Historical NBA Transactions on May 8

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Transactions listed are from the 1946-47 through 2023-24 BAA/NBA seasons.

• May 8, 2018

  The Charlotte Hornets hired James Borrego as Head Coach.

• May 8, 1997

  The Portland Trail Blazers fired P.J. Carlesimo as Head Coach.

• May 8, 1990

  The Boston Celtics fired Jimmy Rodgers as Head Coach.

• May 8, 1985

  The Dallas Mavericks waived Tom Sluby.

• May 8, 1971

  The Kentucky Colonels traded John Roche to the New York Nets for cash.

• May 8, 1970

  The New York Nets signed Oliver Taylor.

• May 8, 1969

  The Phoenix Suns traded Gary Gregor to the Atlanta Hawks for Paul Silas.

• May 8, 1968

  The Los Angeles Stars signed George Stone.

• May 8, 1967

  The Kentucky Colonels traded Bob Verga to the Dallas Chaparrals for Pat Riley.

• May 8, 1961

  The New York Knicks waived Carl Braun.

  The New York Knicks fired Carl Braun as Head Coach.

  The New York Knicks hired Eddie Donovan as Head Coach.