Updated August 28, 2020 |
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| Team | Old Coach | Why left? | New Coach | Old Job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | M.L. Carr | resigned (Apr. 30) | Rick Pitino | Head Coach, Kentucky |
| Denver | Dick Motta | fired (Apr. 21) | Bill Hanzlik | Asst., Hawks |
| Golden St. | Rick Adelman | fired (Apr. 28) | P.J. Carlesimo | Head Coach, Trailblazers |
| Indiana | Larry Brown | resigned (Apr. 30) | Larry Bird | Special Asst., Celtics |
| Orlando | Richie Adubato | Interim | Chuck Daly | Head Coach, Nets |
| Philadelphia | Johnny Davis | fired (Apr. 20) | Larry Brown | Head Coach, Pacers |
| Portland | P.J. Carlesimo | fired (May 8) | Mike Dunleavy | V.P. & G.M., Bucks |
| Annual Awards | 1996-97 Season | 1997 College Draft |
