NBA plans to showcase nicknames

One of the matchups between the Miami Heat and Brooklyn Nets this year may feature a slightly different lineup, with King James, The Truth and KG replacing the more familiar names of the players on the floor.

The NBA is considering having members of the two Eastern Conference rivals wear their nicknames on the backs of their jerseys in at least one of their four games this season.

The league hasn't officially announced the plan, but the teams apparently have been aware of the likelihood of it happening for several weeks.