On October 14, 1975, the Braves lost Lee Winfield on waivers to the Kansas City Kings. Paul Ruffner did not return to play for the 1975–76 Buffalo Braves and never again played in the NBA. On November 20, 1975, Steve Kuberski was waived. On November 27, 1975, Jack Marin was traded to the Chicago Bulls for a 1977 NBA draft 1st round pick. On February 1, 1976, Gar Heard was dealt with a 1976 NBA draft 2nd round pick to the Phoenix Suns for John Shumate.
