1995–96 Phoenix Suns season

Professional basketball season March 2026 August 2023 Phoenix Suns 1996 41 41 Pacific 4 7 Paul Westphal (fired) Cotton Fitzsimmons Bryan Colangelo Jerry Colangelo America West Arena First round(lost to Spurs 1–3) PHO KUTP ASPN KTAR The 1995–96 Phoenix Suns season was the 28th season for the Phoenix Suns in the National Basketball Association. Phoenix Suns Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHO/ August 9, 2026 Season summary Off-season The Suns had the 21st overall pick in the 1995 NBA draft, and selected shooting guard Michael Finley from the University of Wisconsin. Heisler Mark NBA Is a Young Man's Game: Draft: Smith, McDyess, Stackhouse, Wallace and Garnett Lead the Way Los Angeles Times June 29, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-29-sp-18377-story.html December 3, 2022 First-Round Selections in the 1995 NBA Draft Hartford Courant June 29, 1995 https://www.courant.com/1995/06/29/first-round-selections-in-the-1995-nba-draft-2/ June 3, 2023 1995 NBA Draft Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/draft/NBA_1995.html January 17, 2022 During the off-season, the team acquired Hot Rod Williams from the Cleveland Cavaliers, Associated Press Suns Trade Majerle to Cavs The New York Times October 8, 1995 https://www.nytimes.com/1995/10/08/sports/suns-trade-majerle-to-cavs.html March 19, 2022 Associated Press Suns Trade Majerle for "Hot Rod" Williams: Pro Basketball: The Cavaliers Also Get Lang and a First-Round Draft Pick from Phoenix Los Angeles Times October 8, 1995 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-10-08-sp-54644-story.html July 24, 2022 Associated Press Suns Deal Majerle, Lang, No. 1 Pick for Cavs' Hot Rod Deseret News October 8, 1995 https://www.deseret.com/1995/10/8/19197334/suns-deal-majerle-lang-no-1-pick-for-cavs-hot-rod December 1, 2022 and signed free agent Tony Smith. Bennett Surgery Successful United Press International November 1, 1995 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1995/11/01/Bennett-surgery-successful/6650815202000/ September 18, 2022 Regular season With the addition of Finley and Williams, the Suns got off to a 13–13 start to the regular season, but then lost eight of their next nine games, falling below .500 in winning percentage with a 14–21 record as of January 19, 1996. Head coach Paul Westphal was fired after a 14–19 start to the season, and was replaced with former Suns coach Cotton Fitzsimmons, who came in to coach in his third stint with the team. Associated Press Basketball: Hurting Suns Fire Westphal The New York Times January 17, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/01/17/sports/basketball-hurting-suns-fire-westphal.html November 18, 2022 Fitzsimmons Replaces Westphal The Washington Post January 17, 1996 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/01/17/fitzsimmons-replaces-westphal/3bb0b896-4f7a-44b6-8c73-c48364be6bd8/ April 6, 2023 Weston Steve Suns Fire Westphal, Pick Cotton Orlando Sentinel January 17, 1996 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1996-01-17-9601170188-story,amp.html July 18, 2021 Under Fitzsimmons, the Suns won 9 of their 13 games in February, and held a 22–24 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 8, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/index.fcgi?month=2&day=8&year=1996 July 18, 2022 At mid-season, the team traded Smith to the Miami Heat in exchange for rookie point guard Terrence Rencher. Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: On Deadline, Riley Makes Bold Moves The New York Times February 23, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/23/sports/pro-basketball-on-deadline-riley-makes-bold-moves.html September 18, 2022 Associated Press Riley's Heat the Big Movers on D-Day Deseret News February 23, 1996 https://www.deseret.com/1996/2/23/19226664/riley-s-heat-the-big-movers-on-d-day June 22, 2023 Patton Robes Heat's Months of Preparation Pay Off on Trading Day Sun Sentinel February 24, 1996 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1996-02-24-9602240031-story.html December 3, 2022 The Suns played above .500 for the remainder of the season, and finished in fourth place in the Pacific Division with a 41–41 record, earning the seventh seed in the Western Conference; 1995–96 Phoenix Suns Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHO/1996_games.html June 21, 2021 the team qualified for the NBA playoffs for the eighth consecutive year. Charles Barkley averaged 23.2 points, 11.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 1.6 steals per game, and was named to the All-NBA Third Team, while Kevin Johnson averaged 18.7 points, 9.2 assists and 1.5 steals per game, but only played 56 games due to hamstring and groin injuries, Staff and Wire Reports Suns' Johnson Undergoes Hernia Surgery Los Angeles Times September 28, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-09-28-sp-48305-story.html October 5, 2022 Suns' K.J. to Miss 6 to 8 Weeks Deseret News September 28, 1996 https://www.deseret.com/1996/9/28/19268321/suns-kj-to-miss-6-to-8-weeks December 27, 2022 and Finley provided the team with 15.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game, and was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. In addition, sixth man Danny Manning averaged 13.4 points and 4.3 rebounds per game off the bench, but only played just 33 games due to a torn ACL, and sprained ankle, Sports People: Pro Basketball: His Rehabilitation Over, Manning Is Set for Return The New York Times February 2, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/02/sports/sports-people-pro-basketball-his-rehabilitation-over-manning-is-set-for-return.html January 17, 2022 Daimos Jason Pro Basketball: Nets End Another Game in Ice The New York Times March 13, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/13/sports/pro-basketball-nets-end-another-game-in-ice.html January 17, 2022 while second-year guard Wesley Person contributed 12.7 points per game, and led the Suns with 117 three-point field goals, and Wayman Tisdale contributed 10.7 points per game off the bench. Meanwhile, Elliott Perry provided with 8.6 points and 4.4 assists per game, A.C. Green contributed 7.5 points and 6.8 rebounds per game, and Hot Rod Williams averaged 7.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game. 1995–96 Phoenix Suns Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHO/1996.html June 21, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, Barkley was selected for the 1996 NBA All-Star Game, as a member of the Western Conference All-Star team; it was his tenth consecutive All-Star selection. Heisler Mark NBA Has All-Stars in Its Eyes Los Angeles Times February 11, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-02-11-sp-34849-story.html January 2, 2023 NBA.com Staff 1996 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1996 May 16, 2023 1996 NBA All-Star Game: East 129, West 118 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1996.html November 27, 2021 Meanwhile, Finley was selected for the NBA Rookie Game, as a member of the Western Conference Rookie team, Pro Basketball The Gainesville Sun February 10, 1996 15 https://books.google.com/books?id=n0RWAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA31&dq=1996+nba+rookie+game+stoudamire+stackhouse+wallace+henderson&article_id=3767,2375962&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiSk6WGtuCPAxVxmYkEHfeFOUcQ6AF6BAgGEAM#v=onepage&q=1996%20nba%20rookie%20game%20stoudamire%20stackhouse%20wallace%20henderson&f=false September 18, 2025 