Major Events 2014-15 SeasonJune 27, 20142014 NBA Draft. Washington picked Andrew Wiggins with the first pick. Orlando picked Jabari Parker at #2 but traded him to Chicago for picks that would become Julius Randle and Marcus Smart.
September 30, 20142014 Off-Season transactions. LeBron shocks the world by signing for the Magic, Melo signs with the Bobcats, LMA traded to the Rockets.
October 31, 2014Cleveland sign Kyrie Irving to 5 year/$81m extension
Cleveland sign Tristan Thompson to 5 year/$31m extension
November 3, 2014Minnesota sign Derrick Williams to 5 year/$66m extension
Miami sign Dwyane Wade to 3 year/$61m extension
November 4, 2014LA Clippers sign Tony Parker to 4 year/$40m extension
November 5, 2014Orlando sign Nikola Vucevic to 5 year/$47m extension
November 7, 2014Golden State sign DeAndre Jordan to 4 year/$35m extension
November 8, 2014Denver sign Kenneth Faried to 5 year/$59m extension
November 21, 2014Atlanta trade Nikola Pekovic, Hawks 2016 second round pick to Dallas for Kevin Seraphin
November 22, 2014News emerged in late November that owner Ted Leonsis had
sold the Wizards to the Qatar Sports Investments (QSI) group, a branch of the emirate’s sovereign wealth fund, headed by Ahmad al-Sayed. The new owner
promised fans that no expense would be spared in making the team a perennial contender.
November 23, 2014Oklahoma City trade Perry Jones to Washington for Antawn Jamison, Pistons 2015 first round pick
November 25, 2014Miami trade Mario Chalmers, Mike Miller to Washington for Greivis Vasquez, Tayshaun Prince, Wizards 2015 first round pick
Milwaukee trade Emeka Okafor to Washington for Daequan Cook, Kosta Koufos
December 14, 2014Orlando
acquired superstar point guard Rajon Rondo from the Celtics to team up with LeBron James. After a slow start the Magic wanted a veteran star to help them rise up the standings. The Celtics continued their rebuild after the retirement of Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers last season.
December 16, 2014Lakers sign Kevin Love to 5 year/$101m extension
Raptors sign Rudy Gay to 5 yr/$84m extension
December 20, 2014Grizzlies sign Marc Gasol to 3 year/$45m extension
December 24, 2014Detroit
acquired Brandon Jennings from the Bucks to help them push for a top three seed in the eastern conference. At the time he was the leading scorer in the NBA and added a three point threat to the Pistons' excellent inside game.
December 29, 2014Dallas
acquired Monta Ellis from Milwaukee in three team trade. The Bucks retooled their roster with some youngsters and cap relief, whilst the Pacers added a veteran power forward to help Roy Hibbert in their frontcourt.
January 1, 2015Utah sign Eric Gordon to 5 year/$90m extension
January 21, 2015Washington
acquired Manu Ginobili from the Clippers as they looked for an x-factor to come off their bench during the playoffs. The Clippers went into full tank mode and began trading away their veterans to land young prospects, draft picks and cap space.
January 29, 2015Rockets re-sign LaMarcus Aldridge to 3 year/$47m extension
February 16, 20152015 Dunk & Three Point contestsFebruary 17, 2015West team wins 2015 All-Star game
112-108February 18, 20152015 Trade deadline recapFebruary 19, 2015Cleveland sign Klay Thompson to 3 year/$39m extension
2015 NBA Mock DraftMarch 5, 20152015 Free Agency preview