On This Day in NBA Trade History

Detroit acquired Dave Gambee; cash from Milwaukee Bucks for Rich Niemann.

Orlando acquired Mengke Bateer; rights to Remon Van de Hare; plus 1 additional asset from Toronto Raptors for Robert Archibald; Magic's option to swap 2005 second round picks (#41-Roko-Leni Ukic / Roko Ukic).

Atlanta acquired Brevin Knight from Cavaliers in exchange for Jim Jackson; Anthony Johnson; Larry Robinson (b. 1968-01-11).

Atlanta acquired Stan Miasek; Dave Minor from Bullets in exchange for Don Boven; George McCloud; Pete Darcey.

Boston acquired Charlie Hoefer from Huskies (BAA) in exchange for Mike Wallace.

Cleveland acquired Rajon Rondo for Denzel Valentine; the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Chicago acquired MarShon Brooks, Wayne Selden Jr., 2019 second round pick (#38-Daniel Gafford), plus 1 additional asset from Grizzlies for Justin Holiday, producing a clear realized-value win.

Bulls Win. The key value was the 2019 second-round pick. Chicago used it on Gafford, who became a legitimate NBA center and created far more multi-year value than Memphis received from Holiday's short stay. Holiday was a credible veteran wing and helped Memphis in the short term, so the deal was not irrational. The problem is that the Grizzlies paid two second-round picks for a rental-length contribution during a season that did not become a deep playoff run.

The Nets acquired Bernard Robinson from Bobcats in exchange for Jeff McInnis; cash.

The partner finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired Zarko Cabarkapa from Phoenix Suns for second round pick (protected top 40 in 2005, top 38 in 2006, unprotected in 2007) (2007 #49-Aaron Gray); 2009 second round pick (#37-DeJuan Blair).

Oklahoma City received Miye Oni; 2028 second round pick (outcome unknown) and sent cash. The realized return clearly favored Oklahoma City.

Charlotte acquired Mike Gminski from Philadelphia 76ers for Armon Gilliam; Dave Hoppen.

Milwaukee Bucks received Brad Lohaus; Timberwolves' option to swap 1991 or 1992 second round picks with Bucks (1992 #36-Duane Cooper). Minnesota Timberwolves received Randy Breuer; Timberwolves' option to swap 1991 or 1992 second round picks with Bucks (1992 #34-Chris Smith (G.)).

New York acquired Joe Meriweather from Jazz for Spencer Haywood. The partner captured substantially more realized value than New York.

Golden State finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired Nate Williams from Utah Jazz for 1978 second-round pick (#35-Tommie Green).

Denver acquired rights to Richard Peek / Rich Peek; draft pick (outcome unknown) from Dallas Chaparrals (ABA) for Larry Bunce.

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

Cleveland acquired J.R. Smith, Iman Shumpert and first round pick (from Thunder) (protected top 18 in 2015, top 15 in 2016-17, else 2018 second round pick and 2019 second round pick) (2016 #26-Furkan Korkmaz) for Dion Waiters, Lou Amundson and 2 additional assets, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

The Nets acquired Chris Quinn; 2012 second-round pick (#57, Ilkan Karaman) from Heat in exchange for 2010 second-round pick (protected top 50) (not exercised).

Denver acquired 2015 second-round pick (protected top 55) (#57-Nikola Radicevic) from Los Angeles Clippers for Cheikh Samb; cash (remainder of Samb's 2008-09 salary).

New York acquired Stephon Marbury, Penny Hardaway and Cezary Trybanski for a large package of players, cash and two first-round picks, while Phoenix used the payroll reset to reopen its competitive future.

Denver acquired Tom Workman from Utah Stars (ABA) for "high" draft pick (outcome unknown).

Chicago exchanged Al Tucker for Ed Manning (R.) in a transaction with broadly comparable realized value.

Golden State obtained meaningfully stronger realized value from Lew Hitch than it surrendered in cash.

Cleveland acquired 2018 first round pick (#25-Moe Wagner) for 2017 first round pick (#26-Caleb Swanigan); the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Chicago received Andrew Bynum, first round pick (protected top 14 in 2012, top 13 in 2013, top 12 in 2014, top 10 in 2015-17, else 2017 second round pick (protected #56-60)) (2017 #38-Jordan Bell), Bulls conditional option to swap 2015 first round picks with Cavaliers (if Cavaliers pick is not a lottery pick) (not exercised), plus 2 additional assets for Luol Deng, Bulls conditional option to swap 2015 first round picks with Cavaliers (if Cavaliers pick is not a lottery pick) (not exercised), but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Dallas received Tony Campbell; 1997 first-round pick (protected top 5 in 1997) (#25-John Thomas) from New York Knicks and sent Derek Harper in return.

Atlanta acquired Wizards' agreement not to exercise their right of first refusal on free agent Gus Williams from Bullets in exchange for 1990 second round pick (#37-A.J. English).

The long-term outcome favored San Antonio Spurs; Indiana's return led by cash did not match what it surrendered.

The Nets acquired Manny Leaks from Chaparrals (ABA) in exchange for Ed Johnson (Lee); Levern Tart.

Chicago received Michael Carter-Williams, cash for 2020 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised) and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Atlanta traded Kyle Korver to Cleveland for Mike Dunleavy Jr., Mo Williams, a protected first-round structure that became 2021 second-round pick (#35 Herb Jones) and 2022 second-round pick (#47 Vince Williams Jr.), plus cash.

Cleveland exchanged first round pick (protected top 18 in 2015, top 15 in 2016-17, else 2018 second round pick and 2019 second round pick) (2016 #26-Furkan Korkmaz) and first round pick in first draft 2 years after Grizzlies send first round pick to Timberwolves via Rockets (protected #1-5, #15-30 in 2015-16, top 5 in 2017-18, unprotected in 2019) (2017 #20-Harry Giles III) for Timofey Mozgov and 2015 second round pick (less favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks) (#53-Sir'Dominic Pointer), with the two sides generating broadly comparable realized value.

The long-term outcome favored Philadelphia 76ers; Los Angeles Clippers' return led by rights to Sergei Lishchuk did not match the value it surrendered.

Grizzlies Win. Lee fit Memphis immediately as a two-way guard and wing on a playoff-caliber roster. His shooting, defensive competence and multi-season usefulness gave the Grizzlies the clearest direct basketball value of the three participants. Boston’s return was mainly short-term, with Bayless providing guard minutes during a transition year and Gomes not becoming part of the long-term core. Oklahoma City’s compensation was draft-based and modest, but two second-round opportunities were reasonable consideration for facilitating the deal.

Denver received Johan Petro; 2009 second-round pick (#34-Sergio Llull) from Oklahoma City Thunder, sending Chucky Atkins; first-round pick (protected top 20 in 2009, top 15 in 2010, top 10 in 2011, top 5 in 2012, top 3 in 2013, top 1 in 2014, unprotected in 2015) (2009 #26-Taj Gibson); cash in return.

Los Angeles Clippers captured the stronger realized return in the 2009-01-07 transaction with Toronto Raptors, led by Hassan Adams; cash considerations.

Memphis came out ahead in the 2009-01-07 trade with Miami Heat, receiving Shaun Livingston; cash for 2012 second-round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised).

The Nets acquired Dave Wohl from Rockets in exchange for 1978 fourth-round pick (#67, Jackie Robinson).

The 1974-01-07 exchange produced broadly comparable realized value: 1974 second round pick (#30-Steve Green); cash for John Hummer.

The 1983-01-08 exchange produced broadly comparable realized value: Larry Kenon for cash.

Buffalo Braves earned a modest hindsight edge over Atlanta Hawks in the 1975-01-08 exchange, with Jim Washington providing the better overall return.

Atlanta acquired Jack Coleman; Jack McMahon from Royals in exchange for Dick Ricketts; Chris Harris (a).

Washington acquired Trae Young for C.J. McCollum and Corey Kispert.

Boston acquired 2016 first-round pick (#35 Rade Zagorac); 2017 first-round pick (#37 Semi Ojeleye) from Suns in exchange for Brandan Wright.

Chicago exchanged Erwin Mueller for Jim Barnes, 1968 third round pick (#31-Dave Newmark) in a transaction with realized value ultimately favorable to Lakers.

Orlando sent Cuttino Mobley and Michael Bradley to Sacramento for Doug Christie.

Los Angeles clearly won by acquiring Robert Horry and Joe Kleine for Cedric Ceballos and Rumeal Robinson, adding a core piece of three championship teams.

Boston acquired Sherman Douglas from Heat in exchange for Brian Shaw.

On January 10, 1986, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Kenny Green from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Leon Wood.

Denver acquired Steve Jones from Carolina Cougars (ABA) for Marv Roberts.

The long-term value clearly favored Philadelphia 76ers: Houston received 1968 fourth-round pick (#48-Darryl Jones); cash from Philadelphia 76ers for Johnny Green.

Atlanta acquired Sihugo Green from Royals in exchange for Ned Park; Jack Stephens; cash.

The Nets acquired Kris Humphries; Shawne Williams from Mavericks in exchange for Eduardo Najera.

New Orleans acquired 2016 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised) from Sacramento Kings for Hilton Armstrong; cash.

Denver acquired Steve Blake from Milwaukee Bucks for Earl Boykins; Julius Hodge; $700K cash.

Cleveland exchanged Joe Harris and 2017 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised) for 2020 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised), with the realized return ultimately favorable to Cavaliers.

Celtics Win. Boston’s return aged best because the first-round pick survived the immediate rebuild and became a lottery selection, while Prince and Rivers supplied short-term flexibility. That combination gave the Celtics both present-use pieces and a durable future asset. Memphis still received meaningful value. Green appeared in 98 games for the Grizzlies, averaged 12.6 points per game there, and was later moved for Lance Stephenson and another future first-round pick. New Orleans turned Austin Rivers into Pondexter and a second, a narrower but defensible reshuffling.

Denver received Kevin Willis; Aleksandar Radojevic; Garth Joseph; 2001 or 2002 second-round pick (2001 #46-Ousmane Cisse) from Toronto Raptors, sending Keon Clark; Tracy Murray; Mamadou N'diaye in return.

Minnesota Timberwolves came out ahead in the 1996-01-12 trade with Memphis, which received 1996 second-round pick (#49-Amal McCaskill) for Darrick Martin.

On January 12, 1979, the Phoenix Suns acquired Leonard “Truck” Robinson from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Marty Byrnes; Ron Lee; 1979 first-round pick (#20-Larry Knight); 1980 first-round pick (#19-John Duren); cash.

Golden State obtained meaningfully stronger realized value from Paul Hoffman (James) than it surrendered in cash.

Atlanta Hawks received Kevin Knox II; 2026 second round pick (Hornets own) (#45-Emanuel Sharp); 2027 second round pick (Hornets own) (future); original Charlotte first-round obligation protected 2022-25; did not convey. New York Knicks received Cam Reddish; Solomon Hill; 2025 second round pick (#36-Adou Thiero). New York received useful value, but the partner side finished with the better overall return.

Boston acquired Nate Robinson from Nuggets in exchange for Jameer Nelson (Sr.).

Cleveland surrendered Rowland Garrett, 1977 first round pick (#11-Ernie Grunfeld) and 1978 first round pick (#12-George Johnson (Lee)) for Elmore Smith and Gary Brokaw, leaving the partner with a clear realized-value win.

Washington acquired two young players and two second-round picks for Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala.

Los Angeles Clippers and Portland Trail Blazers produced a stronger realized return for Blazers in the 1986-01-14 exchange: Darnell Valentine; 1988 second-round pick (#45-Tom Garrick) for 1986 first-round pick (#24-Arvydas Sabonis); 1988 second-round pick (#26-Rolando Ferreira); future considerations (terms not identified in available sources).

Boston acquired Scott Wedman from Cavaliers in exchange for Darren Tillis; 1983 first-round pick (#21 Greg Kite); cash.

Boston received Chris Douglas-Roberts; Shavlik Randolph; 2017 second-round pick (#56 Jabari Bird) and sent Austin Rivers in a multi-team trade involving Clippers, Suns.

Boston received Joel Anthony; 2015 first-round pick (#33 Jordan Mickey); 2016 first-round pick (#31 Deyonta Davis); 2016 second-round pick (#51 Ben Bentil); cash and sent Jordan Crawford; MarShon Brooks in a multi-team trade involving Heat, Warriors.

Milwaukee Bucks received Anthony Cook; 1994 first round pick (#18-Eric Mobley); 1995 second round pick (#38-Rashard Griffith). Orlando Magic received Anthony Avent.

Philadelphia acquired Wilt Chamberlain from San Francisco for Connie Dierking, Paul Neumann, Lee Shaffer and cash, bringing a prime all-time center home and creating the foundation of the 1967 championship.

Brooklyn acquired James Harden in a four-team blockbuster, while Houston received three first-round picks and four swaps, Cleveland acquired Jarrett Allen and Indiana acquired Caris LeVert.

Atlanta acquired Jeff Teague; Treveon Graham from Timberwolves in exchange for Allen Crabbe.

Charlotte acquired DeSagana Diop from Dallas Mavericks for Matt Carroll; Ryan Hollins.

The Nets acquired Cadillac Anderson (Wayne) from Bucks in exchange for Lester Conner.

The Nets acquired Roy Hinson; Tim McCormick; 1989 second-round pick (#32, Stanley Brundy) from 76ers in exchange for Ben Coleman; Mike Gminski.

The long-term result was ultimately favorable to Clippers: Houston received Cedric Maxwell from Los Angeles Clippers for 1987 first-round pick (#13-Joe Wolf); 1989 second or third-round pick (#43-Chucky Brown).

Boston acquired Rick Robey from Pacers in exchange for Billy Knight.

Detroit acquired Rudy LaRusso (LaRusso refused to report- Pistons awarded Lakers 1967 first round pick (#4 – Lloyd Dove / Sonny Dove)) from Washington Wizards, Los Angeles Lakers for Ray Scott.

Boston acquired George Nostrand from Steamrollers (BAA) in exchange for Chuck Halbert; Mel Riebe.

Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired Ralph Kaplowitz from New York Knicks for cash.

Golden State acquired Stephen Jackson, Al Harrington, Šarūnas Jasikevičius and Josh Powell for Mike Dunleavy, Troy Murphy, Ike Diogu and Keith McLeod, reshaping the roster that produced the “We Believe” upset.

Atlanta acquired Wes Matthews (Sr.) from Bullets in exchange for Don Collins.

Houston finished with a modest realized-value edge: Houston received Billy Paultz from San Antonio Spurs for John Shumate; 1980 third-round pick (#60-Lavon Mercer); cash.

Boston acquired 1979 first-round pick (#21 Sylvester Williams); cash from Sonics in exchange for Dennis Awtrey.

Denver acquired Mo Williams; cash from Atlanta Hawks for rights to Cenk Akyol; traded player exception.

Seattle received 1998 or 1999 conditional second round pick (1998 #33-Jelani McCoy) and sent Eric Snow. The long-term value clearly favored 76ers.

Chicago received 1983 fourth round pick (#90-Brant Weidner) for rights to restricted free agent Coby Dietrick, but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired 1977 first round pick (#18-Wesley Cox) from Los Angeles Clippers for George Johnson (Thomas).

The Nets acquired Levern Tart from Oaks (ABA) in exchange for Barry Leibowicz.

New York acquired Phil Jordon from Royals for cash. Both sides realized enough value that a decisive winner would overstate the result.

On January 18, 1952, Rochester Royals acquired Alex Hannum from Baltimore Bullets in exchange for cash.

Detroit acquired Ralph Johnson; Howie Schultz from Anderson Packers for Charlie Black; Dick Niemiera.

Boston received Bol Bol; P.J. Dozier and sent Juancho Hernangomez; $2.15 million cash in a multi-team trade involving Nuggets, Spurs.

Charlotte acquired Dale Ellis from Milwaukee Bucks for 2000 second round pick (#49-Jason Hart); 2002 second round pick (#47-Chris Owens).

The Nets acquired Kendall Gill; Khalid Reeves from Hornets in exchange for Kenny Anderson; Gerald Glass.

Atlanta acquired Buddy Davis from Warriors in exchange for Dave Plunkett.

Golden State finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired 1985 second round pick (#31-Manute Bol); cash from San Antonio Spurs for Ron Brewer.

Atlanta acquired Freeman Williams from Clippers in exchange for Charlie Criss; Al Wood.

The long-term outcome favored Philadelphia 76ers; Indiana's return led by cash did not match what it surrendered.

Atlanta acquired Leonard Robinson; 1977 first-round pick (No. 14, Wayne Rollins) from Bullets in exchange for Tom Henderson; 1977 first round pick (#4-Greg Ballard).

On January 20, 1969, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired George Wilson from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Jerry Chambers.

On January 21, 2020, Portland acquired Trevor Ariza; Wenyen Gabriel; Caleb Swanigan from Sacramento Kings in exchange for Kent Bazemore; Anthony Tolliver; 2024 second round pick (#33-Tyler Smith); 2025 second round pick (#39-Alijah Martin).

The Nets acquired rights to Edin Bavcic from Pelicans in exchange for Tyshawn Taylor; cash.

The Nets acquired Marquis Teague from Bulls in exchange for Tornike Shengelia.

Detroit acquired Carlos Arroyo from Utah Jazz for Elden Campbell; 2006 or later first round pick (lottery protected) (2006 #30-Joel Freeland).

New Orleans acquired Casey Jacobsen; Maciej Lampe; Jackson Vroman from Phoenix Suns for Jim Jackson; 2005 second round pick (#57-Marcin Gortat).

Cleveland acquired Jeff McInnis and Ruben Boumtje Boumtje for Darius Miles, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

The Nets acquired Jim McIlvaine from Sonics in exchange for Michael Cage; Don MacLean.

Boston acquired Tony Battie from Lakers in exchange for Travis Knight.

Houston acquired Scottie Pippen for Roy Rogers and a future second-round pick, received a full season of high-level two-way play, and then retained enough leverage to move Pippen for a six-player package; Chicago captured almost no comparable value.

Denver acquired Chauncey Billups; rights to Tyson Wheeler from Toronto Raptors, Minnesota Timberwolves for Dean Garrett; Bobby Jackson; 1999 first-round pick (more favorable of Nuggets picks) (#5-Jonathan Bender).

Denver acquired Johnny Taylor; rights to Keon Clark from Orlando Magic for 1999 first-round pick (less favorable of Nuggets, Bucks picks) or 2000 first-round pick (Nuggets) (Magic's option) (2000 #10-Keyon Dooling).

Detroit acquired 1999 conditional first round pick (protected top 4; also if pick is #20-29, Blazers have option of giving 2000 or 2001 second round pick) (1999 #27-Jumaine Jones); 2000 second round pick (#57 – James Penn / Scoonie Penn) from Portland Trail Blazers for rights to Bonzi Wells.

New York acquired Latrell Sprewell for John Starks, Chris Mills and Terry Cummings, turning a distressed-asset gamble into an immediate 1999 Finals run and several seasons of high-level wing production.

The realized return strongly favored Houston: Houston received conditional first-round pick (2003 #25-Carlos Delfino) from Philadelphia 76ers for rights to Mirsad Turkcan.

On January 21, 1999, San Antonio Spurs acquired Steve Kerr from Chicago Bulls in exchange for Chuck Person; 2000 conditional first round pick (#24-Dalibor Bagaric); other considerations (details unresolved).

Denver acquired Keith Edmonson from San Antonio Spurs for 1984 third-round pick (#57-Joe Binion).

Los Angeles Lakers and Oklahoma City Thunder produced broadly comparable realized value in the 1970-01-21 exchange: John Tresvant for cash.

Atlanta acquired Don Ohl from Bullets in exchange for Tom Workman; 1968 third round pick (#33-Jack Thompson).

New York acquired Bob Fitzgerald from Huskies for Bob Mullens. Both sides realized enough value that a decisive winner would overstate the result.

Cleveland exchanged Kevin Porter Jr. for 2024 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised), with the two sides generating broadly comparable realized value.

Chicago received Carmelo Anthony, rights to Jon Diebler, $1.56M cash for rights to Tadija Dragicevic and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Houston reacquired Josh Smith from the Clippers for the rights to Maarty Leunen, also receiving Sergei Lishchuk’s rights and cash.

Cleveland acquired Marreese Speights, Josh Selby and 2 additional assets for Jon Leuer and $6.4M trade exception, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

Atlanta acquired Scot Pollard; 1999 conditional first round pick (#27-Jumaine Jones) from Pistons in exchange for Christian Laettner.

The Nets acquired 1971 second-round pick (#17, Bob Kissane) from Squires (ABA) in exchange for player to be named later (Bill Bunting on 1971-01-24).

Denver acquired Larry Brown from Virginia Squires (ABA) for cash.

Denver acquired 1971 first-round pick (#5-Cliff Meely); player to be named later or cash (details unresolved) from Virginia Squires (ABA) for rights to Ken Durrett.

Boston acquired cash from Knicks in exchange for Jack Foley.

Charlotte acquired Kyle Lowry; future first-round pick from Miami Heat for Terry Rozier.

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

The 1999-01-23 exchange produced broadly comparable realized value: Andrew Lang for conditional second round pick (2001 #51-Andre Hutson).

Chicago acquired Mark Bryant, Martin Muursepp, Bubba Wells, plus 1 additional asset from Suns for Luc Longley, producing a clear realized-value win.

In a multi-team transaction involving Blazers, Nuggets, the Nets acquired Terry Mills; Drazen Petrovic and sent Cadillac Anderson (Wayne); 1992 or 1993 or 1994 first-round pick (1992 #13, Bryant Stith).

Dallas received Justin Patton; cash from Oklahoma City Thunder and sent Isaiah Roby in return.

Dallas received draft rights to Giorgos Printezis from Toronto Raptors and sent Alexis Ajinca; 2013 second-round pick (#41-Jamaal Franklin); cash in return.

Detroit acquired Aaron McKie; Randolph Childress; Reggie Jordan from Portland Trail Blazers for Stacey Augmon.

Chicago received the 1983 second-round pick that became Sidney Lowe and the 1985 second-round pick that became Tyrone Corbin from Washington after agreeing not to exercise its right of first refusal on restricted free agent Ricky Sobers.

Detroit acquired Ron Lee; 1980 second round pick (#45 – Brad Branson); 1980 third round pick (#64 – Jonathan Moore) from Atlanta Hawks for Jim McElroy.

On January 24, 1980, Utah Jazz acquired cash from Atlanta Hawks in exchange for 1980 second round pick (#45-Brad Branson) and 1980 third round pick (#64-Jonathan Moore).

The Nets acquired Mike Gale; Wendell Ladner from Colonels (ABA) in exchange for John Roche.

Golden State received the 1975 third-round pick used on Otis Johnson for the rights to Bill Chamberlain; the realized returns were broadly comparable.

Denver acquired cash from The Floridians (ABA) for Lonnie Wright.

Minneapolis Lakers and New York Knicks produced a stronger realized return for Lakers in the 1960-01-24 exchange: Ray Felix; 1960 fourth-round pick (#27-Ben Warley); plus 1 additional asset for Dick Garmaker; 1960 second-round pick (#10-Dave Budd).

Dallas received Willie Cauley-Stein from Golden State Warriors and sent 2020 second-round pick (#51-Justinian Jessup) in return.

New Orleans acquired Aaron Gray from Chicago Bulls for Devin Brown.

Indiana ended the Ron Artest standoff by acquiring Peja Stojakovic, while Sacramento received the defender and two-way wing who helped rescue its 2005-06 season and reach the playoffs.

Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans produced a stronger realized return for Pelicans in the 2010-01-26 exchange: Bobby Brown for 2014 second-round pick (protected top 55) (#58-Jordan McRae).

Boston acquired Wally Szczerbiak; Michael Olowokandi; Dwayne Jones; 2009 first-round pick (#6 Jonny Flynn) from Timberwolves in exchange for Ricky Davis; Marcus Banks; Mark Blount; Justin Reed; 2006 second-round pick (#36 Craig Smith); 2008 second-round pick (#31 Nikola Pekovic).

Minnesota acquired 2006 second round pick (#57-Loukas Mavrokefalidis) while sending out Nikoloz Tskitishvili in the 2006-01-26 transaction with Suns.

Golden State acquired Corie Blount; Ruben Garces; Paul McPherson from Phoenix Suns for Vinny Del Negro.

Denver received David Greenwood; Darwin Cook from San Antonio Spurs, sending Calvin Natt; Jay Vincent in return.

Atlanta acquired 1973 third round pick (#36-Ted Manakas) from 76ers in exchange for Jeff Halliburton.

On January 26, 1973, Kansas City-Omaha Kings acquired John Block from Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Tom Van Arsdale; 1974 third round pick (#42-Harvey Catchings).

Minneapolis Lakers captured a clear realized-value win in the 1952-01-26 transaction with Baltimore Bullets (original) / historical, receiving Frank Saul (Pep Saul) for cash.

New York acquired cash from Steamrollers for Hank Rosenstein. Both sides realized enough value that a decisive winner would overstate the result.

The Nets acquired John Williamson from Pacers in exchange for Bob Carrington; 1980 second-round pick (#29, Louis Orr); 1981 second-round pick (#25, Brian Jackson).

The Nets acquired Mike Bantom from Sonics in exchange for 1979 fourth-round pick (#73, James Donaldson); cash.

The Nets acquired Jim Eakins from Squires (ABA) in exchange for Swen Nater; Bill Schaeffer.

Golden State received some value, but Jack George produced the stronger overall return for the counterpart.

Boston acquired rights to Phil Farbman from Warriors (BAA) in exchange for cash.

Detroit acquired Blake Griffin, Brice Johnson and Willie Reed for Tobias Harris, Avery Bradley, Boban Marjanović and first- and second-round picks.

Charlotte acquired Eric Leckner from Sacramento Kings for 1993 second round pick (#44-Alex Holcombe); 1995 second round pick (#51-Dejan Bodiroga).

