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1978-79 NBA transactions · May 1979

Who left, who arrived and who was let go: every move of the season, newest first.

6 transactions

  1. Trade

    The Milwaukee Bucks traded John Gianelli and a 1979 1st round draft pick (Calvin Natt was later selected) to the New Jersey Nets for Harvey Catchings.

  1. Waived

    The Portland Trail Blazers waived Lloyd Neal.

  1. Coaches and front office

    The Boston Celtics hired Bill Fitch as Head Coach.

  1. Signing

    The Phoenix Suns signed Jeff Cook as a free agent.

  1. Coaches and front office

    Bill Fitch resigns as Head Coach for Cleveland Cavaliers.

  1. Signing

    The San Diego Clippers signed Bill Walton as a veteran free agent and sent Kevin Kunnert, Kermit Washington and a 1980 1st round draft pick (Mike Gminski was later selected) to the Portland Trail Blazers as compensation.