Jun 30, 1997

• The Charlotte Hornets exercised an Option Buyout for Robert Parish in order to void the remaining seasons on his contract.
  

May 21, 1997

• The Charlotte Hornets exercised their Team Option on the contract of Dell Curry to extend his contract.
  

Apr 10, 1997

• Tom Chambers, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, became a free agent.
  

Apr 8, 1997

• The Charlotte Hornets placed the contract of Tom Chambers on waivers.
  

Feb 20, 1997 - The 1996-1997 Trade Deadline.

• The Charlotte Hornets sent Scott Burrell in a trade to the Golden State Warriors.
  
• The Charlotte Hornets sent Anthony Goldwire in a trade to the Denver Nuggets.
  
• The Charlotte Hornets sent George Zidek in a trade to the Denver Nuggets.
  
• Ricky Pierce was acquired in a trade by the Charlotte Hornets from the Denver Nuggets.
  
• Donald Royal was acquired in a trade by the Charlotte Hornets from the Golden State Warriors.
  

Feb 3, 1997

• Carlos Strong, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, became a free agent.
  

Jan 30, 1997

• The Charlotte Hornets terminated the 10 day contract for Eric Leckner early.
  
• The Charlotte Hornets placed the contract of Carlos Strong on waivers.
  
• Tom Chambers signed a multi-year contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
  
• Eric Leckner, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, became a free agent.
  

Jan 28, 1997

• Eric Leckner signed a contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
  

Jan 26, 1997

• Jamie Feick, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, became a free agent.
  

Jan 16, 1997

• Jamie Feick signed a contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
  
• Jamie Feick, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, became a free agent.
  

Jan 6, 1997

• Jamie Feick signed a contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
  

Nov 4, 1996

• Brad Lohaus, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, became a free agent.
  

Oct 31, 1996

• The Charlotte Hornets placed the contract of Brad Lohaus on waivers.
  

Oct 28, 1996

• Bob McCann, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, became a free agent.
  

Oct 24, 1996

• The Charlotte Hornets placed the contract of Bob McCann on waivers.
  

Oct 20, 1996

• Tony Smith signed a multi-year contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
  

Oct 2, 1996

• Bob McCann signed a contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
  

Oct 1, 1996

• Jerrod Mustaf, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, became a free agent.
  

Sep 27, 1996

• The Charlotte Hornets placed the contract of Jerrod Mustaf on waivers.
  

Sep 24, 1996

• Malik Rose signed a contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
  

Sep 23, 1996

• Jerrod Mustaf signed a contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
  
• Carlos Strong signed a contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
  

Jul 24, 1996

• Tony Delk signed a multi-year contract with the Charlotte Hornets.
  

Jul 14, 1996

• The Charlotte Hornets sent Larry Johnson in a trade to the New York Knicks.
  
• Brad Lohaus was acquired in a trade by the Charlotte Hornets from the New York Knicks.
  
• Anthony Mason was acquired in a trade by the Charlotte Hornets from the New York Knicks.
  

Jul 11, 1996

• Vlade Divac was acquired in a trade by the Charlotte Hornets from the Los Angeles Lakers.
  

Jul 10, 1996

• The Charlotte Hornets renounced their free agent exception rights to Michael Adams.
  
• The Charlotte Hornets renounced their free agent exception rights to Anthony Frederick.
  
• The Charlotte Hornets renounced their free agent exception rights to Pete Myers.
  

Jul 1, 1996

• Michael Adams, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, became a free agent.
  
• Kenny Anderson, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, became a free agent.
  
• Darrin Hancock, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, became a free agent.
  
• Pete Myers, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, became a free agent.
  
• Robert Parish, previously with the Charlotte Hornets, became a free agent.