Springfield NBA D-League Team Name Announced

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By CBS 3 Springfield Staff

Story Published: Jun 30, 2009 at 10:55 AM EST

Story Updated: Jul 1, 2009 at 2:54 PM EST

NBA Development League officials announced Tuesday that the new Springfield franchise will be called the Springfield Armor.

The team name was chosen by visitors to a web poll on the team's website. The name and logo were unveiled at a press conference Tuesday morning.

Monday, the team announced the Armor will be affiliated with the New York Knicks, New Jersey Nets, and the Philadelphia 76ers. The team will play its games at the MassMutual Center in Springfield beginning this fall.

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