Detroit acquired Kurt Nimphius from LA Clippers for 1987 first round pick (#19 – Ken Norman); 1987 second round pick (#38 – Norris Coleman).

Detroit acquired Happy Hairston; Jim Fox from Sacramento Kings for John Tresvant; Tom Van Arsdale.

Detroit acquired Wayne Hightower from Washington Wizards for cash.

Atlanta acquired Gene Englund from Celtics in exchange for John Mahnken.

Memphis moved Rudy Gay and received Tayshaun Prince, Ed Davis, Austin Daye and a second-round pick while reducing payroll and sharpening the roster around Marc Gasol, Zach Randolph and Mike Conley. The Grizzlies reached the 2013 Western Conference finals immediately.

Vancouver clearly won the completed-value comparison with New York Knicks, receiving Erick Strickland; 2001 first-round pick (#27-Jamaal Tinsley); 2001 second-round pick (#47-Antonis Fotsis) for Othella Harrington.

Boston acquired 1979 first-round pick (#9 Larry Demic) from Warriors in exchange for Jo Jo White.

The Nets acquired 1979 second-round pick (#36, Clint Richardson); cash from Nuggets in exchange for Darnell Hillman.

Atlanta acquired Woody Sauldsberry from Zephyrs in exchange for Barney Cable.

Boston acquired rights to Bob Kinney from Pistons (BAA) in exchange for cash.

Dallas received Kristaps Porzingis; Tim Hardaway Jr.; Courtney Lee; Trey Burke from New York Knicks and sent Dennis Smith Jr.; DeAndre Jordan; Wesley Matthews; first-round pick (two years after Mavericks send first-round pick to Hawks) (2021 #21-Keon Johnson); first-round pick (protected top 10 in 2023-25, else 2025 second-round pick) (2024 #24-Kyshawn George) in return.

New Orleans acquired Aaron Williams from Toronto Raptors for 2006 second round pick (#56-Edin Bavcic); 2009 second round pick (#51-Jack McClinton).

Atlanta acquired Terry Furlow from Cavaliers in exchange for Butch Lee; future considerations (1983 first round pick (#11-Derek Harper)).

The Nets acquired Wilson Washington from 76ers in exchange for 1979 second-round pick (#36, Clint Richardson); 1982 second-round pick (#36, Mitchell Anderson / J.J. Anderson); 1983 third-round pick (#64, Claude Riley).

The 1978-01-31 trade leans slightly toward Philadelphia 76ers, although Buffalo Braves still received useful value led by 1978 third-round pick (#65-Marvin Dalph); cash.

The Nets acquired Larry Lentz; Willie Somerset from Mavericks (ABA) in exchange for Levern Tart; Bob Verga; Henry Whitney.

The Nets acquired Steve Chubin from Pacers (ABA) in exchange for Ron Perry.

Chicago received 1970 fourth round pick (#57-John Davis), cash for Erwin Mueller, but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Milwaukee acquired Zaid Abdul-Aziz; cash while sending out Fred Hetzel in the 1969-01-31 transaction with Royals.

Seattle received John Tresvant and sent Al Tucker. The completed value remains close enough to support an even result.

Atlanta acquired cash from Royals (per NBAGuide) in exchange for Dave Gambee.

Atlanta acquired Dave Piontek from Royals in exchange for Dave Gambee; Hubert Reed.

Atlanta acquired Larry Foust from Lakers in exchange for Charlie Share; rights to Nick Mantis; rights to Willie Merriweather; $10,000 cash.

Atlanta acquired Duop Reath; 2027 second round pick (Hawks pick); 2030 second round pick (Knicks pick) from Blazers in exchange for Vit Krejci.

In a three-team trade, Cleveland acquired Dennis Schröder and Keon Ellis from Sacramento and Emanuel Miller from Chicago; Chicago acquired Dario Šarić plus 2027 and 2029 second-round picks; Sacramento acquired De'Andre Hunter from Cleveland.

Houston acquired Steven Adams from Memphis for Victor Oladipo's expiring contract and three second-round picks, including the 2024 selection used on Jaylen Wells.

Chicago received Timothe Luwawu-Cabarrot, $2.6M cash for 2020 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised) and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Chicago acquired Omer Asik, Tony Allen, Jameer Nelson (Sr.), plus 2 additional assets from Pelicans for Nikola Mirotic, 2018 second round pick (#51-Tony Carr (Gregory)), Bulls' option to swap 2021 second round picks with Pelicans (#40-Jared Butler), in a completed-value exchange that remains broadly balanced.

Los Angeles acquired Pau Gasol without breaking up its core and reached three straight NBA Finals, winning in 2009 and 2010; Memphis received the draft rights to Marc Gasol, two firsts, prospects and financial flexibility.

Denver received Tariq Abdul-Wahad; Chris Gatling; first-round pick (lottery protected); later modified to rights to Omar Cook on 2001-06-27; and 1 additional asset from Orlando Magic, sending Ron Mercer; Chauncey Billups; Johnny Taylor in return.

Denver sent 29-year-old George McGinnis to Indiana for Alex English and a first-round pick, then gave English the role in which he became the NBA's leading scorer of the 1980s.

Boston acquired 1978 second-round pick (#30 Jeff Judkins) from Jazz in exchange for Fred Saunders.

Denver received Ralph Simpson; 1979 second-round pick (#25-Ollie Mack); 1980 third-round pick (#47-Kurt Nimphius) from Detroit Pistons, sending Jim Price; 1979 first-round pick (#15-Phil Hubbard) in return.

The Nets acquired 1977 first-round pick (#7, Bernard King); player to be named later (Darnell Hillman on 1977-04-11) from Pacers in exchange for John Williamson.

Atlanta acquired Claude Terry from Braves in exchange for cash.

Buffalo Braves and Phoenix Suns produced close realized value, with a narrow edge to Clippers, in the 1976-02-01 exchange: John Shumate; 1978 second-round pick (#41-Jerome Whitehead) for Gar Heard; 1976 second-round pick (#30-Al Fleming).

New York acquired Jim Barnett; Neal Walk from Jazz for Henry Bibby; 1975 first round pick (#10-Bill Robinzine); cash. New York received useful value, but the partner side finished with the better overall return.

On February 1, 1975, Kansas City-Omaha Kings acquired Rick Adelman; Ollie Johnson from Utah Jazz in exchange for Nate Williams (Russell).

Houston finished with a modest realized-value edge: Houston received Kevin Kunnert; Dave Wohl from Los Angeles Clippers for Matt Guokas; Jack Marin.

Cleveland exchanged McCoy McLemore for Gary Freeman, 1971 second round pick (#35-Willie Long) and cash, with a narrow realized-value edge to Cavaliers.

Detroit acquired Bob Quick; 1970 second round pick (#32 – Ken Warzyski / Ken Warzynski?) from Washington Wizards for Eddie Miles; 1970 fourth round pick (#54 – Bill Stricker).

Detroit acquired player to be named later (John Arthurs on 1970-06-03); 1970 first round pick (#16 – Gary Freeman); cash from Atlanta Hawks for Walt Bellamy.

Boston acquired cash from Bombers in exchange for Dermott O'Connell.

In a 3-team transaction, Dallas received Anthony Davis; Max Christie; 2029 Los Angeles Lakers first-round pick; $55,000 cash from Utah and sent Luka Dončić; Maxi Kleber; Markieff Morris; 2025 Dallas second-round pick (#43-Jamir Watkins) to Utah.

Charlotte acquired Miles Plumlee; cash considerations from Milwaukee Bucks for Roy Hibbert; Spencer Hawes.

Denver acquired John Barnhill; Art Becker; 1972 "high" draft pick (outcome unknown); cash from Indiana Pacers (ABA) for Wayne Chapman; Don Sidle.

Golden State surrendered the more valuable outcome. The Warriors acquired rights to Zelmo Beaty from Atlanta Hawks for 1970 first round pick (#3-Pete Maravich); future considerations (Clyde Lee on 1974-09-25).

Atlanta acquired Bob Harrison from Lakers in exchange for cash.

Detroit acquired Charlie Black from Indianapolis Jets for Leo Mogus; cash.

Chicago acquired Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley Jr. for Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric in a three-team trade.

Slight Spurs Edge. San Antonio receives A for acquiring and extending Fox and reaching the 2026 Finals. Chicago earns A- for recovering its lottery first while adding usable veterans and clearing LaVine. Sacramento receives B+ because LaVine plus six draft picks is a serious return, but the premium picks have not yet produced enough realized value to match San Antonio's leap. Slight Spurs Edge is the appropriate current verdict. San Antonio holds the narrow lead because it acquired an in-prime All-NBA-caliber point guard without surrendering Victor Wembanyama, Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell or its most important young core. Fox signed a long-term extension and helped the Spurs reach the 2026 NBA Finals. The Finals ended in a loss to New York and Fox had uneven stretches, so the outcome is not an A+ championship conversion. Still, acquiring a long-term lead guard for a package built mainly from picks and non-core players delivered exactly the competitive leap San Antonio was pursuing.

New York acquired Jalen Rose; 2006 first round pick (#20-Renaldo Balkman); cash from Raptors for Antonio Davis. New York received useful value, but the partner side finished with the better overall return.

Boston acquired Jay Humphries; 1995 second-round pick (#33 Junior Burrough) from Jazz in exchange for Theodore Edwards.

Golden State's return of cash fell well short of the long-term value surrendered in Wayne Hightower.

Atlanta acquired cash from Bullets in exchange for Kevin O'Shea.

Atlanta acquired Harry Boykoff from Celtics in exchange for Clarence Hermsen.

Charlotte acquired Tyus Jones; 2027 second-round pick; 2028 second-round pick from Orlando Magic for cash considerations.

Chicago traded Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to Charlotte for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, a 2029 second-round pick that is the less favorable of Charlotte's and Denver's picks, a 2031 second-round pick, and a 2031 Knicks second-round pick.

Dallas received Caleb Martin; 2030 second-round pick (pick not identified in source) from Philadelphia 76ers and sent Quentin Grimes; 2025 second-round pick (more favorable of 76ers, Nuggets picks) (#35-Johni Broome) in return.

Clippers Win: The trade has aged as one of the clearest talent-for-flexibility swaps of the early 2020s. Portland can defend the financial logic, especially the repeater-tax reset, but financial logic is not the same as equal trade value. Los Angeles got multiple seasons of high-end scoring, useful Covington minutes and a still-movable Powell contract. That is a decisive basketball return.

Cleveland acquired Nik Stauskas, Wade Baldwin IV and 2 additional assets for Rodney Hood, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

The Nets acquired Stromile Swift from Grizzlies in exchange for Jason Collins; cash.

The 1999-02-04 exchange produced broadly comparable realized value: 2000 second round pick (#55-Chris Porter) for Todd Fuller.

The Nets acquired Roger Phegley from Bullets in exchange for John Williamson; 1981 second-round pick (#44, Steve Lingenfelter).

Detroit traded Bob Lanier to Milwaukee for Kent Benson and the 1980 first-round pick used on Larry Drew. Benson and Drew supplied usable seasons, but Lanier became the veteran center of four division champions and helped the Bucks establish one of the league’s strongest early-1980s runs.

Washington acquired Anthony Davis, Jaden Hardy, D'Angelo Russell and Dante Exum for four players, two firsts and three seconds.

Atlanta acquired Gabe Vincent; 2032 second round pick from Lakers in exchange for Luke Kennard.

Atlanta acquired Jonathan Kuminga and Buddy Hield from Golden State in exchange for Kristaps Porzingis.

Boston acquired Nikola Vucevic; 2027 second-round pick from Bulls in exchange for Anfernee Simons; 2026 second-round pick.

Boston acquired cash considerations from Nets in exchange for Josh Minott.

Boston acquired John Tonje from Jazz in exchange for Chris Boucher; 2027 second-round pick; cash considerations.

Boston acquired 2030 conditional second-round pick from Hornets in exchange for Xavier Tillman; $3.5 million cash.

Chicago acquired Guerschon Yabusele and cash considerations for Dalen Terry.

Chicago acquired Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round picks for Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips.

Chicago acquired Nick Richards from Phoenix; Milwaukee acquired Ousmane Dieng from Chicago and Nigel Hayes-Davis from Phoenix; Phoenix acquired Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey from Milwaukee.

Denver acquired the least favorable of the Clippers' and Hawks' 2026 second-round picks from Brooklyn for Hunter Tyson and a 2032 second-round pick.

Washington moved Jonas Valanciunas for Sidy Cissoko and two future second-round picks.

Slight Hawks Edge: The deal became a referendum on Houston's small-ball experiment, but its broader lesson is that four-team trades can produce more than one good outcome. Atlanta found the best long-term fit, Minnesota extracted meaningful young-player value, Houston gained a useful specialist and later assets, and Denver chose a conservative path that produced the least upside.

The Nets acquired Rashad Vaughn; second-round pick (protected #48, 60 in 2018, else unprotected in 2020) (2018 #45, Hamidou Diallo) from Bucks in exchange for Tyler Zeller.

Milwaukee acquired Keith Bogans; cash while sending out Tyronn Lue in the 2009-02-05 transaction with Magic.

Minneapolis Lakers and New York Knicks produced a narrow realized-value edge for Knicks in the 1958-02-05 exchange: Bo Erias; cash for Art Spoelstra.

Golden State obtained meaningfully stronger realized value from rights to Irv Torgoff than it surrendered in cash.

New York acquired cash from Huskies for Nat Militzok. Both sides realized enough value that a decisive winner would overstate the result.

Atlanta acquired Terance Mann; Nah'Shon Hyland from Clippers in exchange for Bogdan Bogdanovic; 2025 second round pick (Timberwolves pick) (#51-Mohamed Diawara); 2026 second round pick (Grizzlies pick) (protected #43-60); 2027 second round pick (Clippers pick).

Boston acquired 2031 conditional second-round pick from Rockets in exchange for Jaden Springer; 2027 conditional second-round pick; 2030 second-round pick.

Charlotte acquired Jusuf Nurkić; 2026 first-round pick from Phoenix Suns for Cody Martin; Vasa Micić; 2026 second-round pick.

Detroit acquired K.J. Martin and two future second-round picks from Philadelphia for cash considerations.

Golden State acquired Jimmy Butler in a five-team trade; Miami received a package led by Andrew Wiggins and protected first-round value, Detroit received Dennis Schröder, Lindy Waters III, and a future second-round pick, and Toronto and Utah handled additional routing.

Washington traded Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and a 2025 second-round pick for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson and a 2028 first-round swap right.

Washington acquired Marcus Smart, Colby Jones, Alex Len and the No. 18 pick for Marvin Bagley III, Johnny Davis and a second-round pick.

Washington exchanged Jared Butler and four second-round picks for a 2026 first-round pick and Reggie Jackson.

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.

Atlanta acquired Derrick Walton Jr.; $1.3M cash considerations from Clippers in exchange for 2022 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised).

Atlanta acquired Skal Labissiere; cash considerations from Blazers in exchange for 2024 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised).

Atlanta acquired Dewayne Dedmon; 2020 second round pick (more favorable of (a) Heat pick, (b) less favorable of Rockets, Warriors picks) (#50-Skylar Mays); 2021 second round pick (#48-Sharife Cooper) from Kings in exchange for Jabari Parker; Alex Len.

Cleveland acquired Andre Drummond for Brandon Knight, John Henson and 2023 second round pick (less favorable of Cavaliers, Warriors picks) (#55-Isaiah Wong); the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Denver acquired Jordan McRae from Washington Wizards for Shabazz Napier.

The realized-value outcome ultimately favored Warriors. The Warriors acquired 2020 second round pick (#48-Nico Mannion); 2021 second round pick (#55-Aaron Wiggins); 2022 second round pick (#51-Tyrese Martin) from Philadelphia 76ers for Alec Burks; Glenn Robinson III.

Golden State acquired Andrew Wiggins, the protected first-round pick used on Jonathan Kuminga and a second-round pick for D’Angelo Russell, Jacob Evans and Omari Spellman.

Houston Rockets received Bruno Caboclo; Grizzlies' option to swap 2023 second round picks (Heat, Mavericks) with Rockets (protected #31-32) (not exercised). Memphis Grizzlies received Jordan Bell; Grizzlies' option to swap 2023 second round picks (Heat, Mavericks) with Rockets (protected #31-32) (not exercised).

Los Angeles Clippers received Marcus Morris; Knicks' option to swap 2021 first round picks with Clippers (protected top 4) (not exercised). New York Knicks received Moe Harkless; rights to Yusuf Sanon; 2020 first round pick (from Clippers) (#27-Udoka Azubuike); Knicks' option to swap 2021 first round picks with Clippers (protected top 4) (from Clippers) (not exercised); 2021 second round pick (from Clippers) (#32-Jeremiah Robinson-Earl). New York ultimately received the stronger realized value.

Orlando acquired James Ennis III from Philadelphia 76ers for 2020 second round pick (#58-Paul Reed).

Chicago received Otto Porter Jr. for Jabari Parker, Bobby Portis, 2023 second round pick (originally protected top 36, protection removed as part of subsequent trade) (#42-Tristan Vukcevic), but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Detroit came out slightly ahead, acquiring Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, 2021 second round pick (#52 – Luka Garza) for Reggie Bullock.

The Tobias Harris sale was a strong Clippers win because Los Angeles converted an expiring high-level scorer into Landry Shamet and a deep draft package that strengthened the 2019 superstar pivot.

Miami held the better side in the 2019-02-06 transaction with Phoenix Suns, receiving Ryan Anderson for Tyler Johnson; Wayne Ellington; cash.

New Orleans acquired Markieff Morris; 2023 second round pick (#37-Hunter Tyson) from Washington Wizards for Wesley Johnson.

On February 6, 2019, Toronto acquired cash considerations from Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Malachi Richardson; rights to Emir Preldžic; 2022 second round pick (#51-Tyrese Martin).

Miami used Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks to reset an aging roster and preserve another trade path, while Phoenix received a strong but short All-Star resurgence from Shaquille O’Neal.

The Nets acquired Micheal Ray Richardson from Warriors in exchange for Eric Floyd; Wallace Johnson.

Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired Sleepy Floyd; Mickey Johnson from Brooklyn Nets for Micheal Ray Richardson.

Detroit acquired Duane Klueh from Denver Nuggets (1948–1950) for cash.

Boston acquired Xavier Tillman from Grizzlies in exchange for Lamar Stevens; 2027 second-round pick; 2030 second-round pick.

Detroit acquired Troy Brown Jr.; Shake Milton; 2030 second round pick (outcome unknown) from Minnesota Timberwolves for Monte Morris.

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)*.

Cleveland acquired Caris LeVert and 2022 second round pick (#56-Luke Travers) for Ricky Rubio, 2022 second round pick (#31-Andrew Nembhard) and 2 additional assets, but the outgoing package produced a modestly stronger realized return.

The Nets acquired Greg Monroe; 2021 second-round pick (#37, J.T. Thor) from Raptors in exchange for cash considerations.

Atlanta acquired Jabari Bird; cash from Celtics in exchange for 2020 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised).

Atlanta acquired Shelvin Mack from Grizzlies in exchange for Tyler Dorsey.

Cleveland exchanged Alec Burks, Nik Stauskas and 2 additional assets for Brandon Knight, Marquese Chriss and 2 additional assets, with the two sides generating broadly comparable realized value.

Dallas received Justin Jackson; Zach Randolph from Sacramento Kings and sent Harrison Barnes in return.

Detroit acquired Thon Maker from Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Pelicans for Stanley Johnson.

The long-term value clearly favored Indiana Pacers: Houston received cash from Indiana Pacers for Nik Stauskas; Wade Baldwin IV; rights to Maarty Leunen; 2021 second-round pick (#54-Sandro Mamukelashvili).

The long-term value clearly favored Philadelphia 76ers: Houston received Rockets' option to swap 2021 second round picks with 76ers (not exercised) from Philadelphia 76ers for James Ennis III; Rockets' option to swap 2021 second round picks with 76ers (not exercised).

The Clippers decisively won the Ivica Zubac trade because they acquired years of starting-center production and later transaction value for Mike Muscala, whose Lakers tenure lasted only the remainder of the 2018-19 season.

Los Angeles Clippers earned a modest hindsight edge over Memphis Grizzlies in the 2019-02-07 exchange, with Garrett Temple; JaMychal Green providing the better overall return.

Toronto acquired Marc Gasol for Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, C.J. Miles and a 2024 second-round pick. Gasol immediately supplied the defense, passing and postseason matchup value that helped the Raptors win the 2019 championship, while Memphis received several productive seasons from Valanciunas and additional movable assets.

Orlando acquired Markelle Fultz for Jonathon Simmons, a 2019 second-round pick and a protected 2020 first that conveyed at No. 21 and became Tyrese Maxey. Fultz rebuilt a useful NBA career with the Magic, but Maxey became an All-Star, All-NBA guard and Philadelphia cornerstone, giving the 76ers the decisive long-term win.

Charlotte acquired Willy Hernangómez from New York Knicks for Johnny O'Bryant III; 2020 second round pick (#38-Saben Lee); 2021 second round pick (#42-Isaiah Livers).

Charlotte acquired Vladimir Radmanovic from Los Angeles Lakers for Adam Morrison; Shannon Brown.

Cleveland acquired Jeff Cook, 1983 first round pick (#20-Roy Hinson) and 2 additional assets for James Edwards and 1983 first round pick (#21-Greg Kite), producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

Denver acquired Danny Schayes; other considerations (details unresolved) from Utah Jazz for Rich Kelley; cash.

Cleveland surrendered Chad Kinch and 1985 first round pick (#8-Detlef Schrempf) for Geoff Huston and 1983 third round pick (#56-Larry Anderson), leaving the partner with a clear realized-value win.

The Nets acquired Harvey Catchings; Ralph Simpson; future considerations (cash) from 76ers in exchange for Eric Money; Al Skinner.

Detroit lost the deal, sending George Yardley for Ed Conlin.

Detroit acquired cash from Atlanta Hawks for Bill Henry.

Minneapolis Lakers and Chicago Stags / historical produced broadly comparable realized value in the 1949-02-07 exchange: Ed Kachan (Whitey Kachan) for cash.

The Nets acquired Dennis Schröder; Thaddeus Young from Raptors in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie.

Boston acquired 2027 conditional second-round pick from Blazers in exchange for Dalano Banton; cash considerations.

Boston acquired Jaden Springer from 76ers in exchange for 2024 second-round pick (#41 Adem Bona).

Charlotte acquired Grant Williams; Seth Curry; conditional 2027 first-round pick from Dallas Mavericks for P.J. Washington; 2024 second-round pick (#58-Ariel Hukporti); 2028 second-round pick.

Charlotte acquired Vasa Micić; Tre Mann; Davis Bertans; 2024 second round pick (Rockets pick) (#42-K.J. Simpson); 2025 second round pick (76ers pick) (#35-Johni Broome); cash considerations from Oklahoma City Thunder for Gordon Hayward.

Denver acquired cash from Los Angeles Clippers for rights to Ismael Kamagate.

Detroit acquired Danuel House Jr.; 2024 second round pick (#53 – Cam Spencer); cash considerations from Philadelphia 76ers for 2028 second round pick (protected top 55) (outcome unknown).

Even Trade. New York gained immediate veteran shooting and depth for a playoff run, and Bogdanovic’s contract later became part of the package used to acquire Mikal Bridges. That makes the Knicks side more valuable than a short rental snapshot would suggest. Detroit received the larger quantity of assets, including Grimes and two second-round picks. Grimes was later moved to Dallas for Tim Hardaway Jr. and three future seconds, extending Detroit’s asset chain rather than ending the value after a few months.

Detroit Pistons received Simone Fontecchio. Utah Jazz received Kevin Knox II; rights to Gabriele Procida; 2024 second round pick (more favorable of Grizzlies, Wizards picks) (#32 – Kyle Filipowski).

The realized value was broadly balanced. The Warriors acquired 2024 second round pick (least favorable of (a) least favorable of Cavaliers, Jazz, Pacers picks (b) less favorable of Bulls, Pelicans (c) Bucks pick) (#52-Quinten Post) from Indiana Pacers for Cory Joseph; 2025 second round pick (Hornets pick protected top 55) (not exercised); cash considerations.

Oklahoma City received Thunder's option to swap 2028 first round picks with Mavericks (outcome unknown) and sent 2024 first round pick (second least favorable of Clippers, Jazz (protected top 10), Rockets (protected top 4), Thunder picks) (#26-Dillon Jones); Thunder's option to swap 2028 first round picks with Mavericks (outcome unknown). The long-term value clearly favored Mavericks.

Washington received Richaun Holmes and the first-round pick that became Dillon Jones for Daniel Gafford.

Indiana acquired Tyrese Haliburton, Buddy Hield and Tristan Thompson for Domantas Sabonis, Justin Holiday, Jeremy Lamb and a protected second-round pick, creating two successful but differently scaled franchise resets.

New Orleans acquired CJ McCollum, Larry Nance Jr. and Tony Snell for Josh Hart, younger contracts and protected draft capital, buying immediate offensive stability while Portland began a broader reset.

Detroit lost the deal, sending Derrick Rose for Dennis Smith Jr., 2021 second round pick (#42 – Isaiah Livers), traded player exception.

The Nets acquired Dante Cunningham from Pelicans in exchange for Rashad Vaughn.

Atlanta acquired Okaro White from Heat in exchange for Luke Babbitt.

Atlanta acquired Sheldon Mac; cash from Wizards in exchange for 2019 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised).

Chicago received Noah Vonleh, cash for rights to Milovan Rakovic and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Chicago exchanged Jameer Nelson (Sr.), Bulls' option to swap 2022 second round picks with Pistons (#49-Isaiah Mobley) for Willie Reed, Bulls' option to swap 2022 second round picks with Pistons (#33-Christian Koloko) in a transaction with broadly balanced realized value.

