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This is a detailed list of transactions during the 2005–06 NBA season.[1]
Retirement
| Date | Name | Team(s) played (years) | Age | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14 | Vlade Divac | Los Angeles Lakers (1989–1996, 2004–2005) Charlotte Hornets (1996–1998) Sacramento Kings (1998–2004) | 37 | Hired as the Lakers' European scout. | |
| August 18 | Jerome Williams | Detroit Pistons (1996–2001) Toronto Raptors (2001–2003) Chicago Bulls (2003–2004) New York Knicks (2004–2005) | 32 | ||
| August 19 | Reggie Miller | Indiana Pacers (1987–2005) | 39 | ||
| September 30 | Steve Smith | Miami Heat (1991–1994, 2005) Atlanta Hawks (1994–1999) Portland Trail Blazers (1999–2001) San Antonio Spurs (2001–2003) New Orleans Hornets (2003–2004) Charlotte Bobcats (2004–2005) | 36 | ||
| October 15 | Jason Collier | Houston Rockets (2000–2003) Atlanta Hawks (2004–2005) | 28 | Died due to an enlarged heart. | |
| October 17 | Allan Houston | Detroit Pistons (1993–1996) New York Knicks (1996–2005) | 34 | Retired due to a knee injury | |
| October 18 | Shawn Bradley | Philadelphia 76ers (1993–1995) New Jersey Nets (1995–1997) Dallas Mavericks (1997–2005) | 33 | 1997 NBA Blocks leader | |
| November 2 | George Lynch | Los Angeles Lakers (1993–1996) Vancouver Grizzlies (1996–1998) Philadelphia 76ers (1999–2001) Charlotte Hornets / New Orleans Hornets (2001–2005) | 35 | ||
| February 4 | Jonathan Bender | Indiana Pacers (1999–2006) | 25 | Made a comeback in 2009 with the Knicks. | |
| March 24 | Jamal Mashburn | Dallas Mavericks (1993–1997) Miami Heat (1997–2000) Charlotte Hornets / New Orleans Hornets (2000–2004) Philadelphia 76ers (2004–2006) | 33 | Retired due to chronic knee problems | |
| April 17 | Fred Hoiberg | Indiana Pacers (1995–1999) Chicago Bulls (1999–2003) Minnesota Timberwolves (2003–2005) | 33 | Retired due to an enlarged aortic root | |
| April 17 | Greg Ostertag | Utah Jazz (1995–2004, 2005–2006) Sacramento Kings (2004–2005) | 33 | Made a comeback in 2011 in the D-League. | |
| May 5 | Doug Overton | Washington Bullets (1992–1995) Denver Nuggets (1995–1996) Philadelphia 76ers (1996–1998, 1999) Orlando Magic (1999) New Jersey Nets (1999, 2001, 2002) Boston Celtics (1999–2000) Charlotte Hornets (2001) Los Angeles Clippers (2003–2004) | 34 | Hired as an assistant coach for Saint Joseph's. | [2] |
| May 24 | Nick Van Exel | Los Angeles Lakers (1993–1998) Denver Nuggets (1998–2002) Dallas Mavericks (2002–2003) Golden State Warriors (2003–2004) Portland Trail Blazers (2004–2005) San Antonio Spurs (2005–2006) | 34 | ||
Front office movements
Head coach changes
- Bob Hill became the head coach of the Seattle SuperSonics.
- Isiah Thomas became head coach of the New York Knicks, succeeding Larry Brown.
- Stan Van Gundy resigned as head coach of the Miami Heat. Pat Riley was named interim coach.
- Nate McMillan was named the head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.
- Terry Stotts was named the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Bob Weiss was named the head coach of the Seattle SuperSonics (now called the Oklahoma City Thunder).
Assistant coach changes
- Henry Bibby becomes an assistant coach of the 76ers.
- Larry Krystkowiak becomes an assistant coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
- Gordon Chiesa becomes an assistant coach for the SuperSonics.
- Eric Musselman becomes the head coach of the Kings.
- Randy Wittman becomes an assistant coach for the Timberwolves.
- Henry Bibby becomes an assistant coach for the 76ers.
- Gene Keady becomes an assistant coach for Toronto.
- Scott Adubato becomes an assistant coach of Memphis Grizzlies.
- Randy Wittman, Mark Bryant and Morlon Wiley are named new assistant coaches for the Orlando Magic.
- Chip Engelland is named assistant coach of the San Antonio Spurs.
- Brian James is named assistant coach of the Bucks.
General manager changes
- Jeff Bower becomes general manager of the Hornets.
- Maury Hanks becomes general manager for the New Jersey Nets (now called Brooklyn Nets).
- Lance Blanks and Chris Grant become assistant general managers of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
- Orlando Magic names Dave Twardzik and Otis Smith assistant general managers.
- Cleveland Cavaliers hire Danny Ferry as general manager.
- Minnesota Timberwolves resign Jim Stack.
- Cleveland Cavaliers name Lance Blanks and Chris Grant assistant general managers.
Team president changes
- Maurizio Gherardini was named vice president of the Toronto Raptors on June 22, 2005.
- Alex Martins is named executive vice president of the Orlando Magic.
Player movement
Trades
Releases
Free Agency
Draft
1st Round
2nd round
Signed Undrafted Players
Other
- Houston Rockets announce Clyde Drexler and Matt Bullard as new television analysts.
- New York Knicks names Roger Hinds athletic trainer.
References
External links
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