The Michigan Mayhem was a minor league professional

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team based in

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that competed in the Continental Basketball Association. In the CBA's 2004-05 season the Mayhem finished third in the league's Eastern Conference. The team played its home games at the L.C. Walker Arena. The team had previously played in nearby

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where they were known as the Grand Rapids Hoops and Grand Rapids Mackers. The Mayhem roster included two ex-NBA players,

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,and Joe Hernandez. Citing a lack of community support, the team announced on June 22, 2006, that it would not return for a third season.

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