew led Atlanta with 19 PTS. Campy Russell scored 16 PTS for the Cavs. 📺WAGA-TV

091

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

September 25, 1997: The Seattle SuperSonics trade Shawn Kemp to the Cleveland Cavaliers, who send Terrell Brandon, Tyrone Hill and a first round pick in the 1998 NBA Draft to the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks trade Sherman Douglas to the Cavs and Vin Baker to the Sonics. 📺 WNDU-TV

4365

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

September 24, 1988: The United States men's Olympic basketball team defeats Egypt, 102-35, at the Olympics in Seoul, South Korea. Dan Majerle (8-8 FG) and David Robinson each scored 18 PTS, Mitch Richmond had 16 PTS/8 AST/3 STL and Danny Manning had 16 PTS/11 REB for Team USA.

0122

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

September 23, 2000: Ray Allen lobs to Vince Carter on the United States fast break during a 102-56 victory over New Zealand at the Sydney Olympics. Carter scored 18 PTS and Allen had 9 PTS/4 AST/2 STL. Allan Houston scored 17 PTS and Antonio Mcdyess added 15 PTS for Team USA.

1162

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

September 22, 1971: NBPA President Oscar Robertson of the Milwaukee Bucks, Zelmo Beaty of the Utah Stars and Dave DeBusschere of the New York Knicks testify before a Senate Antitrust & Monopoly Subcommittee in opposition to a bill that would allow an NBA/ABA merger. 📽️ NBC/Getty

626151

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

September 20, 1988: David Robinson of the United States with a breakaway slam in the closing seconds of a 76-70 win over Canada during the preliminary round of Olympic men's basketball in Seoul, South Korea. Hersey Hawkins led Team USA (2-0) with 13 PTS (3-4 3P).

0163

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

September 19, 1975: Dan Issel of the ABA’s Kentucky Colonels is traded to the Baltimore Claws (formerly the Memphis Sounds) for Tom Owens and a reported $750,000. 🗣️ WLWD

4122

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

September 17, 2000: The United States defeats China, 119-72, during a preliminary round game at the Olympics in Sydney. Ray Allen had 21 PTS (8-10 FG)/6 REB and Vince Carter had 16 PTS/4 AST to lead Team USA. Tim Hardaway, Steve Smith and Shareef Abdur-Rahim each added 12 PTS.

173

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

September 15, 1985: A team of NBA veterans defeats a team of "rookies," 177-155, during the 4th Annual Push for Excellence Pro Classic in Chicago. Dominique Wilkins had 44 PTS, Michael Jordan scored 37 PTS (for the rookies), Mark Aguirre scored 35, and Isiah Thomas added 24 PTS.

0103

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

September 13, 1979: The Los Angeles Lakers trade Adrian Dantley to the Utah Jazz for Spencer Haywood. Lakers coach Jack McKinney told The New York Times that Haywood “will allow Jamaal Wilkes to play small forward and give us rebounding help for Kareem (Abdul-Jabbar).” 📺 WABC

1151

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

September 12, 1984: Michael Jordan signs his first contract with the Chicago Bulls.

1406

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

September 9, 1997: Michael Jordan and Nike introduce "Brand Jordan." Nike/Brand Jordan TV Ad featuring Jordan, Michael Finley, Derek Anderson, Vin Baker, Bill Wennington and Ron Harper (1997):

0204

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

September 7, 1978: Maccabi Tel Aviv defeats the defending NBA Champion Washington Bullets, 98-97, during an exhibition game in Tel Aviv.

1102

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

September 5, 1979: Ann Meyers signs a $50,000 contract with the Indiana Pacers, becoming the first woman ever to receive an NBA tryout. Meyers, a 4-time All-American at UCLA, would join the Pacers for rookie camp at Butler University's Hinkle Fieldhouse.

36820

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

September 1, 2006: Greece defeats the United States, 101-95, in the FIBA World Cup semifinals in Saitama, Japan. Vassilis Spanoulis led Greece (8-0) with 22 PTS. For Team USA (7-1), Carmelo Anthony scored a game-high 27 PTS, Dwyane Wade had 19 PTS and LeBron James added 17 PTS.

