2023 NBA Trades

Knicks Win. Anunoby gave New York the elite defensive wing and low-usage complementary scorer its roster needed. His fit beside Jalen Brunson and the Knicks' other high-usage players translated into a higher postseason ceiling and eventually a championship-caliber core. Toronto still received two legitimate young starters. Barrett became a productive scoring wing in his hometown and Quickley supplied lead-guard creation, so the Raptors earned a strong return rather than losing the deal badly.

The 2023-11-09 trade leans slightly toward Sacramento Kings, although Los Angeles Clippers still received useful value led by rights to Luka Mitrovic.

The long-term value clearly favored Oklahoma City Thunder: Houston received Victor Oladipo; Jeremiah Robinson-Earl from Oklahoma City Thunder for Kevin Porter Jr.; 2027 second-round pick (outcome unknown); 2028 second-round pick (outcome unknown).

Boston acquired Jrue Holiday from Blazers in exchange for Robert Williams III; Malcolm Brogdon; 2024 first-round pick (#14 Carlton Carrington); 2029 first-round pick.

On July 17, 2023, the Phoenix Suns acquired 2024 second-round pick (protected #31-49 and #55-59) (not exercised) from the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Cameron Payne; 2025 second-round pick (#34-Ryan Kalkbrenner); cash.

Atlanta acquired Patrick Mills from Thunder in exchange for TyTy Washington Jr.; Usman Garuba; Rudy Gay; 2026 second round pick (Warriors pick).

Boston received 2024 second-round pick (#41 Adem Bona); 2025 second-round pick swap rights with Mavericks; 2030 second-round pick and sent Grant Williams; 2025 second-round pick swap rights with Mavericks in a multi-team trade involving Mavericks, Spurs.

Cleveland acquired Damian Jones for cash; the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Atlanta traded John Collins to Utah for Rudy Gay and a 2026 protected second-round pick.

Indiana acquired Obi Toppin for two future second-round picks and added a productive frontcourt athlete at a modest acquisition cost.

The Nets acquired reported $110K cash from Pistons in exchange for Joe Harris; 2027 second-round pick (Mavericks pick); 2029 second-round pick (Bucks pick).

The Nets acquired future draft considerations from Rockets in exchange for Patrick Mills; 2028 second-round pick.

Washington converted Monte Morris into a conditional 2027 second-round pick.

Cleveland acquired Max Strus for Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens and 2 additional assets; the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Dallas received Richaun Holmes; draft rights to Olivier-Maxence Prosper from Sacramento Kings and sent cash considerations in return.

Dallas received Dereck Lively II from Oklahoma City Thunder and sent Davis Bertans; draft rights to Cason Wallace in return.

Indiana and Sacramento Kings produced a stronger realized return for Kings in the 2023-07-06 exchange.

Oklahoma City Thunder held the better side in the 2023-07-06 transaction with Miami, which received cash considerations / trade exception for Victor Oladipo; 2029 second-round pick (outcome unknown); 2030 second-round pick (outcome unknown).

Slight Wizards Edge. Washington acquired the younger long-term player and multiple additional assets while assuming Poole's extension. The deal gave the Wizards several distinct ways to preserve or recycle value instead of relying on a single veteran season. Golden State's strongest argument is financial and strategic rather than long-term asset accumulation. Paul gave the Warriors a useful veteran guard for one season and the transaction removed Poole's long contract after the relationship had become difficult to sustain.

Washington traded Julian Phillips' rights for 2026 and 2027 second-round picks.

Atlanta acquired rights to Mouhamed Gueye (a) from Celtics in exchange for 2027 second round pick.

Boston acquired rights to Colby Jones; rights to Mouhamed Gueye (a) from Hornets in exchange for rights to James Nnaji.

Boston acquired rights to Jordan Walsh; 2024 second-round pick (#54 Anton Watson) from Kings in exchange for rights to Colby Jones.

Boston acquired rights to James Nnaji; 2025 second-round pick (#32 Noah Penda); 2026 second-round pick from Pistons in exchange for rights to Marcus Sasser.

Minnesota acquired rights to Leonard Miller while sending out 2026 second round pick (Jazz pick) (outcome unresolved); 2028 second round pick (outcome unresolved) in the 2023-06-28 transaction with Spurs.

Washington converted Bradley Beal and the No. 8 draft rights into Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, Bilal Coulibaly, cash, six second-round picks and four long-dated Phoenix swap rights.

