1980 NBA Trades

Denver acquired Billy McKinney from Utah Jazz for Carl Nicks.

On December 19, 1980, Portland acquired Mike Gale; 1982 first round pick (#18-Ricky Pierce) from San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Ron Brewer.

Dallas received 1981 first-round pick (#9-Rolando Blackman); 1985 first-round pick (#20-Sam Vincent) from Denver Nuggets and sent draft rights to Kiki Vandeweghe; 1986 first-round pick (#16-Mo Martin) in return.

Atlanta acquired 1983 second round pick (#40-Jim Thomas); 1984 second round pick (#37-Ben Coleman); cash from Sonics in exchange for Armond Hill.

Indiana earned a modest hindsight edge over Phoenix Suns, with Don Buse providing the better realized return.

The Nets acquired 1982 first-round pick (#21, Eddie Phillips) from Lakers in exchange for Ed Jordan.

Dallas received future considerations (details not identified in source) from Washington Bullets and sent Austin Carr in return.

The realized-value outcome leaned Oklahoma City Thunder, though the margin was narrow. The Warriors acquired 1981 fourth round pick (#76-Lewis Lloyd) from Oklahoma City Thunder for Rudy White.

Cleveland exchanged Dave Robisch for Kim Hughes, 1981 third round pick (#55-Mickey Dillard) and 2 additional assets, with the two sides generating broadly comparable realized value.

Cleveland surrendered Bill Robinzine, 1983 first round pick (#11-Derek Harper) and 1986 first round pick (#7-Roy Tarpley) for Richard Washington and Jerome Whitehead, leaving the partner with a clear realized-value win.

Chicago acquired Bob Wilkerson from Nuggets for cash, producing a clear realized-value win.

Portland Trail Blazers captured the stronger long-term value in the 1980-10-08 transaction; Los Angeles Lakers' return of Jim Brewer; Blazers option to swap 1984 draft picks with Lakers (not exercised) did not match 1984 second-round pick (#46-Jerome Kersey); Blazers option to swap 1984 draft picks with Lakers (not exercised).

Detroit acquired Paul Mokeski from Houston Rockets for 1982 second round pick (#32 – Richard Anderson).

Milwaukee acquired Mike Evans while sending out cash in the 1980-10-06 transaction with Spurs.

Detroit acquired Wayne Robinson from Los Angeles Lakers for 1981 second round pick (#39 – Harvey Knuckles).

Cleveland’s trade of future considerations (details unresolved) for Duck Williams remains difficult to assess because material consideration or outcome evidence is incomplete.

Cleveland acquired Bill Robinzine for Campy Russell, but the outgoing package produced a modestly stronger realized return.

The Nets acquired Clarence Walker from Cavaliers in exchange for Roger Phegley.

Cleveland surrendered 1984 first round pick (#4-Sam Perkins) for Mike Bratz, leaving the partner with a clear realized-value win.

Dallas received 1983 second-round pick (#30-Mark West (Andre)); future considerations (1984 second-round pick (#40-Anthony Teachey)) from Utah Jazz and sent Billy McKinney in return.

Golden State acquired Bernard King from Utah for Wayne Cooper and a second-round pick, receiving two high-scoring seasons, an All-Star appearance and a restored trade asset.

Indiana won the September 11, 1980 Mickey Johnson trade narrowly, receiving four seasons of George Johnson plus the 1982 second-round pick that became Jose Slaughter. Milwaukee still received strong contender-window value from Johnson and later moved him for additional assets.

Golden State surrendered the more valuable outcome. The Warriors acquired cash from Sacramento Kings for Jo Jo White.

The 1980-08-28 exchange between San Diego Clippers and Golden State Warriors looks broadly even in hindsight: Phil Smith; 1984 first-round pick (#8-Lancaster Gordon) and World B. Free produced comparable team-specific value.

Denver received T.R. Dunn; 1983 first-round pick (#15-Howard Carter) from Portland Trail Blazers, sending 1983 first-round pick (#14-Clyde Drexler); 1984 second-round pick (#33-Steve Colter) in return.

Chicago exchanged rights to Calvin Garrett for 1982 second round pick (#38-Wayne Sappleton) in a transaction with broadly balanced realized value.

Chicago received rights to Ronnie Lester, first round pick (Bulls choice of Blazers 1981, Cavaliers 1981, Blazers 1992 picks) (1981 #4-Al Wood) for rights to Kelvin Ransey, 1981 first round pick (#16-Darnell Valentine), but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Golden State finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired 1981 second round pick (#33-Sam Williams) from Washington Wizards for rights to Jeff Ruland.

Boston sent the No. 1 and No. 13 picks to Golden State for Robert Parish and the No. 3 pick, which the Celtics used on Kevin McHale.

Chicago exchanged rights to Cedrick Hordges for 1981 conditional round pick (second round if Hordges makes Nuggets roster, else third round) (#32-Mike Olliver) in a transaction with broadly balanced realized value.

Dallas received 1981 second-round pick (#43-Elston Turner); future considerations (details not identified in source) from Phoenix Suns and sent Wiley Peck in return.

Seattle traded Finals MVP Dennis Johnson for Paul Westphal; Westphal’s injuries shortened the return while Johnson remained a championship-level guard for years.

Denver acquired cash from Milwaukee Bucks for George Johnson.

The Nets acquired 1982 first-round pick (#17, Brook Steppe); 1983 second-round pick (#43, Pace Mannion); cash from Suns in exchange for Rich Kelley.

Los Angeles acquired Cleveland’s unprotected 1982 first-round pick in 1980 and used the eventual No. 1 selection on James Worthy, extending the Showtime dynasty for a package led by Don Ford and the 1980 pick used on Chad Kinch.

Chicago acquired Oliver Mack / Ollie Mack, 1980 second round pick (#26-Sam Worthen), 1981 second round pick (#28-Gene Banks), plus 1 additional asset from Lakers for Mark Landsberger, producing a clear realized-value win.

The Nets acquired Maurice Lucas; 1980 first-round pick (#7, Mike Gminski); 1981 first-round pick (#10, Albert King) from Blazers in exchange for Calvin Natt.

On February 8, 1980, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Lionel Hollins from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for 1981 first round pick (#4-Al Wood) and cash.

The Nets acquired Roger Phegley from Bullets in exchange for John Williamson; 1981 second-round pick (#44, Steve Lingenfelter).

Detroit traded Bob Lanier to Milwaukee for Kent Benson and the 1980 first-round pick used on Larry Drew. Benson and Drew supplied usable seasons, but Lanier became the veteran center of four division champions and helped the Bucks establish one of the league’s strongest early-1980s runs.

Denver sent 29-year-old George McGinnis to Indiana for Alex English and a first-round pick, then gave English the role in which he became the NBA's leading scorer of the 1980s.

Detroit acquired Ron Lee; 1980 second round pick (#45 – Brad Branson); 1980 third round pick (#64 – Jonathan Moore) from Atlanta Hawks for Jim McElroy.

On January 24, 1980, Utah Jazz acquired cash from Atlanta Hawks in exchange for 1980 second round pick (#45-Brad Branson) and 1980 third round pick (#64-Jonathan Moore).

Houston finished with a modest realized-value edge: Houston received Billy Paultz from San Antonio Spurs for John Shumate; 1980 third-round pick (#60-Lavon Mercer); cash.