Cleveland acquired Jordan Clarkson and Larry Nance Jr. for Isaiah Thomas, Channing Frye and draft pick (protected top 3 in 2018, top 10 in 2023, else 2023 second round pick) (2018 #25-Moe Wagner), producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

Cleveland exchanged Dwyane Wade for 2024 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised), with the realized return ultimately favorable to Heat.

Cleveland exchanged Derrick Rose, Jae Crowder and 5 additional assets for George Hill, Rodney Hood and 2 additional assets, with the two sides generating broadly comparable realized value.

In a 3-team transaction, Dallas received Doug McDermott; 2018 second-round pick (less favorable of Blazers, Kings picks) (from Nuggets) (#54-Shake Milton) and sent Devin Harris.

Detroit acquired James Ennis III from Memphis Grizzlies for Brice Johnson; 2022 second round pick (less favorable of Bulls, Pistons picks) (#49 – Isaiah Mobley).

Orlando acquired 2018 second round pick (second least favorable of Grizzlies, Heat, Hornets picks) (#41-Jarred Vanderbilt) from Phoenix Suns for Elfrid Payton.

On February 8, 2018, Toronto acquired Malachi Richardson from Sacramento Kings in exchange for Bruno Caboclo.

Boston acquired 2007 second-round pick (#49 Aaron Gray) from Suns in exchange for Walter McCarty; cash.

New York acquired J.R. Reid; Brad Lohaus; 1996 conditional first round pick (#18-John Wallace) from Spurs for Monty Williams; Charles Smith (Daniel). New York ultimately received the stronger realized value.

The Nets acquired Maurice Lucas; 1980 first-round pick (#7, Mike Gminski); 1981 first-round pick (#10, Albert King) from Blazers in exchange for Calvin Natt.

On February 8, 1980, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Lionel Hollins from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for 1981 first round pick (#4-Al Wood) and cash.

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).

Miami turned K.Z. Okpala and a first-round protection adjustment into the pick that became Jaime Jaquez Jr., producing a useful asset win despite the future cost.

Charlotte acquired Lonny Baxter from Houston Rockets for Keith Bogans.

Atlanta acquired Rasheed Wallace and Wesley Person from Portland for Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Theo Ratliff, and Dan Dickau, then moved Wallace ten days later in the trade that produced the first-round pick used on Josh Smith.

Atlanta acquired Johnny Davis (Reginald) from Cavaliers in exchange for Eddie Johnson (Lee).

Boston acquired rights to Kevin Stacom from Pacers in exchange for cash.

Atlanta acquired Jack Nichols; $5,000 cash from Capitols (1946) in exchange for Don Otten.

Boston acquired Mike Bloom from Bullets (BAA) in exchange for Connie Simmons.

The Nets acquired Ben Simmons; Seth Curry; Andre Drummond; 2023 first-round pick (#28, Brice Sensabaugh); 2027 first-round pick (top-eight protected in 2027 and 2028, otherwise converts to a 2028 second-round pick and cash) from 76ers in exchange for James Harden; Paul Millsap.

Boston acquired 2023 conditional second-round pick (not exercised) from Magic in exchange for Bol Bol; P.J. Dozier; 2028 conditional second-round pick; cash considerations.

Boston acquired Daniel Theis from Rockets in exchange for Dennis Schröder; Enes Freedom; Bruno Fernando.

Boston acquired Derrick White and a 2028 swap adjustment for Josh Richardson, Romeo Langford, the 2022 first-round pick used on Blake Wesley and reciprocal 2028 swap rights. White became an All-Defensive guard, a championship starter and a durable two-way connector, while San Antonio converted a non-core veteran into multiple assets and later trade value.

Charlotte acquired Montrezl Harrell from Washington Wizards for Vernon Carey Jr.; Ish Smith; second round pick (protected top 45 in 2023, else Celtics 2024 second round pick) (2023 #57-Trayce Jackson-Davis).

Detroit acquired Marvin Bagley III from Milwaukee Bucks, LA Clippers, Sacramento Kings for Josh Jackson; Trey Lyles; 2023 second round pick (less favorable of Cavaliers, Warriors picks) (#55 – Isaiah Wong).

Indiana earned a modest hindsight edge over Phoenix Suns, with Jalen Smith providing the better realized return.

Washington acquired Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round pick for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans.

On February 10, 2022, Toronto acquired Thaddeus Young; Drew Eubanks; 2022 second round pick (more favorable of Bulls, Pistons picks) (#33-Christian Koloko) from San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Goran Dragic; draft picks (first round pick protected top 14 in 2022, top 13 in 2023, else 2023 second round pick, 2026 second round pick) (2022 #20-Malaki Branham).

Atlanta decisively won the Adreian Payne trade. The Hawks turned a rookie who had barely entered their rotation into a protected first-round pick that eventually became Kevin Huerter, while Payne produced limited NBA value for Minnesota.

Charlotte acquired Mo Williams; Troy Daniels; cash from Minnesota Timberwolves for Gary Neal; 2019 second round pick (#43-Jaylen Nowell).

Detroit acquired 1984 second round pick (#32 – Eric Turner); 1985 third round pick (#60 – Andre Goode) from San Antonio Spurs for Edgar Jones.

On February 11, 2016, the Phoenix Suns acquired Kris Humphries; DeJuan Blair; first-round pick (protected top 9 in 2016-21) (2016 #13-Georgios Papagiannis) from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Markieff Morris.

Chicago received 1989 second or third round pick (#43-Chucky Brown) for Earl Cureton, but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Atlanta acquired Art Burris; cash from Pistons in exchange for Thomas Eddleman.

Portland holds a slight edge in the Jusuf Nurkić–Mason Plumlee trade because the Trail Blazers acquired the better long-term starter and also received a first-round pick, while Denver still gained several useful seasons from Plumlee as Nikola Jokić’s reserve and frontcourt partner.

Cleveland acquired 1985 second round pick (#45-Hot Rod Williams) and 1987 conditional pick (second round if Thompson joins Bucks roster this season, else third round) (#41-Kannard Johnson) for Paul Thompson, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

Atlanta acquired Scott Hastings; cash from Knicks in exchange for Rory Sparrow.

Detroit acquired Ray Tolbert from Atlanta Hawks, Oklahoma City Thunder for 1984 second round pick (#34 – Tony Costner); 1985 second round pick (#41 – Lorenzo Charles).

The 1982-02-12 trade leans slightly toward Oklahoma City Thunder, although San Diego Clippers still received useful value led by Armond Hill; 1982 second-round pick (#42-Jeff Taylor (b. 1960-01-01)); cash.

Boston acquired Bob McAdoo from Knicks in exchange for 1979 first-round pick (#3 Bill Cartwright); 1979 first-round pick (#9 Larry Demic); 1979 first-round pick (#21 Sylvester Williams); Tom Barker (player to be named later).

The Nets acquired 1969 fourth-round pick from Chaparrals (ABA) in exchange for Manny Leaks.

Denver acquired Levern Tart from Houston Mavericks (ABA) for 1969 "high" draft pick (outcome unknown); 1969 "high" draft pick (outcome unknown).

Detroit acquired Leo Barnhorst from Baltimore Bullets (1944–1954) for cash.

Boston acquired cash from Olympians in exchange for John Mahnken.

On February 12, 1951, the Syracuse Nationals sold Don Lofgran to the Indianapolis Olympians for cash.

Charlotte acquired Chris Andersen; cash from Cleveland Cavaliers for 2017 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised).

Dallas received Caron Butler; Brendan Haywood; DeShawn Stevenson; cash from Washington Wizards and sent Josh Howard; Drew Gooden; James Singleton; Quinton Ross in return.

Miami added Jermaine O'Neal and Jamario Moon, cleared Marcus Banks' future salary, gained a trade exception and recovered control of a first-round obligation while preserving its 2010 cap plan. Toronto escaped a poor O'Neal-Chris Bosh fit and received Shawn Marion's expiring contract.

Charlotte acquired Eric Williams; 2009 second round pick (less favorable of Hornets, Spurs picks) (#54-Robert Vaden); $1M cash from San Antonio Spurs for Melvin Ely.

The long-term result was ultimately favorable to Grizzlies: Houston received Jake Tsakalidis from Memphis Grizzlies for Scott Padgett.

The realized outcome leaned slightly toward New Orleans Pelicans: Houston received Maciej Lampe from New Orleans Pelicans for Moochie Norris.

On February 13, 1998, Portland acquired Damon Stoudamire; Walt Williams; Carlos Rogers from Toronto Raptors in exchange for Kenny Anderson; Alvin Williams; Gary Trent; 1998 first round pick (lottery protected) (#16-Bryce Drew); 1998 first round pick (#18-Mirsad Turkcan); 1998 second round pick (added 1998-02-16 for Alvin Williams injury) (#47-Tyson Wheeler); cash.

Atlanta acquired Kenny Smith; Mike Williams (George) from Kings in exchange for Antoine Carr; Sedric Toney; 1991 second round pick (#42-Steve Hood).

The Lakers acquired Mychal Thompson from San Antonio for Frank Brickowski, Petur Gudmundsson, a first-round asset, a future second and cash. Thompson immediately strengthened the frontcourt and became a dependable reserve on the 1987 and 1988 champions, while the Spurs’ package produced limited lasting value.

Chicago acquired Oliver Mack / Ollie Mack, 1980 second round pick (#26-Sam Worthen), 1981 second round pick (#28-Gene Banks), plus 1 additional asset from Lakers for Mark Landsberger, producing a clear realized-value win.

Chicago received draft pick (outcome unknown) for Larry Cannon, but incomplete detail or undeveloped outcomes do not support a directional verdict.

Orlando traded Serge Ibaka to Toronto for Terrence Ross and a 2017 first (Anzejs Pasecniks No. 25).

Los Angeles Clippers and Oklahoma City Thunder produced broadly comparable realized value in the 2006-02-14 exchange: Vladimir Radmanovic for Chris Wilcox.

The partner finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired 2005 second round pick (#42-Chris Taft); 2007 second round pick (#46-Stephane Lasme) from Brooklyn Nets for Clifford Robinson (R.).

Miami acquired Jamal Mashburn for Kurt Thomas, Sasha Danilovic and Martin Muursepp, adding the large scoring wing that helped the Heat reach the 1997 conference finals and win three division titles. Dallas found a legitimate long-term player in Thomas but moved him before realizing most of that 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.

Detroit came out slightly ahead, acquiring Kelvin Cato, 2007 first round pick (protected top 5) (#15 – Rodney Stuckey) for Darko Milicic, Carlos Arroyo.

New York acquired Tim Thomas; Nazr Mohammed from Bucks, Hawks for Keith Van Horn; Michael Doleac; 2005 second round pick (#37-Ronny Turiaf). New York received useful value, but the partner side finished with the better overall return.

Milwaukee acquired Dale Ellis while sending out Ricky Pierce in the 1991-02-15 transaction with Sonics.

Dallas received Adrian Dantley; 1991 first-round pick (#19-LaBradford Smith) from Detroit Pistons and sent Mark Aguirre; 1989 conditional second-round pick (if Mavericks advance to conference finals) (not exercised); 1991 conditional second-round pick (if Mavericks advance to conference finals) (not exercised) in return.

Chicago exchanged 1989 second round pick (#43-Chucky Brown) for Ben Poquette in a transaction with broadly balanced realized value.

On February 15, 1986, San Antonio Spurs acquired Jeff Wilkins from Utah Jazz in exchange for Marc Iavaroni; Jeff Cook.

Chicago sent Reggie Theus for Steve Johnson, 1984 second round pick (#43-Greg Wiltjer), 1985 second round pick (#28-Ken Johnson (H.)), plus 1 additional asset, and the outgoing package produced materially greater realized value.

Atlanta acquired Rickey Brown from Warriors in exchange for 1984 second round pick (#35-Othell Wilson); cash.

Chicago received 1985 second round pick (#46-Adrian Branch), cash for Dwight Jones (Elmo) and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Indiana earned a modest hindsight edge over Philadelphia 76ers, with Russ Schoene providing the better realized return.

On February 15, 1983, Kansas City Kings acquired cash from Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for rights to Reggie Johnson.

The Nets acquired 1982 first-round pick (#17, Brook Steppe); 1983 second-round pick (#43, Pace Mannion); cash from Suns in exchange for Rich Kelley.

Los Angeles acquired Cleveland’s unprotected 1982 first-round pick in 1980 and used the eventual No. 1 selection on James Worthy, extending the Showtime dynasty for a package led by Don Ford and the 1980 pick used on Chad Kinch.

Cleveland acquired future considerations (Earl Tatum, cash on 1979-04-12) for Jim Brewer, but the outgoing package produced a modestly stronger realized return.

The Nets acquired Ted McClain from Colonels (ABA) in exchange for future considerations.

Detroit acquired Ken Murray from Baltimore Bullets (1944–1954) for cash.

Charlotte acquired Courtney Lee; cash in a multi-team trade involving Memphis Grizzlies, Miami Heat, sending Brian Roberts; P.J. Hairston; 2018 second round pick (#41-Jarred Vanderbilt); 2019 second round pick (#46-Talen Horton-Tucker).

Detroit won by acquiring Tobias Harris for Brandon Jennings and Ersan İlyasova.

The 2010-02-16 trade leans slightly toward Portland Trail Blazers, although Los Angeles Clippers still received useful value led by Travis Outlaw; Steve Blake.

Detroit acquired 2013 second round pick (protected top 55) (#56 – Peyton Siva) from LA Clippers for Alex Acker; 2011 second round pick (#37 – Trey Thompkins).

Atlanta acquired Mike Bibby from Kings in exchange for Anthony Johnson; Tyronn Lue; Shelden Williams; Lorenzen Wright; 2008 second round pick (#42-Sean Singletary).

Chicago sent Toni Kukoc in a three-team deal and received John Starks, Bruce Bowen and a protected 2000 first-round pick; Philadelphia acquired Kukoc while Golden State landed Larry Hughes and Billy Owens.

Detroit acquired Bill Laimbeer and Kenny Carr for Phil Hubbard, Paul Mokeski and the picks that became John Bagley and Dave Magley. Cleveland received multiple useful rotation seasons, but Laimbeer became a four-time All-Star, defensive identity piece and starting center on two Pistons championship teams, giving Detroit the clear long-term win.

Cleveland acquired Cliff Robinson for Reggie Johnson; the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Minneapolis Lakers and Atlanta Hawks produced broadly comparable realized value in the 1958-02-16 exchange: loan of Frank Selvy for remainder of 1957-58 season for rights to Dick Boushka; rights to Terry Rand.

Detroit acquired Fred Scolari; Don Boven from Baltimore Bullets (1944–1954) for Ralph O'Brien; Jack Kerris; cash.

Cleveland exchanged Zydrunas Ilgauskas, rights to Emir Preldžic and 2010 first round pick (#30-Lazar Hayward) for Antawn Jamison and Sebastian Telfair, with the two sides generating broadly comparable realized value.

Minnesota acquired Darko Milicic; cash while sending out Brian Cardinal in the 2010-02-17 transaction with Knicks.

Boston acquired 2015 conditional second-round pick (not exercised) from Kings in exchange for Sam Cassell; cash.

Golden State finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired Clarence Weatherspoon; Jim Jackson from Philadelphia 76ers for Joe Smith; Brian Shaw.

The Nets acquired Sam Cassell; Chris Gatling; Jim Jackson; George McCloud; Eric Montross from Mavericks in exchange for Shawn Bradley; Ed O'Bannon; Robert Pack; Khalid Reeves.

In a three-team trade, Atlanta sent Justin Holiday to Chicago and Shelvin Mack to Utah while receiving Kirk Hinrich from Chicago; Utah sent Chicago a 2018 second-round pick that became No. 47 Svi Mykhailiuk.

Cleveland acquired Channing Frye for Anderson Varejao, Jared Cunningham and first round pick (at least 2 years after Cavaliers have conveyed first round pick to Celtics) (protected top 10 in 2018-19) (2018 #25-Moe Wagner); the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Denver received D.J. Augustine; Steve Novak; 2016 second-round pick (protected #56-60 in 2016, unprotected in 2017) (2016 #53-Petr Cornelie); 2016 second-round pick (#56-Daniel Hamilton); and 1 additional asset from Oklahoma City Thunder, sending Randy Foye in return.

Memphis Grizzlies won the 2016-02-18 trade in hindsight: Los Angeles Clippers' return of Jeff Green did not match the realized value of Lance Stephenson; first-round pick (at least 2 years after Clippers convey first-round pick to Raptors from earlier trade) (protected top 14 in 2019-20, else 2022 second-round pick) (2019 #20-Matisse Thybulle).

Miami and New Orleans Pelicans produced a stronger realized return for Pelicans in the 2016-02-18 exchange: 2018 second-round pick (protected top 55, subsequent trade of this pick back to Pelicans effectively removed protection) (#51-Tony Carr) for Jarnell Stokes; $700K cash.

Miami and Portland Trail Blazers produced broadly comparable realized value in the 2016-02-18 exchange: cash considerations for Brian Roberts; 2021 second-round pick (#48-Sharife Cooper).

Boston acquired Nate Robinson; Marcus Landry from Knicks in exchange for Eddie House; J.R. Giddens; Bill Walker; 2014 conditional second-round pick (not exercised).

Charlotte acquired Theo Ratliff from San Antonio Spurs for 2016 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2016, else extinguished) (not exercised).

Charlotte acquired Tyrus Thomas from Chicago Bulls for Ronald Murray; Acie Law; first round pick (protected top 14 in 2012, top 12 in 2013, top 10 in 2014, top 8 in 2015, unprotected in 2016) (2014 #16-Jusuf Nurkic).

Win. Milwaukee acquired a scorer who immediately transformed its 2010 playoff push and also gained favorable draft mechanics. Chicago created useful flexibility, but Warrick and Alexander did not replace Salmons' basketball value and the cap benefit was more indirect. Milwaukee solved an urgent roster need without sacrificing a core asset, earning an A to Chicago's C.

Utah Jazz clearly won the completed-value comparison; Memphis received Ronnie Brewer but surrendered first-round pick (protected top 14 in 2011, top 12 in 2012, top 10 in 2013, top 9 in 2014-15, cash thereafter) (2011 #20-Donatas Motiejunas).

Milwaukee Bucks received Primoz Brezec; Royal Ivey; 2010 second round pick (#37-Darington Hobson). Philadelphia 76ers received Francisco Elson; Jodie Meeks.

Rockets Win: The transaction is remembered as a McGrady salary-clearing deal, but that shorthand understates Houston's work. The Rockets turned an ending into Martin, a prospect, a first and swap control, while New York purchased flexibility and Sacramento reset its backcourt. Houston's return had the deepest combination of present and future utility.

On February 18, 2010, Washington Wizards acquired 2010 second round pick (top 41 protected in 2010) (not exercised) from Sacramento Kings in exchange for Dominic McGuire; cash.

Chicago acquired Brad Miller, John Salmons from Kings for Andres Nocioni, Drew Gooden, Cedric Simmons, plus 1 additional asset, producing a clear realized-value win.

On February 18, 2009, Portland acquired Michael Ruffin from Sacramento Kings in exchange for Ike Diogu; cash.

Boston acquired Kenny Anderson; Ronald Jones; Zan Tabak from Raptors in exchange for Chauncey Billups; Dee Brown (a); John Thomas; Roy Rogers.

Dallas received Cedric Ceballos from Phoenix Suns and sent Dennis Scott in return.

Memphis came out ahead in the 1998-02-18 trade with Sacramento Kings, receiving Bobby Hurley; Michael Smith (Providence) for Otis Thorpe; Chris Robinson.

Memphis and Minnesota Timberwolves produced a stronger realized return for Wolves in the 1998-02-18 exchange: Doug West for Anthony Peeler.

New York acquired Willie Anderson; Victor Alexander from Raptors for Doug Christie; Herb Williams; cash. The partner captured substantially more realized value than New York.

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.

New Orleans acquired DeMarcus Cousins and Omri Casspi for Buddy Hield, Tyreke Evans, Langston Galloway, a top-three-protected 2017 first-round pick and a 2017 second-round pick.

Brooklyn turned the final stage of Kevin Garnett's career into Thaddeus Young, a productive forward who helped immediately and later generated the draft rights to Caris LeVert. Minnesota achieved a meaningful homecoming and mentorship objective, but surrendered the younger, more valuable basketball asset.

Boston acquired Luigi Datome; Jonas Jerebko from Pistons in exchange for Tayshaun Prince.

Boston acquired Isaiah Thomas from Suns in exchange for Marcus Thornton (Terrell); 2016 first-round pick (#28 Skal Labissiere).

Denver received rights to Cenk Akyol; cash from Philadelphia 76ers, sending JaVale McGee; draft rights to Chu Chu Maduabum; first-round pick (protected top 18 in 2015 and top 15 in 2016-17, otherwise 2018 and 2019 second-round picks) (2016 #26-Furkan Korkmaz) in return.

Denver received Will Barton; Victor Claver; Thomas Robinson; 2016 first-round pick (protected top 14 in 2016-17, else 2018 second-round pick (less favorable of Blazers, Kings picks), 2019 second-round pick) (2016 #19-Malik Beasley) from Portland Trail Blazers, sending Arron Afflalo; Alonzo Gee in return.

Detroit acquired Reggie Jackson from Utah Jazz, Oklahoma City Thunder for D.J. Augustin; Kyle Singler; 2017 second round pick (#42 – Thomas Bryant); 2019 second round pick (#45 – Isaiah Roby).

The long-term value clearly favored Philadelphia 76ers: Houston received K.J. McDaniels from Philadelphia 76ers for Isaiah Canaan; 2015 second-round pick (less favorable of Nuggets, Timberwolves) (#37-Richaun Holmes).

The realized outcome leaned slightly toward New York Knicks: Houston received Pablo Prigioni from New York Knicks for Alexey Shved; 2017 second-round pick (#58-Ognjen Jaramaz); 2019 second-round pick (#55-Kyle Guy).

New Orleans acquired Ish Smith; rights to Latavious Williams; 2015 second round pick (if this pick is not conveyed from 76ers to Celtics from previous trade, protected top 55 in 2015) (not exercised); cash considerations from Oklahoma City Thunder for 2016 second round pick (less favorable of Kings (protected top 55), Pelicans picks) (not exercised).

On February 19, 2015, Sacramento Kings acquired Andre Miller from Washington Wizards in exchange for Ramon Sessions.

The Nets acquired Marcus Thornton (Terrell) from Kings in exchange for Jason Terry; Reggie Evans.

The realized-value outcome ultimately favored Warriors. The Warriors acquired Steve Blake from Los Angeles Lakers for Kent Bazemore; MarShon Brooks.

Boston received 2014 conditional second-round pick (not exercised) and sent Patrick O'Bryant in a multi-team trade involving Kings, Raptors.

Chicago acquired 2009 first round pick (less favorable of Nuggets, Spurs) (#26-Taj Gibson) from Thunder for Thabo Sefolosha, producing a clear realized-value win.

Chicago received Tim Thomas, Jerome James, Anthony Roberson for Larry Hughes, but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Los Angeles Lakers and Memphis Grizzlies produced broadly comparable realized value in the 2009-02-19 exchange: 2013 second-round pick (protected top 55 in 2013, else extinguished) (not exercised) for Chris Mihm.

Minnesota acquired Shelden Williams; Bobby Brown while sending out Rashad McCants; Calvin Booth in the 2009-02-19 transaction with Kings.

New York acquired Chris Wilcox from Thunder for Malik Rose; cash considerations. Both sides realized enough value that a decisive winner would overstate the result.

The Nets acquired Devin Harris; DeSagana Diop; Trenton Hassell; Maurice Ager; Keith Van Horn; 2008 first-round pick (lottery protected) (#21, Ryan Anderson); 2010 first-round pick (#27, Jordan Crawford); $3M cash considerations from Mavericks in exchange for Jason Kidd; Malik Allen; Antoine Wright.

Boston received Lindsey Hunter; Chucky Atkins; 2004 first-round pick (#25 Tony Allen); $3 million cash and sent Chris Mills; Mike James (Lamont) in a multi-team trade involving Hawks, Pistons.

New Orleans acquired Shammond Williams from Orlando Magic for Sean Rooks.

On February 19, 2004, the Phoenix Suns acquired Keon Clark; Ben Handlogten from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Tom Gugliotta; 2004 first-round pick (less favorable of Suns, Knicks) (#16-Kirk Snyder); first-round pick (protected top 25 in 2006, top 24 in 2007, top 23 in 2008, top 22 in 2009, unprotected in 2010) (2010 #9-Gordon Hayward); 2005 second-round pick (#60-Alex Acker); cash.

Memphis clearly won the completed-value comparison with Orlando Magic, receiving Mike Miller; Ryan Humphrey; 2003 first-round pick (#27-Kendrick Perkins); 2004 second-round pick (#49-Sergei Lishchuk) for Drew Gooden; Gordan Giricek; cash.

Indiana sent Jalen Rose, Travis Best, Norm Richardson and a second-round pick to Chicago for Ron Artest, Brad Miller, Ron Mercer and Kevin Ollie.

The Nets acquired Rony Seikaly; Brian Evans from Magic in exchange for Kevin Edwards; Yinka Dare; David Benoit; 1998 first-round pick (lottery protected) (#15, Matt Harpring); Nets waived right to void trade if Seikaly did not report.

Golden State surrendered the more valuable outcome. The Warriors acquired Jason Caffey from Chicago Bulls for David Vaughn (III); 1998 second round pick (#34-Shammond Williams); 2000 second round pick (#32-A.J. Guyton).

Los Angeles Clippers captured the stronger realized return in the 1998-02-19 transaction with Miami Heat, led by Ike Austin; Charles Smith (Cornelius); 1998 first-round pick (#22-Brian Skinner).

New York acquired Terry Cummings from 76ers for Herb Williams; Ron Grandison / Ronnie Grandison. The partner captured substantially more realized value than New York.

Charlotte acquired Tom Hammonds from Washington Bullets for Rex Chapman.

