1988–89 Portland Trail Blazers season explained

The 1988–89 season was the 19th season of the Portland Trail Blazers in the National Basketball Association (NBA).[1] The team was racked with dissension, and posted a 25–22 record before head coach Mike Schuler was fired in mid-February; assistant coach Rick Adelman was promoted to replace him on an interim basis.[2] [3] [4] After the Blazers reached the 1989 NBA Playoffs, Adelman was made the head coach on a full-time basis.[5] At midseason, the team traded Kiki Vandeweghe to the New York Knicks in exchange for a future first-round draft pick.[6] [7] [8] [9] After holding a 25–21 record at the All-Star break,[10] the Blazers played below .500 for the remainder of the season, and finished fifth in the Pacific Division with a 39–43 record,[11] eighth in the Western Conference, qualifying for the playoffs for the seventh consecutive year.

Clyde Drexler averaged 27.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.7 steals per game, while last season's Most Improved Player Kevin Duckworth averaged 18.1 points and 8.0 rebounds per game, and Terry Porter provided the team with 17.7 points, 9.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game. In addition, Jerome Kersey contributed 17.5 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.8 steals per game, while Steve Johnson provided with 10.0 points and 5.0 rebounds per game off the bench, and Sam Bowie averaged 8.6 points and 5.3 rebounds per game also off the bench, in only just 20 games due to injury.[12] Drexler and Duckworth were both selected for the 1989 NBA All-Star Game.[13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

In the 1989 NBA Playoffs, the Blazers were eliminated in the Western Conference First Round of the playoffs for the fourth consecutive year, losing three straight games to the eventual Western Conference champion Los Angeles Lakers.[18] [19] [20] [21] The Lakers would reach the NBA Finals for the third consecutive year, but would lose to the Detroit Pistons in four straight games.[22] [23] [24] [25] [26]

Following the season, the oft-injured Bowie was traded to the New Jersey Nets,[27] [28] [29] and Johnson was left unprotected in the 1989 NBA Expansion Draft, where he was selected by the newly expansion Minnesota Timberwolves.[30] [31] [32] [33] [34]

Draft picks

See main article: article and 1988 NBA draft.

RoundPickPlayerPositionNationalitySchool/Club Team
121Mark BryantPFSeton Hall
226Rolando FerreiraCHouston
353Anthony MasonPFTennessee State
371Craig NealGGeorgia Tech

