1978-1979 Los Angeles Lakers Transaction History
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June 1979[-]
Jun 25, 1979 - The 1979 NBA Draft took place in Location Unknown.
- The Los Angeles Lakers selected Magic Johnson in Round 1 with Pick 1 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Los Angeles Lakers selected Brad Holland in Round 1 with Pick 14 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Los Angeles Lakers selected Oliver Mack in Round 2 with Pick 3 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Los Angeles Lakers selected Victor King in Round 2 with Pick 17 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Los Angeles Lakers selected Mark Young in Round 2 with Pick 19 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Los Angeles Lakers selected Walter Daniels in Round 3 with Pick 16 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Los Angeles Lakers selected Ray White in Round 4 with Pick 13 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Los Angeles Lakers selected Ricky Reed in Round 4 with Pick 15 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
October 1978[-]
Oct 29, 1978
- Brad Davis, previously with the Los Angeles Lakers, became a free agent.
Oct 27, 1978
- The Los Angeles Lakers placed the contract of Brad Davis on waivers.
Oct 14, 1978
- Derrek Dickey, previously with the Los Angeles Lakers, became a free agent.
Oct 12, 1978
- The Los Angeles Lakers placed the contract of Derrek Dickey on waivers.
Oct 8, 1978
- Jim Price signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
September 1978[-]
Sep 21, 1978
- Carlos Terry, previously with the Los Angeles Lakers, became a free agent.
Sep 14, 1978
- The Los Angeles Lakers placed the contract of Carlos Terry on waivers.
Sep 1, 1978
- Ron Carter signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Michael Cooper signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- Carlos Terry signed a multi-year contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
August 1978[-]
Aug 22, 1978
- Derrek Dickey signed a contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Aug 20, 1978
- Derrek Dickey signed a multi-year offer sheet with the Los Angeles Lakers. Since he is a restricted free agent, the Chicago Bulls can match.
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Draft Selections[-]
Jun 25, 1979 Brad Holland
Jun 25, 1979 Magic Johnson
Jun 25, 1979 Mark Young
Jun 25, 1979 Oliver Mack
Jun 25, 1979 Ray White
Jun 25, 1979 Ricky Reed
Jun 25, 1979 Victor King
Jun 25, 1979 Walter Daniels
Offer Sheet Signings[-]
Aug 20, 1978 Derrek Dickey
Signings[-]
Oct 8, 1978 Jim Price
Sep 1, 1978 Carlos Terry
Sep 1, 1978 Michael Cooper
Sep 1, 1978 Ron Carter
Aug 22, 1978 Derrek Dickey