Transactions listed are from October 1, 1996 to September 30, 1997

• January 22, 1997

  Drafted Cynthia Cooper in the 1997 WNBA Allocation Draft.

  Drafted Sheryl Swoopes in the 1997 WNBA Allocation Draft.

• February 27, 1997

  Drafted Wanda Guyton 5th overall in the 1997 WNBA Elite Draft.

  Drafted Janeth Arcain 13th overall in the 1997 WNBA Elite Draft.

• April 28, 1997

  Drafted Tina Thompson in the 1st round (1st pick) of the 1997 WNBA Draft.

  Drafted Tammy Jackson in the 2nd round (16th pick) of the 1997 WNBA Draft.

  Drafted Racquel Spurlock in the 3rd round (17th pick) of the 1997 WNBA Draft.

  Drafted Catarina Pollini in the 4th round (32nd pick) of the 1997 WNBA Draft.

  Hired Van Chancellor as Head Coach.