The Nets acquired cash from Floridians (ABA) in exchange for George Lehmann.

Charlotte acquired Luke Ridnour; Gary Neal from Milwaukee Bucks for Ramon Sessions; Jeff Adrien.

Cleveland surrendered Earl Clark, Henry Sims and 2 additional assets for Spencer Hawes, leaving the partner with a clear realized-value win.

Denver acquired Aaron Brooks from Houston Rockets for Jordan Hamilton.

Indiana sent Danny Granger and a 2015 second-round pick to Philadelphia for Evan Turner and Lavoy Allen during its 2014 title push; Turner struggled to fit, but Allen supplied several seasons of reserve value.

The long-term outcome favored Philadelphia 76ers; Los Angeles Clippers' return led by 2014 second-round pick (protected top 40 and #46-60) (not exercised) did not match the value it surrendered.

The 2014-02-20 trade leans slightly toward Atlanta Hawks, although Los Angeles Clippers still received useful value led by rights to Cenk Akyol.

Miami and Sacramento Kings produced a narrow realized-value edge for Heat in the 2014-02-20 exchange: 2015 second-round pick (protected #31-49 and #56-60) (not exercised) for Roger Mason Jr.; cash considerations.

On February 20, 2014, San Antonio Spurs acquired Austin Daye from Toronto Raptors in exchange for Nando De Colo.

The long-term value clearly favored Sacramento Kings: Houston received Thomas Robinson; Francisco Garcia; Tyler Honeycutt from Sacramento Kings for Patrick Patterson; Cole Aldrich; Toney Douglas.

Seattle moved veteran Kurt Thomas to San Antonio for two expiring veterans and a protected first, converting a short-term player into additional draft capital during the rebuild.

Boston acquired Mark Blount; Mark Bryant from Nuggets in exchange for Shammond Williams; 2003 second-round pick (#46 Sani Becirovic); $1 million cash.

Seattle traded Gary Payton and Desmond Mason to Milwaukee for Ray Allen, Kevin Ollie, Ronald Murray and a first-round pick that became Luke Ridnour. Payton played only the rest of the season for the Bucks before leaving, while Allen became a perennial All-Star in Seattle and led a 52-win team. Mason was productive, but Seattle secured the superior age, control and asset package.

New Orleans acquired Kenny Anderson from Seattle SuperSonics / Oklahoma City Thunder franchise for Elden Campbell.

Seattle received Elden Campbell and sent Kenny Anderson. The long-term value clearly favored Hornets.

Boston acquired Tony Delk; Rodney Rogers from Suns in exchange for Joe Johnson; Randy Brown; Milt Palacio; 2002 first-round pick (#22 Casey Jacobsen).

The Nets acquired Joe Kleine; 1997 first-round pick (#21, Anthony Parker); conditional second-round pick (not exercised) from Lakers in exchange for George McCloud.

Charlotte acquired Donald Royal from Golden State Warriors for Scott Burrell.

Charlotte acquired Ricky Pierce from Denver Nuggets for Anthony Goldwire; George Zidek.

Pacers Win. Jackson immediately restored the organizing guard Indiana needed. He remained a major part of the Reggie Miller-era core that reached repeated Eastern Conference finals and the 2000 NBA Finals. Denver received veteran depth and two second-round picks, but none of those pieces created a comparable multi-year team result. The return was functional rather than franchise-shaping.

Denver acquired Jerome Allen from Indiana Pacers for Darvin Ham.

Golden State acquired Scott Burrell from Charlotte Hornets for Donald Royal.

Milwaukee acquired Shawn Respert while sending out Acie Earl in the 1997-02-20 transaction with Raptors.

Detroit acquired Pete Chilcutt; 1994 second round pick (#48 – Jevon Crudup); conditional first round pick (if it is #19 or better in 1994, 1995, or 1996, if #14 or better after that) (1999 #17-Cal Bowdler) from Sacramento Kings for Olden Polynice.

Dallas received Brian Quinnett from New York Knicks and sent James Donaldson in return.

Los Angeles Clippers won the 1991-02-20 trade with Oklahoma City Thunder in hindsight: Olden Polynice; 1991 first-round pick (#22-LeRon Ellis); 1993 or 1994 first-round pick (1994 #27-Brooks Thompson) produced the stronger realized return than Benoit Benjamin.

Win. Wayman Tisdale became a long-term primary scorer in Sacramento, while LaSalle Thompson gave Indiana legitimate frontcourt value without matching Tisdale's offensive impact. The Kings did not turn the move into team success, so A- is more appropriate than A+. Indiana's B reflects a useful return, but Sacramento captured the better player outcome.

Atlanta acquired Dahntay Jones from Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Morrow.

Boston acquired Jordan Crawford from Wizards in exchange for Jason Collins; Leandro Barbosa.

Charlotte acquired Josh McRoberts from Orlando Magic for Hakim Warrick.

Golden State acquired second round pick (protected) (not exercised?) from Philadelphia 76ers for Charles Jenkins; cash considerations.

Golden State acquired future draft considerations (details unresolved); cash from Atlanta Hawks for Jeremy Tyler; cash.

The long-term value clearly favored Phoenix Suns: Houston received 2013 second-round pick (#34-Isaiah Canaan) from Phoenix Suns for Marcus Morris.

Memphis came out ahead in the 2013-02-21 trade with Miami Heat, receiving Dexter Pittman; 2013 second-round pick (#60-Janis Timma); cash for rights to Ricky Sanchez.

Orlando sent J.J. Redick, Gustavo Ayon and Ish Smith to Milwaukee for Tobias Harris, Beno Udrih and Doron Lamb. Redick stayed only for the remainder of a first-round exit, while Harris became a productive young scorer and the clear best long-term asset, making this a decisive Magic win.

New York acquired 2014 second round pick (#59-Xavier Thames); cash from Thunder for Ronnie Brewer. New York received useful value, but the partner side finished with the better overall return.

Oklahoma City received rights to Giorgos Printezis; cash and sent Eric Maynor. The completed outcome is close enough to support an even evaluation.

On February 21, 2013, Toronto acquired Sebastian Telfair from Phoenix Suns in exchange for Hamed Haddadi; second-round pick (less favorable of the 2014 Kings pick protected Nos. 56-60 and the Raptors pick protected top 36, otherwise a 2015 second-round pick more favorable of the Raptors and Suns picks; 2014 No. 48, Lamar Patterson).

Chicago received Larry Hughes, Drew Gooden, Shannon Brown and Cedric Simmons in an 11-player deal; Cleveland added Ben Wallace, Joe Smith, Wally Szczerbiak and Delonte West, while Seattle received Donyell Marshall, Ira Newble and Adrian Griffin.

Denver acquired Taurean Green from Portland Trail Blazers for Von Wafer.

Detroit acquired Juan Dixon from Toronto Raptors for Primoz Brezec; cash.

Houston finished with a modest realized-value edge: Houston received Gerald Green (b. 1986-01-26) from Minnesota Timberwolves for Kirk Snyder; 2010 second-round pick (#45-Paulo Prestes); cash.

Dallas received Nick Van Exel; Raef LaFrentz; Avery Johnson; Olivier Saint-Jean from Denver Nuggets and sent Juwan Howard; Donnell Harvey; Tim Hardaway; 2002 first-round pick (#25-Frank Williams); $1M cash in return.

Golden State acquired Dean Garrett; 2007 second round pick (#36-Jermareo Davidson) from Minnesota Timberwolves for Marc Jackson.

The Nets acquired Chris Dudley from Cavaliers in exchange for 1991 second-round pick (#51, Zan Tabak); 1993 second-round pick (#46, Richard Petruska); cash.

Cleveland acquired Derrick Chievous for 1991 second round pick (#51-Zan Tabak), 1992 second round pick (#53-Curtis Blair) and 2 additional assets, but the outgoing package produced a modestly stronger realized return.

Denver acquired Joe Barry Carroll from the New Jersey Nets for Michael Cutright.

Houston found championship-level value in a minimal cash transaction.

New York acquired Maurice Cheeks from Spurs for Rod Strickland. The partner captured substantially more realized value than New York.

Indiana traded Herb Williams to Dallas for Detlef Schrempf and the second-round pick used on Antonio Davis, creating two long-term contributors from one veteran center.

Boston acquired Knicks' agreement not to exercise their right of first refusal on veteran free agent Ray Williams from Knicks in exchange for 1985 second-round pick (#47 Gerald Wilkins); 1986 second-round pick (#47 Michael Jackson).

The Nets acquired Andrew Nicholson; Marcus Thornton (Terrell); first-round pick (protected top 14 in 2017-21, top 10 in 2022, else 2022 second-round pick, 2023 second-round pick) (2017 #22, Jarrett Allen) from Wizards in exchange for Bojan Bogdanovic; Chris McCullough.

Atlanta acquired Ersan Ilyasova; 76ers' option to swap 2017 second round picks (least favorable of Jazz, Knicks, Pistons, Warriors picks received in earlier trade with Jazz) with Hawks (Hawks pick protected #56-60) (#60-Alpha Kaba) from 76ers in exchange for Tiago Splitter; second round pick (protected top 40 in 2017, unprotected in 2018) (2017 #46-Sterling Brown); 76ers' option to swap 2017 second round picks (least favorable of Jazz, Knicks, Pistons, Warriors picks received in earlier trade with Jazz) with Hawks (Hawks pick protected #56-60) (#50-Mathias Lessort).

Chicago received 2011 first round pick (lottery protected in 2011, else cash) (#28-Norris Cole (Gene)) for James Johnson and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Denver sent Carmelo Anthony, Chauncey Billups and supporting players to New York in a three-team blockbuster, receiving a deep player package, draft assets, cash and the 2016 pick-swap right later used to select Jamal Murray.

Atlanta acquired Anthony Johnson from Mavericks in exchange for 2007 second round pick (#34-Nick Fazekas).

On February 22, 2007, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired 76ers' right to swap 2007 second round picks (not exercised) and cash from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Alan Henderson and 76ers' right to swap second round picks (not exercised).

On February 22, 2007, Portland acquired Fred Jones; future considerations from Toronto Raptors in exchange for Juan Dixon.

New York acquired Steve Francis from Orlando for Trevor Ariza and Penny Hardaway's expiring contract. Francis duplicated Stephon Marbury's ball-dominant role, struggled with injuries and fit, and lasted little more than a season. Orlando cleared long-term salary and added a young wing, making this a clear Magic win.

Philadelphia acquired Dikembe Mutombo and Roshown McLeod for Theo Ratliff, Toni Kukoc, Nazr Mohammed and Pepe Sanchez after Ratliff suffered a serious wrist injury.

Dallas received Juwan Howard; Calvin Booth; Obinna Ekezie from Washington Wizards and sent Christian Laettner; Loy Vaught; Etan Thomas; Hubert Davis; Courtney Alexander; $3M cash in return.

Detroit won the deal, acquiring Corliss Williamson, Tyrone Corbin, Kornel David, first round pick (2005 #11-Fran Vazquez) for Jerome Williams, Eric Montross.

New York Knicks received Mark Jackson; Muggsy Bogues. Toronto Raptors received Chris Childs; first round pick (lottery protected in 2001, unprotected in 2002) (2002 #20-Kareem Rush). New York received useful value, but the partner side finished with the better overall return.

Atlanta acquired Christian Laettner; Sean Rooks from Timberwolves in exchange for Anthony Webb; Andrew Lang.

Miami acquired Tim Hardaway and Chris Gatling for Kevin Willis and Bimbo Coles, adding the lead guard who completed Pat Riley’s first sustained Heat contender.

Orlando Magic came out ahead in the 1996-02-22 trade with Memphis, which received Jeff Turner for Kenny Gattison; 1996 second-round pick (least favorable of Bullets, Grizzlies, Knicks picks) (#49-Amal McCaskill).

The 1996-02-22 exchange produced broadly comparable realized value: Tony Smith for Terrence Rencher.

Miami and Sacramento Kings produced a narrow realized-value edge for Heat in the 1996-02-22 exchange: Walt Williams; Tyrone Corbin for Billy Owens; Kevin Gamble.

On February 22, 1996, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Tony Massenburg, Ed Pinckney, 76ers' option to swap 1996 or 1997 first round picks with Raptors (not exercised), and 2 additional assets from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Sharone Wright and 76ers' option to swap 1996 or 1997 first round picks with Raptors (not exercised).

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.

Charlotte acquired 1991 second round pick (#39-Jimmy Oliver) from New York Knicks for Stuart Gray.

Charlotte acquired Randolph Keys from Cleveland Cavaliers for 1991 second round pick (#39-Jimmy Oliver).

Golden State acquired 1990 second round pick (#34-Kevin Pritchard); 1992 second round pick (#43-Sasha Danilovic) from Los Angeles Clippers for Winston Garland.

Golden State acquired Christian Welp from San Antonio Spurs for Uwe Blab.

Minnesota acquired Brad Sellers while sending out Steve Johnson; 1991 conditional second round pick (not exercised?) in the 1990-02-22 transaction with Sonics.

The Nets acquired K.J. McDaniels from Rockets in exchange for cash considerations.

Chicago sent Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott, 2018 second round pick (#36-Mitchell Robinson) for Cameron Payne, Joffrey Lauvergne, Anthony Morrow, and the outgoing package produced materially greater realized value.

Dallas received Nerlens Noel from Philadelphia 76ers and sent Andrew Bogut; Justin Anderson; conditional draft picks (2017 first-round pick protected top 18, else 2017 second-round pick, 2020 second-round pick (protected #56-60)) (2017 #39-Jawun Evans) (2020 #48-Nico Mannion) in return.

Denver acquired Roy Hibbert from Milwaukee for a top-55-protected 2019 second-round pick that became #57 Jordan Bone.

The long-term value clearly favored Los Angeles Lakers: Houston received Marcelo Huertas from Los Angeles Lakers for Tyler Ennis; rights to Brad Newley.

Houston finished with a modest realized-value edge: Houston received Lou Williams from Los Angeles Lakers for Corey Brewer; 2017 first-round pick (#28-Tony Bradley).

On February 23, 2017, the Phoenix Suns acquired Jared Sullinger; 2017 second-round pick (#54-Alec Peters); 2018 second-round pick (#59-George King) from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for P.J. Tucker.

On February 23, 2017, the Phoenix Suns acquired Mike Scott; rights to Cenk Akyol; cash from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for 2017 second-round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised).

The Nets acquired Brandan Wright; Dan Gadzuric from Warriors in exchange for Troy Murphy; 2012 second-round pick (#35, Draymond Green).

The Nets acquired Deron Williams from Jazz in exchange for Devin Harris; Derrick Favors; 2011 first-round pick (#3, Enes Kanter); 2013 first-round pick (#21, Gorgui Dieng); cash considerations.

Atlanta acquired Kirk Hinrich; Hilton Armstrong from Wizards in exchange for Mike Bibby; Jordan Crawford; Maurice Evans; 2011 first round pick (#18-Chris Singleton).

Golden State acquired Troy Murphy and the future 2012 second-round pick used on Draymond Green for Brandan Wright and Dan Gadzuric.

New Orleans acquired Carl Landry from Sacramento Kings for Marcus Thornton; cash considerations.

The Nets acquired Bostjan Nachbar from Hornets in exchange for Marc Jackson; Linton Johnson III; cash.

Cleveland acquired Lee Nailon and 2006 second round pick (#42-Daniel Gibson) for 2006 conditional second round pick (if Cavaliers finish with at least third best record in the league) (not exercised), producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

Cleveland acquired Flip Murray for Mike Wilks and $500K cash; the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Denver acquired Reggie Evans; Ruben Patterson; Charles Smith (Cornelius) from Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings, Seattle SuperSonics for Earl Watson; Voshon Lenard; Bryon Russell; 2008 second-round pick (#50-DeVon Hardin).

The realized outcome leaned slightly toward Miami Heat: Houston received Gerald Fitch; trade exception from Miami Heat for Derek Anderson.

Philadelphia acquired Chris Webber, Matt Barnes and Michael Bradley for Kenny Thomas, Brian Skinner and Corliss Williamson. Webber remained productive enough to give the 76ers the best individual return, but knee limitations, salary and a short tenure prevented the deal from becoming a major win.

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

Chicago acquired Luc Longley, "possible future considerations" (1995 second round pick (#31-Dragan Tarlac)) from Timberwolves for Stacey King, producing a clear realized-value win.

Kings Edge. Sacramento acquired the best player in Danny Ainge and preserved some later trade value, while Boston received useful frontcourt depth in Ed Pinckney and Joe Kleine. The returns were closer than a simple name-value comparison suggests, but Ainge's post-trade productivity breaks the tie. SAC B+, BOS B.

New York acquired Kiki Vandeweghe from Blazers for 1989 first round pick (#22-Byron Irvin). The value leaned toward New York, but the partner still received meaningful return.

Boston acquired Jim Paxson (Jr.) from Blazers in exchange for Jerry Sichting; cash (future consideration).

Boston acquired 2013 second-round pick (#39 Jeff Withey) from Cavaliers in exchange for Luke Harangody; Semih Erden.

Boston acquired 2017 conditional second-round pick (not exercised) from Kings in exchange for Marquis Daniels; cash considerations.

Oklahoma City received meaningful Kendrick Perkins playoff years, but Boston ultimately captured a longer combination of Jeff Green production and later first-round value, creating a slight Celtics edge.

Charlotte acquired D.J. White; Morris Peterson from Oklahoma City Thunder for Nazr Mohammed.

Charlotte acquired Dante Cunningham; Joel Przybilla; Sean Marks; first round pick (protected top 7 in 2011, top 8 in 2012-14, else 2015 and 2016 second round picks) (2011 #19-Tobias Harris); first round pick (protected top 12 in 2013-15, unprotected in 2016) (2014 #24-Shabazz Napier); cash considerations from Portland Trail Blazers for Gerald Wallace.

Cleveland acquired Baron Davis and 2011 first round pick (#1-Kyrie Irving) for Mo Williams and Jamario Moon, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

The Aaron Brooks trade was ultimately favorable to Rockets and gave Houston two meaningful assets.

Houston gained a narrow long-term edge in the Shane Battier trade.

Atlanta acquired Gary Payton (Sr.); Tom Gugliotta; Michael Stewart; first round pick (less favorable of Celtics, Lakers pick) (lottery protected in 2005-06) (2006 #21-Rajon Rondo) from Celtics in exchange for Antoine Walker.

Boston acquired 2007 first-round pick (#24 Rudy Fernandez); Cavaliers' agreement to remove all protection on their 2005 first round pick from Cavaliers in exchange for Jiri Welsch.

Charlotte acquired Malik Allen; cash from Miami Heat for Steve Smith.

Dallas received Keith Van Horn from Milwaukee Bucks and sent Alan Henderson; Calvin Booth; $250K cash in return.

Denver received Eduardo Najera; Luis Flores; 2007 first-round pick (top 7 protected) (#30-Petteri Koponen) from Golden State Warriors, sending Nikoloz Tskitishvili; Rodney White in return.

Golden State acquired Baron Davis for Speedy Claxton, Dale Davis and cash, gaining the star guard who ended a 13-year playoff drought and led the “We Believe” upset of 67-win Dallas.

The realized return strongly favored Houston: Houston received Moochie Norris; Vin Baker; 2006 second-round pick (#32-Steve Novak) from New York Knicks for Maurice Taylor.

The long-term result was ultimately favorable to Bucks: Houston received Mike James (Lamont); Zendon Hamilton from Milwaukee Bucks for Reece Gaines; 2006 second-round pick (#39-David Noel); 2007 second-round pick (#56-Ramon Sessions).

Miami and Bobcats produced broadly comparable realized value in the 2005-02-24 exchange: Steve Smith for Malik Allen; cash.

76ers Win. Rogers gave Philadelphia usable veteran minutes, while Mashburn’s contract and health situation were absorbed without producing on-court value. Even that limited contribution exceeded New Orleans’ result because Robinson was waived only days after the trade and never appeared for the franchise. New Orleans was trying to move salary and unavailable veterans, so the transaction had financial and roster-management logic. Still, Robinson’s immediate waiver meant the basketball return was effectively nonexistent, making it hard to defend the old even-trade framing.

Golden State acquired Baron Davis from New Orleans for Speedy Claxton, Dale Davis and cash. Davis later powered the 2007 “We Believe” Warriors past 67-win Dallas and ended the franchise’s 13-year playoff drought, while the Hornets received little lasting basketball value.

New York holds a slight long-term edge because the return included Malik Rose plus first-round picks that became David Lee and Mardy Collins, while San Antonio received an immediate starting center in Nazr Mohammed who helped win the 2005 championship. The Spurs' title payoff keeps their grade high even though the Knicks captured more cumulative asset value.

Atlanta acquired 2000-2004 (Magic option) conditional second round pick (2004 #42-Viktor Sanikidze) from Magic in exchange for Anthony Johnson.

Atlanta traded Dominique Wilkins and a 1994 first-round pick (#25 Greg Minor) to the Clippers for Danny Manning.

Charlotte acquired Frank Brickowski from Milwaukee Bucks for Mike Gminski; 1997 first round pick (#20-Paul Grant).

Los Angeles Lakers received Danny Schayes. Milwaukee Bucks received 1995 conditional second round pick (if Schayes is on Lakers 1994-95 opening day roster) (not exercised).

On February 24, 1994, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Jeff Malone and 1994 first round pick (#20-B.J. Tyler) from the Utah Jazz in exchange for Jeff Hornacek, Sean Green and 1995 second round pick (#33-Junior Burrough).

Detroit won the deal, acquiring James Edwards for Ron Moore, 1991 second round pick (#46 – Richard Dumas).

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.

Chicago received Sam Vincent for Sedale Threatt, but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Phoenix acquired Kevin Johnson, Mark West, Tyrone Corbin, the pick used on Dan Majerle and two second-rounders for Larry Nance, Mike Sanders and a first-round pick, building a broader foundation while Cleveland added an excellent All-Star for its rising core.

Milwaukee acquired Jay Humphries while sending out Craig Hodges; 1988 second round pick (#28-Andrew Lang) in the 1988-02-25 transaction with Suns.

The Nets acquired rights to Brian Taylor from Cougars (ABA) in exchange for rights to Bill Chamberlain; draft pick.

Denver acquired Clippers' agreement not to exercise their right of first refusal on free agent Michael Brooks from Los Angeles Clippers for 1988 third-round pick (#73-Michael Anderson (Levin)).

Milwaukee acquired Spurs' agreement not to exercise their right of first refusal on veteran free agent Mike Dunleavy (Sr.) while sending out 1984 fourth round pick (#90-Ozell Jones); cash in the 1984-03-08 transaction with Spurs.

Chicago received rights to restricted free agent Mike Bratz for 1983 fourth round pick (#90-Brant Weidner) and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Charlotte acquired Eddie Jones and Elden Campbell for Glen Rice, J.R. Reid and B.J. Armstrong. Jones became an All-Star and elite defender, while Campbell supplied starting-center value. Los Angeles received a championship starter in Rice and later used his contract in the Horace Grant transaction, leaving both teams with meaningful competitive returns.

The 1999 three-team trade sent Stephon Marbury to New Jersey, Sam Cassell to Milwaukee and Terrell Brandon plus the first-round pick that became Wally Szczerbiak to Minnesota.

Boston acquired Vitaly Potapenko from Cavaliers in exchange for Andrew DeClercq; 1999 first-round pick (#8 Andre Miller).

Houston finished with a modest realized-value edge: Houston received Sam Mack from Memphis Grizzlies for Rodrick Rhodes.

Even Trade: This trade belongs in the small group of deals where fit mattered more than raw career ranking. Thomas had the longer and more offensively versatile Bucks tenure; Hill supplied exactly the rugged frontcourt work Philadelphia needed during its Finals season. The completed results support two strong grades rather than forcing a winner where the value was genuinely balanced.

New York acquired rights to Mirsad Turkcan from 76ers for first round pick (lottery protected in 1999) (2000 #18-Quentin Richardson). The partner captured substantially more realized value than New York.

Boston acquired Paul Silas (future consideration); cash from Suns in exchange for rights to Charlie Scott.

Detroit acquired Hamidou Diallo from Oklahoma City Thunder for Svi Mykhailiuk; 2027 second round pick (outcome unknown).

Golden State acquired Andrew Bogut and Stephen Jackson for Monta Ellis, Ekpe Udoh and Kwame Brown, choosing Stephen Curry’s timeline and adding the defensive center of the 2015 champion.

On March 14, 1972, the Phoenix Suns acquired rights to Charlie Scott from the Boston Celtics in exchange for future considerations (Paul Silas on 1972-09-18); cash.

Portland sent Gerald Wallace to the Nets for Mehmet Okur, Shawne Williams and a 2012 first-round pick protected only in the top three; the pick conveyed at No. 6 and became Damian Lillard.

Atlanta acquired cash considerations from Warriors in exchange for 2012 second-round pick (less favorable of Hawks and Suns picks; No. 52, Ognjen Kuzmic).

Cleveland acquired Luke Walton, Jason Kapono and 3 additional assets for Ramon Sessions, Christian Eyenga and Cavaliers' option to swap first round pick (least favorable of Cavaliers 2013 first round pick, Heat 2013 first round pick (protected top 10), Kings 2013 first round pick (protected top 13)) with Lakers 2013 first round pick (protected top 14 in 2013, else extinguished) (2013 #30-Nemanja Nedovic), producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

Denver acquired JaVale McGee; Ronny Turiaf; 2015 second-round pick or $350K cash (Grizzlies option from earlier trade) (from Clippers) ($350K cash) from Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards for Nenê.

Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired Richard Jefferson; T.J. Ford; first round pick (protected top 14 in 2012-14) (2012 #30-Festus Ezeli) from San Antonio Spurs for Stephen Jackson.

The realized outcome leaned slightly toward Los Angeles Lakers: Houston received Derek Fisher; first-round pick (protected top 20 in 2012-17, unprotected in 2018) (2014 #21-Mitch McGary) from Los Angeles Lakers for Jordan Hill.

