List of 2011–12 NBA season transactions

This is a list of all personnel changes for the 2011 NBA off-season and 2011–12 NBA season.

Retirement Date Name Team(s) played (years) Age Notes Ref.April 18 Jason Williams Sacramento Kings (1998–2001)Memphis Grizzlies (2001–2005; 2011)Miami Heat (2005–2008)Orlando Magic (2009–2011) 35 Previously retired in September 2008 and came out from retirement in August 2009. "Jason Williams announces retirement". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. April 18, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2011."Magic Sign Free Agent Jason Williams". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. August 19, 2009. Retrieved December 15, 2011.April 26 Jarron Collins Utah Jazz (2001–2009)Phoenix Suns (2009–2010)Los Angeles Clippers (2011)Portland Trail Blazers (2011) 32 June 3 Shaquille O'Neal Orlando Magic (1992–1996)Los Angeles Lakers (1996–2004)Miami Heat (2004–2008)Phoenix Suns (2008–2009)Cleveland Cavaliers (2009–2010)Boston Celtics (2010–2011) 39 "Shaq announces retirement on web". ESPN.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. June 1, 2011. Retrieved June 1, 2011.June 18 Trajan Langdon Cleveland Cavaliers (1999–2002) 35 "CSKA icon Langdon announces retirement". EuroLeague.net. EuroLeague Properties S.A. June 18, 2011. Retrieved July 29, 2015.July 20 Yao Ming Houston Rockets (2002–2011) 30 Retired due to frequent foot and ankle injuries. "Houston Rockets' Yao Ming retires". ESPN.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. July 20, 2011. Retrieved July 20, 2011.September 2 Radoslav Nesterović Minnesota Timberwolves (1999–2003)San Antonio Spurs (2003–2006)Toronto Raptors (2006–2008, 2009–2010)Indiana Pacers (2008–2009) 35 "Nesterovic calls it a day". TallBasket.net. September 2, 2011. Retrieved July 3, 2015.September 24 Travis Hansen Atlanta Hawks (2003–2004) 33 Played overseas "Dick Harmon: Former BYU basketball star Travis Hansen is a 'regular guy' whose life has made a big difference to others". DesertNews.com. September 24, 2011. Retrieved July 18, 2016.September 30 Žydrūnas Ilgauskas Cleveland Cavaliers (1996–2010)Miami Heat (2010–2011) 36 "Zydrunas Ilgauskas retires from NBA". ESPN.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. September 30, 2011. Retrieved September 30, 2011.December 7 Dan Dickau Atlanta Hawks (2002–2004)Portland Trail Blazers (2004, 2006–2007)Dallas Mavericks (2004)New Orleans Hornets (2004–2005)Boston Celtics (2005–2006)Los Angeles Clippers (2007–2008)33 Was hired as a player development assistant for the Trail Blazers. "Trail Blazers complete coaching staff as they hire Dan Dickau, promote Larry Greer to assistant coach". OregonLive.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 7, 2011. Retrieved July 27, 2015.December 10 Brandon Roy Portland Trail Blazers (2006–2011)Minnesota Timberwolves (2012–13)27 Retired due to a degenerative knee condition.Waived by the Blazers on December 15. Came out of retirement for the 2012–13 season to play for the Timberwolves. Re-retired after that season. "Unexpected farewell" . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 9, 2011. Retrieved December 9, 2011.December 18 Sean Marks Toronto Raptors (1998–2000)Miami Heat (2001–2003)San Antonio Spurs (2003–2006)Phoenix Suns (2006–2008)New Orleans Hornets (2008–2010)Portland Trail Blazers (2010–2011) 36 "Spurs coaching job awaits retiring Sean Marks". Stuff.co.nz. Fairfax New Zealand Limited. December 18, 2011. Retrieved December 26, 2011.December 20 Peja Stojaković Sacramento Kings (1998–2006)Indiana Pacers (2006)New Orleans Hornets (2006–2010)Toronto Raptors (2010–2011)Dallas Mavericks (2011) 34 "Peja Stojakovic to retire after 13 years". ESPN.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. December 20, 2011. Retrieved December 20, 2011.December 20 Antonio McDyess Denver Nuggets (1995–1997; 1998–2002)Phoenix Suns (1997–1998; 2004)New York Knicks (2002–2004)Detroit Pistons (2004–2009)San Antonio Spurs (2009–2011) 37 Waived by the Spurs on December 19. "McDyess set to retire after being waived by Spurs". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. December 19, 2011. Retrieved December 20, 2011.December 23 Theo Ratliff Detroit Pistons (1995–1997; 2008)Philadelphia 76ers (1997–2001; 2008–2009)Atlanta Hawks (2001–2004)Portland Trail Blazers (2004–2006)Boston Celtics (2006–2007)Minnesota Timberwolves (2007–2008)San Antonio Spurs (2009–2010)Charlotte Bobcats (2010)Los Angeles Lakers (2010–2011) 38 Smith, Jeremy. "Ratliff retiring from NBA". DemopolisTimes.com. The Demopolis Times. December 23, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2011.January 19 Greg Ostertag Utah Jazz (1995–2004, 2005–2006)Sacramento Kings (2004–2005) 38 Second retirement. Retired due to knee troubleSmith, Jeremy. "Greg Ostertag scuttles comeback". ESPN.com. Turner Sports. January 19, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2015.March 12 T. J. Ford Milwaukee Bucks (2003–2006)Toronto Raptors (2006–2008)Indiana Pacers (2008–2011)San Antonio Spurs (2011–2012) 28 Retired due to recurring neck and spine injuries.Remained on the Spurs roster after retirement.Traded to the Golden State Warriors on March 15.Waived by the Warriors on March 17. "Injured again, T.J. Ford will retire". ESPN.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. March 12, 2012. Retrieved March 12, 2012.March 21 Jeff Foster Indiana Pacers (1999–2012) 35 Retired due to chronic back problems "Pacers Jeff Foster Announces Retirement". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 21, 2012. Retrieved March 21, 2012.April 7 Antoine Walker Boston Celtics (1996–2003, 2005)Dallas Mavericks (2003–2004)Atlanta Hawks (2004–2005)Miami Heat (2005–2007)Minnesota Timberwolves (2007–2008) 35 "Antoine Walker retires from basketball". YahooSports.com. NBC Sports Network. April 9, 2012. Retrieved July 11, 2015.

