[2][3][4][5][6] During the off-season, the team acquired Blue Edwards and second-year guard Eric Murdock from the Utah Jazz,[7][2][8][9] and hired Mike Dunleavy as their new Head Coach and General Manager.
However, they would struggle as they went on an 11-game losing streak in December, then posted a 7-game losing streak in January, and held a 20–31 record at the All-Star break,[13] as Moses Malone only played just eleven games due to a back injury.
The Bucks lost their final eight games of the regular season, finishing in last place in the Central Division with a disappointing 28–54 record.
[22][23][24] In addition, Day averaged 13.8 points per game, but was not selected to an All-Rookie Team at season's end, while rookie forward Anthony Avent contributed 9.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, and Brad Lohaus provided with 9.1 points per game off the bench.
[25] Following the season, Malone and Woolridge both left for free agency and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, whom Malone used to play for,[26][27][28] and with Woolridge signing during the next season,[29][30] and Fred Roberts was released.