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.

Slight Kings Edge. Sacramento receives C+ for Filip Petrušev's short-lived roster opportunity and cash considerations. Los Angeles gets C for the international draft rights to Luka Mitrović, with no implied NBA Clippers games. Neither acquisition became a verified long-term starting player for its new club, so the difference is modest and largely based on contract and financial flexibility. Los Angeles sent forward Filip Petrušev and cash to Sacramento on November 9, 2023, acquiring the draft rights to Serbian forward Luka Mitrović. Petrušev had only recently moved through seve

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 Portland in October 2023 for Robert Williams III, Malcolm Brogdon, a 2024 first-round choice and a 2029 first. Holiday helped the Celtics win the 2024 NBA championship as a two-way starter. Portland received established players and draft assets, leaving both clubs with substantial returns, but Boston realized the clearest immediate title impact.

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 obtained veteran guard Patty Mills from Oklahoma City in July 2023, sending out TyTy Washington Jr., Usman Garuba, Rudy Gay and a future 2026 second-round right. Mills offered backcourt leadership and reserve experience in Atlanta, while the Thunder accepted contracts and an additional pick as part of larger roster maneuvering. Oklahoma City's inherited win is B+ versus Atlanta C.

Boston sent Grant Williams to Dallas in a July 12, 2023 three-team sign-and-trade. The Celtics received 2024 second-round rights, a 2025 Mavericks second-round swap and a 2030 second. Dallas obtained Williams plus 2025 and 2028 second-round choices from San Antonio. The Spurs acquired Reggie Bullock and an unprotected 2030 first-round swap from Dallas. The inherited slight Celtics edge grades Boston B+, San Antonio B and Dallas C-.

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

Utah acquired forward John Collins from Atlanta in July 2023 for veteran Rudy Gay and a conditional 2026 second-round choice. Collins became a regular Jazz frontcourt contributor, while the Hawks waived Gay before he played for them. The conditional pick supplied Atlanta only uncertain additional value. Utah's inherited advantage is B+ versus Atlanta C-.

Indiana acquired Obi Toppin from New York for two future second-round picks in July 2023. Toppin became a productive Pacers rotation forward, helped the club reach the 2024 Eastern Conference Finals and then signed a new four-year deal. New York still owns unresolved 2028 and 2029 second-round value, so the Knicks retain real upside, but Indiana has already received the stronger realized return.

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.

Detroit acquired veteran guard Monte Morris from Washington in July 2023 for a conditional 2027 second-round right. Morris's Pistons tenure was heavily disrupted by injury, and he appeared briefly before being moved again. Washington received a future asset rather than immediate player minutes. Both sides had narrow realized returns, supporting the Even Trade and equal C+ grades.

Cleveland obtained Max Strus in a July 2023 three-team sign-and-trade. Miami received a 2026 Lakers second-round right via Cleveland and a conditional 2027 second from San Antonio. The Spurs acquired Cedi Osman, Lamar Stevens, a conditional 2026 second from Miami and a future 2030 second from Cleveland. The inherited Cavaliers Win gives Cleveland B+ and each other club B-.

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.

Miami sent Victor Oladipo and its own 2029 and 2030 second-round picks to Oklahoma City in a salary-management move that created a $9.45 million trade exception for the Heat. Oladipo was recovering from a torn left patellar tendon and never played for the Thunder before being moved again in October. Oklahoma City's durable return is the pair of unresolved Miami seconds, supporting a modest Thunder edge without grading the future selections as known outcomes.

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.

The Bulls obtained Julian Phillips's draft rights from Washington in June 2023 for two future second-round selections, due in 2026 and 2027. Phillips joined Chicago's young wing pipeline, while Washington collected additional chances to draft or trade prospects later. The inherited slight Wizards edge gives Washington B- and Chicago C+.

Atlanta acquired the draft rights to Mouhamed Gueye from Boston in June 2023 for a future 2027 second-round selection. Gueye entered the Hawks' frontcourt development pipeline and received opportunities as a young forward, while the Celtics obtained another draft asset. The inherited slight Hawks edge grades Atlanta C+ and Boston C.

Boston received the draft rights to Colby Jones and Mouhamed Gueye from Charlotte in June 2023, sending the Hornets the rights to center prospect James Nnaji. The incoming Celtics rights moved through other draft-night transactions, while Charlotte focused on one overseas big. The inherited Even Trade awards C+ to each.

Boston obtained the rights to Jordan Walsh and a 2024 second-round pick from Sacramento in June 2023, sending the rights to Colby Jones to the Kings. Walsh entered the Celtics' development pipeline and the other pick became associated with No. 54 Anton Watson, while Jones had only a limited Sacramento role. The inherited slight Celtics edge is B- to C+.

Detroit acquired No. 25 Marcus Sasser's draft rights from Boston in June 2023 for the rights to James Nnaji and two future second-round selections. Sasser went on to play for the Pistons, while Boston treated Nnaji's international rights and the draft choices as flexible assets rather than NBA rotation arrivals. The inherited Celtics Win grades emphasize Boston's multiple assets.

