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1955-56 NBA transactions

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

13 transactions

  1. Trade

    The Boston Celtics traded Cliff Hagan and Ed Macauley to the St. Louis Hawks for Bill Russell.

  2. Trade

    The New York Knicks traded Gene Shue to the Fort Wayne Pistons for Ron Sobie.

  1. Coaches and front office

    The New York Knicks hired Vince Boryla as Head Coach.

  1. Coaches and front office

    Joe Lapchick resigns as Head Coach for New York Knicks.

  1. Signing

    The Minneapolis Lakers signed George Mikan.

  1. Waived

    The St. Louis Hawks released Chuck Cooper.

  2. Signing

    The Fort Wayne Pistons signed Chuck Cooper as a free agent.

  1. Trade

    The Fort Wayne Pistons sold the player rights to Johnny Horan to the Minneapolis Lakers.

  1. Trade

    The Philadelphia Warriors sold the player rights to Bob Schafer to the St. Louis Hawks.

  1. Trade

    The Minneapolis Lakers sold the player rights to Jim Holstein to the Fort Wayne Pistons.

  1. Trade

    The Rochester Royals sold the player rights to Arnie Risen to the Boston Celtics.

  1. Signing

    The Rochester Royals signed Connie Simmons as a free agent.

  1. Trade

    The Fort Wayne Pistons traded Monk Meineke to the Rochester Royals for Odie Spears.