Front office movements

Head coach changes Off-season Date Team Outgoing head coach Reason for departure Incoming head coach Last coaching position Ref.May 31 Los Angeles LakersPhil JacksonRetiredMike BrownCleveland Cavaliers head coach (2005–2010)Trudell, Mike. "Mike Brown Becomes 22nd Head Coach in Lakers History". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 1, 2011. Retrieved June 11, 2011.June 1 Houston RocketsRick AdelmanContract expiredKevin McHaleMinnesota Timberwolves head coach (2008–2009)"Kevin McHale Named Rockets Head Coach". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 1, 2011. Retrieved June 11, 2011.June 6 Golden State WarriorsKeith SmartFiredMark JacksonNone"Warriors Name Mark Jackson Head Coach". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 6, 2011. Retrieved June 11, 2011.June 21 Toronto RaptorsJay TrianoContract expiredDwane CaseyDallas Mavericks assistant coach (2008–2011)"Raptors Name Dwane Casey Head Coach". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 21, 2011. Retrieved June 21, 2011.August 3 Detroit PistonsJohn KuesterFiredLawrence FrankBoston Celtics assistant coach (2010–2011)"Pistons introduce Frank as new head coach" . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. August 3, 2011. Retrieved August 3, 2011.September 28 Minnesota TimberwolvesKurt RambisFiredRick AdelmanHouston Rockets head coach (2007–2011)"Rick Adelman looks to rebuild Wolves". ESPN.com. ESPN Internet Ventures. September 28, 2011. Retrieved September 28, 2011. In-season Date Team Outgoing head coach Reason for departure Incoming head coach Last coaching position Ref.January 5 Sacramento KingsPaul WestphalFiredKeith SmartSacramento Kings assistant coach (2011–2012)"Kings Relieve Paul Westphal of Coaching Duties". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 5, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2012."Kings Name Keith Smart As Team's Head Coach". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 5, 2012. Retrieved January 6, 2012.January 24 Washington WizardsFlip SaundersFiredRandy WittmanWashington Wizards assistant coach (2009–2012)"Wizards Relieve Saunders of Coaching Duties". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. January 24, 2012. Retrieved January 24, 2012.March 14 New York KnicksMike D'AntoniResignedMike WoodsonNew York Knicks assistant coach (2011–2012)"Reports: Knicks coach D'Antoni resigns" . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 14, 2012. Retrieved March 14, 2012.March 15 Portland Trail BlazersNate McMillanFiredKaleb Canales (interim)Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach (2009–2012)"Trail Blazers fire coach Nate McMillan" . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. March 15, 2012. Retrieved March 15, 2012.