1996 NBA Rising Stars: East 94, West 92 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1996_rookie.html September 18, 2025 and also participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html September 18, 2025 Barkley also finished tied in twelfth place in Most Valuable Player voting, 1995–96 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1996.html January 6, 2025 while Finley finished tied in fourth place in Rookie of the Year voting. Associated Press Stoudamire Named Top Rookie After Lukewarm NBA Reception Los Angeles Times May 16, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-05-16-sp-4846-story.html February 1, 2023 The Suns finished eighth in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 779,943 at the America West Arena during the regular season. 1995–96 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1996.html October 9, 2025 The Suns were also one of the nine teams to defeat the 72–10 Chicago Bulls during the regular season, defeating them by a score of 106–96 at the America West Arena on February 6, 1996. Associated Press Too Much Barkley, Too Much for Bulls Los Angeles Times February 7, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-02-07-sp-33244-story.html October 5, 2022 Chicago Bulls at Phoenix Suns Box Score, February 6, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199602060PHO.html June 7, 2026 NBA playoffs In the Western Conference First Round of the 1996 NBA playoffs, the Suns faced off against the 2nd–seeded, and Midwest Division champion San Antonio Spurs, who were led by All-Star center David Robinson, All-Star forward Sean Elliott, and Avery Johnson. However, despite playing all 82 games, Finley suffered an ankle injury on the final day of the regular season, and did not play in any of the Suns' playoff games. Associated Press Suns Limp Into San Antonio Tucson Citizen April 26, 1996 http://tucsoncitizen.com/morgue2/1996/04/26/56764-suns-limp-into-san-antonio/ July 21, 2017 Spurs 120, Suns 98 United Press International April 26, 1996 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/04/26/Spurs-120-Suns-98/9884830491200/ November 10, 2022 Spurs Attempt to Eliminate Image The Oklahoman May 1, 1996 https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1996/05/01/spurs-attempt-to-eliminate-image/62356615007/ February 5, 2023 Without Finley, the Suns lost the first two games to the Spurs on the road at the Alamodome, but managed to win Game 3 at home, 94–93 at the America West Arena. 1996 NBA Western Conference First Round Game 3: San Antonio Spurs at Phoenix Suns Box Score, May 1, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199605010PHO.html June 7, 2026 However, the Suns lost Game 4 to the Spurs at home, 116–98, thus losing the series in four games. Associated Press NBA Playoffs: The Spurs Eliminate the Suns The New York Times May 4, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/04/sports/nba-playoffs-the-spurs-eliminate-the-suns.html May 15, 2022 Associated Press Spurs Dig in and Bury Suns to Advance Los Angeles Times May 4, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-05-04-sp-404-story.html June 4, 2022 1996 NBA Western Conference First Round: Suns vs. Spurs Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1996-nba-western-conference-first-round-suns-vs-spurs.html February 5, 2023 Aftermath Following the season, Barkley was traded to the Houston Rockets after four seasons with the Suns, Associated Press Barkley Confirms His Trade to Rockets The New York Times August 19, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/08/19/sports/barkley-confirms-his-trade-to-rockets.html March 19, 2022 Associated Press Suns Unload Barkley, Get Four Players from Rockets Los Angeles Times August 19, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-08-19-sp-35694-story.html May 15, 2022 Barkley Traded to the Rockets The Washington Post August 19, 1996 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/08/19/barkley-traded-to-the-rockets/1f30d680-5188-406f-b2d8-e2e95405d759/ December 3, 2022 while Perry was dealt to the Milwaukee Bucks, Bucks to Finalize Trade for Perry The Journal Times September 25, 1996 https://journaltimes.com/sports/bucks-to-finalize-trade-for-perry/article_0c313b61-ec66-5ee0-b1ec-080b9713f32b.html January 17, 2022 Wire Services Parish Keeps Rolling The Spokesman-Review September 26, 1996 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/sep/26/parish-keeps-rolling/ January 2, 2023 and Rencher was released to free agency. Offseason NBA draft 1995 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality College 1 21 Michael Finley Guard/Forward United States Wisconsin 1 27 Mario Bennett Forward United States Arizona State 2 56 Chris Carr Guard United States Southern Illinois The Suns received the 21st pick from a trade with the Los Angeles Lakers in 1994. With the pick they would select future All-Star swingman Michael Finley from Wisconsin. Finley averaged 18.7 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game in four years with the Badgers. On October 4, the Suns signed Finley to a three-year rookie contract for $2.17 million. In his rookie season, Finley would average 15.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 steal per game, earning NBA All-Rookie First Team honors. Finley was traded to the Dallas Mavericks midway through his sophomore season for All-Star point guard Jason Kidd. The Suns used their first-round pick to select small forward Mario Bennett from Arizona State. Bennett averaged 15.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game in three years with the Sun Devils. On October 4, the Suns signed Bennett to a three-year rookie contract for $1.66 million. Bennett underwent knee surgery before the season and remained on the injured reserve until March 1. Bennett would appear in just 19 regular season games, starting in 14 due to injuries, and two playoff games before being waived prior to the 1996–97 season. The Suns used their second-round pick to select shooting guard Chris Carr from Southern Illinois. Carr averaged 13.5 points and 5.8 rebounds per game in three years with the Salukis. On October 2, the Suns signed Carr to a one-year rookie contract for $200,000. Carr appeared in 60 regular season games, starting in ten, and three playoff games. Carr would sign as a free agent with the Minnesota Timberwolves after the season. Roster Phoenix Suns 1995–96 #423189 #FFFFFF #FF8800 #000000 34 Charles Barkley F 6 6 252 1963–02–20 Auburn 8 Mario Bennett F 6 6 235 1973–08–01 Arizona State 43 Chris Carr basketball G 6 5 207 1974–03–12 Southern Illinois 40 John Coker basketball C 7 0 253 1971–10–28 Boise State 4 Michael Finley G/F 6 7 215 1973–03–06 Wisconsin 45 A.C. Green F 6 9 220 1963–10–04 Oregon State 7 Kevin Johnson basketball player G 6 1 180 1966–03–04 California 35 Joe Kleine C 6 11 255 1962–01–04 Arkansas 15 Danny Manning F 6 10 230 1966–05–17 Kansas 2 Elliot Perry G 6 0 150 1969–03–28 Memphis 11 Wesley Person G/F 6 6 195 1971–03–28 Auburn 14 Terrence Rencher G 6 3 185 1973–02–19 Texas 23 Wayman Tisdale F 6 9 240 1964–06–09 Oklahoma 18 Hot Rod Williams C 6 11 215 1962–08–09 Tulane Paul Westphal (fired) Cotton Fitzsimmons Paul Silas Donnie Nelson https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHO/1996.html February 22, 1996 Regular season Standings PHO PHO Playoffs Game log Phoenix Suns yes 1996 #423189 #FF8800 Phoenix Suns First Round yes yes #FF8800 #423189 1 1 0 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | April 26 | @ San Antonio | L 98–120 | Charles Barkley (26) | Charles Barkley (12) | Kevin Johnson (11) | Alamodome16,545 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | April 28 | @ San Antonio | L 105–110 | Charles Barkley (30) | Charles Barkley (20) | Kevin Johnson (16) | Alamodome19,507 | 0–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 1 | San Antonio | W 94–93 | Charles Barkley (25) | Charles Barkley (13) | Kevin Johnson (8) | America West Arena19,023 | 1–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | May 3 | San Antonio | L 98–116 | Charles Barkley (21) | Charles Barkley (9) | Kevin Johnson (8) | America West Arena19,023 | 1–3 |- PHO yes 1996 Awards and honors Week/Month Kevin Johnson was named Player of the Week for games played April 1 through April 7. Charles Barkley was named Player of the Month for February. All-Star Charles Barkley was voted as a starter for the Western Conference in the All-Star Game. It was his tenth consecutive All-Star selection. Barkley finished first in voting among Western Conference players with 1,268,195 votes. Other Suns players receiving All-Star votes were: A.C. Green (269,175). Michael Finley was selected to compete in the Slam Dunk Contest. Finley finished second, losing to champion Brent Barry in the final round. Michael Finley was selected to compete for the Western Conference in the Rookie Challenge. Season Charles Barkley was named to the All-NBA Third Team. Barkley also finished 12th in MVP voting. Michael Finley was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team. Finley also finished tied in fourth in Rookie of the Year voting. Injuries/Missed Games 10/31/95: Mario Bennett: Knee chondromalacia; placed on injured reserve until March 1 10/31/95: John Coker: Foot stress fracture; placed on injured reserve until March 8 10/31/95: Danny Manning: Torn ACL; placed on injured list until February 1 11/10/95: Kevin Johnson: Strained knee tendon; out until November 18 11/27/95: Wayman Tisdale: Sore shoulder; did not play 12/02/95: Kevin Johnson: Sore hamstring; did not play 12/08/95: Charles Barkley: Flu; did not play 12/08/95: Elliot Perry: Bruised lower back; did not play 12/16/95: Kevin Johnson: Strained groin; out until January 21 12/16/95: Stefano Rusconi: Flu; did not play 12/19/95: Hot Rod Williams: Sprained knee; out until December 27 01/04/96: Stefano Rusconi: Injured achilles tendon; out until waived on January 31 01/09/96: Charles Barkley: Sore toe; out until January 21 01/09/96: Hot Rod Williams: Leg nerve irritation; out until January 28 02/08/96: Kevin Johnson: Strained hamstring, strained groin; out until February 19 02/13/96: Wayman Tisdale: Injured eye; did not play 03/01/96: Terrence Rencher: Sprained ankle; placed on injured list until April 22 03/07/96: Wayman Tisdale: Bruised shoulder; did not play 03/08/96: Wayman Tisdale: Strained shoulder; placed on injured list until March 29 03/13/96: Danny Manning: Sprained ankle; out until March 21 03/29/96: John Coker: Sore foot, placed on injured list until April 22 04/02/96: Mario Bennett: Flu; out until April 10 04/07/96: Danny Manning: Knee tendinitis; out until April 16 04/10/96: Hot Rod Williams: Injured hand, wrist, foot; out until April 19 04/14/96: Joe Kleine: Fainting spell; out until April 26 04/16/96: Charles Barkley: Strained calf; out until April 26 04/21/96: Kevin Johnson: Strained calf; did not play 04/26/96: Michael Finley: Sprained ankle; did not play 04/28/96: Michael Finley: Sprained ankle; did not play 05/01/96: Michael Finley: Sprained ankle; did not play 05/03/96: Michael Finley: Sprained ankle; did not play Player statistics Season PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Barkley, Charles Charles Barkley 71 71 37.1 .500 .280 .777 11.6 3.7 1.6 .8 23.2 Bennett, Mario Mario Bennett 19 14 12.1 .453 .000 .643 2.6 0.3 .6 .6 4.5 Carr, Chris Chris Carr 60 10 9.8 .415 .262 .817 1.7 0.7 .2 .1 4.0 Coker, John John Coker 5 0 2.2 .800† . . 