The long-term result was ultimately favorable to Blazers: Houston received Marcus Camby from Portland Trail Blazers for Hasheem Thabeet; Jonny Flynn; 2012 second-round pick (if pick is #31-#55) (#40-Will Barton).

Indiana earned a modest hindsight edge over Toronto Raptors, with Leandro Barbosa providing the better realized return.

Philadelphia 76ers came out ahead in the 2012-03-15 trade with Memphis, which received rights to Ricky Sanchez for Sam Young.

Miami held the better side in the 2021-03-17 transaction with Oklahoma City Thunder, receiving Trevor Ariza for Meyers Leonard; 2027 second-round pick (outcome unknown); traded player exception.

Milwaukee acquired traded player exception; cash considerations while sending out Torrey Craig in the 2021-03-18 transaction with Suns.

Seattle received 1979 second round pick (#42-Paul Mokeski); cash and sent rights to Bayard Forrest. The completed value remains close enough to support an even result.

Milwaukee acquired P.J. Tucker, Rodions Kurucs, and related pick adjustments from Houston for D.J. Augustin, D.J. Wilson, improved 2021 draft position, and a 2023 first-round pick.

The long-term outcome favored Sacramento Kings; Los Angeles Clippers' return led by 2022 second-round pick (protected #31-54) (not exercised) did not match the value it surrendered.

Buffalo Braves earned a modest hindsight edge over Washington Wizards in the 1970-03-23 exchange, with Mike Davis (A.); 1970 first-round pick (#15-John Hummer) providing the better overall return.

The Nets acquired rights to Jim McMillian from Stars (ABA) in exchange for future draft pick.

Atlanta acquired Louis Williams; 2023 second round pick (#35-Julian Phillips); 2027 second round pick; cash considerations from Clippers in exchange for Rajon Rondo.

Boston acquired Evan Fournier from Magic in exchange for Jeff Teague; 2025 second-round pick (#57 Max Shulga); 2027 second-round pick.

Boston received Luke Kornet; Moritz Wagner and sent Daniel Theis; Javonte Green; cash in a multi-team trade involving Bulls, Wizards.

Charlotte acquired Brad Wanamaker; 2022 second round pick (protected top 54) (not exercised); cash considerations from Golden State Warriors for 2025 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised).

Chicago acquired Nikola Vučević and Al-Farouq Aminu for Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter Jr. and two first-round picks, which Orlando used on Franz Wagner and Jett Howard.

Cleveland acquired Isaiah Hartenstein, 2023 second round pick (protected top 46) (pick forfeited) and 2027 second round pick (outcome pending) for JaVale McGee, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

Dallas received J.J. Redick; Nicolo Melli from New Orleans Pelicans and sent James Johnson; Wesley Iwundu; 2021 second-round pick (#53-Charles Bassey); cash in return.

Denver received Aaron Gordon; Gary Clark Jr. from Orlando Magic, sending RJ Hampton; Gary Harris; first-round pick (2 years after Nuggets transfer first-round pick to Thunder, protected top 5 in 2025-27) (2025 #25-Jase Richardson) in return.

Detroit came out slightly ahead, acquiring Cory Joseph, 2021 second round pick (#52 – Luka Garza) for Delon Wright.

Golden State acquired 2025 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised) from Charlotte Hornets for Brad Wanamaker; 2022 second round pick (protected top 54) (not exercised); cash considerations.

Golden State acquired rights to Cady Lalanne from San Antonio Spurs for Marquese Chriss; cash considerations.

Houston extracted a modest edge when it moved Victor Oladipo to Miami.

New York Knicks received Terrance Ferguson; Vincent Poirier; rights to Emir Preldzic; 2021 second round pick (from 76ers) (less favorable of 76ers, Rockets picks) (#58-Jericho Sims); 2024 second round pick (protected top 55) (from 76ers) (not exercised). Oklahoma City Thunder received Austin Rivers. Philadelphia 76ers received Ignas Brazdeikis. The value leaned toward New York, but the partner still received meaningful return.

On March 25, 2021, Portland acquired Norman Powell from Toronto Raptors in exchange for Gary Trent Jr.; Rodney Hood.

On March 25, 2021, Utah Jazz acquired Matt Thomas from Toronto Raptors in exchange for 2021 second round pick (#47-David Johnson (Ricardo)).

Golden State finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired Jim Barnett from Portland Trail Blazers for Charlie Yelverton; 1971 third round pick (#42-Bill Smith (A.)); 1972 second round pick (#26-Dave Twardzik).

Los Angeles Lakers finished with a modest realized-value edge in the 1971-03-29 transaction with Sacramento Kings, receiving Flynn Robinson for 1971 second-round pick (#31-Joe Bergman); cash.

Detroit acquired Archie Dees; 1959 second round pick (#9 – Tom Robitaille) from Sacramento Kings for Phil Jordon.

Detroit acquired "future considerations subject to certain contingencies" (1972 #9-Bob Nash on 1971-12-09) from Phoenix Suns for Otto Moore.

Detroit acquired Harry Gallatin; Sweetwater Clifton; rights to Dick Atha from New York Knicks for Mel Hutchins; 1957 first round pick (#2 – Charlie Tyra).

The realized return strongly favored Houston: Houston received Otto Moore from Phoenix Suns for 1972 first-round pick (#4-Corky Calhoun).

Atlanta acquired 1973 first round pick (#6-Dwight Jones (Elmo)) from Pistons in exchange for George Trapp.

Atlanta acquired rights to Dave Gambee from Royals in exchange for cash.

Atlanta acquired Dave Gambee from Royals (AP) in exchange for rights to Bob Boozer.

The long-term value clearly favored Oklahoma City Thunder: Houston received cash from Oklahoma City Thunder for Don Kojis.

Atlanta acquired rights to Noble Jorgensen from Redskins in exchange for cash.

Detroit acquired cash from Los Angeles Lakers for Darrall Imhoff.

Atlanta acquired Ed Conlin from Pistons in exchange for Bob Ferry.

Detroit acquired rights to Don Ohl from Golden State Warriors for cash.

On April 17, 1957, Rochester Royals acquired Clyde Lovellette; Jim Paxson (Sr.) from Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Bob Burrow (a); Ed Fleming; Monk Meineke; Art Spoelstra; rights to Rod Hundley / Hot Rod Hundley.

Milwaukee acquired Oscar Robertson from the Cincinnati Royals for Flynn Robinson and Charlie Paulk, adding the veteran organizer who completed a 66-win championship team in his first season.

Chicago acquired Jim Fox / Sonny Fox, 1971 second round pick (#32-Howard Porter) from Suns for Clem Haskins, producing a clear realized-value win.

Cleveland acquired 1973 first round pick (#2-Jim Brewer) and 1973 third round pick (#37-Jim O'Brien) for John Johnson, Rick Roberson and 1973 first round pick (#15-Barry Parkhill); the completed outcomes remain broadly comparable.

Boston acquired Bill Sharman (player to be named later) from Pistons in exchange for rights to Charlie Share.

Boston acquired Cecil Hankins from Bombers (BAA) in exchange for Wyndol Gray.

Boston acquired the draft rights to Bill Russell from the St. Louis Hawks for six-time All-Star Ed Macauley and the rights to Cliff Hagan. Russell became the foundation of eleven Celtics championships, while Macauley and Hagan helped St. Louis win the 1958 title. Boston still wins because Russell changed the scale of the franchise and the league, but the Hawks earned a strong return.

Detroit won the deal, acquiring Gene Shue for Ron Sobieszczyk.

Boston acquired 1985 first-round pick (#20 Sam Vincent) from Mavericks in exchange for 1985 first-round pick (No. 24, Terry Porter); 1988 second-round pick (No. 49, Jose Vargas).

Boston acquired Henry Beenders; Chuck Halbert from Warriors (BAA) in exchange for Ed Sadowski (Anthony).

Denver acquired cash from Houston Mavericks (ABA) for Tom Hoover.

Atlanta traded Pete Maravich and a 1980 third-round pick to the expansion New Orleans Jazz for Bob Kauffman, Dean Meminger, first-round picks in 1974 and 1975, and second-round picks in 1975 and 1976.

Atlanta acquired Dick Mehen; Howie Schultz; cash from Pistons in exchange for Frank Brian.

New York won the Jerry Lucas–Cazzie Russell exchange because Lucas stabilized the frontcourt, helped the Knicks reach two Finals and contributed to the 1973 championship, while Russell still gave Golden State several productive scoring seasons.

The Nets acquired rights to John Roche from Colonels (ABA) in exchange for cash.

On May 8, 1969, the Phoenix Suns acquired Paul Silas from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Gary Gregor; 1970 first-round pick (#16-Gary Freeman).

Detroit acquired rights to Bill Chmielewski from Sacramento Kings for cash.

Atlanta traded Paul Silas to Phoenix for Gary Gregor and a 1970 first-round pick (#16 Gary Freeman).

Golden State received some value, but rights to Edgar Lacy produced the stronger overall return for the counterpart.

The long-term value clearly favored Portland Trail Blazers: Houston received Larry Siegfried from Portland Trail Blazers for Jim Barnett.

Buffalo Braves won the 1970-05-11 trade with Philadelphia 76ers in hindsight: Bob Kauffman; future considerations (1971 #30-Spencer Haywood) produced the stronger realized return than Bailey Howell.

Chicago received cash for 1966 second round pick (#14-Hank Finkel), but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Golden State's return of cash fell well short of the long-term value surrendered in Zeke Zawoluk.

Sacramento acquired 25-year-old Chris Webber for Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe, then built the greatest Kings team of the modern era around Webber’s scoring, rebounding and passing.

The Nets acquired Tom Washington from Floridians (ABA) in exchange for 1972 third-round pick.

Chicago received Charlie Paulk for Matt Guokas, 1972 second round pick (#19-Sam Sibert), with the completed returns remaining broadly comparable.

Detroit acquired Ed Kalafat from Los Angeles Lakers for Corky Devlin.

Denver acquired cash from Milwaukee Bucks for George Johnson.

Denver acquired draft pick (outcome unknown) from The Floridians (ABA) for rights to Al Cueto.

The Chicago Packers sold Bob McNeill's player rights to the Philadelphia Warriors for cash; the amount is not identified in the available evidence.

New York acquired Sam Stith from Royals for cash. Both sides realized enough value that a decisive winner would overstate the result.

New York acquired Dave Budd from Packers for rights to Charlie Tyra; rights to Bob McNeill. New York received useful value, but the partner side finished with the better overall return.

Golden State acquired 1993 conditional second-round pick (conveyance unresolved) from San Antonio Spurs for rights to Kevin Pritchard.

Cleveland acquired rights to Jim Chones for 1975 first round pick (#8-Junior Bridgeman), but the outgoing package produced a modestly stronger realized return.

Cleveland exchanged Randy Smith for 1981 first round pick (#17-Kevin Loder), with the two sides generating broadly comparable realized value.

On May 20, 1970, the Phoenix Suns acquired Mel Counts from the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Gail Goodrich.

Los Angeles clearly won by reacquiring Gail Goodrich for Mel Counts, adding a Hall of Fame guard who became a leading scorer on the 1972 champions.

Boston acquired Charlie Scott for Paul Westphal and two second-round picks. Scott became an important starter on the 1976 champions, while Westphal developed into a four-time All-Star and four-time All-NBA guard in Phoenix and led the Suns to the 1976 Finals. Both teams won, with Phoenix earning a slight long-term edge.

Denver received Tom Burleson; Bob Wilkerson; 1977 second-round pick (#30-Steve Sheppard) from Seattle SuperSonics, sending Paul Silas; Marvin Webster; Willie Wise in return.

Indiana acquired Mel Daniels from Minnesota’s ABA franchise for Jimmy Dawson, Ron Kozlicki, a first-round pick and cash. Daniels became a two-time ABA MVP with Indiana, anchored three championship teams and established the Pacers’ identity.

Denver received Brian Taylor; 1977 first-round pick (#9-Tom LaGarde) from Sacramento Kings, sending Tom Burleson; 1977 second-round pick (#30-Steve Sheppard) in return.

Miami and Boston Celtics produced broadly comparable realized value in the 1997-05-27 exchange: 1997 second-round pick (#30-Mark Sanford); Celtics' right to sign Heat director of player personnel Chris Wallace as general manager for 1997 second-round pick (#55-Ben Pepper); Celtics' right to sign Heat director of player personnel Chris Wallace as general manager.

Cleveland acquired Dick Snyder and 1974 first-round pick (No. 8, Campy Russell) for 1974 first round pick (#3-Tom Burleson), producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

San Antonio acquired Terry Cummings and a second-round pick for Alvin Robertson, Greg Anderson and a second, adding the veteran scorer who helped the Spurs jump from 21 wins to 56 in David Robinson’s rookie season.

Detroit acquired Earl Williams from Phoenix Suns for Willie Norwood; 1976 conditional draft pick (if Norwood does not pass physical during training camp) (not exercised).

On May 28, 1975, Kansas City-Omaha Kings acquired 1975 first round pick (#10-Bill Robinzine) from Utah Jazz in exchange for Ron Behagen; 1976 second round pick (#20-Major Jones).

Chicago acquired 1974 first round pick (#14-Maurice Lucas), cash from Knicks for Howard Porter, 1975 second round pick (#34-Larry Fogle), producing a clear realized-value win.

Atlanta acquired rights to Chuck Cooper from Celtics in exchange for cash.

Atlanta acquired cash from Sonics in exchange for 1975 second round pick (#21-Bruce Seals).

Cleveland acquired 1975 first round pick (#15-John Lambert), 1975 second round pick (#33-Mel Utley) and future considerations (Butch Beard on 1975-06-04) for Dwight Davis, but the outgoing package produced a modestly stronger realized return.

Buffalo Braves won the 1975-05-29 trade with Phoenix Suns in hindsight: 1976 first-round pick (#6-Adrian Dantley) produced the stronger realized return than 1975 first-round pick (#16-Ricky Sobers).

Boston acquired cash; future considerations from Bucks in exchange for rights to George Thompson.

The Nets acquired John Gianelli; 1979 first-round pick (#8, Calvin Natt) from Bucks in exchange for Harvey Catchings.

The Philadelphia Warriors sold Vern Hatton's player rights to the Chicago Packers for cash; the amount is not identified in the available evidence.

Los Angeles Lakers received 1992 second round pick (#36-Duane Cooper); 1995 second round pick (#40-Dwayne Whitfield). Milwaukee Bucks received Lakers' agreement to release coach Mike Dunleavy (Sr.) from his contract.

Cleveland acquired 1978 first round pick (#15-Mike Mitchell) for 1979 first round pick (#4-Greg Kelser), producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

Los Angeles Lakers captured a clear realized-value win in the 1977-06-01 transaction with Sacramento Kings, receiving Ollie Johnson; 1978 first-round pick (#5-Purvis Short); plus 1 additional asset for Lucius Allen.

Denver acquired rights to Jan van Breda Kolff from Virginia Squires (ABA) for future considerations (details unresolved).

Detroit acquired rights to Chuck Noble from Golden State Warriors for cash.

Detroit Pistons received Magic's agreement to delay their decision on a draft pick owed by the Suns from a previous trade, which allowed the Pistons to defer the first-round pick owed to them by the Grizzlies in the Otis Thorpe trade until 2002. Orlando Magic received first round pick (2005 #11-Fran Vazquez).

The 2001-06-02 exchange produced broadly comparable realized value: 2001 first-round pick (#23-Brandon Armstrong) for 2001 first-round pick (#22-Jeryl Sasser).

Seattle traded Finals MVP Dennis Johnson for Paul Westphal; Westphal’s injuries shortened the return while Johnson remained a championship-level guard for years.

On June 3, 1976, Portland acquired 1977 second round pick (#28-Kim Anderson) from Utah Jazz in exchange for 1976 second round pick (#26-Jacky Dorsey).

The Nets acquired Swen Nater; cash from Spurs (ABA) in exchange for Larry Kenon.

The Nets acquired cash from Spurs (ABA) in exchange for Mike Gale.

Portland turned Tom Owens into an unprotected 1984 first-round pick that became the No. 2 selection, while Indiana received only a brief veteran tenure and a later second-round return.

On June 7, 2005, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired 2005 second round pick (#60-Alex Acker) from the Utah Jazz in exchange for 2008 second round pick (protected top 35 in 2008-09) (2008 #44-Ante Tomic).

Denver received Fat Lever; Calvin Natt; Wayne Cooper; 1984 second-round pick (#42-Willie White); and 1 additional asset from Portland Trail Blazers, sending Kiki Vandeweghe in return.

Golden State surrendered the more valuable outcome. The Warriors acquired 1978 first round pick (#22-Ray Townsend) from Portland Trail Blazers for 1979 or 1981 first round pick (1981 #10-Albert King).

Indiana and Portland Trail Blazers produced a stronger realized return for Blazers in the 1978-06-07 exchange.

Buffalo Braves earned a modest hindsight edge over Los Angeles Lakers in the 1978-06-07 exchange, with Tom Abernethy providing the better overall return.

Cleveland exchanged Jim Cleamons for John Gianelli and 1977 first round pick (outcome unknown), with the two sides generating broadly comparable realized value.

Milwaukee Bucks won the 1977-06-07 trade in hindsight: Buffalo Braves' return of Swen Nater; 1977 first-round pick (#13-Tate Armstrong) did not match the realized value of 1977 first-round pick (#3-Marques Johnson).

Atlanta acquired Gus Bailey; Joe Meriweather; 1976 first round pick (#9-Armond Hill) from Rockets in exchange for Dwight Jones (Elmo); 1976 first round pick (#1-John Lucas Jr.).

On June 8, 2006, Toronto acquired Kris Humphries; Robert Whaley from Utah Jazz in exchange for Rafael Araujo.

Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired Manute Bol from Washington Wizards for Dave Feitl; 1989 second round pick (#41-Doug Roth).

The Nets acquired Otis Birdsong; 1981 second-round pick (#44, Steve Lingenfelter) from Kings in exchange for Cliff Robinson.

Atlanta acquired 1981 first round pick (#4-Al Wood); 1981 second round pick (#38-Clyde Bradshaw); Bulls' option to swap 1982 first round picks with Hawks (not exercised) from Bulls in exchange for 1981 first round pick (#6-Orlando Woolridge); 1982 second round pick (#26-Ricky Frazier); Bulls' option to swap 1982 first round picks with Hawks (not exercised).

Cleveland acquired Kings' agreement not to exercise their right of first refusal on free agent Scott Wedman and 1981 second round pick (#36-Ray Blume) for 1981 first round pick (#17-Kevin Loder); the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Cleveland acquired Pacers' agreement not to exercise their right of first refusal on veteran free agent James Edwards for 1981 second round pick (#36-Ray Blume) and 1982 second round pick (#40-Guy Morgan); the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

The partner finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired Mike Gale from Portland Trail Blazers for 1982 second round pick (#37-Audie Norris); 1985 second round pick (#25-Mike Smrek).

The realized return strongly favored Houston: Houston received Elvin Hayes from Washington Wizards for 1981 second-round pick (#35-Charlie Davis) (E.); 1983 second-round pick (#25-Sidney Lowe).

Indiana and Phoenix Suns produced close realized value, with a narrow edge to Suns, in the 1981-06-08 exchange.

On June 9, 2009, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Jason Kapono from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for Reggie Evans.

The long-term value clearly favored Toronto Raptors: Houston received Roy Rogers; 1998 first-round pick (#16-Bryce Drew); 1998 first-round pick (#18-Mirsad Turkcan) from Toronto Raptors for Kevin Willis.

Boston sent the No. 1 and No. 13 picks to Golden State for Robert Parish and the No. 3 pick, which the Celtics used on Kevin McHale.

Chicago exchanged rights to Cedrick Hordges for 1981 conditional round pick (second round if Hordges makes Nuggets roster, else third round) (#32-Mike Olliver) in a transaction with broadly balanced realized value.

Dallas received 1981 second-round pick (#43-Elston Turner); future considerations (details not identified in source) from Phoenix Suns and sent Wiley Peck in return.

Denver acquired 1978 first-round pick (#17-Rod Griffin) from Seattle SuperSonics for Tom LaGarde.

The long-term value clearly favored Boston Celtics: Houston received 1977 second-round pick (#34-Larry Moffett); 1978 second-round pick (#28-Buster Matheney) from Boston Celtics for John Johnson (Howard Getty).

Buffalo Braves captured the stronger realized return in the 1977-06-09 transaction with Los Angeles Lakers, led by Johnny Neumann.

On June 9, 1975, the Phoenix Suns acquired Phil Lumpkin from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for 1976 second-round pick (#26-Jacky Dorsey).

Chicago exchanged rights to Dick Gibbs for 1973 second round pick (#24-Kevin Stacom) in a transaction with broadly balanced realized value.

Detroit lost the deal, sending Bob Ferry, Bailey Howell, Don Ohl, rights to Les Hunter, rights to Wali Jones for Terry Dischinger, Don Kojis, Rod Thorn.

The Nets acquired Mike Woodson from Knicks in exchange for Mike Newlin.

Chicago acquired rights to Ray Blume, 1982 second round pick (#31-Rod Higgins) from Pacers for rights to Mike Olliver, producing a clear realized-value win.

Chicago exchanged rights to Calvin Garrett for 1982 second round pick (#38-Wayne Sappleton) in a transaction with broadly balanced realized value.

Chicago received rights to Ronnie Lester, first round pick (Bulls choice of Blazers 1981, Cavaliers 1981, Blazers 1992 picks) (1981 #4-Al Wood) for rights to Kelvin Ransey, 1981 first round pick (#16-Darnell Valentine), but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Golden State finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired 1981 second round pick (#33-Sam Williams) from Washington Wizards for rights to Jeff Ruland.

Chicago received 1977 first round pick (#13-Tate Armstrong) for 1977 second round pick (#24-Larry Johnson (b. 1954-11-28)), $150K cash and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Cleveland exchanged Kevin Restani for cash, with the realized return ultimately favorable to Bucks.

Detroit acquired Dick Farley; Earl Lloyd from Philadelphia 76ers for cash.

Detroit acquired Ersan Ilyasova from Milwaukee Bucks for Caron Butler; Shawne Williams.

The long-term result was ultimately favorable to Wolves: Houston received Mike James (Lamont); Justin Reed from Minnesota Timberwolves for Juwan Howard.

Denver received 1991 first-round pick (#8-Mark Macon) from Washington Bullets, sending Michael Adams; 1991 first-round pick (#19-LaBradford Smith); 1993 second-round pick (#36-John Best) in return.

The Nets acquired future considerations (cash) from Pistons in exchange for Edgar Jones.

Win. Indiana turned Mark Jackson, Ricky Pierce and a lower first-round pick into Jalen Rose, Reggie Williams and the No. 10 pick, then later brought Jackson back in a separate transaction. Rose became a core player on the 2000 Finals team, while Denver's veteran return was short-lived. IND A+, DEN D is the appropriate completed-value spread.

Denver received Sarunas Marciulionis; 1996 second-round pick (#37-Jeff McInnis) from Sacramento Kings, sending Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf in return.

Charlotte acquired rights to Roberto Duenas from Chicago Bulls for 2001 second round pick (#44-Sean Lampley).

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.

On June 14, 1985, the Phoenix Suns acquired Bernard Thompson from the Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for 1987 second-round pick (#30-Nikita Wilson).

Atlanta acquired Ralph Davis; rights to Bill Bridges from Packers in exchange for Al Ferrari; Shellie McMillon.

Charlotte acquired Spencer Hawes; Matt Barnes from Los Angeles Clippers for Lance Stephenson.

Detroit came out slightly ahead, acquiring 2009 second round pick (#39 – Jonas Jerebko), 2011 second round pick (#33 – Kyle Singler) for Carlos Delfino.

Milwaukee acquired Timberwolves' agreement to select Mark Davis (Giles) in the 1989 NBA expansion draft while sending out 1989 second round pick (#34-Gary Leonard) in the 1989-06-15 transaction with Timberwolves.

Denver received rights to Bobby Jones from Carolina Cougars (ABA), sending rights to Marvin Barnes in return.

Cleveland acquired 1986 first round pick (#1-Brad Daugherty) for Roy Hinson and cash, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

Cleveland acquired James Silas and rights to Rich Yonakor for 1982 second round pick (#24-Oliver Robinson) and cash, but the outgoing package produced a modestly stronger realized return.

Atlanta acquired Ken Charles; Dick Gibbs; cash from Braves in exchange for Tom Van Arsdale.

Los Angeles acquired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walt Wesley for Elmore Smith, Brian Winters, Dave Meyers, Junior Bridgeman and future consideration, gaining the star who bridged the franchise into five Showtime championships.

Chicago exchanged Cameron Bairstow for Spencer Dinwiddie in a transaction with broadly balanced realized value.

On June 17, 2010, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Andres Nocioni and Spencer Hawes from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Samuel Dalembert.

Phoenix acquired Charles Barkley from Philadelphia for Jeff Hornacek, Tim Perry and Andrew Lang, adding the 1993 MVP who led the Suns to 62 wins and the NBA Finals in his first season.

Atlanta acquired Mike McGee; rights to Ken Barlow from Lakers in exchange for rights to Ron Kellogg; rights to Billy Thompson.

Chicago received Steve Colter for rights to Larry Krystkowiak, 1987 second round pick (#40-Winston Garland), 1992 second round pick (#54-Brett Roberts), but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Cleveland acquired the draft rights to Mark Price from Dallas for a 1989 second-round pick, later used on Jeff Hodge, and additional considerations. Price became a four-time All-Star, a four-time All-NBA selection and the lead guard for seven Cavaliers playoff teams. Dallas received no comparable NBA production. Cleveland wins emphatically.

Chicago received Gene Banks for Steve Johnson, 1985 second round pick (#29-Mike Brittain), but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Detroit won by acquiring Rick Mahorn and Mike Gibson for Dan Roundfield.

