1978-1979 Utah Jazz Transaction History
June 1979[-]
Jun 30, 1979
- The New Orleans Jazz tendered a Qualifying Offer to make Jim McElroy a Restricted FA.
Jun 28, 1979
- Allan Bristow signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Jazz.
- Ben Poquette signed a multi-year contract with the Utah Jazz.
Jun 25, 1979 - The 1979 NBA Draft took place in Location Unknown.
- Allan Bristow signed a multi-year offer sheet with the New Orleans Jazz. Since he is a restricted free agent, the San Antonio Spurs can match.
- The Utah Jazz selected Larry Knight in Round 1 with Pick 20 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Utah Jazz selected Tico Brown in Round 2 with Pick 1 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Utah Jazz selected Arvid Kramer in Round 3 with Pick 1 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Utah Jazz selected Greg Deane in Round 4 with Pick 1 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Utah Jazz selected Perry Wolfe in Round 5 with Pick 1 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Utah Jazz selected Ernie Cobb in Round 6 with Pick 1 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Utah Jazz selected Paul Poe in Round 7 with Pick 1 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Utah Jazz selected Keith McDonald in Round 8 with Pick 1 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Utah Jazz selected Milt Huggins in Round 9 with Pick 1 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
- The Utah Jazz selected Paul Dawkins in Round 10 with Pick 1 in the 1979 NBA Draft.
Jun 22, 1979
- Wilbur Holland was acquired by the New Orleans Jazz from the Chicago Bulls in a trade.
January 1979[-]
Jan 17, 1979
- Ira Terrell, previously with the New Orleans Jazz, became a free agent.
Jan 15, 1979
- The New Orleans Jazz placed the contract of Ira Terrell on waivers.
Jan 12, 1979
- Marty Byrnes was acquired by the New Orleans Jazz from the Phoenix Suns in a trade.
- Ron Lee was acquired by the New Orleans Jazz from the Phoenix Suns in a trade.
Jan 5, 1979
- Spencer Haywood was acquired by the New Orleans Jazz from the New York Knicks in a trade.
November 1978[-]
Nov 2, 1978
- Gus Bailey, previously with the New Orleans Jazz, became a free agent.
October 1978[-]
Oct 30, 1978
- The New Orleans Jazz placed the contract of Gus Bailey on waivers.
- Ira Terrell signed a contract with the New Orleans Jazz.
Oct 13, 1978
- John Douglas, previously with the New Orleans Jazz, became a free agent.
Oct 12, 1978
- Freddie Boyd, previously with the New Orleans Jazz, became a free agent.
Oct 11, 1978
- The New Orleans Jazz placed the contract of John Douglas on waivers.
Oct 10, 1978
- The New Orleans Jazz placed the contract of Freddie Boyd on waivers.
Oct 6, 1978
- Fred Saunders, previously with the New Orleans Jazz, became a free agent.
Oct 4, 1978
- The New Orleans Jazz placed the contract of Fred Saunders on waivers.
Oct 3, 1978
- Ron Davis, previously with the New Orleans Jazz, became a free agent.
Oct 1, 1978
- The New Orleans Jazz placed the contract of Ron Davis on waivers.
September 1978[-]
Sep 24, 1978
- John Service, previously with the New Orleans Jazz, became a free agent.
Sep 22, 1978
- The New Orleans Jazz placed the contract of John Service on waivers.
Sep 14, 1978
- Paul Griffin signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Jazz.
Sep 6, 1978
- John Service signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Jazz.
Sep 1, 1978
- John Douglas signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Jazz.
August 1978[-]
Aug 1, 1978
- Ron Davis signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Jazz.
July 1978[-]
Jul 25, 1978
- James Hardy signed a multi-year contract with the New Orleans Jazz.
Jul 1, 1978
- Paul Griffin, previously with the New Orleans Jazz, became a free agent.
Players Becoming Free Agents[-]
Jan 17, 1979 Ira Terrell
Nov 2, 1978 Gus Bailey
Oct 13, 1978 John Douglas
Oct 12, 1978 Freddie Boyd
Oct 6, 1978 Fred Saunders
Oct 3, 1978 Ron Davis
Sep 24, 1978 John Service
Jul 1, 1978 Paul Griffin
Draft Selections[-]
Jun 25, 1979 Arvid Kramer
Jun 25, 1979 Ernie Cobb
Jun 25, 1979 Greg Deane
Jun 25, 1979 Keith McDonald
Jun 25, 1979 Larry Knight
Jun 25, 1979 Milt Huggins
Jun 25, 1979 Paul Dawkins
Jun 25, 1979 Paul Poe
Jun 25, 1979 Perry Wolfe
Jun 25, 1979 Tico Brown
Offer Sheet Signings[-]
Jun 25, 1979 Allan Bristow
Signings[-]
Jun 28, 1979 Allan Bristow
Jun 28, 1979 Ben Poquette
Oct 30, 1978 Ira Terrell
Sep 14, 1978 Paul Griffin
Sep 6, 1978 John Service
Sep 1, 1978 John Douglas
Aug 1, 1978 Ron Davis
Jul 25, 1978 James Hardy
Qualifying Offers Extended[-]
Jun 30, 1979 Jim McElroy
Trade Acquisitions[-]
Jun 22, 1979 Wilbur Holland
Jan 12, 1979 Marty Byrnes
Jan 12, 1979 Ron Lee
Jan 5, 1979 Spencer Haywood
Players Waived[-]
Jan 15, 1979 Ira Terrell
Oct 30, 1978 Gus Bailey
Oct 11, 1978 John Douglas
Oct 10, 1978 Freddie Boyd
Oct 4, 1978 Fred Saunders
Oct 1, 1978 Ron Davis
Sep 22, 1978 John Service