1974 NBA Trades

Detroit acquired Howard Porter from New York Knicks for 1975 first round pick (#10 – Bill Robinzine).

Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz produced broadly comparable realized value in the 1974-12-05 exchange: Stu Lantz for future considerations (second round pick (1975 #38-James McElroy / Jim McElroy)); cash.

The 1974-11-27 trade leans slightly toward Phoenix Suns; Los Angeles Lakers received Corky Calhoun but sent 1976 second-round pick (#26-Jacky Dorsey); 1977 third-round pick (#66-Mike Bratz).

Denver acquired cash from Memphis Sounds (ABA) for Stew Johnson.

Denver acquired Stew Johnson from San Diego Conquistadors (ABA) for cash.

Chicago received John Block for Rick Adelman, but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Atlanta acquired Tom Van Arsdale from 76ers in exchange for Clyde Lee; 1975 third round pick (#39-Jim Baker).

The 1974-11-08 trade leans slightly toward Milwaukee Bucks; Los Angeles Lakers received Lucius Allen but sent Jim Price.

Milwaukee acquired Steve Kuberski; 1975 second round pick (#22-Clyde Mayes) while sending out Russell Lee; 1975 first round pick (#7-Rich Kelley) in the 1974-10-08 transaction with Jazz.

Cleveland sold Lenny Wilkens' playing rights to Portland for cash, allowing Wilkens to finish his NBA playing career with the Trail Blazers.

Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired future considerations (1975 second round pick (#20-Gus Williams)) from Los Angeles Lakers for Zelmo Beaty.

Chicago received Wallace Johnson / Mickey Johnson for 1975 third round pick (#50-Gus Gerard) and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Denver acquired draft pick (possibly 1975 #26-Tom Kropp or 1975 #46-Charles Kupec / C.J. Kupec); cash from Utah Stars (ABA) for Al Smith (Richard).

On September 16, 1974, the Phoenix Suns acquired Dennis Awtrey; Nate Hawthorne; Curtis Perry; 1976 first-round pick (#6-Adrian Dantley) from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Neal Walk; 1975 second-round pick (#22-Clyde Mayes).

On September 15, 1974, Portland acquired Barry Clemens; future considerations (1976 second round pick (#20-Major Jones) on 1976-05-25); cash from Utah Jazz in exchange for Rick Roberson.

Chicago received future considerations (details unresolved) for Steve Newsome, but incomplete detail or undeveloped outcomes do not support a directional verdict.

The Nets acquired Willie Long from Nuggets (ABA) in exchange for future draft pick.

The Nets acquired Willie Laney from Nuggets (ABA) in exchange for future draft pick.

On September 6, 1974, the Phoenix Suns acquired Dave Stallworth; future considerations (1975 second-round pick (#35-Allen Murphy) on 10-10) from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Clem Haskins.

Atlanta acquired cash from Warriors in exchange for Steve Bracey.

Chicago received Matt Guokas, 1975 second round pick (#34-Larry Fogle), 1977 second round pick (#24-Larry Johnson (b. 1954-11-28)) for Bob Weiss, but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Denver acquired Fatty Taylor from Virginia Squires (ABA) for Darrell Elston; 1975 first-round pick (#10-Mel Bennett).

Chicago received Nate Thurmond for Clifford Ray, 1975 first round pick (#14-Joe Bryant), cash and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Chicago sent Nate Thurmond to Golden State for Clifford Ray, cash and a 1975 first-round pick that became Joe Bryant. Golden State added Thurmond, an elite defensive center and future Hall of Famer, and immediately won the 1975 championship.

Atlanta acquired cash from Braves in exchange for rights to Dale Schlueter.

Atlanta acquired cash from 76ers in exchange for rights to John Tschogl.

Seattle received Archie Clark and sent Dick Gibbs; 1975 third round pick (#48-Tom Kropp). Seattle finished with the modest hindsight edge.

Denver acquired cash from Utah Stars (ABA) for Julius Keye.

Indiana moved Mel Daniels and Freddie Lewis, two pillars of its championship era, for Charlie Edge and cash in a deal that sharply favored Memphis.

The long-term outcome favored San Antonio Spurs; Indiana's return led by 1975 second-round pick (#18-Jim Lee) did not match what it surrendered.

Denver acquired Mack Calvin from Carolina Cougars (ABA) for future considerations (details unresolved); cash.

Denver received rights to Bobby Jones from Carolina Cougars (ABA), sending rights to Marvin Barnes in return.

Cleveland exchanged Kevin Restani for cash, with the realized return ultimately favorable to Bucks.

Denver acquired rights to Jan van Breda Kolff from Virginia Squires (ABA) for future considerations (details unresolved).

Boston acquired cash; future considerations from Bucks in exchange for rights to George Thompson.

Chicago acquired 1974 first round pick (#14-Maurice Lucas), cash from Knicks for Howard Porter, 1975 second round pick (#34-Larry Fogle), producing a clear realized-value win.

Cleveland acquired Dick Snyder and 1974 first-round pick (No. 8, Campy Russell) for 1974 first round pick (#3-Tom Burleson), producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

Cleveland acquired rights to Jim Chones for 1975 first round pick (#8-Junior Bridgeman), but the outgoing package produced a modestly stronger realized return.

Atlanta traded Pete Maravich and a 1980 third-round pick to the expansion New Orleans Jazz for Bob Kauffman, Dean Meminger, first-round picks in 1974 and 1975, and second-round picks in 1975 and 1976.

Chicago received draft pick (outcome unknown) for Larry Cannon, but incomplete detail or undeveloped outcomes do not support a directional verdict.

Houston finished with a modest realized-value edge: Houston received Kevin Kunnert; Dave Wohl from Los Angeles Clippers for Matt Guokas; Jack Marin.

The Nets acquired Mike Gale; Wendell Ladner from Colonels (ABA) in exchange for John Roche.

Golden State received the 1975 third-round pick used on Otis Johnson for the rights to Bill Chamberlain; the realized returns were broadly comparable.

Denver acquired Steve Jones from Carolina Cougars (ABA) for Marv Roberts.

The 1974-01-07 exchange produced broadly comparable realized value: 1974 second round pick (#30-Steve Green); cash for John Hummer.