Historical NBA Transactions on May 5

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

• May 5, 2021

  The Oklahoma City Thunder signed Charlie Brown to a 2nd 10-day contract.

• May 5, 2016

  The Indiana Pacers fired Frank Vogel as Head Coach.

• May 5, 1997

  The Philadelphia 76ers hired Larry Brown as Head Coach.

• May 5, 1992

  The San Antonio Spurs released Paul Pressey.

  Chuck Daly resigns as Head Coach for Detroit Pistons.

• May 5, 1981

  The Cleveland Cavaliers signed Lee Johnson as a free agent.

• May 5, 1968

  The Dallas Chaparrals signed John Smith.

  The Los Angeles Stars signed Mervin Jackson.

• May 5, 1948

  The Washington Capitols traded John Mahnken to the Baltimore Bullets for Kleggie Hermsen.