1980-1981 Denver Nuggets Transaction History
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June 1981[-]
Jun 9, 1981 - The 1981 NBA Draft took place in New York.
- The Denver Nuggets selected Ken Green in Round 2 with Pick 11 in the 1981 NBA Draft.
- The Denver Nuggets selected Willie Sims in Round 5 with Pick 9 in the 1981 NBA Draft.
- The Denver Nuggets selected Alonzo Weatherley in Round 6 with Pick 9 in the 1981 NBA Draft.
- The Denver Nuggets selected Greg Manning in Round 7 with Pick 9 in the 1981 NBA Draft.
- The Denver Nuggets selected Curtis Redding in Round 8 with Pick 8 in the 1981 NBA Draft.
- The Denver Nuggets selected Andrew Burton in Round 9 with Pick 8 in the 1981 NBA Draft.
- The Denver Nuggets selected Derrick Rowland in Round 10 with Pick 8 in the 1981 NBA Draft.
December 1980[-]
Dec 22, 1980
- Billy McKinney was acquired by the Denver Nuggets from the Utah Jazz in a trade.
Dec 10, 1980
- The Denver Nuggets acquired the Draft Rights to Kiki Vandeweghe from the Dallas Mavericks in a trade.
- Kiki Vandeweghe signed a multi-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.
Dec 8, 1980
- Kenny Higgs signed a multi-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.
Dec 4, 1980
- Kenny Higgs, previously with the Denver Nuggets, became a free agent.
Dec 2, 1980
- The Denver Nuggets placed the contract of Kenny Higgs on waivers.
- Ronnie Valentine signed a multi-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.
October 1980[-]
Oct 30, 1980
- Dave Robisch was acquired by the Denver Nuggets from the Cleveland Cavaliers in a trade.
Oct 23, 1980
- Jawann Oldham, previously with the Denver Nuggets, became a free agent.
Oct 21, 1980
- The Denver Nuggets placed the contract of Jawann Oldham on waivers.
Oct 10, 1980
- Ronnie Valentine, previously with the Denver Nuggets, became a free agent.
Oct 8, 1980
- The Denver Nuggets placed the contract of Ronnie Valentine on waivers.
Oct 1, 1980
- Jawann Oldham signed a multi-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.
September 1980[-]
Sep 1, 1980
- Cedrick Hordges signed a multi-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.
- Carl Nicks signed a multi-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.
- James Ray signed a multi-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.
- Ronnie Valentine signed a multi-year contract with the Denver Nuggets.
August 1980[-]
Aug 18, 1980
- Kenny Higgs signed a contract with the Denver Nuggets.
Aug 15, 1980
- T.R. Dunn was acquired by the Denver Nuggets from the Portland Trail Blazers in a trade.
July 1980[-]
Jul 1, 1980
- Bo Ellis, previously with the Denver Nuggets, became a free agent.
- Alex English, previously with the Denver Nuggets, became a free agent.
- Gary Garland, previously with the Denver Nuggets, became a free agent.
- Charlie Scott, previously with the Denver Nuggets, became a free agent.
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Players Becoming Free Agents[-]
Dec 4, 1980 Kenny Higgs
Oct 23, 1980 Jawann Oldham
Oct 10, 1980 Ronnie Valentine
Jul 1, 1980 Alex English
Jul 1, 1980 Bo Ellis
Jul 1, 1980 Charlie Scott
Jul 1, 1980 Gary Garland
Draft Selections[-]
Jun 9, 1981 Alonzo Weatherley
Jun 9, 1981 Andrew Burton
Jun 9, 1981 Curtis Redding
Jun 9, 1981 Derrick Rowland
Jun 9, 1981 Greg Manning
Jun 9, 1981 Ken Green
Jun 9, 1981 Willie Sims
Signings[-]
Dec 10, 1980 Kiki Vandeweghe
Dec 8, 1980 Kenny Higgs
Dec 2, 1980 Ronnie Valentine
Oct 1, 1980 Jawann Oldham
Sep 1, 1980 Carl Nicks
Sep 1, 1980 Cedrick Hordges
Sep 1, 1980 James Ray
Sep 1, 1980 Ronnie Valentine
Aug 18, 1980 Kenny Higgs
Draft Rights Acquisitions[-]
Dec 10, 1980 Kiki Vandeweghe