1986 NBA Trades

Chicago Bulls received Sedale Threatt. Philadelphia 76ers received Steve Colter and 1989 or 1990 second round pick (1989 #32-Stanley Brundy). Bulls Win. Chicago Bulls is graded B+; Philadelphia 76ers is graded C+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers received 1990 second round pick (#52-Stefano Rusconi). Philadelphia 76ers received Cavaliers agreed not to exercise their right of first refusal on veteran free agent World B. Free. 76ers Win. Cleveland Cavaliers is graded B-; Philadelphia 76ers is graded B+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Portland Trail Blazers received Kevin Duckworth. San Antonio Spurs received Walter Berry. Blazers Win. Portland Trail Blazers is graded A+; San Antonio Spurs is graded F. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers received 1989 second or third round pick (#43-Chucky Brown). Houston Rockets received Dirk Minniefield. Slight Cavaliers Edge. Cleveland Cavaliers is graded B; Houston Rockets is graded B-. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

New York Knicks received Gerald Henderson (Sr.); Sonics' option to swap 1987 first round picks (Bucks or Sonics pick) with Knicks (#18-Mark Jackson). Seattle Supersonics received Sonics' option to swap 1987 first round picks (Bucks or Sonics pick) with Knicks (1987 #5-Scottie Pippen); 1990 second round pick (#44-Steve Henson). New York received useful value, but the partner side finished with the better overall return.

Milwaukee Bucks received 1987 second round pick (#40-Winston Garland). Portland Trail Blazers received Chris Engler. Bucks Win. Milwaukee Bucks is graded B; Portland Trail Blazers is graded D+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

The New Jersey Nets acquired Leon Wood from the Washington Bullets in exchange for Mike O'Koren on October 30, 1986. Wood played 76 games for New Jersey in 1986-87, averaging 7.3 points and 4.9 assists, while O'Koren played 15 Washington games and averaged 2.1 points. Nets Win, New Jersey B+, Washington D+; the inherited even grade understated the difference in actual playing time.

Chicago Bulls received 1987 first round pick (#8-Olden Polynice) and 1988 second round pick (#35-Sylvester Gray). New York Knicks received Jawann Oldham. Bulls Win. Chicago Bulls is graded A-; New York Knicks is graded F. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Denver Nuggets received 1987 seventh-round pick (#156-Curtis Hunter). Milwaukee Bucks received Pete Williams. Bucks Win. Denver Nuggets is graded D+; Milwaukee Bucks is graded B+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Chicago Bulls received Granville Waiters. Houston Rockets received 1989 second round pick (#43-Chucky Brown). Rockets Win. Chicago Bulls is graded C-; Houston Rockets is graded B. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Denver Nuggets received 1988 third-round pick (#66-Dwight Boyd). Houston Rockets received Nuggets agreed to not exercise right of first refusal on free agent Richard Anderson. Even Trade. Denver Nuggets is graded D+; Houston Rockets is graded D+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Los Angeles acquired freedom to pursue Frank Brickowski when Seattle declined to match the free agent in October 1986. The SuperSonics received cash and a 1988 third-round choice with an unidentified eventual draft outcome. The inherited Lakers Win grades Los Angeles B+ and Seattle C+.

Chicago Bulls received Nuggets agreed to not exercise their right of first refusal on free agent Elston Turner. Denver Nuggets received 1988 second-round pick (#43-Todd Mitchell). Slight Nuggets Edge. Chicago Bulls is graded D+; Denver Nuggets is graded C-. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets received Bulls agreed to not exercise their right of first refusal on free agent Orlando Woolridge. Chicago Bulls received 1989 first-round pick (#6, Stacey King), 1988 second-round pick (#27, Shelton Jones), and 1989 second-round pick (#32, Stanley Brundy). Slight Bulls Edge. New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets is graded C+; Chicago Bulls is graded B-. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Denver Nuggets received Darrell Walker. New York Knicks received 1987 first-round pick (#8-Olden Polynice). Even Trade. Denver Nuggets is graded B+; New York Knicks is graded B+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Even Trade. Indiana earns B for John Long and a future second-round right later associated with 1993 No. 51 Spencer Dunkley. The Seattle SuperSonics franchise, indexed under modern Oklahoma City Thunder lineage, receives B for Russ Schoene and Terence Stansbury. The 1986 transaction belongs historically to Seattle, and no future pick is credited as an automatic Indiana NBA contributor. On October 2, 1986, Indiana acquired veteran John Long and a future second-round selection from the Seattle SuperSonics. Seattle received Russ Schoene and Terence Stansbury. The incoming Ind

