1968 NBA Trades

The Nets acquired Manny Leaks; Randy Mahaffey from Colonels (ABA) in exchange for Dan Anderson (W.); Oliver Darden.

New York sent Walt Bellamy and Howard Komives to Detroit for Dave DeBusschere, acquiring the defensive forward who completed the structure of the 1970 and 1973 championship teams.

The 1968-12-19 trade leans slightly toward Minnesota Pipers, though Indiana received useful value led by Steve Chubin.

Detroit acquired McCoy McLemore; draft pick (outcome unknown) from Phoenix Suns for Jim Fox; third round pick (1969 #33-Lamar Green).

The Nets acquired Ron Perry from Floridians (ABA) in exchange for Maurice McHartley.

Boston acquired Jim Barnes from Bulls in exchange for cash.

Denver acquired fourth-round pick (outcome unknown) from Indiana Pacers (ABA) for John Fairchild.

Chicago acquired Bob Love and Bob Weiss from Milwaukee for Flynn Robinson, one of the defining wins in early Bulls history.

Atlanta acquired rights to Richie Guerin from Sonics in exchange for Dick Smith.

The Nets acquired Bob Verga from Rockets (ABA) in exchange for future draft pick.

The Nets acquired future draft pick from Pipers (ABA) in exchange for Tony Jackson.

Atlanta acquired Walt Hazzard from Seattle in exchange for Lenny Wilkens.

The Nets acquired Oliver Darden from Pacers (ABA) in exchange for cash.

Detroit acquired Paul Long from Los Angeles Lakers for cash.

The 1968-10-08 trade leans slightly toward Detroit Pistons; Los Angeles Lakers received cash but sent Paul Long.

Milwaukee acquired undisclosed high draft pick (outcome unknown); cash while sending out Johnny Egan in the 1968-10-08 transaction with Lakers.

Chicago sent Keith Erickson for Erwin Mueller, and the outgoing package produced materially greater realized value.

The Nets acquired Dewitt Menyard from Mavericks (ABA) in exchange for future draft pick.

Denver acquired John Fairchild from Utah Stars (ABA) for draft pick (outcome unknown).

Milwaukee Bucks received Dick Cunningham. Phoenix Suns received 1970 first round pick (#16-Gary Freeman); player to be named later (John Arthurs on 1970-06-02); cash.

Atlanta acquired Dennis Hamilton from Suns in exchange for 1969 third round pick (#39-Lloyd Kerr); cash.

Denver acquired Larry Bunce from Utah Stars (ABA) for draft pick (possibly 1969 Ted Weirman).

Denver acquired draft pick (outcome unknown); cash from The Floridians (ABA) for Willie Murrell.

Boston acquired Emmette Bryant from Suns in exchange for 1969 second-round pick (#24 Gene Williams).

Denver acquired Bob Verga from Dallas Chaparrals (ABA) for Bob Bedell; 1969 third-round pick (outcome unknown).

The Nets acquired Maurice McHartley from Chaparrals in exchange for 1969 "high" draft pick.

Los Angeles acquired Wilt Chamberlain from Philadelphia for Archie Clark, Darrall Imhoff and Jerry Chambers, adding the interior anchor who helped deliver the 1972 championship and the NBA-record 33-game winning streak.

Indiana acquired Mel Daniels from Minnesota’s ABA franchise for Jimmy Dawson, Ron Kozlicki, a first-round pick and cash. Daniels became a two-time ABA MVP with Indiana, anchored three championship teams and established the Pacers’ identity.

Golden State received some value, but rights to Edgar Lacy produced the stronger overall return for the counterpart.

Denver acquired cash from Houston Mavericks (ABA) for Tom Hoover.

Detroit acquired Happy Hairston; Jim Fox from Sacramento Kings for John Tresvant; Tom Van Arsdale.

Atlanta acquired Don Ohl from Bullets in exchange for Tom Workman; 1968 third round pick (#33-Jack Thompson).

The Nets acquired Levern Tart from Oaks (ABA) in exchange for Barry Leibowicz.

The long-term value clearly favored Philadelphia 76ers: Houston received 1968 fourth-round pick (#48-Darryl Jones); cash from Philadelphia 76ers for Johnny Green.

Chicago exchanged Erwin Mueller for Jim Barnes, 1968 third round pick (#31-Dave Newmark) in a transaction with realized value ultimately favorable to Lakers.