1965 NBA Trades

Atlanta acquired Joe Caldwell from Pistons in exchange for John Barnhill.

Atlanta acquired Rod Thorn from Pistons in exchange for Charles Vaughn; John Tresvant.

New York acquired Walt Bellamy from Bullets for Jim Barnes; Johnny Egan; Johnny Green; cash. The value leaned toward New York, but the partner still received meaningful return.

On November 1, 1965, Baltimore Bullets acquired Jim Barnes; John Egan / Johnny Egan; John Green (a) / Johnny Green; cash from New York Knicks in exchange for Walt Bellamy.

On October 27, 1965, the Philadelphia 76ers sold Ben Warley to the Washington Wizards for cash.

Golden State's return of Bud Olsen; cash fell well short of the long-term value surrendered in Connie Dierking; Art Heyman.

New York acquired Dick Barnett from the Lakers for Bob Boozer. Barnett led the Knicks in scoring in his first season, became an All-Star, started on the 1970 championship team and contributed to the 1973 title, while Boozer spent only one season with Los Angeles.

Boston acquired Sihugo Green from Bullets in exchange for 1966 fourth-round pick (#39 John Beasley); cash.

Philadelphia converted an aging Red Kerr into Wali Jones, a multi-year starting guard and key perimeter contributor on the 1967 championship team.

Boston acquired cash from Pistons in exchange for Joe Strawder.

Detroit acquired rights to Bill Chmielewski from Sacramento Kings for cash.

Golden State's return of cash fell well short of the long-term value surrendered in Wayne Hightower.

Philadelphia acquired Wilt Chamberlain from San Francisco for Connie Dierking, Paul Neumann, Lee Shaffer and cash, bringing a prime all-time center home and creating the foundation of the 1967 championship.