1951-1952 Los Angeles Lakers Transaction History
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April 1952[-]
Apr 26, 1952 - The 1952 NBA Draft took place in Minneapolis.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Clyde Lovellette in Round 1 with Pick 10 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Jim Holstein in Round 2 with Pick 10 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Carl McNulty in Round 3 with Pick 10 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Tom Ackerman in Round 4 with Pick 10 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Jim Bishop in Round 5 with Pick 10 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Rod Fletcher in Round 6 with Pick 10 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Cliff Haag in Round 7 with Pick 10 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Bob Holt in Round 8 with Pick 9 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Tom Katsimpalis in Round 9 with Pick 7 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Dick Means in Round 10 with Pick 6 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Dwight Morrison in Round 11 with Pick 5 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Ed Ramiraz in Round 12 with Pick 3 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Don Schneider in Round 13 with Pick 2 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Gene Smith in Round 14 with Pick 1 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Gene Smith in Round 15 with Pick 1 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected Homer Spain in Round 16 with Pick 1 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
- The Minneapolis Lakers selected John Wallesea in Round 17 with Pick 1 in the 1952 NBA Draft.
January 1952[-]
Jan 27, 1952
- Pep Saul was acquired by the Minneapolis Lakers from the Baltimore Bullets (BAA) in a trade.
December 1951[-]
Dec 12, 1951
- John Pilch, previously with the Minneapolis Lakers, became a free agent.
Dec 10, 1951
- The Minneapolis Lakers placed the contract of John Pilch on waivers.
October 1951[-]
Oct 10, 1951
- Howie Schultz was acquired by the Minneapolis Lakers from the Fort Wayne Pistons in a trade.
September 1951[-]
Sep 1, 1951
- Lew Hitch signed a multi-year contract with the Minneapolis Lakers.
- John Pilch signed a contract with the Minneapolis Lakers.
August 1951[-]
Aug 1, 1951
- The Minneapolis Lakers acquired the Draft Rights to John Pilch from the Baltimore Bullets (BAA) in a trade.
July 1951[-]
Jul 1, 1951
- Arnie Ferrin, previously with the Minneapolis Lakers, became a free agent.
- Bud Grant, previously with the Minneapolis Lakers, became a free agent.
- Tony Jaros, previously with the Minneapolis Lakers, became a free agent.
- Dick Schnittker, previously with the Minneapolis Lakers, became a free agent.
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Players Becoming Free Agents[-]
Dec 12, 1951 John Pilch
Jul 1, 1951 Arnie Ferrin
Jul 1, 1951 Bud Grant
Jul 1, 1951 Dick Schnittker
Jul 1, 1951 Tony Jaros
Draft Selections[-]
Apr 26, 1952 Bob Holt
Apr 26, 1952 Carl McNulty
Apr 26, 1952 Cliff Haag
Apr 26, 1952 Clyde Lovellette
Apr 26, 1952 Dick Means
Apr 26, 1952 Don Schneider
Apr 26, 1952 Dwight Morrison
Apr 26, 1952 Ed Ramiraz
Apr 26, 1952 Gene Smith
Apr 26, 1952 Gene Smith
Apr 26, 1952 Homer Spain
Apr 26, 1952 Jim Bishop
Apr 26, 1952 Jim Holstein
Apr 26, 1952 John Wallesea
Apr 26, 1952 Rod Fletcher
Apr 26, 1952 Tom Ackerman
Apr 26, 1952 Tom Katsimpalis
Signings[-]
Sep 1, 1951 John Pilch
Sep 1, 1951 Lew Hitch
Draft Rights Acquisitions[-]
Aug 1, 1951 John Pilch
Trade Acquisitions[-]
Jan 27, 1952 Pep Saul
Oct 10, 1951 Howie Schultz
Players Waived[-]
Dec 10, 1951 John Pilch