1971 NBA Trades

On December 27, 1971, the Phoenix Suns acquired 1973 third-round pick (#42-Joe Reaves) from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Fred Taylor.

On December 24, 1971, Cincinnati Royals acquired Fred Taylor from Phoenix Suns in exchange for 1973 third round pick (#42-Joe Reaves).

The 1971-12-17 trade leans slightly toward Memphis Pros, though Indiana received useful value led by Larry Cannon.

Milwaukee acquired Wali Jones while sending out 1974 second round pick (#36-Rubin Collins); player to be named later (John Block on 1972-07-28) in the 1971-12-13 transaction with 76ers.

Chicago acquired 1973 second round pick (#32-Caldwell Jones), cash from Knicks for Charlie Paulk, producing a clear realized-value win.

Detroit acquired Jim Davis from Houston Rockets for 1972 first round pick (#4 – David Calhoun / Corky Calhoun).

The long-term value clearly favored Milwaukee Bucks: Houston received Gregory Darnell Smith (b. 1947-01-28); 1973 third-round pick (#51-E.C. Coleman) from Milwaukee Bucks for Curtis Perry; 1972 first-round pick (#6-Russ Lee).

Seattle received the 1972 second-round pick used on Joby Wright, the 1974 second-round pick used on Leonard Gray and cash for Bob Rule; the realized returns were broadly comparable.

Atlanta acquired Jim Washington from 76ers in exchange for Bill Bridges.

New York acquired Luther Rackley from Cavaliers for 1972 second round pick (#24-Steve Hawes); draft pick (outcome unknown); cash. The partner captured substantially more realized value than New York.

New York acquired Earl Monroe from Baltimore for Mike Riordan, Dave Stallworth and cash, then integrated the former rival beside Walt Frazier on the 1973 championship team.

Atlanta acquired Larry Siegfried; Don Adams from Rockets in exchange for John Vallely; Jim Davis.

Chicago reacquired Norm Van Lier and a third-round pick for Jim Fox and a second-round pick.

On October 17, 1971, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Fred Carter and Kevin Loughery from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Archie Clark, 1973 second round pick (#19-Louie Nelson) and cash.

The Nets acquired "high" draft pick from Chaparrals (ABA) in exchange for Jeff Congdon.

Cleveland surrendered 1972 second round pick (#16-Jim Price), 1973 first round pick (#5-Kermit Washington) and 1973 second-round pick (No. 23, Billy Schaeffer) for Rick Roberson, leaving the partner with a clear realized-value win.

Boston acquired 1972 sixth-round pick (#96 Wally Wright); cash from Bucks in exchange for Bill Dinwiddie.

Denver acquired Chuck Williams from Pittsburgh Condors (ABA) for rights to Mickey Davis.

The long-term outcome favored The Floridians; Indiana's return led by 1972 draft pick (outcome unknown) did not match what it surrendered.

Denver acquired player to be named within 10 days (details unresolved); 1972 second-round pick (outcome unknown); cash from Pittsburgh Condors (ABA) for rights to Mickey Davis.

The long-term value clearly favored Milwaukee Bucks: Houston received Dick Cunningham from Milwaukee Bucks for John Block.

Los Angeles Lakers finished with a modest realized-value edge in the 1971-09-11 transaction with Portland Trail Blazers, receiving LeRoy Ellis for 1972 second-round pick (#30-Ollie Johnson); cash.

Cleveland acquired Greg Howard for 1972 third round pick (#33-Scott English), third round pick (outcome unknown) and cash, but the outgoing package produced a modestly stronger realized return.

The realized return strongly favored Houston: Houston received Toby Kimball from Milwaukee Bucks for cash.

Atlanta acquired Herm Gilliam; Don May from Braves in exchange for Jerry Chambers; Mahdi Abdul-Rahman.

Chicago exchanged rights to Dick Gibbs for 1973 second round pick (#24-Kevin Stacom) in a transaction with broadly balanced realized value.

The Nets acquired Tom Washington from Floridians (ABA) in exchange for 1972 third-round pick.

Chicago received Charlie Paulk for Matt Guokas, 1972 second round pick (#19-Sam Sibert), with the completed returns remaining broadly comparable.

The Nets acquired rights to John Roche from Colonels (ABA) in exchange for cash.

New York won the Jerry Lucas–Cazzie Russell exchange because Lucas stabilized the frontcourt, helped the Knicks reach two Finals and contributed to the 1973 championship, while Russell still gave Golden State several productive scoring seasons.

Detroit acquired "future considerations subject to certain contingencies" (1972 #9-Bob Nash on 1971-12-09) from Phoenix Suns for Otto Moore.

Los Angeles Lakers finished with a modest realized-value edge in the 1971-03-29 transaction with Sacramento Kings, receiving Flynn Robinson for 1971 second-round pick (#31-Joe Bergman); cash.

Golden State finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired Jim Barnett from Portland Trail Blazers for Charlie Yelverton; 1971 third round pick (#42-Bill Smith (A.)); 1972 second round pick (#26-Dave Twardzik).

Denver acquired John Barnhill; Art Becker; 1972 "high" draft pick (outcome unknown); cash from Indiana Pacers (ABA) for Wayne Chapman; Don Sidle.

Cleveland exchanged McCoy McLemore for Gary Freeman, 1971 second round pick (#35-Willie Long) and cash, with a narrow realized-value edge to Cavaliers.

Denver acquired cash from The Floridians (ABA) for Lonnie Wright.

The Nets acquired 1971 second-round pick (#17, Bob Kissane) from Squires (ABA) in exchange for player to be named later (Bill Bunting on 1971-01-24).

Denver acquired Larry Brown from Virginia Squires (ABA) for cash.

Denver acquired 1971 first-round pick (#5-Cliff Meely); player to be named later or cash (details unresolved) from Virginia Squires (ABA) for rights to Ken Durrett.

The Nets acquired Manny Leaks from Chaparrals (ABA) in exchange for Ed Johnson (Lee); Levern Tart.

Denver acquired Tom Workman from Utah Stars (ABA) for "high" draft pick (outcome unknown).