1995 NBA Trades

The Nets acquired Shawn Bradley; Greg Graham; Tim Perry from 76ers in exchange for Derrick Coleman; Rex Walters; Sean Higgins.

On November 27, 1995, Vancouver sent center Benoit Benjamin to Milwaukee for Eric Murdock and Eric Mobley. Murdock played 64 Grizzlies games in 1995-96, averaging 9.1 points, 4.6 assists and 2.0 steals, while Mobley added another frontcourt option. Benjamin did play for the Bucks, but Vancouver gained its main backcourt stabilizer. Grizzlies Win, Vancouver A-, Milwaukee C+.

Even Trade. Boston earns C+ for Todd Day's wing-scoring option and Alton Lister's veteran frontcourt depth. Milwaukee gets C+ for experienced guard Sherman Douglas. The Celtics' two-for-one return created options rather than two automatic starters; Douglas's previous achievements with other teams do not become new Bucks performance simply because the trade occurred. On November 26, 1995, Boston acquired wing scorer Todd Day and veteran big man Alton Lister from Milwaukee in exchange for guard Sherman Douglas. The

Miami acquired Alonzo Mourning, Pete Myers and LeRon Ellis for Glen Rice, Matt Geiger, Khalid Reeves and a 1996 first-round pick, producing major value for both franchises and a narrow long-term advantage for the Heat.

Vancouver acquired forward Anthony Avent from Orlando on November 1, 1995 for Kevin Pritchard and Larry Stewart. Avent played 71 Grizzlies games, starting 32 and totaling 1,586 minutes, 415 points and 355 rebounds in 1995-96. Orlando waived Pritchard the next day and Stewart November 5, both before regular-season appearances. Grizzlies Win, Vancouver B+, Orlando D+.

Denver received Don MacLean and Doug Overton from Washington for Robert Pack, with a disputed future-considerations reference that does not appear in the Nuggets media guide.

Milwaukee acquired Kevin Duckworth from the Washington Bullets for Bob McCann on October 18, 1995. Duckworth appeared in just eight Bucks games, scoring nine points in 58 minutes. McCann contributed 62 Washington games and 653 minutes during 1995-96, with a brief waiver and re-signing sequence. Bullets Win, Washington B, Milwaukee D+; the inherited Bucks-favored assessment contradicted receiving-team use.

Cleveland traded Hot Rod Williams to Phoenix on October 7, 1995 for Dan Majerle, Antonio Lang and a future first-round pick that became No. 16 Brevin Knight in 1997. Phoenix received three useful Williams seasons totaling 201 games, including 154 starts. Cleveland received one productive 82-game Majerle season, two years of Lang depth, then drafted Knight, who became an All-Rookie starting point guard and played 190 Cavaliers games. Phoenix got legitimate frontcourt value, but Cleveland's multi-asset return and Knight's four-year run create the stronger outcome.

Chicago acquired Dennis Rodman from San Antonio on October 2, 1995 in a straight player-for-player trade for Will Perdue. Rodman led the NBA in rebounding in each of his three Bulls seasons and became a central defender and rebounder on three consecutive championship teams. San Antonio still received real value rather than a failed return: Perdue played 261 regular-season games with 87 starts across four Spurs seasons and remained on the roster for the 1999 championship.

Cleveland sent four-time All-Star Mark Price to Washington on September 27, 1995, for the Bullets' 1996 first-round draft pick. Washington got just seven games, 127 minutes and 56 points from Price amid injuries. Cleveland used the No. 12 selection on Vitaly Potapenko, who played 177 Cavaliers games before a later trade. Cavaliers Win: Cleveland B+, Washington D+. The inherited No. 11 draft-pick label was corrected to the official No. 12.

Detroit came out slightly ahead, acquiring Otis Thorpe for Bill Curley, rights to Randolph Childress.

Denver acquired Elmore Spencer from Los Angeles Clippers for Bison Dele.

