 Their namesake was the desert bighorn sheep, which is the state animal of Nevada.The Bighorns were primarily affiliated with the Sacramento Kings, which has been with the team since its inception in 2008.Reno also had affiliations with the New York Knicks (2008–2009), Orlando Magic (2009–2010), Golden State Warriors (2010–2011), Atlanta Hawks (2011–2012), Memphis Grizzlies (2011–2013), and the Utah Jazz (2012–2013).