Regular season

Season standings

z - clinched division title

y - clinched division title

x - clinched playoff spot

Record vs. opponents

1988-89 NBA Records
width=100TeamATLBOSCHACHICLEDALDENDETGSWHOUINDLACLALMIAMILNJNNYKPHIPHOPORSACSASSEAUTAWAS
Atlanta– 3–1 4–1 4–2 4–2 1–1 0–2 1–5 1–1 1–1 5–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 6–0 4–1 2–2 2–2 1–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 1–1 3–1
Boston1–3 – 6–0 1–3 1–4 1–1 1–1 1–3 1–1 1–1 2–3 2–0 1–1 2–0 2–2 5–1 3–3 3–3 0–2 1–1 2–0 2–0 0–2 1–1 2–4
Charlotte1–4 0–6 – 1–4 0–4 0–2 0–2 0–4 0–2 0–2 2–2 2–0 0–2 1–1 0–4 2–4 2–4 3–3 0–2 0–2 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 1–5
Chicago2–4 3–1 4–1 – 0–6 2–0 1–1 0–6 1–1 1–1 4–2 1–1 2–0 2–0 6–0 2–2 3–2 1–3 1–1 2–0 2–0 2–0 2–0 0–2 3–1
Cleveland2–4 4–1 4–0 6–0 – 2–0 2–0 3–3 1–1 1–1 5–1 1–1 0–2 2–0 3–3 4–0 2–2 3–2 2–0 2–0 2–0 2–0 1–1 1–1 2–2
Dallas1–1 1–1 2–0 0–2 0–2 – 3–3 0–2 1–3 1–5 1–1 3–1 0–4 6–0 0–2 1–1 0–2 1–1 1–3 2–2 2–2 5–1 2–2 4–2 1–1
Denver2–0 1–1 2–0 1–1 0–2 3–3 – 1–1 3–1 4–2 1–1 2–2 1–3 5–1 0–2 1–1 1–1 1–1 1–3 2–2 3–1 3–3 2–2 3–3 1–1
Detroit5–1 3–1 4–0 6–0 3–3 2–0 1–1 – 1–1 1–1 4–2 2–0 2–0 2–0 2–4 4–0 0–4 5–0 2–0 1–1 2–0 2–0 2–0 2–0 5–0
Golden State1–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 3–1 1–3 1–1 – 1–3 1–1 5–1 2–3 4–0 0–2 2–0 2–0 1–1 2–4 2–4 2–3 3–1 2–4 2–2 1–1
Houston1–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 5–1 2–4 1–1 3–1 – 2–0 2–2 1–3 4–2 1–1 2–0 0–2 0–2 1–3 3–1 2–2 6–0 2–2 2–4 0–2
Indiana1–5 3–2 2–2 2–4 1–5 1–1 1–1 2–4 1–1 0–2 – 1–1 0–2 1–1 2–4 1–3 0–5 0–4 1–1 2–0 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 1–3
L.A. Clippers0–2 0–2 0–2 1–1 1–1 1–3 2–2 0–2 1–5 2–2 1–1 – 1–5 1–3 0–2 1–1 0–2 0–2 1–5 1–5 2–3 3–1 1–4 1–3 0–2
L.A. Lakers1–1 1–1 2–0 0–2 2–0 4–0 3–1 0–2 3–2 3–1 2–0 5–1 – 4–0 1–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 3–3 5–0 5–1 3–1 4–2 1–3 1–1
Miami1–1 0–2 1–1 0–2 0–2 0–6 1–5 0–2 0–4 2–4 1–1 3–1 0–4 – 0–2 1–1 1–1 0–2 0–4 0–4 1–3 2–4 0–4 1–5 0–2
Milwaukee0–6 2–2 4–0 0–6 3–3 2–0 2–0 4–2 2–0 1–1 4–2 2–0 1–1 2–0 – 4–1 1–3 3–1 1–1 2–0 2–0 1–1 1–1 1–1 4–1
New Jersey1–4 1–5 4–2 2–2 0–4 1–1 1–1 0–4 0–2 0–2 3–1 1–1 1–1 1–1 1–4 – 2–4 1–5 1–1 0–2 1–1 1–1 2–0 0–2 1–5
New York2–2 3–3 4–2 2–3 2–2 2–0 1–1 4–0 0–2 2–0 5–0 2–0 1–1 1–1 3–1 4–2 – 2–4 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 1–1 1–1 5–1
Philadelphia2–2 3–3 3–3 3–1 2–3 1–1 1–1 0–5 1–1 2–0 4–0 2–0 0–2 2–0 1–3 5–1 4–2 – 0–2 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 1–1 4–2
Phoenix1–1 2–0 2–0 1–1 0–2 3–1 3–1 0–2 4–2 3–1 1–1 5–1 3–3 4–0 1–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 – 2–3 5–1 3–1 4–1 2–2 2–0
Portland1–1 1–1 2–0 0–2 0–2 2–2 2–2 1–1 4–2 1–3 0–2 5–1 0–5 4–0 0–2 2–0 0–2 1–1 3–2 – 3–3 4–0 2–4 0–4 1–1
Sacramento0–2 0–2 1–1 0–2 0–2 2–2 1–3 0–2 3–2 2–2 1–1 3–2 1–5 3–1 0–2 1–1 1–1 0–2 1–5 3–3 – 2–2 1–5 1–3 0–2
San Antonio1–1 0–2 0–2 0–2 0–2 1–5 3–3 0–2 1–3 0–6 0–2 1–3 1–3 4–2 1–1 1–1 1–1 1–1 1–3 0–4 2–2 – 0–4 1–5 1–1
Seattle1–1 2–0 1–1 0–2 1–1 2–2 2–2 0–2 4–2 2–2 1–1 4–1 2–4 4–0 1–1 0–2 1–1 1–1 1–4 4–2 5–1 4–0 – 3–1 1–1
Utah1–1 1–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 2–4 3–3 0–2 2–2 4–2 1–1 3–1 3–1 5–1 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 2–2 4–0 3–1 5–1 1–3 – 2–0
Washington1–3 4–2 5–1 1–3 2–2 1–1 1–1 0–5 1–1 2–0 3–1 2–0 1–1 2–0 1–4 5–1 1–5 2–4 0–2 1–1 2–0 1–1 1–1 0–2 —