2628

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

August 29, 1983: Three days after signing a 4-year contract that will pay him more than $1 million per year—making him the highest-paid rookie in the NBA and the 3rd-highest paid player in the league—Ralph Sampson works out with the Rockets in Houston.

7403

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

August 29, 2004: Shaquille O'Neal of the Heat is introduced at the MTV Video Music Awards in Miami, and declares "a championship is coming very soon." Shaq had been traded to the Heat from the Lakers just over a month earlier. He would win a title during his 2nd season in Miami.

0103

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

August 29, 2002: Team USA's Ben Wallace blocks a shot, then finishes with a slam dunk at the other end—assisted by Baron Davis—during a 110-60 win over Algeria at the FIBA World Championships. Wallace had 6 PTS/2 BLK and Davis had 10 PTS/5 AST/5 STL. Paul Pierce had 22 PTS/6 AST to lead the U.S.

0225

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

August 26, 1975: Reigning Finals MVP Rick Barry announces that he’ll return to the Golden State Warriors for the 1975-76 season. Barry had been in discussions with CBS Sports about a full-time sportscaster position that would have forced his retirement from the NBA. 📺 KRON-TV

0161

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

August 21, 2003: Cleveland Cavaliers rookie LeBron James signs a 6-year, $12 million deal with Coca-Cola to endorse Powerade and Sprite. The 18-year-old had already signed endorsement deals with Nike ($90M), Upper Deck ($6M) and Juice batteries.

0396

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

August 21, 1996: After announcing he would be getting married in New York City, Dennis Rodman of the Chicago Bulls shows up at Barnes & Noble on Fifth Avenue wearing a wedding dress and signs copies of his new autobiography, "Bad As I Wanna Be." 📽️ Associated Press

8688

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

August 19, 2004: A pair of lob passes to LeBron James—one from Amar'e Stoudemire and another from Stephon Marbury—during the United States' 89-79 win over Australia at the Olympics in Athens. James had 8 PTS/5 AST and Tim Duncan had team-highs of 18 PTS and 11 REB for Team USA.

1184

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

August 18, 1977: Philadelphia’s Julius Erving—in Los Angeles for “The Big Shootout" charity basketball game—comments on the upcoming season (his second in the NBA). *Video clip includes some Dr. J highlights against the Lakers from the previous season. 📺 KNBC

3358

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

August 17, 2003: Team USA's Jason Kidd to Allen Iverson to Richard Jefferson for a slam dunk during a 101-74 victory over Puerto Rico in an exhibition game at Madison Square Garden. Tim Duncan finished with 21 PTS/15 REB and Tracy McGrady scored 15 PTS for the United States.

0205

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

August 16, 1987: Danny Manning with a no-look pass to Rex Chapman for a slam, Pooh Richardson dishes between his legs to Pervis Ellison and Keith Smart scores off a Jeff Lebo lob as Team USA improves to 5-0 with a 105-81 win over Uruguay at the Pan American Games in Indianapolis.

182

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

August 14, 1994: The United States wins a gold medal at the FIBA World Championship with a 137-91 victory over Russia in front of 32,616 people at SkyDome in Toronto. Dominique Wilkins 20 PTS Shaquille O'Neal 18 PTS Alonzo Mourning 15 PTS Shawn Kemp 14 PTS Derrick Coleman 13 PTS

1193

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

August 14, 1988: Mark Jackson dishes to Charles Barkley for a slam dunk during an exhibition game against future members of the United States men's Olympic basketball team. Team USA won, 95-84, in Charlotte. 📺 NBC SportsWorld

0142

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

August 14, 1988: Muggsy Bogues with the steal and assist, Michael Jordan with the slam. Jordan finished with a game-high 24 PTS in an exhibition game between NBA players and members of the U.S. men’s Olympic basketball team in Charlotte, North Carolina. Team USA won, 95-84.

2353

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

August 12, 1988: The Hornets' new scoreboard falls from the Charlotte Coliseum ceiling.

