1978-79 NBA transactions · February 1979
Who left, who arrived and who was let go: every move of the season, newest first.
19 transactions
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Waived
The Detroit Pistons waived Essie Hollis.
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Signing
The Golden State Warriors signed Tony Robertson as a free agent.
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Signing
The New York Knicks signed Ron Behagen as a free agent.
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Waived
The Portland Trail Blazers waived Jim McMillian.
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Signing
The Portland Trail Blazers signed Ira Terrell as a free agent.
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Coaches and front office
The Chicago Bulls fired Larry Costello as Head Coach.
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Coaches and front office
The Chicago Bulls appointed Scotty Robertson as Interim Head Coach.
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Signing
The Milwaukee Bucks signed Sam Smith to a contract for the rest of the season.
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Signing
The San Diego Clippers signed Brian Taylor as a veteran free agent and sent a 1979 2nd round draft pick (Lawrence Butler was later selected) and a 1979 2nd round draft pick (Gary Garland was later selected) to the Denver Nuggets as compensation.
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Trade
The Cleveland Cavaliers traded Jim Brewer and future considerations to the Detroit Pistons for Earl Tatum.
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Signing
The Indiana Pacers signed Brad Davis as a free agent.
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Trade
The Boston Celtics traded Tom Barker, a 1979 1st round draft pick (Bill Cartwright was later selected), a 1979 1st round draft pick (Larry Demic was later selected) and a 1979 1st round draft pick (Sly Williams was later selected) to the New York Knicks for Bob McAdoo.
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Signing
The Philadelphia 76ers signed Marlon Redmond as a free agent.
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Trade
The Indiana Pacers sold the player rights to Kevin Stacom to the Boston Celtics.
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Trade
The New Jersey Nets traded Eric Money and Al Skinner to the Philadelphia 76ers for Harvey Catchings, Ralph Simpson and cash.
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Waived
The Boston Celtics waived Marvin Barnes.
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Waived
The Kansas City Kings waived Marlon Redmond.
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Coaches and front office
Larry Brown resigns as Head Coach for Denver Nuggets.
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Coaches and front office
The Denver Nuggets hired Donnie Walsh as Head Coach.