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1986-87 NBA transactions

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

13 transactions

  1. Trade

    The Chicago Bulls traded a 1988 2nd round draft pick (Shelton Jones was later selected) to the San Antonio Spurs for Artis Gilmore.

  2. Trade

    The Chicago Bulls traded Olden Polynice, a 1988 2nd round draft pick (Sylvester Gray was later selected) and a 1989 1st round draft pick (B.J. Armstrong was later selected) to the Seattle SuperSonics for Scottie Pippen and a 1989 1st round draft pick (Jeff Sanders was later selected).

  1. Trade

    The Detroit Pistons traded a 1988 1st round draft pick (Randolph Keys was later selected) to the Phoenix Suns for William Bedford.

  2. Trade

    The Phoenix Suns traded Ed Pinckney and a 1988 2nd round draft pick (Fennis Dembo was later selected) to the Sacramento Kings for Eddie Johnson.

  3. Trade

    The Indiana Pacers traded a 1989 2nd round draft pick (Gary Leonard was later selected) to the Milwaukee Bucks for Scott Skiles.

  1. Extension

    The Dallas Mavericks signed Dennis Nutt to a contract extension.

  1. Signing

    The Golden State Warriors signed Kevin Henderson as a free agent.

  1. Signing

    The Phoenix Suns signed Bill Martin as a free agent.

  2. Signing

    The Houston Rockets signed Anthony Bowie as a free agent.

  1. Coaches and front office

    The Dallas Mavericks hired John MacLeod as Head Coach.

  2. Coaches and front office

    The Milwaukee Bucks hired Del Harris as Head Coach.

  1. Waived

    The San Antonio Spurs released Scott Roth.

  1. Signing

    The Philadelphia 76ers signed Jim Les as a free agent.