1973, the team signed Lee Winfield. Prior to the 1973–74 NBA season, Gar Heard and Kevin Kunnert were traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Buffalo Braves for John Hummer, a 1974 NBA Draft 2nd round pick and a 1975 NBA Draft 2nd round pick. Also before the season, the Braves also traded Elmore Smith to the Los Angeles Lakers for Jim McMillian. The trade of Smith, who had been the team's leading scorer and rebounder the prior year, was controversial at first. Other trades during the season included the February 1, 1974, trade of Kunnert and Dave Wohl for Matt Guokas and 1973 NBA All-Star Jack Marin. The Braves were involved in the following transactions during the 1973–74 season. Trades Free agents Additions Subtractions References External links Braves on Database Basketball Braves on Basketball Reference Buffalo Buffalo Braves seasons Buffalo Buffalo