Game log

Regular season

|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 1| November 4| Phoenix| W 120–105|||| Memorial Coliseum| 1–0|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 2| November 5| Sacramento| W 121–103|||| Memorial Coliseum| 2–0|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 3| November 10| @ Denver| L 115–135|||| McNichols Sports Arena| 2–1|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 4| November 12| @ Golden State| L 100–107|||| Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena| 2–2|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 5| November 13| Denver| L 132–143|||| Memorial Coliseum| 2–3|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 6| November 15| L.A. Clippers| W 125–103|||| Memorial Coliseum| 3–3|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 7| November 17| @ Utah| L 99–123|||| Salt Palace| 3–4|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 8| November 18| @ L.A. Lakers| L 105–106|||| The Forum| 3–5|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 9| November 20| New Jersey| W 117–106|||| Memorial Coliseum| 4–5|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 10| November 22| @ Seattle| W 125–104|||| Seattle Center Coliseum| 5–5|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 11| November 25| Houston| W 111–94|||| Memorial Coliseum| 6–5|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 12| November 27| Golden State| W 109–94|||| Memorial Coliseum| 7–5|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 13| November 29| @ Milwaukee| L 114–119|||| Bradley Center| 7–6|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 14| November 30| @ Philadelphia| L 106–114|||| The Spectrum| 7–7|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 15| December 2| @ Miami| W 105–102|||| Miami Arena| 8–7|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 16| December 3| @ Atlanta| L 97–115|||| The Omni| 8–8|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 17| December 6| @ New Jersey| W 97–93|||| Brendan Byrne Arena| 9–8|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 18| December 7| @ Indiana| L 120–129|||| Market Square Arena| 9–9|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 19| December 9| Washington| W 93–90|||| Memorial Coliseum| 10–9|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 20| December 11| San Antonio| W 128–123 (OT)|||| Memorial Coliseum| 11–9|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 21| December 13| L.A. Clippers| W 113–92|||| Memorial Coliseum| 12–9|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 22| December 16| @ Phoenix| L 125–132|||| Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum| 12–10|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 23| December 17| Phoenix| W 115–97|||| Memorial Coliseum| 13–10|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 24| December 20| @ Denver| W 127–124|||| McNichols Sports Arena| 14–10|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 25| December 22| @ Golden State| W 117–109|||| Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena| 15–10|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 26| December 23| Golden State| W 111–107|||| Memorial Coliseum| 16–10|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 27| December 27| @ Sacramento| L 111–112|||| ARCO Arena| 16–11|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 28| January 3| Miami| W 119–95|||| Memorial Coliseum| 17–11|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 29| January 4| @ L.A. Lakers| L 120–133|||| Great Western Forum| 17–12|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 30| January 6| Sacramento| W 147–142 (2OT)|||| Memorial Coliseum| 18–12|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 31| January 7| @ Seattle| L 123–129|||| Seattle Center Coliseum| 18–13|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 32| January 10| Seattle| W 125–109|||| Memorial Coliseum| 19–13|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 33| January 12| @ Houston| L 106–116|||| The Summit| 19–14|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 34| January 14| @ San Antonio| W 103–99|||| HemisFair Arena| 20–14|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 35| January 15| @ Dallas| L 108–111|||| Reunion Arena| 20–15|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 36| January 17| Utah| L 110–111|||| Memorial Coliseum| 20–16|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 37| January 22| New York| L 116–120|||| Memorial Coliseum| 20–17|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 38| January 24| Seattle| L 100–103|||| Memorial Coliseum| 20–18|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 39| January 26| Milwaukee| L 109–127|||| Memorial Coliseum| 20–19|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 40| January 28| Atlanta| W 110–94|||| Memorial Coliseum| 21–19|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 41| January 30| Charlotte| W 130–118|||| Memorial Coliseum| 