1988–89 New Jersey Nets season
Nets finish 26–56 despite strong rookie season from Chris Morris.
The 1988–89 New Jersey Nets season was the franchise's 13th in the NBA and its 13th in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The team drafted Chris Morris with the fourth overall pick and made several offseason acquisitions, including Joe Barry Carroll and Lester Conner.
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- 26–56
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On June 23, 1988, Dwayne Washington was selected by the Miami Heat in the NBA expansion draft. Dudley Bradley was released on July 1. Anthony Bowie was signed as a free agent on July 19. Orlando Woolridge signed with the Los Angeles Lakers as an unrestricted free agent on August 10.
On August 29, Dallas Comegys was traded to the San Antonio Spurs for Walter Berry. Kevin Williams was signed as a free agent on August 30. Otis Birdsong was waived on August 31. Frank Johnson was signed as a free agent on October 4.
Anthony Bowie was waived on November 1. On November 2, Tony Brown, Frank Johnson, Tim McCormick and Lorenzo Romar were traded to the Houston Rockets for Joe Barry Carroll and Lester Conner. Ron Cavenall was signed as a free agent on November 23 and waived on December 27. Walter Berry was waived on January 30, 1989.
Bill Jones was signed as a free agent on January 31. Corey Gaines signed two 10-day contracts beginning February 7, then signed as a free agent on February 27. Kevin Williams was waived on March 3.
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