1958-1959 New York Knicks Transaction History
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March 1959[-]
Mar 31, 1959 - The 1959 NBA Draft took place in Cincinnati.
- The New York Knicks selected Johnny Green in Round 1 with Pick 5 in the 1959 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Bob Anderegg in Round 3 with Pick 6 in the 1959 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Johnny Cox in Round 4 with Pick 6 in the 1959 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Herb Busch in Round 5 with Pick 6 in the 1959 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Bucky McDonald in Round 6 with Pick 6 in the 1959 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Russ Robinson in Round 7 with Pick 6 in the 1959 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Walt Torrence in Round 8 with Pick 5 in the 1959 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Jerry Shipp in Round 9 with Pick 5 in the 1959 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Paul Wilcox in Round 10 with Pick 5 in the 1959 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Paul Benes in Round 11 with Pick 5 in the 1959 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Ed Blair in Round 12 with Pick 3 in the 1959 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected John Nicoll in Round 13 with Pick 2 in the 1959 NBA Draft.
- The New York Knicks selected Jack Israel in Round 14 with Pick 1 in the 1959 NBA Draft.
January 1959[-]
Jan 28, 1959
- Jack George was acquired by the New York Knicks from the Philadelphia Warriors in a trade.
October 1958[-]
Oct 22, 1958
- Frank Selvy was acquired by the New York Knicks from the St. Louis Hawks in a trade.
September 1958[-]
Sep 1, 1958
- Jerry Bird signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
- Pete Brennan signed a contract with the New York Knicks.
- Mike Farmer signed a multi-year contract with the New York Knicks.
July 1958[-]
Jul 1, 1958
- Larry Friend, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Mel Hutchins, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Ronnie Shavlik, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
- Art Spoelstra, previously with the New York Knicks, became a free agent.
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Players Becoming Free Agents[-]
Jul 1, 1958 Art Spoelstra
Jul 1, 1958 Larry Friend
Jul 1, 1958 Mel Hutchins
Jul 1, 1958 Ronnie Shavlik
Draft Selections[-]
Mar 31, 1959 Bob Anderegg
Mar 31, 1959 Bucky McDonald
Mar 31, 1959 Ed Blair
Mar 31, 1959 Herb Busch
Mar 31, 1959 Jack Israel
Mar 31, 1959 Jerry Shipp
Mar 31, 1959 John Nicoll
Mar 31, 1959 Johnny Cox
Mar 31, 1959 Johnny Green
Mar 31, 1959 Paul Benes
Mar 31, 1959 Paul Wilcox
Mar 31, 1959 Russ Robinson
Mar 31, 1959 Walt Torrence
Trade Acquisitions[-]
Jan 28, 1959 Jack George
Oct 22, 1958 Frank Selvy