General manager changes Off-season Date Team Outgoing general manager Reason for departure Incoming general manager Last managerial position Ref.May 23 Portland Trail BlazersRich ChoFiredChad Buchanan NoneJune 3 New York KnicksDonnie WalshContract expiredGlen GrunwaldToronto Raptors general manager (1998–2004)"Donnie Walsh won't return to New York Knicks" . Sporting News. June 3, 2011. Retrieved April 8, 2012.June 14 Charlotte BobcatsRod HigginsPromotionRich Cho Portland Trail Blazers general manager (2010–2011)"Bobcats Promote Rod Higgins to President of Basketball Operations Team Adds Rich Cho as General Manager" . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 14, 2011. Retrieved June 25, 2011.October 18 Philadelphia 76ersEd StefanskiFiredRod ThornNew Jersey Nets general manager (2000–2010)"NBA Board of Governors approves sale of 76ers". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. October 18, 2011. Retrieved October 20, 2011. In-season Date Team Outgoing general manager Reason for departure Incoming general manager Last managerial position Ref.April 24 Golden State WarriorsLarry RileyDemotionBob Myers None"Warriors Promote Bob Myers to General Manager". The New York Times. The New York Times Company. April 24, 2012. Retrieved April 24, 2012.

Player movement The following is a list of player movement via free agency and trades.

Trades

JuneJune 23(Draft-day trades)Three-team trade"Bobcats Select Walker, Acquire Biyombo and Maggette" . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 23, 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011."Kings Select BYU'S Jimmer Fredette in First Round". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 23, 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011.To Milwaukee Bucks Stephen Jackson (from Charlotte) Shaun Livingston (from Charlotte) Beno Udrih (from Sacramento) Draft rights to 19th pick Tobias Harris (from Charlotte)To Sacramento Kings John Salmons (from Milwaukee) Draft rights to 10th pick Jimmer Fredette (from Milwaukee)To Charlotte Bobcats Corey Maggette (from Milwaukee) Draft rights to 7th pick Bismack Biyombo (from Sacramento)To Indiana Pacers George HillTo San Antonio Spurs Draft rights to 15th pick Kawhi Leonard Draft rights to 42nd pick Dāvis Bertāns Draft rights to Erazem Lorbek"Spurs Obtain Draft Rights To Kawhi Leonard". NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 23, 2011. Retrieved December 15, 2011.To Minnesota Timberwolves Brad Miller Draft rights to 23rd pick Nikola Mirotić Draft rights to 38th pick Chandler Parsons Future first-round pickTo Houston Rockets Jonny Flynn Draft rights to 20th pick Donatas Motiejūnas 2012 Minnesota second-round pick"Rockets swing draft night deal with Timberwolves" . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 23, 2011. Retrieved June 23, 2011."Timberwolves make 5 draft trades official" . NBA.com. Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. June 24, 2011. Retrieved June 24, 2011.To Minnesota Timberwolves Draft rights to 28th pick Norris Cole Draft rights to 43rd pick Malcolm Lee Cash considerationsTo Chicago Bulls Draft rights to 23rd pick Nikola MirotićTo Minnesota Timberwolves Draft rights to 31st pick Bojan Bogdanović 2014 second-round pick Cash considerationsTo Miami Heat Draft rights to 28th pick Norris ColeTo Minnesota Timberwolves 2013 New Jersey second-round pick Cash considerationsTo New Jersey Nets Draft rights to 31st pick Bojan Bogdanović"Nets Acquire Draft Rights to Bojan Bogdanovic" NBA.com (Turner Sports Interactive, Inc), June 24, 2011, retrieved June 28, 2011.To Minnesota Timberwolves Cash considerationsTo Houston Rockets Draft rights to 38th pick Chandler ParsonsTo Boston Celtics Draft rights to 27th pick JaJuan Johnson 2014 New Jersey second-round pickTo New Jersey Nets