1995–96 Miami Heat season

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On July 1, 1995, the Heat released Brad Lohaus and Ledell Eackles. On September 1, they traded a 1996 first-round draft pick to the New York Knicks for Pat Riley as coach. Brad Lohaus signed with the San Antonio Spurs as an unrestricted free agent on September 29. On October 5, the team signed Ron Grandison, Stacey King, and Bruce Bowen as free agents; Bruce Bowen was waived on October 13. On November 3, the Heat traded Matt Geiger, Khalid Reeves, Glen Rice, and a 1996 first-round pick to the Charlotte Hornets for LeRon Ellis, Alonzo Mourning, and Pete Myers. Danny Schayes was signed for the remainder of the season on December 12. LeRon Ellis was waived on December 27. Voshon Lenard was signed as a free agent on December 29. Ron Grandison was waived on January 5, 1996. On February 12, Jeff Malone was signed to a 10-day contract and Pete Myers was waived. On February 22, the Heat traded Bimbo Coles and Kevin Willis to the Golden State Warriors for Chris Gatling and Tim Hardaway; traded Kevin Gamble and Billy Owens to the Sacramento Kings for Tyrone Corbin and Walt Williams; and traded Terrence Rencher to the Phoenix Suns for Tony Smith. Jeff Malone was signed for the remainder of the season on March 3. On June 26, the Heat traded a 2000 first-round draft pick to the Utah Jazz for Martin Müürsepp.