Seattle obtained Ronnie Lester's rights from the Lakers in October 1986, while Los Angeles accepted future considerations that are incompletely specified in the inherited transaction record. The established grades favor the SuperSonics B+ to the Lakers C+. The uncertainty about compensation and actual playing impact should remain clear.

Detroit Pistons received 1987 second round pick (#24 – Fred Banks) and 1991 second round pick (#40 – Doug Overton). Seattle/Oklahoma City franchise received John Long. Slight Pistons Edge. Detroit Pistons is graded C+; Seattle/Oklahoma City franchise is graded C. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Seattle/Oklahoma City franchise received Clemon Johnson and 1989 first round pick (#17-Shawn Kemp). Philadelphia 76ers received Tim McCormick and Danny Vranes. Oklahoma City Thunder Win. Seattle/Oklahoma City franchise is graded A; Philadelphia 76ers is graded D. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

On September 29, 1986, Seattle sent Tim McCormick and Danny Vranes to the Philadelphia 76ers for Clemon Johnson and Philadelphia's 1989 first-round pick. That pick became No. 17 overall and Seattle used it on Shawn Kemp, who developed into a six-time All-Star and the frontcourt centerpiece of the SuperSonics team that reached the 1996 NBA Finals. Philadelphia received a productive starting center in McCormick, but the long-term return swung heavily toward Seattle.

Slight Celtics Edge. Boston earns B- for acquiring experienced forward Fred Roberts. Utah receives C+ for a 1987 third-round right associated with No. 68 Billy Donovan and Boston's promise to play two exhibition games in Utah. Donovan's later coaching reputation isn't a Jazz NBA contribution, and exhibition commitments aren't draft picks. On September 25, 1986, Boston acquired Fred Roberts from Utah for a 1987 third-round selection and a commitment to play two exhibition games in Utah. The future draft slot later ap

Chicago Bulls received 1988 second round pick (#37-Greg Butler) and 1990 or 1992 second round pick (1992 #39-Litterial Green). Indiana Pacers received Kyle Macy. Bulls Win. Chicago Bulls is graded B+; Indiana Pacers is graded B-. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Dallas Mavericks received 1990 first-round pick (#9-Willie Burton). Washington franchise received Jay Vincent. Even Trade. Dallas Mavericks is graded B-; Washington franchise is graded B-. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Chicago Bulls received Earl Cureton and 1987 second round pick (#28-Rickie Winslow). Detroit Pistons received Sidney Green. Bulls Win. Chicago Bulls is graded B+; Detroit Pistons is graded C+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Detroit Pistons received Adrian Dantley, 1987 second round pick (#38 – Norris Coleman), and 1990 second round pick (#49 – Phil Henderson). Utah Jazz received Kent Benson and Kelly Tripucka. Pistons Win. Detroit Pistons is graded A-; Utah Jazz is graded F. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Clippers Win. Los Angeles received both immediate veteran depth and premium draft capital. The first-round pick landing at No. 6 gave the Clippers a particularly valuable asset, and the breadth of the return comfortably exceeds what Sacramento obtained from the outgoing veteran package. Sacramento did receive established players rather than empty contracts, and Derek Smith was the most important of the incoming names. That prevents an absolute zero grade, but injuries, age and limited tenure kept the Kings’ realized value well below the package they surrendered.

