After the 1976 ABA–NBA merger, the San Antonio Spurs, Denver Nuggets, New York Nets and Indiana Pacers merged with the NBA. The remaining ABA teams were disbanded. On October 19, 1976, Daniels signed as a free agent with the New York Nets and on December 13, 1976 he was waived by the Nets and retired. Daniels had played with the Nets for 11 games during the 1976–77 season.
