This is a list of transactions that took place during the 2018 NBA off-season and the 2018–19 NBA season.
Retirement
Date Name Team(s) played (years) Age Notes Ref.Nick CollisonSeattle SuperSonics/Oklahoma City Thunder (–)37Played his entire career with one franchiseMo WilliamsUtah Jazz (2003–2004; 2012–2013)Milwaukee Bucks (2004–2008)Cleveland Cavaliers (2008–2011; 2015–2016)Los Angeles Clippers (2011–2012)Portland Trail Blazers (2013–2014)Minnesota Timberwolves (2014–2015)Charlotte Hornets (2015)35NBA champion (2016)NBA All-Star (2009)Became an assistant coach for Cal State NorthridgeP. J. HairstonCharlotte Hornets (2014–2016)Memphis Grizzlies (2016)25Also played in NBA G LeagueRoy HibbertIndiana Pacers (2008–2015)Los Angeles Lakers (2015–2016)Charlotte Hornets (2016–2017)Denver Nuggets (2017)312× NBA All-Star (2012, 2014)NBA All-Defensive Second Team (2014)Manu GinóbiliSan Antonio Spurs (2002–2018)414× NBA champion (2003, 2005, 2007, 2014)2× NBA All-Star (2005, 2011)2× All-NBA Third Team (2008, 2011)NBA Sixth Man of the Year (2008)NBA All-Rookie Team (2003)David WestNew Orleans HornetsDuring the 2005–06 and 2006–07 seasons, the team was known as the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets during their temporary relocation to Oklahoma City due to Hurricane Katrina. (2003–2011)Indiana Pacers (2011–2015)San Antonio Spurs (2015–2016)Golden State Warriors (2016–2018)382× NBA champion (2017, 2018)2× NBA All-Star (2008, 2009)Boris DiawAtlanta Hawks (2003–2005)Phoenix Suns (2005–2008)Charlotte Hornets (2008–2012)San Antonio Spurs (2012–2016)Utah Jazz (2016–2017)36NBA champion (2014)NBA Most Improved Player Award ()Also played overseasMike Dunleavy Jr.Golden State Warriors (2002–2007)Indiana Pacers (2007–2011)Milwaukee Bucks (2011–2013)Chicago Bulls (2013–2016)Cleveland Cavaliers (2016–2017)Atlanta Hawks (2017)38Hired as pro scout by the Golden State WarriorsMirza TeletovićBrooklyn Nets (2012–2015)Phoenix Suns (2015–2016)Milwaukee Bucks (2016–2018)33Also played overseasRichard JeffersonNew Jersey Nets (2001–2008)Milwaukee Bucks (2008–2009)San Antonio Spurs (2009–2012)Golden State Warriors (2012–2013)Utah Jazz (2013–2014)Dallas Mavericks (2014–2015)Cleveland Cavaliers (2015–2017)Denver Nuggets (2017–2018)38NBA champion (2016)NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2002)Ronnie PriceSacramento Kings (2005–2007)Utah Jazz (2007–2011)Phoenix Suns (2011–2012; 2015–2016; 2017)Portland Trail Blazers (2012–2013)Orlando Magic (2013–2014)Los Angeles Lakers (2014–2015)35Hired as pro scout by the Phoenix SunsAl JeffersonBoston Celtics (2004–2007)Minnesota Timberwolves (2007–2010)Utah Jazz (2010–2013)Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets (2013–2016)Indiana Pacers (2016–2018)34NBA All-Rookie Second Team (2005)All-NBA Third Team (2014)Also played overseasKris HumphriesUtah Jazz (2004–2006)Toronto Raptors (2006–2009)Dallas Mavericks (2009–2010)New Jersey Nets / Brooklyn Nets (2010–2013)Boston Celtics (2013–2014)Washington Wizards (2014–2016)Phoenix Suns (2016)Atlanta Hawks (2016–2017)34Gerald Henderson Jr.Charlotte Bobcats/Hornets (2009–2015)Portland Trail Blazers (2015–2016)Philadelphia 76ers (2016–2017)31
Front office movements
Head coach changes Off-season Departure date Team Outgoing head coach Reason for departure Hire date Incoming head coach Last coaching position Ref.New York KnicksFiredMemphis Grizzlies head coach (–)Orlando MagicFiredCharlotte Bobcats/Hornets head coach (–)Charlotte HornetsFiredSan Antonio Spurs assistant coach (–)Atlanta HawksMutually agreed to part ways.Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach (–)Phoenix Suns (interim)Was not named permanent head coach.Utah Jazz assistant coach (–)Detroit PistonsFiredDwane CaseyToronto Raptors head coach (–)Toronto RaptorsFiredNick NurseToronto Raptors assistant coach (–)Milwaukee Bucks (interim)Was not named permanent head coach.Atlanta Hawks head coach (–)