Golden State surrendered the more valuable outcome. The Warriors acquired B.J. Armstrong from Toronto Raptors for Carlos Rogers; Victor Alexander; rights to Martin Lewis; rights to Michael McDonald; rights to Dwayne Whitfield.

Sacramento acquired Byron Houston and Šarūnas Marčiulionis from Seattle on September 18, 1995, for veteran forward Frank Brickowski. Marčiulionis played 53 Kings games with 10.8 points per game, while Houston played 25 games. Brickowski appeared in 63 Seattle regular-season games, then all 21 postseason games as the Sonics reached the 1996 Finals. Even Trade, B for each club, reflecting useful but different one-season returns.

Chicago received $100K, future cash considerations for Corie Blount, but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Atlanta reacquired point guard Spud Webb from Sacramento in 1995 in exchange for veteran forward Tyrone Corbin. Webb's return gave the Hawks another experienced ball handler, while Sacramento added frontcourt depth. The inherited slight Hawks edge, B- to C+, evaluates fit rather than claiming either player was a new star.

Denver received Randy Woods; rights to Antonio McDyess from Los Angeles Clippers, sending Rodney Rogers; rights to Brent Barry in return.

Miami held the better side in the 1995-06-28 transaction with Washington Bullets, receiving Rex Chapman; rights to Terrence Rencher for rights to Jeff Webster; rights to Ed Stokes.

On June 28, 1995, Milwaukee traded draft rights to guard Eric Snow to the Seattle SuperSonics for rights to center Eurelijus Žukauskas and a 1996 second-round pick later No. 53 Jeff Nordgaard. Snow became a real NBA rotation guard for Seattle before being traded again. Žukauskas never played in the NBA, and Nordgaard's Bucks stint was brief. The existing Oklahoma City Thunder franchise label refers to the Seattle-era transaction; the winner is Seattle's side, B-, Milwaukee D+.

Milwaukee acquired rights to Shawn Respert while sending out rights to Gary Trent; 1997 conditional first round pick (#20-Paul Grant) in the 1995-06-28 transaction with Blazers.

Charlotte acquired Kendall Gill from Seattle SuperSonics for Hersey Hawkins; David Wingate.

Detroit won the deal, acquiring 1995 first round pick (#18 – Theo Ratliff), 1995 first round pick (#19 – Randolph Childress), 1995 second round pick (#58-Don Reid) for 1995 first round pick (#8 – Shawn Respert).

In the 1995 expansion draft, Orlando sent Vancouver a 1996 second-round pick in return for the Grizzlies choosing Rodney Dent. The selection subsequently became No. 42 Randy Livingston, but Vancouver moved the pick in a later transaction rather than receiving Livingston's NBA play. Dent did not become a lasting Vancouver contributor. The Magic protected the rest of its expansion-eligible roster, while Vancouver gained a transferable draft choice. Even Trade, C+ each for modest and distinct outcomes.

Cleveland acquired Harold Miner and 1995 second round pick (#39-Donny Marshall) for 1995 second round pick (#46-George Banks) and future considerations (details unresolved); the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Dallas received Scott Brooks from Houston Rockets and sent Morlon Wiley; 1995 second-round pick (#41-Erik Meek) in return.

Minnesota earned the slight edge in the one-for-one Tom Gugliotta–Donyell Marshall swap. Gugliotta reached an All-Star peak next to Kevin Garnett and helped the Timberwolves reach the playoffs, while Marshall gave Golden State several productive seasons and substantial two-way frontcourt value.

Houston traded Otis Thorpe, Marcelo Nicola's draft rights and a first-round pick for Clyde Drexler and Tracy Murray, then won the 1995 championship with Drexler as the second star beside Hakeem Olajuwon.

Boston acquired Jay Humphries and a 1995 second-round pick from Utah in February 1995 in exchange for Theodore 'Blue' Edwards. Utah obtained an experienced wing for its rotation, while Boston used Humphries for backcourt experience and received a pick later associated with Junior Burrough. The inherited Jazz Win grades Utah B+ and Boston C+.