After losing money their first season in Anaheim, the team is moved to Los Angeles with new Owner James Kirst who built the LA Freeway system, he would rename the team the Los Angeles Stars as they played their games at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. Kirst was successful at landing a big name coach in Bill Sharman, but his attempt to bring Wilt Chamberlain in the ABA came up short.

The Stars would start the season with a 112-109 loss at home the New Orleans Buccaneers as they split their first 20 games. However, as the season wore on the losses would mount as they finished in fifth place with a record of 33-45, failing to reach the postseason.