The realized value was broadly balanced. The Warriors acquired Greg Ballard from Washington Wizards for 1985 second round pick (#31-Manute Bol); 1987 second round pick (#36-Duane Washington).

Atlanta acquired Jerry Chambers from Blazers in exchange for Gary Gregor.

Boston acquired Al Horford; Moses Brown; 2023 second-round pick (#41 Amari Bailey) from Thunder in exchange for Kemba Walker; 2021 first-round pick (#16 Alperen Sengun); 2025 second-round pick (#50 Kobe Sanders).

Chicago acquired rights to Charles Oakley, rights to Calvin Duncan from Cavaliers for Ennis Whatley, rights to Keith Lee, producing a clear realized-value win.

Chicago received rights to Mike Smrek for rights to Ben Coleman, rights to Ken Johnson (H.), with the completed returns remaining broadly comparable.

Atlanta acquired Cliff Levingston; rights to Antoine Carr; 1986 second round pick (#40-Augusto Binelli); 1987 second round pick (#42-Terence Bailey) from Pistons in exchange for Dan Roundfield.

Denver acquired Don Sidle; Larry Cannon; 1971 first-round pick (#4-Ken Durrett) from The Floridians (ABA) for Larry Jones; Greg Wittman; 1971 second-round pick (outcome unknown).

Atlanta traded 2019 second-round pick (#44 Bol Bol) to Miami for a 2024 protected second-round pick (not exercised) and $1.9M cash.

Boston acquired 2017 first-round pick (#3 Jayson Tatum); 2019 first-round pick (#14 Romeo Langford) from 76ers in exchange for 2017 first-round pick (#1 Markelle Fultz).

Houston finished with a modest realized-value edge: Houston received 1996 second-round pick (#30-Othella Harrington); 1996 second-round pick (#42-Randy Livingston) and additional assets from Memphis Grizzlies for Pete Chilcutt; Tim Breaux; 1996 first-round pick (#22-Roy Rogers); 1996 second-round pick (#51-Chris Robinson) and additional assets.

Detroit acquired William Bedford from Phoenix Suns for 1988 first round pick (#22 – Randolph Keys).

On June 19, 1986, Portland acquired Steve Johnson from San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Mychal Thompson; rights to Larry Krystkowiak.

Cleveland traded Cliff Robinson and the rights to Tim McCormick for the rights to Mel Turpin; Washington added Robinson and then rerouted McCormick in the deal that brought Gus Williams from Seattle.

Golden State finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired Jerome Whitehead from Los Angeles Clippers for rights to Jay Murphy.

On June 19, 1984, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired 1988 first round pick (#12-Harvey Grant) from the Washington Wizards in exchange for rights to Tom Sewell.

The Nets acquired rights to Jaylen Hands; draft picks (first-round pick protected top 14 in 2020-22, else 2023 second-round pick, 2024 second-round pick) (2020 #19, Saddiq Bey) from Clippers in exchange for rights to Mfiondu Kabengele.

Atlanta traded 2019 second-round pick (#41 Eric Paschall) to Golden State for 2024 second-round pick (#44 Pelle Larsson) and $1.3M cash.

Denver acquired rights to Bol Bol from Miami Heat for 2022 second-round pick (less favorable of 76ers, Nuggets picks) (pick forfeited); $1.2M cash considerations.

Detroit won the deal, acquiring Tony Snell, rights to Kevin Porter Jr. for Jon Leuer.

Golden State acquired $2M cash considerations (from Jazz) from Utah Jazz, Indiana Pacers for rights to Miye Oni.

Golden State surrendered the more valuable outcome. The Warriors acquired rights to Alen Smailagic from New Orleans Pelicans for 2021 second round pick (#47-David Johnson (Ricardo)); 2023 second round pick (#49-Emoni Bates); cash considerations.

Indiana sold Jarrell Brantley's draft rights to Utah for $1 million and a 2021 second-round pick; Golden State was not a party to this Pacers transaction.

The 2019-06-20 trade leans slightly toward Orlando Magic; Los Angeles Lakers received rights to Talen Horton-Tucker but sent 2020 second-round pick (#58-Paul Reed); $2.2M cash considerations.

New York acquired rights to Ignas Brazdeikis from Kings for rights to Kyle Guy; $1M cash considerations. New York received useful value, but the partner side finished with the better overall return.

Atlanta acquired Marco Belinelli; Miles Plumlee; 2017 second round pick (#41-Tyler Dorsey) from Hornets in exchange for Dwight Howard; 2017 second round pick (#31-Frank Jackson).

New Orleans acquired Rashard Lewis; 2012 second round pick (#46-Darius Miller) from Washington Wizards for Emeka Okafor; Trevor Ariza.

Denver acquired Mack Calvin from Carolina Cougars (ABA) for future considerations (details unresolved); cash.

Los Angeles Clippers received Nate Bowman; Mike Silliman. New York Knicks received future considerations; or past considerations (Braves' agreement not to select certain Knicks players in expansion draft); or draft pick (outcome unknown); or cash. The value leaned toward New York, but the partner still received meaningful return.

Chicago exchanged Alex Caruso for Josh Giddey in a timeline-driven deal with Oklahoma City.

Boston acquired rights to Carsen Edwards; rights to Ty Jerome from 76ers in exchange for rights to Matisse Thybulle.

On June 21, 2019, Washington Wizards acquired Jonathon Simmons; rights to Admiral Schofield from Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for $2M cash.

Atlanta acquired the rights to Trae Young and a 2019 protected first-round pick (#10 Cam Reddish) from Dallas in exchange for the rights to Luka Doncic.

Atlanta traded the rights to Devonte' Graham (34th pick 2018) to Charlotte for 2019 second-round pick (#44 Bol Bol) and 2023 second-round pick (#34 Colby Jones).

Charlotte acquired rights to Miles Bridges; 2020 second round pick (#32-Vernon Carey Jr.); 2021 second round pick (#56-Scottie Lewis) from Los Angeles Clippers for rights to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Dallas received draft rights to Raymond Spalding; draft rights to Kostas Antetokounmpo from Philadelphia 76ers and sent draft rights to Shake Milton in return.

Denver acquired rights to Jarred Vanderbilt from Orlando Magic for rights to Justin Jackson (Nicholas); 2019 second-round pick (less favorable of Nuggets (protected #56-60), Wizards picks; if Nuggets pick is less favorable but falls within protected range, then Wizards pick) (#36-Cody Martin).

Detroit lost the deal, sending 2021 second round pick (#32 – Jeremiah Robinson-Earl), 2023 second round pick (#31 – James Nnaji) for rights to Khyri Thomas.

The realized return strongly favored Houston: Houston received rights to Vince Edwards from Utah Jazz for cash.

On June 21, 2018, the Phoenix Suns acquired rights to Mikal Bridges from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for rights to Zhaire Smith; 2021 first-round pick (#18-Tre Mann).

On June 21, 2018, Portland acquired rights to Gary Trent Jr. from Sacramento Kings in exchange for 2019 second round pick (more favorable of Lakers, Timberwolves picks) (#40-Justin James); 2021 second round pick (#48-Sharife Cooper); cash.

New Orleans acquired 2017 second round pick (#52-Edmond Sumner) from Washington Wizards for Tim Frazier.

The realized-value outcome leaned Blazers, though the margin was narrow. The Warriors acquired 2010 second round pick (#44-Jerome Jordan); cash considerations from Portland Trail Blazers for 2010 second round pick (#34-Armon Johnson).

On June 21, 2006, San Antonio Spurs acquired Matt Bonner; Eric Williams; 2009 second round pick (#51-Jack McClinton) from Toronto Raptors in exchange for Rasho Nesterovic; cash.

Charlotte used expansion-draft leverage plus the No. 4 and No. 33 picks to acquire No. 2 and select Emeka Okafor, who became Rookie of the Year and a five-year cornerstone, while the Clippers' Shaun Livingston path was derailed by injury.

Boston acquired 1996 first-round pick (#6 Antoine Walker); 1997 first-round pick (#6 Ron Mercer) from Mavericks in exchange for Eric Montross; 1996 first-round pick (#9 Samaki Walker).

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

Dallas received Lafayette Lever from Denver Nuggets and sent 1990 first-round pick (#9-Willie Burton); 1991 first-round pick (#19-LaBradford Smith) in return.

Indiana earned a modest hindsight edge over Milwaukee Bucks, with Scott Skiles providing the better realized return.

On June 21, 1987, the Phoenix Suns acquired Eddie Johnson from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for Ed Pinckney; 1988 second-round pick (#30-Fennis Dembo).

Denver acquired Rich Kelley from Phoenix Suns for 1982 first-round pick (#15-David Thirdkill).

Boston acquired cash from Knicks in exchange for rights to George Kaftan.

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.

The Nets acquired D'Angelo Russell; Timofey Mozgov from Lakers in exchange for Brook Lopez; rights to Kyle Kuzma.

Charlotte acquired rights to Dwayne Bacon; $1.8M cash from New Orleans Pelicans for rights to Frank Jackson.

Chicago sent rights to Jordan Bell for $3.5M cash, and the outgoing package produced materially greater realized value.

Chicago received Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and the rights to Lauri Markkanen for Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton, retaining more long-term talent while Minnesota gained the star who ended its fourteen-year playoff drought.

Denver received Trey Lyles; rights to Tyler Lydon from Utah Jazz, sending rights to Donovan Mitchell in return.

Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired rights to Jordan Bell from Chicago Bulls for $3.5M cash.

The long-term result was ultimately favorable to Grizzlies: Houston received 2018 second-round pick (least favorable of Grizzlies, Heat, Hornets picks) (#46-De'Anthony Melton) from Memphis Grizzlies for rights to Dillon Brooks.

Indiana captured the stronger realized return, led by rights to Edmond Sumner, in the 2017-06-22 transaction with New Orleans Pelicans.

Los Angeles Clippers captured the stronger realized return in the 2017-06-22 transaction with Milwaukee Bucks, led by rights to Sindarius Thornwell.

Los Angeles Lakers captured a clear realized-value win in the 2017-06-22 transaction with Utah Jazz, receiving rights to Josh Hart; rights to Thomas Bryant for rights to Tony Bradley.

Orlando Magic clearly won the completed-value comparison; Memphis received rights to Ivan Rabb but surrendered 2019 second-round pick (#46-Talen Horton-Tucker).

On June 22, 2017, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired rights to Anzejs Pasecniks from the Orlando Magic in exchange for draft picks (first round pick exactly two years after Thunder conveys first round pick to Jazz, protected top 20 in 2020-22, else 2022 second round pick and 2023 second round pick) (2020 #21-Tyrese Maxey) and 2020 second round pick (less favorable of Knicks, Nets picks) (#47-Yam Madar).

On June 22, 2017, Portland acquired rights to Zach Collins from Sacramento Kings in exchange for rights to Justin Jackson (Aaron); rights to Harry Giles III.

Chicago received Robin Lopez, Jerian Grant, Jose Calderon for Derrick Rose, Justin Holiday, 2017 second round pick (#44-Damyean Dotson), but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

The partner finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired Charlie Bell; Dan Gadzuric from Milwaukee Bucks for Corey Maggette; 2010 second round pick (#44-Jerome Jordan).

Charlotte acquired 2005 first round pick (#13-Sean May); $3M cash from Phoenix Suns for Bobcats' agreement to select Jahidi White from Suns in expansion draft.

Atlanta acquired Ken Norman from Bucks in exchange for rights to Roy Hinson.

Denver received 1990 first-round pick (#3-Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf) from Miami Heat, sending 1990 first-round pick (#9-Willie Burton); 1990 first-round pick (#15-Dave Jamerson) in return.

Boston acquired Heat's agreement not to select Dennis Johnson in the 1988 expansion draft from Heat in exchange for 1988 second-round pick (#35 Sylvester Gray).

Chicago moved the rights to Olden Polynice and additional draft considerations to Seattle for Scottie Pippen’s rights, acquiring the two-way star who completed the foundation of six championship teams.

Chicago acquired Artis Gilmore from Spurs for 1988 second round pick (#27-Shelton Jones), producing a clear realized-value win.

The Nets acquired 1984 second-round pick (#41, Tom Sluby) from Knicks in exchange for Len Elmore.

Chicago exchanged Wilbur Holland for rights to Rickey Williams in a transaction with broadly comparable realized value.

On June 22, 1979, the Phoenix Suns acquired 1979 first-round pick (#22-Kyle Macy); 1980 third-round pick (#59-John Campbell) from the Washington Wizards in exchange for rights to Steve Malovic.

Boston acquired rights to Ken Sailors from Nuggets in exchange for cash.

Boston acquired cash from Lakers (BAA) in exchange for Gene Stump.

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.

Atlanta acquired rights to Tyrese Martin; $2M cash from Warriors in exchange for rights to Ryan Rollins.

Charlotte acquired rights to Bryce McGowens from Minnesota Timberwolves for rights to Josh Minott; 2023 second round pick (#53-Jaylen Clark).

Charlotte acquired draft picks (Nuggets first round pick protected top 14 in 2023-25, else 2025 second round pick) (2023 #27-Nick Smith Jr.); 2023 second round pick (Jazz pick) (#39-Mouhamed Gueye (a)); 2023 second round pick (least favorable of (a) Thunder (b) Wizards (c) more favorable of Heat, Mavericks picks) (#41-Amari Bailey); 2023 second round pick (#53-Jaylen Clark); 2024 second round pick (#53-Cam Spencer) from New York Knicks for rights to Jalen Duren.

Cleveland exchanged rights to Sasha Vezenkov and cash considerations for 2022 second round pick (#49-Isaiah Mobley), with the realized return ultimately favorable to Kings.

Dallas received draft rights to Jaden Hardy from Sacramento Kings and sent 2024 second-round pick (#54-Anton Watson); 2028 second-round pick (pick not identified in source) in return.

Denver acquired rights to Peyton Watson; 2023 second-round pick (second most favorable of (a) Thunder, (b) Wizards, (c) more favorable of Heat, Mavericks picks) (#40-Maxwell Lewis); 2024 second-round pick (more favorable of Hornets, Timberwolves picks) (#34-Tyler Kolek) from Oklahoma City Thunder for JaMychal Green; first-round pick (at least 2 years after Nuggets send first-round pick to Magic in earlier trade; protected top 5 in 2027-29, else 2029 second-round pick) (outcome unknown).

Indiana and Minnesota Timberwolves produced a stronger realized return for Wolves in the 2022-06-23 exchange.

Indiana and Milwaukee Bucks produced a stronger realized return for Bucks in the 2022-06-23 exchange.

Los Angeles Lakers received 2022 second-round pick (#35-Max Christie). Orlando Magic received 2028 second-round pick (more favorable of Lakers and Wizards picks; conveyance unresolved); $2.15M cash.

San Antonio Spurs came out ahead in the 2022-06-23 trade with Memphis, which received rights to Kennedy Chandler for 2024 second-round pick (#48-Harrison Ingram); $1M cash.

New York Knicks received draft picks (Nuggets pick) (first round pick protected top 14 in 2023-25, else 2025 second round pick, 2026 second round pick) (2023 #27-Nick Smith Jr.); draft pick (Pistons pick) (first round pick protected top 16 in 2021-22, top 18 in 2023-24, top 13 in 2025, top 11 in 2026, top 9 in 2027, else 2027 second round pick) (2025 #17-Joan Beringer); 2026 second round pick (Wizards own) (#31-Bruce Thornton); 2027 second round pick (Wizards own) (future); original Wizards first-round obligation protected 2023-26; did not convey. Oklahoma City Thunder received rights to Ousmane Dieng. New York ultimately received the stronger realized value.

The Nets acquired rights to Isaiah Whitehead from Jazz in exchange for rights to Marcus Paige; $3M cash.

Boston acquired 2019 first-round pick (#20 Matisse Thybulle) from Grizzlies in exchange for rights to Deyonta Davis; rights to Rade Zagorac.

Denver acquired $730K cash from Oklahoma City Thunder for rights to Daniel Hamilton.

Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired rights to Patrick McCaw from Milwaukee Bucks for $2.4M cash.

Los Angeles Clippers and New Orleans Pelicans produced a stronger realized return for Pelicans in the 2016-06-23 exchange: rights to David Michineau; rights to Diamond Stone for rights to Cheick Diallo.

Oklahoma City traded Serge Ibaka to Orlando for Victor Oladipo, Ersan Ilyasova and the draft rights to Domantas Sabonis, then used Oladipo and Sabonis to acquire Paul George one year later.

On June 23, 2016, the Phoenix Suns acquired rights to Marquese Chriss from the Sacramento Kings in exchange for rights to Bogdan Bogdanovic; rights to Georgios Papagiannis; rights to Skal Labissiere; 2020 second-round pick (#35-Xavier Tillman).

On June 23, 2016, Portland acquired rights to Jake Layman from Orlando Magic in exchange for 2019 second round pick (#56-Jaylen Hands); $1.2M cash.

Boston acquired rights to JaJuan Johnson; 2014 second-round pick (#47 Russ Smith) from Nets in exchange for rights to MarShon Brooks.

Charlotte acquired cash considerations from Golden State Warriors for rights to Jeremy Tyler.

Hornets Win. Charlotte earns A for Biyombo's useful first stint and the Maggette chain that produced Ben Gordon plus a future first. Milwaukee receives B because Jackson, Livingston, Udrih and Harris all had value, but the club did not keep Harris long enough to realize his peak and later conversions were mixed. Sacramento receives D because Salmons and Fredette did not create a comparable player or asset return. Hornets Win is the clearest completed-value verdict. Charlotte's return aged best because both incoming pieces created value tied directly to the deal. Biyombo became a useful defensive center during his initial Charlotte tenure, and Maggette was not merely a one-year scorer: in 2012 Charlotte moved him to Detroit for Ben Gordon and a future first-round pick. That first eventually conveyed as a top-10 selection. The combination of a long-lived rotation big, a productive veteran season and a future first produced more durable value than the announcement-day reaction suggested.

Chicago acquired rights to Nikola Mirotic from Timberwolves for rights to Norris Cole (Gene), rights to Malcolm Lee, cash considerations, producing a clear realized-value win.

Cleveland acquired 2013 second round pick (#31-Allen Crabbe) and 2014 second round pick (#33-Joe Harris) for rights to Justin Harper, producing a clear Cavaliers win on realized player, draft and roster value.

In a three-team draft-night deal, Denver received Andre Miller and the rights to Jordan Hamilton, Portland received Raymond Felton and the rights to Tanguy Ngombo, and Dallas received Rudy Fernandez and the rights to Petteri Koponen.

Denver acquired the draft rights to Chu Chu Maduabum from the Lakers for the future second-round pick used on #57 Alex Oriakhi.

Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired rights to Jeremy Tyler from Charlotte Hornets for cash considerations.

The 2011 draft-night package cost Houston too much downstream value.

Houston’s cash purchase of Chandler Parsons’ draft rights was a clear win.

San Antonio won the 2011 draft-night exchange by turning George Hill into the rights to Kawhi Leonard, Davis Bertans and Erazem Lorbek; Hill still gave Indiana several productive seasons and two conference-final runs.

New Orleans acquired cash from New York Knicks for rights to Josh Harrellson.

The Nets acquired 2012 second-round pick (#60, Robert Sacre) from Bucks in exchange for Chris Douglas-Roberts.

Miami and Oklahoma City Thunder produced a stronger realized return for Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2010-06-23 exchange: 2010 second-round pick (#32-Dexter Pittman) for Daequan Cook; 2010 first-round pick (#18-Eric Bledsoe).

Detroit acquired Fabricio Oberto from Milwaukee Bucks for Amir Johnson.

Milwaukee Bucks received Bruce Bowen; Kurt Thomas; Fabricio Oberto. San Antonio Spurs received Richard Jefferson.

Charlotte acquired first round pick (protected top 17 in 2005, top 16 in 2006, top 15 in 2007, top 14 in 2008) (2007 #22-Jared Dudley) from Cleveland Cavaliers for Aleksandar Pavlovic.

Charlotte acquired 2004 second round pick (#45-Bernard Robinson) from Milwaukee Bucks for Zaur Pachulia.

Boston acquired 2003 second-round pick (#56 Brandon Hunter); 2005 second-round pick (#53 Orien Greene) from Kings in exchange for rights to Darius Songaila.

Denver acquired 2000 first-round pick (#26-Mamadou N'diaye) from Utah Jazz for 2001 first-round pick (#21-Joseph Forte).

Charlotte acquired rights to Kelly Tripucka from Utah Jazz for Mike Brown.

Cleveland acquired Darnell Valentine for 1990 or 1992 second round pick (1990 #41-Stephen Bardo / Steve Bardo); the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Dallas received Heat's agreement to select Arvid Kramer in the 1988 expansion draft from Miami Heat and sent 1988 first-round pick (#20-Kevin Edwards) in return.

The 1988-06-23 trade leans slightly toward Miami Heat; Los Angeles Lakers received Heat's agreement not to select Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Lew Alcindor) in expansion draft but sent Lakers 1991 or 1992 (Heat's choice) second-round pick (1992 #42-Matt Geiger).

Miami and Boston Celtics produced broadly comparable realized value in the 1988-06-23 exchange: 1988 second-round pick (#35-Sylvester Gray) for Heat's agreement not to select Dennis Johnson in the expansion draft.

Miami held the better side in the 1988-06-23 transaction with Seattle SuperSonics, receiving 1988 second-round pick (#40-Orlando Graham) for Heat's agreement not to select Danny Young in the 1988 expansion draft.

Milwaukee Bucks came out ahead in the 1988-06-23 transaction with Miami, which received 1989 second-round pick (least favorable of Bucks picks) (#45-Scott Haffner) for Fred Roberts.

Chicago acquired 1983 second round pick (#31-Doc Rivers) from Warriors for 1982 second round pick (#38-Wayne Sappleton), producing a clear realized-value win.

Detroit acquired 1982 first round pick (#18 – Ricky Pierce) from Portland Trail Blazers for Kenny Carr.

Golden State surrendered the more valuable outcome. The Warriors acquired 1982 second round pick (#38-Wayne Sappleton) from Chicago Bulls for 1983 second round pick (#31-Doc Rivers).

Baltimore acquired Elvin Hayes from Houston for Jack Marin and future considerations. Hayes became a durable All-NBA anchor, paired with Wes Unseld and helped the Bullets win the 1978 championship.

Atlanta acquired rights to Henri Veesaar from Clippers in exchange for rights to Narcisse Ngoy; cash considerations.

Chicago traded the draft rights to Braden Smith for Kam Jones, 2028 and 2030 second-round pick swaps, and cash considerations.

Chicago sold the draft rights to No. 56 pick Vsevolod Ishchenko to the Lakers for cash; Los Angeles then moved those rights to Dallas for cash the same night.

In a 4-team transaction, Dallas received draft rights to #25-Sergio De Larrea and sent draft rights to #30-Koa Peat to Phoenix; draft rights to Melvin Ajinça and two future second-round picks to New York (years not identified in official release).

In a 3-team transaction, Dallas received draft rights to #56-Vsevolod Ishchenko via Los Angeles and Chicago and sent cash considerations to Los Angeles.

Denver sent the draft rights to #26 Tarris Reed Jr. to San Antonio for the rights to #35 Trevon Brazile and two future second-round picks.

Detroit acquired the No. 17 draft rights to Ebuka Okorie while sending Karim López’s rights and three future second-round picks.

Houston received Bruce Thornton and Clippers cash; New York received Jack Kayil, a 2029 Sacramento second-round pick, Mojave King's draft rights and Detroit cash; Detroit received Ugonna Onyenso; the Clippers received Nick Martinelli.

Washington exchanged the rights to Izaiyah Nelson for the rights to Felix Okpara.

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.

Dallas received Christian Wood from Houston Rockets and sent Sterling Brown; Marquese Chriss; Boban Marjanovic; Trey Burke; draft rights to Wendell Moore Jr. in return.

The realized return strongly favored Houston: Houston received rights to TyTy Washington Jr.; 2025 second-round pick (#51-Mohamed Diawara); 2027 second-round pick (outcome unknown) from Minnesota Timberwolves for rights to Wendell Moore Jr.

Minnesota Timberwolves gained a narrow hindsight edge; Memphis received rights to Jake LaRavia; 2023 second-round pick (#45-G.G. Jackson) but sent rights to Walker Kessler; rights to TyTy Washington Jr.

Philadelphia 76ers clearly won the completed-value comparison; Memphis received Danny Green; rights to David Roddy but surrendered De'Anthony Melton.

Atlanta acquired Evan Turner from Blazers in exchange for Kent Bazemore.

Atlanta acquired $2.4M cash from Cavaliers in exchange for rights to Kahlil Felder.

Charlotte acquired Nicolas Batum from Portland Trail Blazers for Gerald Henderson Jr.; Noah Vonleh.

The 2015-06-24 exchange produced broadly comparable realized value: Luke Ridnour for rights to Janis Timma.

The Nets acquired rights to Bojan Bogdanovic from Timberwolves in exchange for 2013 second-round pick (#52, Lorenzo Brown); cash.

Minnesota Timberwolves held the better side in the 2011-06-24 transaction with Miami, which received rights to Norris Cole for rights to Bojan Bogdanovic; 2014 second-round pick (#44-Markel Brown); cash.

In a multi-team transaction involving Hawks, Thunder, the Nets acquired rights to Damion James and sent rights to Jordan Crawford; rights to Tibur Pleiss.

Dallas received draft rights to Dominique Jones from Memphis Grizzlies and sent $3M cash in return.

Dallas received 2013 second-round pick (protected top 40 in 2013) (#41-Jamaal Franklin); cash considerations from Toronto Raptors and sent draft rights to Solomon Alabi in return.

Indiana and Oklahoma City Thunder produced a stronger realized return for Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2010-06-24 exchange.

Los Angeles Clippers won the 2010-06-24 trade with Oklahoma City Thunder in hindsight: rights to Eric Bledsoe produced the stronger realized return than first-round pick (protected top 10 in 2012-15, unprotected in 2016) (2012 #22-Fab Melo).

