Springfield NBA D-League Team Name Announced

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By CBS 3 Springfield Staff

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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