0.4 0.2 .0 .2 1.6 Finley, Michael Michael Finley 82 72 39.2 .476 .328 .749 4.6 3.5 1.0 .4 15.0 Green, A.C. A.C. Green 82 36 25.8 .484 .269 .709 6.8 0.9 .5 .3 7.5 Johnson, Kevin Kevin Johnson 56 55 35.8 .507† .368 .859# 3.9 9.2 1.5 .2 18.7 Kleine, Joe Joe Kleine 56 9 11.8 .420 .286 .800 2.4 0.8 .2 .1 2.9 Manning, Danny Danny Manning 33 4 24.7 .459 .214 .752 4.3 2.0 1.2 .7 13.4 Perry, Elliot Elliot Perry 81 26 20.6 .475 .407^ .778 1.7 4.4 1.1 .1 8.6 Person, Wesley Wesley Person 82 47 31.8 .445 .374^ .771 3.9 1.7 .7 .3 12.7 Rencher, Terrence Terrence Rencher* 2 0 4.0 1.000† . .333 1.0 0.0 .0 .5 1.5 Rusconi, Stefano Stefano Rusconi 7 0 4.3 .333 . .400 0.9 0.4 .0 .3 1.1 Smith, Tony Tony Smith* 34 2 15.5 .405 .325 .649 1.6 2.5 .6 .1 5.6 Tisdale, Wayman Wayman Tisdale 63 6 18.3 .495 . .765 3.4 0.9 .2 .6 10.7 Williams, Hot Rod Hot Rod Williams 62 58 26.6 .453 .000 .731 6.0 1.0 .7 1.5 7.3 Wood, David David Wood* 4 0 8.5 .167 . 1.000# 1.3 0.5 .3 .0 1.0 * – Stats with the Suns. † – Minimum 300 field goals made. ^ – Minimum 82 three-pointers made. # – Minimum 125 free-throws made. Playoffs PlayerGPGSMPGFG%3P%FT%RPGAPGSPGBPGPPG Barkley, Charles Charles Barkley 4 4 41.0 .443 .250 .787 13.5 3.8 1.0 1.0 25.5 Bennett, Mario Mario Bennett 2 0 4.0 .500 . . 1.5 0.0 .0 .0 2.0 Carr, Chris Chris Carr 3 0 12.0 .643 .667 .800 2.3 1.3 .7 .3 8.0 Green, A.C. A.C. Green 4 4 21.8 .353 .000 .875 4.5 0.5 .3 .0 4.8 Johnson, Kevin Kevin Johnson 4 4 37.8 .474 .250 .824 4.3 10.8 .5 .5 17.3 Kleine, Joe Joe Kleine 2 0 4.0 .000 . . 0.5 0.0 .5 .0 0.0 Manning, Danny Danny Manning 4 0 22.5 .458 .000 .625 2.8 1.3 1.0 .3 12.3 Perry, Elliot Elliot Perry 4 0 12.8 .500 . .000 0.5 3.0 .5 .0 3.5 Person, Wesley Wesley Person 4 4 45.8 .393 .310 .800 5.8 0.8 .8 .3 14.3 Tisdale, Wayman Wayman Tisdale 4 0 16.8 .333 . .500 1.0 0.5 .3 .3 5.3 Williams, Hot Rod Hot Rod Williams 4 4 28.8 .438 . .667 6.5 0.3 .0 1.8 9.0 Player statistics citation: Transactions Trades October 7, 1995 To Cleveland Cavaliers USA Dan Majerle USA Antonio Lang 1997 first-round draft pick (USA Brevin Knight) To Phoenix Suns USA John "Hot Rod" Williams February 22, 1996 To Miami Heat USA Tony Smith To Phoenix Suns USA Terrence Rencher Free agents Additions Date Player Contract Former Team 1995-06-15 Rusconi, Stefano Stefano Rusconi Signed multi-year contract Benetton Treviso 1995-09-22 Perry, Elliot Elliot Perry Signed 6-year contract for $12 million Phoenix Suns 1995-09-25 Coker, John John Coker Undisclosed Boise State Broncos 1995-10-03 Smart, Orlando Orlando Smart Undisclosed 1995-10-03 Turner, Steve Steve Turner Undisclosed 1995-10-04 Burton, Isaac Isaac Burton Undisclosed 1995-10-04 Tisdale, Wayman Wayman Tisdale Signed 2-year contract for $6.65 million Phoenix Suns 1995-10-12 Manning, Danny Danny Manning Signed 6-year contract for $40 million Phoenix Suns 1995-11-01 Smith, Tony Tony Smith Signed 1-year contract for $500,000 Los Angeles Lakers 1996-01-18 Wood, David David Wood Signed 10-day contract Golden State Warriors Subtractions Date Player Reason left New team 1995-06-24 Ruffin, Trevor Trevor Ruffin Expansion draft Vancouver Grizzlies 1995-09-18 Ainge, Danny Danny Ainge Retired (Retired) 1995-10-15 Burton, Isaac Isaac Burton Waived 1995-10-15 Turner, Steve Steve Turner Waived 1995-11-02 Smart, Orlando Orlando Smart Waived 1996-01-28 Wood, David David Wood 10-day contract expired Dallas Mavericks 1996-01-31 Rusconi, Stefano Stefano Rusconi Waived Benetton Treviso Player transactions citation: 1995–96 Phoenix Suns Transactions Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/PHO/1996_transactions.html July 2, 2021 References Standings on Basketball Reference Category:Phoenix Suns seasons Phoenix