Miami and Oklahoma City Thunder produced broadly comparable realized value in the 2010-06-24 exchange: second-round pick (protected top 40 in 2011, top 40 in 2012, unprotected in 2013) (2011 #54-Milan Macvan) for rights to Latavious Williams.

Minnesota acquired Martell Webster while sending out Ryan Gomes; rights to Luke Babbitt in the 2010-06-24 transaction with Blazers.

Minnesota acquired rights to Lazar Hayward; rights to Nemanja Bjelica while sending out rights to Trevor Booker; rights to Hamady N'Diaye in the 2010-06-24 transaction with Wizards.

Dallas received Byron Mullens; 2009 second-round pick (#56-Ahmad Nivins); 2010 second-round pick (less favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks) (#51-Magnum Rolle) from Portland Trail Blazers and sent 2009 first-round pick (#22-Victor Claver) in return.

Minnesota acquired Washington’s No. 5 pick, used it on Ricky Rubio, and also received Etan Thomas, Darius Songaila and Oleksiy Pecherov for Randy Foye and Mike Miller. Rubio became a long-term starting guard and franchise favorite, while Foye and Miller spent only one season in Washington and did not produce the intended playoff push.

The Nets acquired Eddie Gill; cash from Blazers in exchange for rights to Viktor Khryapa.

Chicago acquired rights to Luol Deng from Suns for rights to Jackson Vroman, first round pick (protected top 3 in 2005, top 1 in 2006) (2005 #21-Nate Robinson), $3M cash, producing a clear realized-value win.

Dallas received draft rights to Pavel Podkolzine from Utah Jazz and sent 2005 first-round pick (#27-Linas Kleiza) in return.

Dallas received draft rights to Luis Flores; cash from Houston Rockets and sent draft rights to Vassilis Spanoulis in return.

Dallas received Jerry Stackhouse; Christian Laettner; draft rights to Devin Harris from Washington Wizards and sent Antawn Jamison; $1M cash in return.

Dallas received Erick Dampier; Evan Eschmeyer; draft rights to Steve Logan from Golden State Warriors and sent Christian Laettner; Eduardo Najera; draft rights to Luis Flores; draft rights to Mladen Sekularac; 76ers first-round pick (lottery protected) (pick not identified in source); 2007 first-round pick (top 7 protected) (#30-Petteri Koponen); cash in return.

Orlando acquired Jameer Nelson’s draft rights from Denver for a protected future first that conveyed one year later at the same No. 20 slot and became Julius Hodge.

Memphis and Seattle SuperSonics produced broadly comparable realized value in the 2004-06-24 exchange: Andre Emmett for 2005 second-round pick (#48-Mickael Gelabale); cash considerations.

Memphis came out ahead in the 2004-06-24 trade with Orlando Magic, receiving rights to Antonio Burks for cash considerations.

Miami and Toronto Raptors produced a stronger realized return for Raptors in the 2004-06-24 exchange: rights to Albert Miralles for rights to Pape Sow; 2005 second-round pick (#58-Uros Slokar).

On June 24, 2004, San Antonio Spurs acquired rights to Viktor Sanikidze from Atlanta Hawks in exchange for 2005 second round pick (#59-Cenk Akyol); cash considerations.

Atlanta acquired rights to Shammond Williams from Bulls in exchange for rights to Cory Carr; 1999 second round pick (more favorable of Pacers, Pistons picks) (#49-Lari Ketner); 2000 second round pick (#34-Khalid El-Amin).

Dallas acquired the draft rights to Dirk Nowitzki and Pat Garrity for the rights to Robert Traylor, then used Garrity in the separate Steve Nash transaction.

Dallas acquired Steve Nash from Phoenix for Bubba Wells, Martin Müürsepp, the draft rights to Pat Garrity, and a 1999 first-round pick that became Shawn Marion.

Denver acquired four seasons of high-level scoring and playmaking from Nick Van Exel, while Tyronn Lue gave Los Angeles useful but limited championship minutes.

Toronto exchanged Antawn Jamison’s draft rights for Vince Carter’s rights and cash, acquiring the star who became Rookie of the Year, the face of the franchise and the leader of its first playoff breakthroughs.

Memphis and San Antonio Spurs produced broadly comparable realized value in the 1998-06-24 exchange: Carl Herrera; rights to Felipe Lopez for Antonio Daniels.

On June 24, 1998, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired rights to Nazr Mohammed from the Utah Jazz in exchange for first round pick (protected top 15 in 1999, top 14 in 2000, top 13 in 2001, top 2 in 2002 and beyond) (1999 #19-Quincy Lewis).

Orlando paid a 1996 second to Vancouver to have the Grizzlies select Rodney Dent in the 1995 expansion draft.

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

Dallas received 1995 first-round pick (#24-Loren Meyer) from New York Knicks and sent Rolando Blackman in return.

Detroit acquired Olden Polynice; 1996 second round pick (#39 – Russ Millard); 1997 second round pick (#40 – Eddie Elisma) from LA Clippers for William Bedford; rights to Don MacLean.

Milwaukee Bucks received Blue Edwards; Eric Murdock; 1992 first round pick (#23-Lee Mayberry). Utah Jazz received Jay Humphries; Larry Krystkowiak.

Milwaukee acquired rights to Tracy Murray while sending out Dale Ellis in the 1992-06-24 transaction with Spurs.

Milwaukee acquired Alaa Abdelnaby while sending out rights to Tracy Murray in the 1992-06-24 transaction with Blazers.

Portland acquired Buck Williams from New Jersey for Sam Bowie and the 1989 first-round pick used on Mookie Blaylock.

Chicago received 1979 second round pick (#33-Larry Butler), 1979 tenth round pick (#197-Cortez Collins) for cash and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

The 1975-06-24 trade leans slightly toward San Antonio Spurs, though Indiana received useful value led by cash.

Atlanta acquired draft pick (possibly 1962 No. 28, Charles Vaughn / Chico Vaughn) from Packers in exchange for rights to Horace Walker.

Atlanta traded the rights to Derik Queen (#13) to New Orleans for Asa Newell (#23) and a 2026 first-round pick (more favorable of Bucks/Pelicans, #8 Kingston Flemings).

The Nets acquired Steve Blake; rights to Rondae Hollis-Jefferson from Blazers in exchange for Mason Plumlee; rights to Pat Connaughton.

The Nets acquired rights to Juan Pablo Vaulet from Hornets in exchange for 2018 second-round pick (less favorable of Cavaliers, Nets) (#55, Arnoldas Kulboka); 2019 second-round pick (#46, Talen Horton-Tucker); cash considerations.

Charlotte acquired Luke Ridnour from Memphis Grizzlies for Matt Barnes.

Charlotte acquired Jeremy Lamb from Oklahoma City Thunder for Luke Ridnour; second round pick (protected #56-60 in 2016, unprotected in 2017) (2016 #53-Petr Cornelie).

Cleveland exchanged rights to Tyus Jones for rights to Cedi Osman, rights to Rakeem Christmas and 2019 second round pick (#40-Justin James), with a narrow realized-value edge to Wolves.

Los Angeles Clippers captured the stronger realized return in the 2015-06-25 transaction with New Orleans Pelicans, led by rights to Branden Dawson.

Memphis and Phoenix Suns produced broadly comparable realized value in the 2015-06-25 exchange: rights to Andrew Harrison for Jon Leuer.

Milwaukee acquired Greivis Vasquez for Norman Powell’s draft rights and the protected Clippers-origin 2017 first-round pick that became No. 23 O.G. Anunoby, then received only 23 games from Vasquez.

New York acquired rights to Willy Hernangomez from 76ers for 2020 second round pick (#36-Tyler Bey); 2021 second round pick (#50-Filip Petrusev); cash. The value leaned toward New York, but the partner still received meaningful return.

New York acquired rights to Jerian Grant from Hawks, Wizards for Tim Hardaway Jr. The partner captured substantially more realized value than New York.

On June 25, 2015, Utah Jazz acquired cash considerations from Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for rights to Daniel Diez / Dani Díez.

Dallas received Tyson Chandler; Raymond Felton from New York Knicks and sent Jose Calderon; Shane Larkin; Wayne Ellington; Samuel Dalembert; 2014 second-round pick (#34-Cleanthony Early); 2014 second-round pick (#51-Thanasis Antetokounmpo) in return.

Orlando acquired Vince Carter and Ryan Anderson for Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee. Carter started for a 59-win conference finalist, and Anderson later became the league’s Most Improved Player, while New Jersey’s return supplied only limited bridge value during a 12-win rebuilding season.

Atlanta acquired Jamal Crawford from Warriors in exchange for Acie Law; Craig Claxton.

Charlotte acquired cash considerations from Oklahoma City Thunder for rights to Robert Vaden.

Cleveland paid a modest package for one useful season of Shaquille O'Neal during a 61-win title push, while Phoenix gained flexibility but little direct player value; the Cavaliers hold a narrow realized-value edge.

Dallas received draft rights to Rodrigue Beaubois; 2010 second-round pick (#50-Solomon Alabi) from Oklahoma City Thunder and sent draft rights to B.J. Mullens in return.

Dallas received draft rights to Nick Calathes from Minnesota Timberwolves and sent 2010 second-round pick (less favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks) (#51-Magnum Rolle); cash in return.

Denver acquired rights to Ty Lawson from Minnesota Timberwolves for first-round pick (protected top 12 in 2010, top 10 in 2011, top 8 in 2012, top 3 in 2013, unprotected in 2014) (2010 #16-Luke Babbitt).

Denver acquired cash considerations from Houston Rockets for rights to Sergio Llull.

Detroit acquired second round pick (protected top 40 in 2012, top 35 in 2013-14, unprotected in 2015) (2012 #44-Kim English); cash considerations from Houston Rockets for rights to Chase Budinger.

The 2009-06-25 exchange produced broadly comparable realized value: rights to Jermaine Taylor for cash considerations.

The 2009-06-25 trade leans slightly toward New York Knicks; Los Angeles Lakers received 2011 second-round pick (#46-Andrew Goudelock); cash considerations but sent rights to Toney Douglas.

Miami Heat captured the stronger long-term value in the 2009-06-25 transaction; Los Angeles Lakers' return of 2011 second-round pick (#58-Ater Majok); cash considerations did not match rights to Patrick Beverley.

Memphis came out ahead in the 2009-06-25 trade with New York Knicks, receiving Quentin Richardson; cash for Darko Milicic.

New Orleans Pelicans came out ahead in the 2009-06-25 transaction with Miami, which received 2010 second-round pick (#41-Jarvis Varnado); 2012 second-round pick (#34-Jae Crowder) for rights to Marcus Thornton.

On June 25, 2009, Portland acquired rights to Jeff Pendergraph / Jeff Ayres from Sacramento Kings in exchange for Sergio Rodriguez; rights to Jon Brockman; cash considerations.

Charlotte acquired 2008 first round pick (#20-Alexis Ajinça) from Denver Nuggets for first round pick (protected lottery in 2009, top 12 in 2010, top 10 in 2011, top 8 in 2012, top 3 in 2013, unprotected in 2014) (2010 #16-Luke Babbitt).

New Orleans acquired Courtney Alexander from Washington Wizards for 2002 first round pick (#17-Juan Dixon).

New York acquired Marcus Camby from Toronto for Charles Oakley, Sean Marks and cash. Camby's athletic rim protection became essential to the Knicks' 1999 Finals run, while Oakley gave a young Raptors team toughness and veteran credibility during its first playoff breakthrough. Both sides benefited, with New York holding a slight edge because Camby supplied the scarcer postseason impact.

The Nets acquired Michael Cage; Don MacLean; Lucious Harris; rights to Keith Van Horn from 76ers in exchange for Jim Jackson; Eric Montross; rights to Tim Thomas; rights to Anthony Parker.

Dallas received draft rights to Chris Anstey; cash from Portland Trail Blazers and sent draft rights to Kelvin Cato in return.

Denver received Johnny Newman; Joe Wolf; rights to Danny Fortson from Milwaukee Bucks, sending Ervin Johnson in return.

Denver acquired rights to Bobby Jackson from Seattle SuperSonics for James Cotton; 1998 second-round pick (#32-Rashard Lewis).

Denver acquired rights to Eric Washington; 1999 second-round pick (#55-Kris Clack) from Orlando Magic for rights to Jason Lawson.

The 1997-06-25 trade leans slightly toward Minnesota Timberwolves, although Los Angeles Clippers still received useful value led by Stojko Vrankovic.

The 1997-06-25 trade leans slightly toward Philadelphia 76ers, although Los Angeles Clippers still received useful value led by rights to James Collins.

Portland Trail Blazers came out ahead in the 1997-06-25 trade with Memphis, which received cash for rights to CJ Bruton.

Atlanta acquired 1996 first round pick (#28-Priest Lauderdale) from Sonics in exchange for 1996 second round pick (#45-Joe Vogel); 1996 second round pick (#47-Ron Riley).

The Nets acquired Reggie Theus from Magic in exchange for 1993 second-round pick (#42, Adonis Jordan); 1995 second-round pick (#38, Rashard Griffith).

Minnesota acquired Scott Brooks while sending out 1990 second round pick (#32-Brian Oliver) in the 1990-06-25 transaction with 76ers.

Detroit lost the deal, sending 1979 first round pick (#5 – Sidney Moncrief), cash for 1979 first round pick (#4 – Greg Kelser).

Boston acquired rights to Amari Williams; rights to Max Shulga; 2026 second-round pick; 2027 conditional second-round pick from Magic in exchange for Noah Penda.

Washington turned Walter Clayton Jr.'s rights into Will Riley, Jamir Watkins and two future seconds.

The Nets acquired Rockets' option to swap 2025 first-round picks (Rockets or Thunder pick) with Nets (Suns pick); Rockets' relinquishment of the right to swap 2025 first-round picks (Rockets, Thunder picks) with Nets; 2026 first-round pick (Nets pick) (#6, Mikel Brown Jr.) from Rockets in exchange for Rockets' option to swap 2025 first-round picks (Rockets or Thunder pick) with Nets (Suns pick); Rockets' relinquishment of the right to swap 2025 first-round picks (Rockets, Thunder picks) with Nets; 2027 first-round pick (Suns pick); 2029 first-round pick (most favorable of Mavericks, Rockets, Suns picks); 2029 first-round pick (second most favorable of Mavericks, Rockets, Suns picks).

Cleveland acquired rights to Kevin Porter Jr. for 2020 second round pick (#51-Justinian Jessup), 2021 second round pick (#51-Brandon Boston Jr.) and 3 additional assets, but the outgoing package produced a modestly stronger realized return.

Dallas received draft rights to Isaiah Roby; 2020 second-round pick (#51-Justinian Jessup); Brandon Boston Jr. from Detroit Pistons and sent draft rights to Deividas Sirvydis in return.

Los Angeles Clippers earned a modest hindsight edge over Washington Wizards in the 2018-06-26 exchange, with Marcin Gortat providing the better overall return.

The Nets acquired rights to Cory Jefferson from 76ers in exchange for cash.

The Nets acquired rights to Markel Brown from Timberwolves in exchange for cash.

The Nets acquired rights to Xavier Thames from Raptors in exchange for cash.

Atlanta acquired rights to Lamar Patterson from Bucks in exchange for 2015 second round pick (#41-Pat Connaughton).

Charlotte acquired rights to P.J. Hairston; rights to Semaj Christon; 2019 second round pick (#43-Jaylen Nowell); cash from Miami Heat for rights to Shabazz Napier.

Charlotte acquired cash from Oklahoma City Thunder for rights to Semaj Christon.

Chicago sent rights to Jusuf Nurkic, rights to Gary Harris, 2015 second round pick (less favorable of Blazers, Bulls picks) (#53-Dom Pointer) for Anthony Randolph, rights to Doug McDermott, and the outgoing package produced materially greater realized value.

The Afflalo-for-Fournier deal finishes as an even trade once the direct asset chain is followed. Orlando developed Evan Fournier into a long-term starter, while Denver received a useful half-season of Arron Afflalo and then converted him into a package headlined by Will Barton and a first-round pick.

The realized return strongly favored Houston: Houston received rights to Alessandro Gentile from Minnesota Timberwolves for cash.

The 2014-06-26 trade leans slightly toward New York Knicks, though Indiana received useful value led by cash.

Los Angeles purchased the draft rights to Jordan Clarkson for cash and found a productive NBA guard with the No. 46 pick.

Memphis and Utah Jazz produced broadly comparable realized value in the 2014-06-26 exchange: rights to Jarnell Stokes for 2016 second-round pick (more favorable of Celtics, Raptors picks) (#52-Joel Bolomboy).

New Orleans acquired rights to Russ Smith from Philadelphia 76ers for rights to Pierre Jackson.

On June 26, 2014, San Antonio Spurs acquired rights to Nemanja Dangubic from Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for rights to Cory Jefferson; rights to Jordan McRae.

Charlotte acquired Ben Gordon; first round pick (protected top 14 in 2013, top 8 in 2014, top 1 in 2015, unprotected in 2016) (2014 #9-Noah Vonleh) from Detroit Pistons for Corey Maggette.

Houston gained a modest edge by turning Chase Budinger into the pick used on Terrence Jones.

Cleveland exchanged cash for rights to Emir Preldžic, with broadly comparable realized returns.

The Nets acquired Jianlian Yi; Bobby Simmons from Bucks in exchange for Richard Jefferson.

Boston acquired rights to Bill Walker from Wizards in exchange for cash.

Chicago received rights to Omer Asik for 2009 second round pick (from Nuggets) (#55-Patty Mills), 2009 second round pick (from Bulls) (#38-Jon Brockman), 2010 second round pick (from Bulls) (#44-Jerome Jordan) and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Cleveland acquired rights to Darnell Jackson for 2009 second round pick (less favorable of Bulls and Cavaliers picks) (#60-Robert Dozier); the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Cleveland exchanged cash for rights to Sasha Kaun, with the two sides generating broadly comparable realized value.

Detroit acquired rights to Walter Sharpe; rights to Trent Plaisted from Oklahoma City Thunder for rights to D.J. White.

The 2008-06-26 trade leans slightly toward Portland Trail Blazers, although Los Angeles Clippers still received useful value led by rights to Mike Taylor.

Minnesota exchanged O.J. Mayo’s draft rights and three veteran contracts for Kevin Love, Mike Miller, Brian Cardinal and Jason Collins, acquiring the only long-term franchise cornerstone and the strongest established player in the package.

Miami bought the rights to Mario Chalmers for two second-round picks and cash, landing a future championship starter at a modest acquisition cost.

New Orleans acquired cash from Portland Trail Blazers for rights to Darrell Arthur.

On June 26, 2008, the Phoenix Suns acquired rights to Goran Dragic from the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for rights to Malik Hairston; 2009 second-round pick (#37-DeJuan Blair); cash.

Philadelphia acquired Kyle Korvers draft rights from New Jersey for cash, receiving immediate rotation shooting and a future All-Star without surrendering a player or draft asset.

Boston acquired rights to Marcus Banks; rights to Kendrick Perkins from Grizzlies in exchange for rights to Troy Bell; rights to Dahntay Jones.

Chicago acquired second round pick (2004 #38-Chris Duhon) from Raptors for rights to Matt Bonner, producing a clear realized-value win.

Dallas received 2004 second-round pick (#50-Vassilis Spanoulis) from Denver Nuggets and sent Yuyang Xue in return.

Milwaukee acquired cash considerations while sending out rights to Keith Bogans in the 2003-06-26 transaction with Magic.

On June 26, 2003, the Phoenix Suns acquired rights to Leandro Barbosa from the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for 2004 first-round pick (protected top 25 in 2004, top 21 in 2005-2009) (2005 #30-David Lee).

Seattle received rights to Paccelis Morlende; cash and sent rights to Willie Green. Seattle finished with the modest hindsight edge.

Atlanta acquired 2004 second round pick (#37-Royal Ivey); 2006 second round pick (#42-Daniel Gibson) from 76ers in exchange for rights to Efthimios Rentzias.

Cleveland exchanged Wesley Person for Nick Anderson and rights to Matt Barnes, with a narrow realized-value edge to Cavaliers.

Denver received Marcus Camby; Mark Jackson; rights to Nenê from New York Knicks, sending Antonio McDyess; rights to Frank Williams; 2003 second-round pick (#30-Maciej Lampe) in return.

Golden State surrendered the more valuable outcome. The Warriors acquired rights to Jiri Welsch from Philadelphia 76ers for 2004 draft pick (first round if Warriors have one of top 3 records in league next season, else second round pick) (#42-Viktor Sanikidze); first round pick (protected top 8 in 2005, top 5 in 2006) (2005 #16-Joey Graham).

Los Angeles Lakers captured a clear realized-value win in the 2002-06-26 transaction with Toronto Raptors, receiving Tracy Murray; Kareem Rush; plus 1 additional asset for Lindsey Hunter; rights to Chris Jefferies; plus 1 additional asset.

Milwaukee Bucks came out ahead in the 2002-06-26 trade with Memphis, which received rights to Chris Owens for 2003 second-round pick (#35-Szymon Szewczyk).

Milwaukee acquired rights to Jamal Sampson while sending out rights to Rashard Griffith in the 2002-06-26 transaction with Magic.

On June 26, 2002, Sacramento Kings acquired first round pick (2003 #25-Carlos Delfino) from Atlanta Hawks in exchange for rights to Dan Dickau.

On June 26, 2002, San Antonio Spurs acquired Speedy Claxton from Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Mark Bryant; rights to Randy Holcomb; rights to John Salmons.

On June 26, 2002, Utah Jazz acquired rights to Curtis Borchardt from Orlando Magic in exchange for rights to Ryan Humphrey and rights to Jamal Sampson.

The long-term outcome favored Philadelphia 76ers; Los Angeles Clippers' return led by cash did not match the value it surrendered.

Utah Jazz came out ahead in the 1996-06-26 transaction with Miami, which received rights to Martin Muursepp for 2000 first-round pick (#23-DeShawn Stevenson).

Milwaukee exchanged Stephon Marbury’s draft rights for Ray Allen’s rights and a future Minnesota first-round pick, selecting the better long-term fit while adding another asset.

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).

Atlanta acquired Blair Rasmussen from Nuggets in exchange for Anthony Avent.

Win. Atlanta turned Doc Rivers into Stacey Augmon and two additional second-round picks, gaining several years of useful, cost-controlled production. Rivers helped the Clippers and retained trade value, but his stay was brief and the total return did not match Atlanta's duration. The gap is meaningful without being overwhelming: ATL A, LAC B.

Cleveland exchanged 1996 second round pick (#50-Terrell Bell) and cash for rights to Keith Hughes, with broadly comparable realized returns.

Denver acquired Kevin Brooks; 1994 second-round pick (outcome unknown); other considerations (details unresolved) from Milwaukee Bucks for Anthony Avent.

Denver acquired Winston Garland from Los Angeles Clippers for 1996 or 1997 second-round pick (1996 #39-Russ Millard).

Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired 1995 second round pick (#47-Tyus Edney); 1999 second round pick (#56-Tim Young) from Portland Trail Blazers for rights to Lamont Strothers.

The Nets acquired 1990 first-round pick (#22, Tate George); 1991 second-round pick (#53, Von McDade); 1992 second-round pick (most favorable of Bulls picks) (#29, P.J. Brown) from Bulls in exchange for Dennis Hopson.

Dallas received Rodney McCray; 1990 second-round pick (#49-Phil Henderson); 1991 second-round pick (#35-Mike Iuzzolino) from Sacramento Kings and sent Bill Wennington; 1990 first-round pick (#14-Travis Mays); 1990 first-round pick (#18-Duane Causwell) in return.

Chicago acquired 1989 first round pick (#18-B.J. Armstrong) from Sonics for Brad Sellers, producing a clear realized-value win.

Seattle received cash and sent rights to Johnny Moore. The long-term value clearly favored Spurs.

Denver acquired Charlie Scott from Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers for Darnell Hillman; rights to Mike Evans; 1979 second-round pick (#25-Ollie Mack).

The Nets acquired Levern Tart from Rockets (ABA) in exchange for cash.

Denver acquired rights to DaRon Holmes II from Phoenix Suns for rights to Ryan Dunn; rights to Kevin McCullar Jr.; 2026 second-round pick (outcome unknown); 2031 second-round pick (outcome unknown).

The Warriors acquired Lindy Waters from Oklahoma City Thunder for rights to Quinten Post. The completed outcomes are close enough to support an even evaluation.

Oklahoma City received rights to Osasere Ighodaro / Oso Ighodaro and sent rights to Quinten Post; cash. Oklahoma City finished with the modest hindsight edge.

Washington consolidated the rights to Melvin Ajinca and Dillon Jones into Kyshawn George.

Atlanta acquired 2015 second round pick (#41-Pat Connaughton) from Jazz in exchange for rights to Raulzinho Neto.

Atlanta acquired Jared Cunningham; rights to Lucas Nogueira; rights to Mike Muscala from Mavericks in exchange for rights to Shane Larkin; cash.

Atlanta acquired second round pick (protected top 40 in 2017, unprotected in 2018) (2017 #46-Sterling Brown) from Heat in exchange for rights to James Ennis III.

Boston acquired rights to Colton Iverson from Pacers in exchange for cash.

Boston acquired rights to Kelly Olynyk from Mavericks in exchange for rights to Lucas Nogueira; 2014 second-round pick (#34 Cleanthony Early); 2014 second-round pick (#47 Russ Smith).

Cleveland acquired 2015 second round pick (#53-Sir'Dominic Pointer) and 2016 second round pick (#48-Paul Zipser) for rights to Allen Crabbe, with the completed returns remaining broadly comparable.

Dallas received draft rights to Ricky Ledo from Philadelphia 76ers and sent 2014 second-round pick (#47-Russ Smith) in return.

