1993 NBA Trades

The Nets acquired Johnny Newman from Hornets in exchange for Rumeal Robinson.

Denver acquired Alvin Robertson; 1995 second-round pick (#44-Anthony Pelle); future considerations (details unresolved) from Detroit Pistons for Marcus Liberty; Mark Macon.

On November 8, 1993, the Phoenix Suns acquired second-round pick (1994 #29-Antonio Lang) from the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Negele Knight.

Chicago acquired Jo Jo English from Minnesota for a conditional future draft pick that was not exercised.

Indiana exchanged Detlef Schrempf for Derrick McKey and Gerald Paddio, trading offensive star power for the defensive versatility that fit its emerging playoff core.

Indiana and Philadelphia 76ers produced a stronger realized return for 76ers in the 1993-10-11 exchange.

San Antonio won the Dennis Rodman–Sean Elliott exchange by receiving two seasons of league-leading rebounding and elite defense, while Elliott lasted only one season in Detroit before returning to the Spurs.

Charlotte acquired Hersey Hawkins from Philadelphia 76ers for Dana Barros; Sidney Green; rights to Greg Graham; 1994 first round pick (#6-Sharone Wright).

Charlotte acquired Dana Barros; Eddie Johnson; Hornets' option to swap 1994 first round picks (#6-Sharone Wright) from Seattle SuperSonics for Kendall Gill; Hornets' option to swap 1994 first round picks (#11-Carlos Rogers).

Minnesota acquired rights to Conrad McRae while sending out Tim Burroughs in the 1993-08-20 transaction with Bullets.

Denver acquired Bison Dele from Orlando Magic for Todd Lichti; Anthony Cook; 1994 second-round pick (#31-Rodney Dent).

Houston acquired Mario Elie from Portland for the 1995 second-round pick used on Don Reid. Elie became a core two-way role player on consecutive champions and hit the defining “Kiss of Death” shot in the 1995 playoffs, while Portland received only limited value from the late pick.

Cleveland acquired Tyrone Hill for 1994 first round pick (protected top 7) (#16-Clifford Rozier) and other considerations based on the position of the pick (details unresolved), producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

The Nets acquired 1993 second-round pick (#36, John Best) from Bullets in exchange for future considerations (cash).

Dallas received draft rights to Ronald Jones from Houston Rockets and sent draft rights to Eric Riley in return.

Denver acquired rights to Darnell Mee from Golden State Warriors for rights to Josh Grant; 1994 second-round pick (#39-Anthony Miller / Pig Miller).

Orlando won the 1993 draft-night blockbuster by exchanging Chris Webber’s rights for Penny Hardaway’s rights and three future first-round picks, creating an immediate contender beside Shaquille O’Neal.

Minnesota acquired Mike Brown while sending out Felton Spencer in the 1993-06-30 transaction with Jazz.

On June 24, 1993, Portland acquired Harvey Grant from Washington Wizards in exchange for Kevin Duckworth; future considerations.

The Nets acquired Benoit Benjamin from Lakers in exchange for Sam Bowie; 1998 conditional second-round pick (#45, Toby Bailey).

Chicago received Ed Nealy for 2001 conditional second round pick (not exercised) and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Detroit acquired Alvin Robertson from Milwaukee Bucks for Orlando Woolridge.

Golden State acquired 2001 conditional second round pick (not exercised) from Chicago Bulls for Ed Nealy.

SuperSonics Win: Perkins became one of the defining role players of Seattle's strongest 1990s teams. The trade is a reminder that a non-star veteran can decisively win a transaction when he fills an important role for years and the younger return fails to mature for the other side. Seattle did not need Perkins to become its best player; it needed him to make a strong roster harder to solve.