In-Season Departure date Team Outgoing head coach Reason for departure Hire date Incoming head coach Last coaching position Ref. Cleveland Cavaliers Fired Cleveland Cavaliers assistant coach (2014–2018) Chicago Bulls Fired (interim) Chicago Bulls associate coach (2015–2018) Minnesota Timberwolves Fired (interim) Minnesota Timberwolves assistant coach (2014–2019)
General manager changes Offseason Departure date Team Outgoing general manager(s) Reason for departure Hire date Incoming general manager(s) Last managerial position(s) Ref.Detroit PistonsFiredJune 1Ed Stefanski (interim)Memphis Grizzlies vice-president of player personnel (2014–2018)Philadelphia 76ers (interim)ResignedDemotedDelaware 87ers/Blue Coats general manager (2017–2018)Phoenix SunsFired (interim)Trevor Bukstein (interim) Phoenix Suns VP of basketball operations (2017–2018)Phoenix Suns assistant general manager (2013–2018)
In-season Departure date Team Outgoing general manager Reason for departure Hire date Incoming general manager(s) Last managerial position Ref.New Orleans PelicansFired (interim)Atlanta Hawks general manager (2012–2015)Washington WizardsFiredTommy Sheppard (interim)Washington Wizards current senior vice president of basketball operations
Player movements
Trades
+JuneJune 21(draft-day trades)To Dallas Mavericks
Draft rights to Luka Dončić (No. 3)To Atlanta Hawks
Draft rights to Trae Young (No. 5) 2019 Dallas protected first-round pickThe Hawks will receive the Mavericks' pick if it is No. 6–30, else the pick will roll over to 2020 with the same condition, thence to 2021 (No. 4–30), 2022 (No. 4–30), and become unprotected in 2023.To Phoenix Suns
Draft rights to Mikal Bridges (No. 10)To Philadelphia 76ers
Draft rights to Zhaire Smith (No. 16) 2021 Miami first-round pickTo Los Angeles Clippers
Draft rights to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (No. 11)To Charlotte Hornets
Draft rights to Miles Bridges (No. 12) 2020 Cleveland second-round pick 2021 LA Clippers second-round pickTo Charlotte Hornets
Draft rights to Devonte' Graham (No. 34)To Atlanta Hawks
2019 Charlotte second-round pick 2023 Charlotte second-round pickTo Portland Trail Blazers
Draft rights to Gary Trent Jr. (No. 37)To Sacramento Kings
2019 second-round pickThe higher of the Lakers' or Minnesota's pick. 2021 Miami second-round pick Cash considerationsTo Detroit Pistons
Draft rights to Khyri Thomas (No. 38)To Philadelphia 76ers
2021 Detroit second-round pick 2023 Detroit second-round pickTo Denver Nuggets
Draft rights to Jarred Vanderbilt (No. 41)To Orlando Magic
Draft rights to Justin Jackson (No. 43) 2019 second-round pickThe lower of the picks originally belonging to Denver and Washington unless the Denver pick is No. 56–60, in which case it will go to Milwaukee and the Washington pick will be conveyed.To Philadelphia 76ers
Draft rights to Shake Milton (No. 54)To Dallas Mavericks
Draft rights to Ray Spalding (No. 56) Draft rights to Kostas Antetokounmpo (No. 60)June 22To Houston Rockets
Draft rights to Vincent Edwards (No. 52)To Utah Jazz
Cash considerationsJune 26To Los Angeles Clippers
Marcin GortatTo Washington Wizards
Austin RiversJulyJuly 6To Los Angeles Lakers
Draft rights to Isaac Bonga (No. 39)To Philadelphia 76ers
2019 Chicago second-round pick Cash considerationsTo Brooklyn Nets
Dwight HowardTo Charlotte Hornets
Timofey Mozgov Draft rights to Hamidou Diallo (No. 45) 2021 Brooklyn second-round pick Cash considerationsTo Philadelphia 76ers
Wilson Chandler 2021 Denver second-round pick Right to swap 2022 second-round pickTo Denver Nuggets
Cash considerationsTo Oklahoma City Thunder
Draft rights to Hamidou Diallo (No. 45)To Charlotte Hornets
2019 Oklahoma City second-round pick Cash considerationsJuly 7Three-team tradeTo Charlotte Hornets
Bismack Biyombo (from ORL) 2019 second-round pick (from ORL) 2020 second-round pickThe lower of the picks originally belonging to Brooklyn and New York. (from ORL)To Chicago Bulls