22–19|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 42| February 1| @ L.A. Clippers| W 108–107|||| Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena| 23–19|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 43| February 3| @ L.A. Lakers| L 129–140|||| Great Western Forum| 23–20|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 44| February 4| San Antonio| W 137–100|||| Memorial Coliseum| 24–20|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 45| February 7| Dallas| W 134–125|||| Memorial Coliseum| 25–20|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 46| February 9| Houston| L 110–113|||| Memorial Coliseum| 25–21|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 47| February 16| L.A. Lakers| L 101–110|||| Memorial Coliseum| 25–22|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 48| February 18| Seattle| L 115–116|||| Memorial Coliseum| 25–23|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 49| February 20| @ Chicago| L 98–102|||| Chicago Stadium| 25–24|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 50| February 22| @ Detroit| L 94–105|||| The Palace of Auburn Hills| 25–25|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 51| February 24| @ Cleveland| L 91–128|||| Richfield Coliseum| 25–26|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 52| February 26| @ Miami| W 124–102|||| Miami Arena| 26–26|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 53| February 28| Phoenix| W 139–134|||| Memorial Coliseum| 27–26|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 54| March 2| @ L.A. Clippers| W 119–113|||| Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena| 28–26|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 55| March 3| Philadelphia| W 129–121|||| Memorial Coliseum| 29–26|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 56| March 5| Indiana| L 118–121 (OT)|||| Memorial Coliseum| 29–27|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 57| March 7| @ San Antonio| W 116–103|||| HemisFair Arena| 30–27|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 58| March 8| @ Dallas| L 92–99|||| Reunion Arena| 31–27|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 59| March 12| Cleveland| L 110–122|||| Memorial Coliseum| 31–28|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 60| March 14| Golden State| W 139–110|||| Memorial Coliseum| 31–29|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 61| March 15| @ Utah| L 95–102|||| Salt Palace| 31–30|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 62| March 17| @ Phoenix| L 124–129|||| Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum| 31–31|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 63| March 18| @ Houston| L 113–127|||| The Summit| 31–32|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 64| March 20| Dallas| W 112–91|||| Memorial Coliseum| 32–32|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 65| March 21| @ Golden State| L 127–151|||| Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum Arena| 32–33|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 66| March 24| Chicago| L 113–128|||| Memorial Coliseum| 32–34|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 67| March 25| @ Sacramento| L 105–106|||| ARCO Arena| 32–35|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 68| March 28| @ New York| L 124–128|||| Madison Square Garden| 32–36|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 69| March 29| @ Boston| L 97–106|||| Boston Garden| 32–37|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 70| March 31| @ Washington| L 105–107|||| Capital Centre| 32–38|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 71| April 1| @ Charlotte| W 125–121 (OT)|||| Charlotte Coliseum| 33–38|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 72| April 4| Detroit| W 118–100|||| Memorial Coliseum| 34–38|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 73| April 6| @ L.A. Clippers| L 123–133|||| Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena| 34–39|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 74| April 7| Boston| W 113–100|||| Memorial Coliseum| 35–39|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 75| April 9| Denver| W 120–114|||| Memorial Coliseum| 36–39|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 76| April 11| L.A. Clippers| W 126–102|||| Memorial Coliseum| 37–39|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 77| April 14| Miami| W 97–86|||| Memorial Coliseum| 38–39|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 78| April 15| Utah| L 95–99|||| Memorial Coliseum| 38–40|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 79| April 18| @ Sacramento| L 118–120|||| ARCO Arena| 38–41|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 80| April 20| @ Seattle| L 118–124|||| Seattle Center Coliseum| 38–42|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 81| April 21| L.A. Lakers| L 114–121|||| Memorial Coliseum| 38–43|- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc"| 82| April 23| Sacramento| W 126–120 (OT)|||| Memorial Coliseum| 39–43