Washington sold the rights to Trayce Jackson-Davis for cash considerations.

Denver acquired rights to Julian Strawther; rights to Jalen Pickett; rights to Hunter Tyson; 2024 second-round pick (from Thunder) (least favorable of Hornets, Timberwolves picks) (#56-Kevin McCullar Jr.) from Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder for rights to Maxwell Lewis; draft pick (at least 2 years after Thunder receive previously owed first-round pick from Nuggets; first-round pick protected top 5 in 2029-30, else 2030 second-round pick) (outcome unknown).

Win. Boston converted Marcus Smart and secondary value into Kristaps Porzingis, draft flexibility and a direct piece of the 2024 championship roster. Memphis paid meaningful value for a Smart tenure that injuries shortened, while Washington received a reasonable but modest rebuilding package. Boston's combination of peak impact, postseason fit and retained optionality creates a clear separation.

Milwaukee acquired rights to Andre Jackson Jr. while sending out 2030 second round pick (outcome unknown); cash considerations in the 2023-06-22 transaction with Magic.

Win. Phoenix acquired the best player, but Brooklyn acquired the better total portfolio: Bridges, Johnson, four first-round picks, a swap and additional value. Durant's excellence kept the Suns competitive, yet the contender never reached the level required to justify surrendering so much long-term control. Brooklyn's package stayed useful across multiple timelines, which is the decisive advantage.

Atlanta acquired Garrison Mathews and Bruno Fernando from Houston for Justin Holiday, Frank Kaminsky, and second-round picks #57 Ulrich Chomche and #59 Jahmai Mashack.

Boston acquired Mike Muscala from Thunder in exchange for Justin Jackson (Aaron); 2023 second-round pick (#50 Keyontae Johnson); 2029 second-round pick.

Charlotte acquired Reggie Jackson; 2028 second-round pick; $1M cash from Los Angeles Clippers for Mason Plumlee.

Knicks Win. New York earns A+ because Hart became a championship starter acquired for a manageable package. Portland receives B+ for Thybulle, Reddish and a first, a useful rebuilding return. Charlotte earns B- for second-round capital and a short-term player, while Philadelphia receives C+ because McDaniels did not become a durable playoff solution. Knicks Win is the completed-value verdict. New York clearly created the highest value. Hart became a foundational rotation player, then a starter-level connector whose rebounding, defense, transition play and chemistry with Jalen Brunson helped shape the Knicks' identity. He remained part of the starting group that won the 2026 championship. The acquisition cost was a protected first plus Reddish and Arcidiacono, a reasonable price for a player who became a durable postseason contributor and championship starter.

Denver acquired Thomas Bryant from Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Orlando Magic for Bones Hyland; Davon Reed; 2024 second-round pick (pick rescinded).

Detroit acquired James Wiseman in a four-team transaction while sending Saddiq Bey and Kevin Knox II.

New Orleans acquired Josh Richardson from San Antonio Spurs for Devonte' Graham; 2024 second round pick (more favorable of Bulls, Pelicans picks) (#41-Adem Bona); 2026 second round pick (less favorable of Blazers, Pelicans picks) (outcome unresolved); 2028 second round pick (outcome unresolved); 2029 second round pick (outcome unresolved).

Oklahoma City received Dario Saric; 2029 second round pick (outcome unknown)*; $1M cash and sent Darius Bazley. Oklahoma City finished with the modest hindsight edge.

On February 9, 2023, Toronto acquired Jakob Poeltl from San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Khem Birch; 2023 second round pick (#44-Sidy Cissoko); draft picks (first round pick protected top 6 in 2024-26, else 2026 second round pick, 2027 second round pick) (2024 #8-Rob Dillingham); 2025 second round pick (#37-Chaz Lanier).

The Nets acquired David Michineau from Kings in exchange for Kessler Edwards; cash.

San Antonio Spurs held the better side in the 2023-02-07 transaction with Miami, which received cash considerations for Dewayne Dedmon; 2028 second-round pick (outcome unknown)*.

The Nets acquired Spencer Dinwiddie; Dorian Finney-Smith; 2027 second-round pick; unprotected 2029 first-round pick; 2029 second-round pick from Mavericks in exchange for Kyrie Irving; Markieff Morris.

Washington traded Rui Hachimura for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round picks.

Boston acquired 2024 conditional second-round pick (not exercised) from Spurs in exchange for Noah Vonleh; cash considerations.