Julyan Stone (from CHA)To Orlando Magic
Jerian Grant (from CHI) Timofey Mozgov (from CHA)July 13To Brooklyn Nets
2020 Portland protected second-round pickBrooklyn will receive the pick if it is No. 56–60, else they receive nothing. Draft rights to Isaïa Cordinier (2016 No. 44)To Atlanta Hawks
Jeremy Lin 2025 Brooklyn second-round pick Right to swap 2023 second-round pickTo Brooklyn Nets
Kenneth Faried Darrell Arthur 2019 Denver first-round pickBrooklyn will receive the pick if it is No. 13–30, else they will receive Denver's 2020 pick. 2020 Denver second-round pickTo Denver Nuggets
Isaiah WhiteheadJuly 17To Memphis Grizzlies
Garrett TempleTo Sacramento Kings
Deyonta Davis Ben McLemore 2021 Memphis second-round pick Cash considerationsJuly 18To Toronto Raptors
Danny Green Kawhi LeonardTo San Antonio Spurs
DeMar DeRozan Jakob Pöltl 2019 Toronto protected first-round pick July 20To Brooklyn Nets
Jared Dudley 2021 Phoenix protected second-round pickTo Phoenix Suns
Darrell ArthurTo Philadelphia 76ers
Cash considerationsTo Phoenix Suns
Richaun HolmesTo Oklahoma City Thunder
Rodney PurvisTo Orlando Magic
Dakari Johnson Cash considerations July 23To Oklahoma City Thunder
Abdel Nader Cash considerationsTo Boston Celtics
Rodney PurvisTo Memphis Grizzlies
Dakari Johnson Draft rights to Tyler HarveyTo Orlando Magic
Jarell Martin Cash considerationsTo Dallas Mavericks
Draft rights to Maarty Leunen Cash considerationsTo Los Angeles Clippers
Johnathan Motley† Draft rights to Renaldas Seibutis (2007 No. 50) July 25Three-team tradeTo Oklahoma City Thunder
Dennis Schröder (from ATL) Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot (from PHI)To Atlanta Hawks
Carmelo Anthony (from OKC) Justin Anderson (from PHI) 2022 Oklahoma City protected first-round pickAtlanta will receive the pick if it is No. 15–30, else they will receive the Thunder's second-round picks in 2024 and 2025. (from OKC)To Philadelphia 76ers
Mike Muscala (from ATL)August August 2To Houston Rockets
Draft rights to Maarty Leunen (2008 No. 54)To Dallas Mavericks
Chinanu Onuaku Cash considerations Option to swap 2020 second-round picks August 7To Los Angeles Clippers
Draft rights to Vladimir Veremeenko (2006 No. 48)To Cleveland Cavaliers
Sam Dekker Cash considerations Draft rights to Renaldas Seibutis (2007 No. 50) August 31To Houston Rockets
Brandon Knight Marquese ChrissTo Phoenix Suns
Ryan Anderson Draft rights to De'Anthony Melton (No. 46)October October 15To Los Angeles Clippers
Alexis AjinçaTo New Orleans Pelicans
Wesley JohnsonTo Milwaukee Bucks
Jodie Meeks 2020 Washington protected second-round pick Cash considerationsTo Washington Wizards
2020 Washington protected second-round pickNovember November 12To Minnesota Timberwolves
Robert Covington Dario Šarić Jerryd Bayless 2022 second-round pickMinnesota will receive the higher of the two picks originally belonging to Denver and Philadelphia.To Philadelphia 76ers
Jimmy Butler Justin Patton November 29To Cleveland Cavaliers
Alec Burks 2020 Utah second-round pick 2021 Washington second-round pickTo Utah Jazz
Kyle Korver December December 7Three-team tradeTo Cleveland Cavaliers
Matthew Dellavedova (from MIL) John Henson (from MIL) 2021 MIL protected first-round pickThe Milwaukee pick cannot be conveyed two years after it sends its own first-round pick to Phoenix, which will happen in 2019 or 2020. Cleveland will receive the Bucks' pick if it is No. 15–30 in 2021, No. 11–30 in 2022, No. 11–30 in 2023, or No. 9–30 in 2024; if the pick is not conveyed by 2024 it will be converted to Milwaukee's 2024 and 2025 second-round picks. (from MIL) 2021 MIL second-round pick (from MIL) 2022 WAS second-round pick (from WAS) Cash considerations (from WAS)To Milwaukee Bucks
George Hill (from CLE) Jason Smith (from WAS) 2021 WAS second-round pickThe Washington pick was originally traded to Utah in 2016, which traded it to Cleveland in November 2018. (from CLE)