Playoffs

|-|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 1| April 27| @ L.A. Lakers| L 108–128| Clyde Drexler (30)| Kersey, Porter (9)| Terry Porter (10)| Great Western Forum
17,505| 0–1|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 2| April 30| @ L.A. Lakers| L 105–113| Clyde Drexler (28)| Jerome Kersey (11)| Clyde Drexler (10)| Great Western Forum
17,505| 0–2|- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc"| 3| May 3| L.A. Lakers| L 108–116| Terry Porter (29)| Clyde Drexler (8)| Terry Porter (9)| Memorial Coliseum
12,880| 0–3|-

Player statistics

Playoffs

Awards and honors

Notes and References

  1. https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/POR/1989.html 1988–89 Portland Trail Blazers
  2. News: Associated Press . PRO BASKETBALL; Trail Blazers Dismiss Coach . The New York Times . February 19, 1989 . December 25, 2022.
  3. News: Associated Press . Trail Blazers Dump Schuler, Elevate Adelman . Los Angeles Times . February 19, 1989 . December 25, 2022.
  4. News: Trail Blazers Fire Schuler, Replace Him with Adelman . Deseret News . February 19, 1989 . December 28, 2022.
  5. News: Times Wire Services. In Brief: Adelman Retained as Blazers Coach. Los Angeles Times. 1989-05-11. 2010-02-15.
  6. News: Times Staff and Wire Service Reports . IN BRIEF: Vandeweghe Prepped for a Trade . Los Angeles Times . February 14, 1989 . December 20, 2022.
  7. News: Goldaper . Sam . Vandeweghe Trade Is Left Up in the Air . The New York Times . February 15, 1989 . June 20, 2023.
  8. News: Thomas Jr. . Robert Mcg. . BASKETBALL; Knicks, In a Surprise, Get Vandeweghe; Celtics Trade Ainge . The New York Times . February 24, 1989 . February 12, 2022.
  9. News: Love . Ian . Kiki Vandeweghe, the Player the New York Knicks Coveted... . United Press International . February 26, 1989 . December 20, 2022.
  10. Web site: NBA Games Played on February 9, 1989 . Basketball-Reference . December 6, 2022.
  11. Web site: 1988–89 Portland Trail Blazers Schedule and Results. Basketball-Reference. February 12, 2022.
  12. Web site: 1988–89 Portland Trail Blazers Roster and Stats. Basketball-Reference. February 12, 2022.
  13. News: Robinson . John . Stockton, Eaton on All-Star Squad . Deseret News . February 1, 1989 . May 21, 2023.
  14. News: McManis . Sam . Today's All-Star Game May Lack the Usual Magic: Without Johnson and Bird, NBA Showcase Just Won't Be the Same . Los Angeles Times . February 12, 1989 . December 20, 2022.
  15. News: NBA All-Star Weekend Stars Will Have to Shine Without Bird, Magic Spotlights . Sun Sentinel . February 12, 1989 . May 21, 2023.
  16. News: NBA.com Staff . 1989 NBA All-Star Recap . NBA.com . September 13, 2021 . May 21, 2023.
  17. Web site: 1989 NBA All-Star Game: West 143, East 134 . Basketball-Reference . February 12, 2022.
  18. News: McManis . Sam . Lakers Shake Their Lethargy, Finish Sweep: Win Over Portland Extends First-Round Streak to 18-0 . Los Angeles Times . May 4, 1989 . December 6, 2022.
  19. News: Abdul-Jabbar Leads Lakers to Sweep . The Washington Post . May 4, 1989 . December 6, 2022.
  20. News: Lakers 116, Trail Blazers 108 . United Press International . May 4, 1989 . December 6, 2022.
  21. Web site: 1989 NBA Western Conference First Round: Trail Blazers vs. Lakers . Basketball-Reference . March 20, 2023.
  22. News: Barnes . Mike . Pistons Win NBA Title . United Press International . June 13, 1989 . December 6, 2022.
  23. News: Goldaper . Sam . Pistons Earn First Title by Sweeping Lakers . The New York Times . June 14, 1989 . December 6, 2022.
  24. News: McManis . Sam . Pistons End a Reign, Cap a Career: Detroit Sweeps Lakers, 105-97 . Los Angeles Times . June 14, 1989 . December 6, 2022.
  25. News: Smith . Sam . Pistons Sweep to NBA Title . Chicago Tribune . June 14, 1989 . December 6, 2022.
  26. Web site: 1989 NBA Finals: Lakers vs. Pistons . Basketball-Reference . March 20, 2023.
  27. News: Brown . Clifton . PRO-BASKETBALL; Nets Get Bowie for Buck Williams . The New York Times . June 25, 1989 . February 12, 2022.
  28. News: Associated Press . Trail Blazers Trade Bowie, No. 12 Pick in Draft to Nets for Buck Williams . Los Angeles Times . June 25, 1989 . December 6, 2022.
  29. News: Associated Press . Blazers Trade Bowie, No. 12 Pick for Williams . Deseret News . June 25, 1989 . December 6, 2022.
  30. News: Brown . Clifton . Knicks' Green Is Taken First in N.B.A.'s Expansion Draft . The New York Times . June 16, 1989 . December 6, 2022.
  31. News: Howard-Cooper . Scott . NBA Expansion Draft: Timberwolves Get Mahorn; Lakers Lose Rivers . Los Angeles Times . June 16, 1989 . December 6, 2022.
  32. News: Cotton . Anthony . Green Tabbed No. 1, Mahorn No. 2 in NBA Expansion Draft . The Washington Post . June 16, 1989 . January 31, 2023.
  33. News: Smith . Sam . Magic Day for Vincent, Not for Mahorn . Chicago Tribune . June 16, 1989 . July 8, 2023.
  34. Web site: 1989 NBA Expansion Draft . Basketball-Reference . February 14, 2022.

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