0162

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

August 12, 1989: Larry Bird is on track to be the first player in team sports to earn more than $6M in one season. The Celtics reportedly agreed to a 2-year contract extension under which Bird’s salary and bonus will jump from $1.8M/yr to between $6M and $7M during the 1991-92 season. 📺 NBC/📰 AP

1273

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

August 12, 1995: Dominique Wilkins signs a two-year, $7 million contract with Panathinaikos in Athens, Greece. In his 13 NBA seasons to that point, the 35-year-old Wilkins had averaged 25.8 PTS/6.8 REB per game. 📺 ESPN

1222

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

August 12, 1988: Brian Shaw's steal and 3-point play in the final 30 seconds gives Team USA its first lead of the night, and an eventual 81-80 win over a team of NBA players at the brand new Charlotte Coliseum.

0123

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

August 12, 1994: Team USA's Derrick Coleman with a poster slam during a 111-94 quarterfinal round win over Russia at the FIBA World Championship in Toronto. Coleman finished with 15 PTS, Shaquille O'Neal scored a team-high 21 PTS, and Joe Dumars added 20 PTS for "Dream Team II."

1155

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

August 12, 1988: The 40,000-pound scoreboard in the new Charlotte Coliseum falls onto the playing surface, destroying the scoreboard and floor of the Charlotte Hornets. Debris was removed and the old Charlotte Coliseum floor was installed prior to a pair of exhibition games later that evening.

0134

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

August 10, 2001: The Knicks trade Glen Rice to the Rockets as part of a 3-team sign-and-trade deal—in which the Knicks received Shandon Anderson and Howard Eisley, while the Dallas Mavericks received Muggsy Bogues from New York and gave Houston the rights to Kyle Hill. 📺 KRIV

082

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

August 10, 1986: This sequence from Magic Johnson's annual charity basketball game— "A Midsummer Night's Magic," hosted by Magic at UCLA and featuring the likes of Larry Bird, Isiah Thomas, Charles Barkley, Dominique Wilkins and Mark Aguirre (to name a few).

2448

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

August 10, 1984: The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team defeats Spain, 96-65, to win gold at the Games of the XXIII Olympiad. Michael Jordan scored 20 PTS, Wayman Tisdale had 14 PTS/6 REB and Sam Perkins had 12 PTS/7 REB in the men's final, played at the Forum in Inglewood, CA.

1234

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

August 9, 1985: Utah Jazz head coach Frank Layden provides an update on a three-day Jazz rookie camp being held at Westminster College in Salt Lake City. Rookies competing at the camp include Karl Malone of Louisiana Tech and Carey Scurry of Long Island University. 📺 KTVX

0141

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

August 8, 1984: The U.S. men's Olympic basketball team advances to the gold medal game with a 78-59 semifinal win over Canada at The Forum in Inglewood, California. Chris Mullin scored 20 PTS, Michael Jordan added 13 PTS, and Patrick Ewing had 10 PTS/7 REB/6 BLK for Team USA.

1316

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

August 7, 2006: Carmelo Anthony slams home a Dwyane Wade lob pass on the Team USA fast break during a 119-73 exhibition victory over China in Guangzhou. Anthony scored 18 PTS and LeBron James scored a game-high 22 PTS for the United States. Yi Jianlian scored 14 PTS for China.

1183

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

August 7, 1988: Danny Manning of the U.S. men's Olympic basketball team with an acrobatic finish on the break during an exhibition game against NBA players in Providence, Rhode Island. Team USA defeated the NBA squad, 90-82, in its first of seven games on a pre-Olympics tour.

1224

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

August 7, 1994: Shaquille O'Neal had 27 PTS (12-15 FG) and 11 REB in Team USA's 105-82 preliminary round win over Brazil at the FIBA World Championship—capping the performance by going off the glass to himself. Shawn Kemp and Alonzo Mourning each scored 15 PTS for Dream Team II.

2143

NBA Cobwebs @nbacobwebs.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

August 7, 1988: Team USA's Alonzo Mourning (age 18) battles Patrick Ewing for a rebound and finishes with a slam dunk during an exhibition game against a team of NBA players in Providence, Rhode Island. Team USA beat the NBA squad, 90-82, in the teams' first of seven matchups.

1104