Even Trade. Chicago receives C+ for obtaining the future second-round right later associated with 1992 No. 52 Matt Steigenga, while Portland receives C+ because the Bulls agreed not to exercise their right of first refusal on Michael Holton. The deal involved a free-agent matching option, not two contracted veterans, and neither asset promised a long-term NBA starter. Portland and Chicago reached an agreement on August 5, 1986 involving veteran Michael Holton's free agency. The Bulls agreed not to exercise their right of first refusal on Holton, and the T

Dallas Mavericks received Al Wood. Seattle Supersonics received Dale Ellis. SuperSonics Win. Dallas Mavericks is graded D; Seattle Supersonics is graded A+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Milwaukee Bucks received Jack Sikma, 1987 second round pick (#32-Bob McCann), and 1989 second round pick (#45-Scott Haffner). Seattle/Oklahoma City franchise received Alton Lister, 1987 first round pick (#18-Mark Jackson), and 1989 first round pick (#20-Jeff Sanders). Bucks Win. Milwaukee Bucks is graded A; Seattle/Oklahoma City franchise is graded B-. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Portland Trail Blazers received Steve Johnson. San Antonio Spurs received Mychal Thompson and rights to Larry Krystkowiak. Spurs Win. Portland Trail Blazers is graded C+; San Antonio Spurs is graded A. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Slight Lakers Edge. Los Angeles receives B- for obtaining rights to Ron Kellogg and Billy Thompson, two separate development options. Atlanta earns C+ for veteran Mike McGee and Ken Barlow's rights. A right to negotiate does not guarantee a signed NBA starter, and McGee's pretrade Lakers output isn't newly acquired Hawks performance. Atlanta obtained guard Mike McGee and the rights to Ken Barlow from the Lakers in a June 1986 agreement. Los Angeles received rights to Ron Kello

Chicago Bulls received Steve Colter. Portland Trail Blazers received rights to Larry Krystkowiak, 1987 second round pick (#40-Winston Garland), and 1992 second round pick (#54-Brett Roberts). Blazers Win. Chicago Bulls is graded C+; Portland Trail Blazers is graded A-. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers received rights to Mark Price. Dallas Mavericks received 1989 second round pick (#53-Jeff Hodge) and cash / future considerations. Cavaliers Win. Cleveland Cavaliers is graded A+; Dallas Mavericks is graded F. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers received 1986 first round pick (#1-Brad Daugherty). Philadelphia 76ers received Roy Hinson and cash. Cavaliers Win. Cleveland Cavaliers is graded A+; Philadelphia 76ers is graded D. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

San Antonio Spurs received Jeff Wilkins. Utah Jazz received Marc Iavaroni and Jeff Cook. Jazz Win. San Antonio Spurs is graded C; Utah Jazz is graded B+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Atlanta reacquired guard Johnny Davis from Cleveland for former Hawks All-Star Eddie Johnson during the February 1986 All-Star break. Davis offered an experienced reserve familiar with the franchise; Johnson, who had averaged 10.5 points before the swap, gave Cleveland more individual scoring talent. Cavaliers Win, Cleveland B+ and Atlanta D+.

Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers received Darnell Valentine and 1988 second-round pick (#45-Tom Garrick). Portland Trail Blazers received 1986 first-round pick (#24-Arvydas Sabonis), 1988 second-round pick (#26-Rolando Ferreira), and future considerations (terms not identified in available sources). Blazers Win. Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers is graded A-; Portland Trail Blazers is graded A+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

On January 10, 1986, Philadelphia traded guard Leon Wood to the Washington Bullets for rookie forward Kenny Green. Wood appeared in 39 games for Washington that season, totaling 378 points and 107 assists, while Green contributed 21 Philadelphia appearances in 1985-86 and 19 more the following year. Washington obtained the stronger near-term guard return; Wizards Win, Washington B, Philadelphia C+.