Spurs Win by a narrow draft-flexibility margin. San Antonio earns B for two future second-round selections, including the Utah-linked 2026 choice and a 2028 choice. Minnesota gets B- after acquiring Leonard Miller's No. 33 rights and developing him as a depth forward. Neither side is credited with unknown future draftees or hypothetical star-level NBA production. Minnesota obtained the draft rights to forward Leonard Miller, selected thirty-third overall in 2023, from San Antonio in exchange for two future second-round selections. The obligation included a 2026 choice connected with Utah a

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.

cash-considerations-warriors-2023-06-23 historical NBA trade: Warriors Win. Golden State earns A- after acquiring Trayce Jackson-Davis at No. 57 and converting his rights into meaningful Warriors frontcourt minutes. Washington receives C+ for securing cash, a legitimate financial return with no direct NBA player attached. The exact cash amount is not asserted, and Jackson-Davis’s later Warriors production belongs to Golden State rather than to the club that sold his rights. On June 23, 2023, Golden State acquired the draft rights to Indiana big man Trayce Jackson-Davis, the fifty-seventh selection, from Washington for cash. The Warriors wanted a player who could give them energy a

Denver used a June 23, 2023 four-team draft-rights exchange to obtain Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett, Hunter Tyson and a 2024 second-round choice. Indiana received Mojave King's rights, a protected 2024 Oklahoma City first and cash; the Lakers gained Maxwell Lewis; and the Thunder took a conditional future Denver first. The original Nuggets Win grades Denver A+, Indiana B, the Lakers C+ and Oklahoma City B+.

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.

Bucks Win. Milwaukee earns A- because Andre Jackson Jr., the No. 36 selection, became a useful defensive wing and logged real NBA rotation minutes for the Bucks. Orlando receives B- for cash and a 2030 second-round right. The future draft option is not a guaranteed Magic NBA player, and Jackson's collegiate Connecticut achievements aren't counted as Milwaukee playing production. On June 22, 2023, the Milwaukee Bucks acquired the draft rights to Connecticut wing Andre Jackson Jr., selected thirty-sixth overall, from Orlando. The Magic received cash considerations and

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 in February 2023 for Justin Holiday, Frank Kaminsky and two future second-round picks. Mathews supplied perimeter shooting and Fernando offered frontcourt depth, while the Rockets moved the incoming veterans onward. The Hawks got modest but usable minutes, accounting for their B grade.

Boston acquired stretch big Mike Muscala from Oklahoma City at the February 2023 deadline for Justin Jackson and second-round selections in 2023 and 2029. Muscala supplied bench shooting in the Celtics' postseason push, while the Thunder obtained draft inventory and disposed of the veteran's role. Oklahoma City's slightly higher grade recognizes its future assets.

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 in a February 9, 2023 four-club trade. The Clippers obtained Bones Hyland; the Lakers received Mo Bamba, Davon Reed and two second-round picks; and Orlando acquired Patrick Beverley, cash and a 2024 Denver second-round selection that was later rescinded. The inherited Slight Clippers Edge grades the Clippers B+, Denver B, Orlando B- and the Lakers C-.

In February 2023 Detroit acquired James Wiseman from Golden State, Atlanta obtained Saddiq Bey from Detroit, and Portland received Kevin Knox II and a package of second-round selections. Golden State received Gary Payton II and conditional draft consideration from Atlanta. The inherited slight Hawks edge grades Atlanta A-, Detroit D, Golden State B and Portland B+.

Spurs Win. San Antonio earns B+ for acquiring Devonte' Graham and four future second-round assets, including the 2024 No. 41-linked choice, in exchange for Josh Richardson. New Orleans receives B- for Richardson's short-term defensive and reserve wing minutes. Adem Bona's eventual draft identity and the later outcomes of the other seconds don't automatically become Spurs NBA performances. The February 9, 2023 deadline brought Josh Richardson to New Orleans in exchange for guard Devonte' Graham and four second-round selections routed to San Antonio. The incoming pick package included a

Slight Oklahoma City Thunder Edge. The Thunder earn B for Dario Šarić's brief veteran minutes, approximately $1 million and a future 2029 second-round asset. Phoenix receives C+ for Darius Bazley's reserve opportunity. The protected future choice isn't credited as a drafted player, and Šarić's later NBA seasons outside Oklahoma City don't inflate this February 2023 outcome. At the February 9, 2023 deadline, Oklahoma City obtained veteran forward Dario Šarić from Phoenix, along with roughly $1 million in cash and a future 2029 second-round draft asset. The Suns received Darius Bazley in the exchange.

On February 9, 2023, Toronto reacquired Jakob Poeltl from San Antonio for Khem Birch, Toronto's 2023 and 2025 second-round picks and a top-six-protected 2024 first-round pick. The first conveyed at No. 8 in 2024; San Antonio selected Rob Dillingham and immediately traded his draft rights to Minnesota for an unprotected 2031 first and a top-one-protected 2030 pick swap. Poeltl has remained a productive Toronto starter, but the Spurs converted the package into more long-term draft equity than the original shorthand suggests.

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

Miami sent Dewayne Dedmon and its 2028 second-round pick to San Antonio for cash considerations in a deadline salary move. The Heat created room below the luxury-tax line and received a trade exception, while the Spurs waived Dedmon two days later. San Antonio's lasting return is the unresolved 2028 second, giving the Spurs a modest asset edge without justifying a decisive verdict before the pick conveys.

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.

The Lakers acquired Rui Hachimura from Washington in January 2023 for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round choices. Hachimura became a useful Lakers forward during their 2023 Western Conference Finals run and beyond, while Washington received a later pick used on Tristan Vukčević and additional draft chances. The inherited Lakers Win gives Los Angeles B+ and the Wizards C-.

San Antonio acquired Noah Vonleh and cash from Boston in January 2023 for a conditional 2024 second-round pick that did not convey. Vonleh was waived without joining the Spurs' regular playing rotation, leaving financial and roster considerations as the main returns. The inherited slight Celtics edge, C+ versus C, reflects Boston's successful clearing of a reserve contract.