Transactions listed are from July 1, 1981 to June 30, 1982

• August 20, 1981

  Traded Allan Bristow and Wayne Cooper to the Dallas Mavericks for Bill Robinzine.

• October 1, 1981

  Traded Jeff Judkins to the Detroit Pistons for a 1982 3rd round draft pick (Jerry Eaves was later selected).

• October 8, 1981

  Waived Mel Bennett.

• December 4, 1981

  Signed Sam Worthen as a free agent.

• December 10, 1981

  Fired Tom Nissalke as Head Coach.

  Hired Frank Layden as Head Coach.

• December 22, 1981

  Waived Sam Worthen.

• June 29, 1982

  Drafted Dominique Wilkins in the 1st round (3rd pick) of the 1982 NBA Draft.

  Drafted Steve Trumbo in the 3rd round (49th pick) of the 1982 NBA Draft.

  Drafted Jerry Eaves in the 3rd round (55th pick) of the 1982 NBA Draft.

  Drafted Mark Eaton in the 4th round (72nd pick) of the 1982 NBA Draft.

  Drafted Mike McKay in the 5th round (95th pick) of the 1982 NBA Draft.

  Drafted Alvin Jackson in the 6th round (118th pick) of the 1982 NBA Draft.

  Drafted Thad Garner in the 7th round (141st pick) of the 1982 NBA Draft.

  Drafted Rick Campbell in the 8th round (164th pick) of the 1982 NBA Draft.

  Drafted Riley Clarida in the 9th round (187th pick) of the 1982 NBA Draft.

  Drafted Michael Edwards in the 10th round (208th pick) of the 1982 NBA Draft.