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1977-78 Milwaukee Bucks Transactions

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Record: 44-38, Finished 2nd in NBA Midwest Division (Schedule and Results)
Coach: Don Nelson (44-38)

PTS/G: 112.4 (4th of 22) ▪ Opp PTS/G: 113.0 (21st of 22)
SRS: -0.59 (13th of 22) ▪ Pace: 108.7 (5th of 22)
Off Rtg: 101.8 (8th of 22) ▪ Def Rtg: 102.4 (19th of 22)
Expected W-L: 40-42 (13th of 22)

Arena: MECCA Arena ▪ Attendance: 435,057 (14th of 21)

Playoffs:
Lost NBA Western Conference Semifinals (4-3) versus Denver Nuggets
Won NBA Western Conference First Round (2-0) versus Phoenix Suns

Transactions listed are from July 1, 1977 to June 30, 1978.
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August 16, 1977

Bob Dandridge signed as a veteran free agent with the Washington Bullets; received cash as compensation.

September 2, 1977

Traded a 1979 1st round draft pick (Roy Hamilton) to the Buffalo Braves for John Gianelli.

November 16, 1977

Kevin Restani claimed on waivers by the Kansas City Kings.

December 2, 1977

Signed Rich Laurel as a free agent.

Waived Scott Lloyd.

January 13, 1978

Waived Rich Laurel.

Signed Jim Eakins as a free agent.

June 1, 1978

Traded a 1978 1st round draft pick (Mike Mitchell) to the Cleveland Cavaliers for a 1979 1st round draft pick (Greg Kelser).

June 8, 1978

Received a 1979 1st round draft pick (Calvin Natt) as compensation for the Indiana Pacers signing Alex English as a veteran free agent.

June 9, 1978

Drafted George Johnson in the 1st round (12th pick) of the 1978 NBA Draft.

Drafted Pat Cummings in the 3rd round (59th pick) of the 1978 NBA Draft.

Drafted Otis Howard in the 4th round (80th pick) of the 1978 NBA Draft.

Drafted Russ Coleman in the 5th round (103rd pick) of the 1978 NBA Draft.

Drafted Dave Kyle in the 6th round (124th pick) of the 1978 NBA Draft.

Drafted Kim Anderson in the 7th round (146th pick) of the 1978 NBA Draft.

Drafted Tom Zaligaris in the 8th round (164th pick) of the 1978 NBA Draft.

Drafted Gary Rosenberger in the 9th round (182nd pick) of the 1978 NBA Draft.

Drafted Tom Anderson in the 10th round (196th pick) of the 1978 NBA Draft.