Denver received Darrell Arthur; rights to Joffrey Lauvergne from Memphis Grizzlies, sending Kosta Koufos in return.

Denver received rights to Erick Green; cash from Utah Jazz, sending rights to Rudy Gobert in return.

Golden State acquired Malcolm Lee; rights to Andre Roberson from Minnesota Timberwolves for 2014 second round pick (#53-Alessandro Gentile); cash.

Golden State acquired rights to Archie Goodwin; cash from Oklahoma City Thunder for rights to Andre Roberson.

The partner finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired rights to Nemanja Nedovic from Phoenix Suns for Malcolm Lee; rights to Archie Goodwin.

Milwaukee acquired rights to Nate Wolters while sending out rights to Ricky Ledo; 2014 second round pick (#54-Nemanja Dangubic) in the 2013-06-27 transaction with 76ers.

Minnesota traded Trey Burke's draft rights to Utah for the rights to Shabazz Muhammad and Gorgui Dieng.

Oklahoma City received rights to Grant Jerrett and sent cash. The realized return clearly favored Oklahoma City.

On June 27, 2013, Washington Wizards acquired rights to Glen Rice Jr. from Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for rights to Nate Wolters; rights to Arsalan Kazemi.

Houston’s draft-night exchange with Milwaukee created a useful strategic edge.

Minnesota acquired rights to Tanguy Ngombo while sending out 2015 second round pick (less favorable of Nuggets and Timberwolves) (#37-Richaun Holmes) in the 2011-06-27 transaction with Blazers.

Minnesota acquired Sam Cassell and Ervin Johnson from Milwaukee for Joe Smith and Anthony Peeler, adding the lead guard who helped produce a franchise-record 58 wins and the 2004 Western Conference finals.

The Nets acquired rights to Richard Jefferson; rights to Jason Collins; rights to Brandon Armstrong from Rockets in exchange for rights to Eddie Griffin.

Atlanta acquired first round pick (top-18 protected for 2 years, lottery protected for 4 years) (2003 #21-Boris Diaw) from Pacers (trade was made official on 07-19) in exchange for rights to Jamaal Tinsley.

Atlanta acquired 2002-2004 first round pick (Pistons choice) (2003 #25-Carlos Delfino) from Rockets in exchange for rights to Terence Morris.

The Clippers acquired 22-year-old Elton Brand for Brian Skinner and Tyson Chandler’s draft rights, receiving seven seasons of All-Star production and a landmark 2006 playoff run.

Cleveland acquired Michael Doleac for rights to Brendan Haywood, but the outgoing package produced a modestly stronger realized return.

Sacramento won the Mike Bibby–Jason Williams exchange because Bibby became the steadier playoff creator and a core piece of the best Kings team of the modern era.

Seattle received the rights to Predrag Drobnjak for the rights to Bobby Simmons; Seattle finished with a narrow realized-value edge.

Cleveland acquired J.R. Reid and Robert 'Tractor' Traylor in a three-team deal; Golden State received Bob Sura and Vinny Del Negro, while Milwaukee received Jason Caffey and Billy Owens.

Denver received Voshon Lenard; Mark Strickland from Miami Heat, sending Chris Gatling; 2000 second-round pick (#37-Eddie House) in return.

On June 27, 1996, Portland acquired rights to Jason Sasser from Sacramento Kings in exchange for future considerations.

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

Atlanta acquired 1990 first round pick (#10-Rumeal Robinson); 1990 second round pick (#36-Trevor Wilson); 1990 second-round pick (No. 41, Stephen Bardo) from Warriors in exchange for 1990 first round pick (#11-Tyrone Hill); 1990 second round pick (#28-Les Jepsen).

Atlanta acquired John Lucas Jr., Tim McCormick, and the 1994 first-round pick that became Charlie Ward from Houston for Kenny Smith, Roy Marble, and future considerations.

Cleveland exchanged rights to Stefano Rusconi for rights to Miloš Babić, with broadly comparable realized returns.

The realized return strongly favored Houston: Houston received rights to Dave Jamerson; rights to Carl Herrera from Miami Heat for rights to Alec Kessler.

Miami came out ahead in the 1990-06-27 transaction with Sacramento Kings, receiving rights to Bimbo Coles for Rory Sparrow.

Seattle received two future second-round picks for agreeing not to select Dennis Scott with the No. 2 pick; Orlando produced the stronger realized return.

Charlotte acquired rights to Stuart Gray from Indiana Pacers for rights to Dyron Nix.

Chicago acquired 1990 second round pick (#29-Toni Kukoc), 1992 second round pick (#29-P.J. Brown) from Magic for Dave Corzine, producing a clear realized-value win.

Detroit acquired rights to Anthony Cook from Phoenix Suns for Micheal Williams; rights to Kenny Battle.

Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired 1990 first round pick (#2-Gary Payton (Sr.)) from Oklahoma City Thunder for 1989 first round pick (#16-Dana Barros).

Seattle received 1993 second round pick (#52-Mike Peplowski) and sent Sonics agreed to not select B.J. Armstrong with the #16 or #17 pick in the 1989 NBA draft. The long-term value clearly favored Bulls.

Chicago acquired Bill Cartwright and the pick used on Will Perdue while New York received Charles Oakley and the pick used on Rod Strickland, producing two successful roster fits with the Bulls’ three championships providing the narrow edge.

On June 27, 1988, Sacramento Kings acquired Randy Wittman; 1988 first round pick (#18-Ricky Berry) from Atlanta Hawks in exchange for Reggie Theus; 1988 third round pick (#54-Jorge Gonzalez); future considerations.

Dallas received 1985 third-round pick (#50-Leonard Allen); 1986 second-round pick (#25-Mark Price) from New York Knicks and sent Mavericks' agreement not to exercise their right of first refusal on free agent Pat Cummings in return.

Boston acquired Dennis Johnson; 1983 first-round pick (#21 Greg Kite); 1983 third-round pick (#52 Winfred King) from Suns in exchange for Rick Robey; 1983 second-round pick (#28 Rod Foster); 1983 second-round pick (#45 Paul Williams).

Cleveland acquired Lonnie Shelton for 1983 second round pick (#36-Scooter McCray) and cash (believed to be ~$500K); the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Washington acquired Dillon Jones and a 2029 Houston second-round pick for Colby Jones.

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.

Atlanta acquired cash considerations from Rockets in exchange for Ryan Kelly.

Dallas received cash considerations from Houston Rockets and sent DeAndre Liggins in return.

Detroit acquired cash considerations from Houston Rockets for Darrun Hilliard.

Houston acquired Chris Paul for a deep Clippers package, creating a 65-win title contender, while Los Angeles converted an outgoing star into Patrick Beverley, Lou Williams, Montrezl Harrell and a successful bridge roster.

The long-term result was broadly balanced: Houston received Tim Quarterman from Portland Trail Blazers for cash considerations.

The long-term value clearly favored Philadelphia 76ers: Houston received Shawn Long from Philadelphia 76ers for 2018 second-round pick (#60-Kostas Antetokounmpo); cash considerations.

The Nets acquired rights to Tornike Shengelia from 76ers in exchange for cash considerations.

The Nets acquired rights to Tyshawn Taylor from Blazers in exchange for cash considerations.

Cleveland acquired Kelenna Azubuike and rights to Tyler Zeller for Jared Cunningham, Bernard James and Jae Crowder, but the outgoing package produced a modestly stronger realized return.

Dallas received cash considerations from Los Angeles Lakers and sent draft rights to Darius Johnson-Odom in return.

Indiana earned a modest hindsight edge over Sacramento Kings, with rights to Orlando Johnson providing the better realized return.

Miami came out ahead in the 2012-06-28 transaction with Philadelphia 76ers, receiving rights to Justin Hamilton; first-round pick (protected top 14 in 2013-15, else 2015 second-round pick, 2016 second-round pick) (2015 #33-Jordan Mickey) (2016 #31-Deyonta Davis) for rights to Arnett Moultrie.

Boston acquired Ray Allen; rights to Glen Davis from Sonics in exchange for Wally Szczerbiak; Delonte West; rights to Jeff Green; 2008 second-round pick (#46 Trent Plaisted).

Charlotte acquired Jason Richardson; rights to Jermareo Davidson from Golden State Warriors for rights to Brandan Wright.

Dallas received draft rights to Reyshawn Terry from Orlando Magic and sent draft rights to Milovan Rakovic; cash in return.

The partner finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired rights to Brandan Wright from Charlotte Hornets for Jason Richardson; rights to Jermareo Davidson.

The realized return strongly favored Houston: Houston received 2007 second-round pick (#54-Brad Newley) from Orlando Magic for cash.

Buying the rights to Carl Landry was a strong Houston win.

The 2007-06-28 trade leans slightly toward Miami Heat, though Indiana received useful value led by rights to Stanko Barac.

Philadelphia 76ers held the better side in the 2007-06-28 transaction with Miami, which received rights to Daequan Cook; 2009 second-round pick (#45-Nick Calathes); cash for rights to Jason Smith.

New York acquired Zach Randolph; Fred Jones; Dan Dickau; rights to Demetris Nichols from Blazers for Steve Francis; Channing Frye; 2008 second round pick (#36-Omer Asik). Both sides realized enough value that a decisive winner would overstate the result.

On June 28, 2007, San Antonio Spurs acquired 2008 second round pick (#45-Goran Dragic) from Toronto Raptors in exchange for rights to Giorgos Printezis.

Trail Blazers Win: The trade is often remembered as a Boston precursor to Garnett, but that framing can obscure Portland's superior direct conversion. Ratliff's contract helped Boston construct a later package; Portland turned the seventh pick into Brandon Roy without another major acquisition. That difference makes the Trail Blazers the clear winner while preserving credit for Boston's asset management.

Boston acquired Brian Grant; rights to Rajon Rondo; cash considerations from Suns in exchange for 2007 first-round pick (#24 Rudy Fernandez).

Boston acquired rights to Leon Powe from Nuggets in exchange for 2007 second-round pick (#49 Aaron Gray).

Chicago received rights to Thabo Sefolosha for rights to Rodney Carney, 2007 second round pick (#38-Kyrylo Fesenko), $1M cash and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Portland acquired LaMarcus Aldridge’s draft rights and a future second-round pick from Chicago for the rights to Tyrus Thomas and Viktor Khryapa.

Dallas received 2007 second-round pick (#50-Renaldas Seibutis) from Los Angeles Lakers and sent draft rights to Danilo Pinnock in return.

Detroit acquired rights to Cheikh Samb from Los Angeles Lakers for Maurice Evans.

The realized return strongly favored Houston: Houston received rights to Lior Eliyahu from Orlando Magic for cash considerations.

The 2006-06-28 trade leans slightly toward Portland Trail Blazers, though Indiana received useful value led by rights to James White.

Memphis and Portland Trail Blazers produced broadly comparable realized value in the 2006-06-28 exchange: rights to Alexander Johnson for 2008 second-round pick (#33-Joey Dorsey).

Milwaukee Bucks received rights to Damir Markota. San Antonio Spurs received 2007 second round pick (more favorable of Bucks, Rockets) (#33-Marcus Williams (Eliot)).

Minnesota acquired 2007 second round pick (#41-Chris Richard); cash while sending out rights to Bobby Jones (Ray) in the 2006-06-28 transaction with 76ers.

Portland acquired Brandon Roy’s draft rights from Minnesota for Randy Foye’s rights and cash, receiving a three-time All-Star and franchise leader before knee injuries shortened his career.

On June 28, 2006, Toronto acquired cash considerations from Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for rights to Edin Bavcic.

Cleveland exchanged Jiri Welsch for 2006 second round pick (#44-Lior Eliyahu), with the realized return ultimately favorable to Bucks.

The 2005-06-28 exchange produced broadly comparable realized value: rights to Martynas Andriuskevicius for 2006 second round pick (#55-Ejike Ugboaja); cash.

Denver received rights to Linas Kleiza; rights to Ricky Sanchez from Portland Trail Blazers, sending rights to Jarrett Jack in return.

Seattle SuperSonics clearly won the completed-value comparison; Memphis received rights to Lawrence Roberts but surrendered 2006 second-round pick (#53-Yotam Halperin); 2007 second-round pick (#31-Carl Landry); cash considerations.

New York acquired Quentin Richardson; rights to Nate Robinson; cash from Suns for Kurt Thomas; rights to Dijon Thompson. The value leaned toward New York, but the partner still received meaningful return.

On June 28, 2005, Utah Jazz acquired 2005 first round pick (#3-Deron Williams) from Portland Trail Blazers in exchange for 2005 first round pick (#6-Martell Webster), 2005 first round pick (#27-Linas Kleiza), and first round pick (lottery protected 2006-10) (2006 #30-Joel Freeland).

Houston consolidated Steve Francis, Cuttino Mobley and Kelvin Cato into Tracy McGrady and supporting pieces, gaining the trade’s only superstar but never realizing the full playoff ceiling of the McGrady–Yao partnership.

Memphis came out ahead in the 2002-06-28 trade with San Antonio Spurs, receiving rights to Gordan Giricek for 2004 second-round pick (#52-Romain Sato); cash.

Los Angeles Lakers finished with a modest realized-value edge in the 2001-06-28 transaction with Milwaukee Bucks, receiving Lindsey Hunter for Greg Foster.

Boston acquired rights to Josip Sesar from Sonics in exchange for 2001 second-round pick (#38 Michael Wright); 2001 second-round pick (#39 Earl Watson).

Chicago acquired rights to Jamal Crawford, cash from Cavaliers for rights to Chris Mihm, producing a clear realized-value win.

Dallas received Eric Murdock; 2000 first-round pick (protected, else 2000 or 2001 second-round pick) (2000 #31-Dan Langhi) from Los Angeles Clippers and sent Sean Rooks in return.

Dallas received draft rights to Courtney Alexander from Orlando Magic and sent 2000 second-round pick (#31-Dan Langhi); 2001 first-round pick (lottery protected) (#23-Brandon Armstrong); $3M cash in return.

Dallas received draft rights to Eduardo Najera; 2001 second-round pick (#43-Kyle Hill) from Houston Rockets and sent draft rights to Dan Langhi in return.

Dallas received John Wallace; draft rights to Donnell Harvey from New York Knicks and sent Erick Strickland; draft rights to Pete Mickeal in return.

The long-term value clearly favored Milwaukee Bucks: Houston received rights to Jason Collier; 2001 first-round pick (protected top 10) (#22-Jeryl Sasser) from Milwaukee Bucks for rights to Joel Przybilla.

The Clippers acquired Corey Maggette, Keyon Dooling, Derek Strong, a second-round pick and cash for one heavily protected future first. Maggette became a long-term twenty-point scorer before the pick finally conveyed at No. 22 in 2006.

Los Angeles Lakers and San Antonio Spurs produced a stronger realized return for Spurs in the 2000-06-28 exchange: rights to Corey Hightower for 2001 second-round pick (#55-Robertas Javtokas); 2002 second-round pick (#56-Randy Holcomb).

Detroit acquired rights to Ron Riley from Oklahoma City Thunder for 1997 second round pick (#40 – Eddie Elisma).

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.

Milwaukee Bucks received rights to Aurelijius Zukauskas; 1996 second round pick (second most favorable of Sonics picks) (#53-Jeff Nordgaard). Oklahoma City Thunder received rights to Eric Snow.

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.

Denver acquired 1989 second-round pick (#47-Reggie Turner) from San Antonio Spurs for rights to Vernon Maxwell.

Los Angeles Clippers earned a modest hindsight edge over Oklahoma City Thunder in the 1988-06-28 exchange, with rights to Gary Grant; 1989 first-round pick (#19-Kenny Payne) providing the better overall return.

The 1988-06-28 trade leans slightly toward Philadelphia 76ers, although Los Angeles Clippers still received useful value led by rights to Charles Smith (Daniel).

Chicago acquired rights to Ennis Whatley, rights to Chris McNealy, 1984 second round pick (#37-Ben Coleman) from Kings for Mark Olberding, rights to Larry Micheaux, producing a clear realized-value win.

Chicago exchanged rights to Sidney Lowe, 1984 second round pick (#26-Victor Fleming) for rights to Mitchell Wiggins in a transaction with broadly balanced realized value.

Cleveland exchanged rights to Les Craft and rights to Larry Anderson for 1985 second round pick (#30-Calvin Duncan), with a narrow realized-value edge to Cavaliers.

Portland sent Kelvin Ransey to Dallas for Wayne Cooper and a 1985 first-round pick, receiving immediate frontcourt help and later selecting Terry Porter with the pick.

Dallas received Pat Cummings from Milwaukee Bucks and sent 1982 second-round pick (#27-Fred Roberts) in return.

The long-term result was ultimately favorable to Clippers: Houston received Joe Bryant; 1982 second-round pick (#42-Jeff Taylor (b. 1960-01-01)) from Los Angeles Clippers for 1982 second-round pick (#32-Richard Anderson).

Boston acquired rights to Andy Duncan from Royals in exchange for cash.

Charlotte acquired Collin Sexton; 2030 second-round pick from Utah Jazz for Jusuf Nurkić.

Dallas received draft rights to Melvin Ajinca from New York Knicks and sent draft rights to Petteri Koponen; draft rights to Ariel Hukporti; cash considerations in return.

Dallas received cash considerations from Houston Rockets and sent Jarrod Uthoff in return.

Detroit acquired 2019 conditional second round pick (less favorable of (a) Blazers pick and (b) most favorable of Cavaliers; Magic; Rockets picks) (#56 – Jaylen Hands) from Orlando Magic for Jodie Meeks.

In a 4-team transaction, Dallas received draft rights to Tadija Dragicevic; cash; $8.9M trade exception and sent Lamar Odom; draft rights to Shan Foster.

The Nets acquired Quinton Ross from Wizards in exchange for Jianlian Yi; $3M cash.

Atlanta acquired Vernell Coles; Duane Ferrell; 1999 first round pick (#10-Jason Terry) from Warriors in exchange for Daron Blaylock; 1999 first round pick (#21-Jeff Foster).

Minnesota acquired Cherokee Parks while sending out removal of 2-6 protection on the 1997 first round pick acquired in an earlier trade involving Sean Rooks in the 1996-06-29 transaction with Mavericks.

Atlanta acquired Anthony Webb from Kings in exchange for Tyrone Corbin.

Boston acquired Derek Strong; Theodore Edwards from Bucks in exchange for Ed Pinckney; rights to Andrei Fetisov.

Golden State acquired 1995 second round pick (more favorable of 76ers, Bucks picks) (#40-Dwayne Whitfield) from Los Angeles Lakers for rights to Anthony Miller.

Minnesota acquired rights to Zeljko Rebraca while sending out 1996 second round pick (#35-Joe Blair) in the 1994-06-29 transaction with Sonics.

The Nets acquired rights to Dirk Minniefield; Mavericks' option to swap 1987 second-round picks with Nets (#43, Andrew Kennedy) from Mavericks in exchange for 1986 second-round pick (#35, Milt Wagner); Mavericks' option to swap 1987 second-round picks with Nets (#26, Steve Alford).

Atlanta acquired rights to Randy Wittman from Bullets in exchange for Tom McMillen; 1984 second round pick (#34-Tony Costner).

New York acquired Rudy Macklin from Hawks for Sly Williams; cash. Both sides realized enough value that a decisive winner would overstate the result.

The Nets acquired rights to Wayne Sappleton from Warriors in exchange for 1983 second-round pick (#43, Pace Mannion).

The Nets acquired Phil Ford from Kings in exchange for Ray Williams.

Golden State finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired 1983 second round pick (#43-Pace Mannion) from Brooklyn Nets for rights to Wayne Sappleton.

Atlanta acquired Devin Carter; 2033 second round pick ** from Kings in exchange for rights to Alpha Kaba.

Detroit acquired cash considerations from LA Clippers for rights to Balsa Koprivica.

The Nets acquired Royce O'Neale from Jazz in exchange for 2023 first-round pick (least favorable of 76ers, Nets, Rockets picks) (#28, Brice Sensabaugh).

Atlanta acquired Dejounte Murray and Jock Landale from San Antonio for Danilo Gallinari, a conditional 2023 first-round pick via Charlotte from New York, Atlanta's 2025 and 2027 first-round picks, and a 2026 first-round pick swap.

Minnesota acquired draft picks (first round pick protected top 14 in 2018-20, else 2020 second round pick and 2021 second round pick) (2018 #20-Josh Okogie) while sending out Ricky Rubio in the 2017-06-30 transaction with Jazz.

Oklahoma City received rights to Tomislav Zubcic; trade exception and sent Luke Ridnour; cash. The counterpart finished with the modest hindsight edge.

Atlanta acquired John Salmons; 2015 second round pick (#50-Marcus Eriksson) from Raptors in exchange for Louis Williams; rights to Lucas Nogueira.

Cleveland acquired Omri Casspi and first round pick (protected top 14 in 2012, top 13 in 2013, top 12 in 2014, top 10 in 2015-17, else 2017 second round pick (protected 56-60)) (2017 #38-Jordan Bell) for J.J. Hickson; the completed outcomes give the Cavaliers a modest realized-value edge.

Milwaukee acquired Charlie Villanueva while sending out T.J. Ford; cash in the 2006-06-30 transaction with Raptors.

Atlanta acquired cash from Blazers in exchange for rights to Roberto Bergersen.

Atlanta acquired first round pick (lottery protected) (2000 #18-Quentin Richardson) from 76ers in exchange for rights to Jumaine Jones.

Dallas received draft rights to Leon Smith from San Antonio Spurs and sent draft rights to Gordan Giricek; 2000 second-round pick (#41-Chris Carrawell) in return.

Golden State finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired rights to Vonteego Cummings; first round pick (lottery protected) (2001 #14-Troy Murphy) from Indiana Pacers for rights to Jeff Foster.

Minnesota acquired future considerations (details unresolved) or cash while sending out rights to Louis Bullock in the 1999-06-30 transaction with Magic.

Seattle brought in Horace Grant and two seconds but gave Orlando the rights to Corey Maggette along with veteran depth, a package that aged better for the Magic.

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

Indiana acquired Mark Jackson and the rights to Greg Minor for Pooh Richardson, Malik Sealy and the rights to Eric Piatkowski. Jackson became the organizing point guard for repeated conference-finals teams and the 2000 NBA Finals club, while the Clippers received useful players but no comparable franchise-defining role.

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.

Atlanta acquired rights to Jim Johnstone from Kings in exchange for 1984 second round pick (#37-Ben Coleman).

Indiana and Portland Trail Blazers produced a stronger realized return for Blazers in the 1978-06-30 exchange.

The Nets acquired Les Hunter from Floridians (ABA) in exchange for cash.

On June 30, 1962, Cincinnati Royals acquired Dave Piontek from Washington Wizards in exchange for player to be named later or draft pick (rights to Larry Staverman).

Chicago traded the draft rights to Rocco Zikarsky for the rights to Lachlan Olbrich and cash considerations.

Atlanta acquired Travis Mays from Kings in exchange for Anthony Webb; 1994 second round pick (#51-Lawrence Funderburke).

Denver acquired rights to Kevin Brooks; 1993 second-round pick (from Hawks) (#43-Josh Grant); 1994 second-round pick (from Bucks) (#31-Rodney Dent) from Milwaukee Bucks, Atlanta Hawks for Blair Rasmussen.

Milwaukee paid Alton Lister and two first-round picks for Jack Sikma and two seconds, adding a veteran center whose skill set fit a contender.

Seattle received 1971 second round pick (outcome unknown) and sent Dorie Murrey. The long-term value clearly favored Bullets.

Detroit acquired cash from Los Angeles Lakers for Gary Alcorn.

Atlanta acquired cash from Celtics (date approximate) in exchange for Jack Nichols.

Atlanta acquired Don Otten from Pistons (date approximate) in exchange for Dike Eddelman.

Golden State received some value, but Ed Sadowski produced the stronger overall return for the counterpart.

Atlanta's predecessor Tri-Cities Blackhawks sold the draft rights to Dolph Schayes to the Syracuse Nationals for cash.

Boston acquired Jim Seminoff from Stags (BAA) in exchange for cash.

Los Angeles Clippers and New York Knicks produced a stronger realized return for Knicks in the 1991-07-03 exchange: 1993 second-round pick (#53-Leonard White) for rights to Joe Wylie.

Atlanta acquired Aaron Wiggins from Thunder in exchange for 2030 second round pick **; 2032 second round pick (less favorable of Hawks, Lakers picks) **.

Boston acquired Paul George; 2028 first-round pick; 2028 conditional second-round pick; 2030 conditional second-round pick; 2031 first-round pick from 76ers in exchange for Jaylen Brown.

Detroit acquired Isaiah Joe from Oklahoma City for two future second-round picks.

Washington acquired C.J. McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, Cam Whitmore and a second-round pick while moving Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and draft assets.

Charlotte acquired Pat Connaughton; 2031 second-round pick; 2032 second-round pick from Milwaukee Bucks for Vasa Micić.

Chicago acquired Isaac Okoro from Cleveland for Lonzo Ball.

Atlanta traded Dejounte Murray to New Orleans for Dyson Daniels, E.J. Liddell, Larry Nance Jr., Cody Zeller, a 2025 Lakers first-round pick that became No. 22 Drake Powell, and a conditional 2027 first-round pick.

Charlotte acquired Devonte' Graham; 2025 second round pick (Pelicans pick) (#34-Ryan Kalkbrenner) from San Antonio Spurs for cash considerations.

Charlotte acquired Josh Green; Reggie Jackson; 2029 second-round pick; 2030 second-round pick in a multi-team trade involving Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Minnesota Timberwolves, Golden State Warriors, sending 2025 second-round pick (#35-Johni Broome); 2025 second-round pick (#52-Alex Toohey); cash.

Dallas received Quentin Grimes from Detroit Pistons and sent Tim Hardaway Jr.; 2025 second-round pick (Raptors pick) (#37-Chaz Lanier); 2028 second-round pick (less favorable of Clippers, Hornets picks) (pick not identified in source); 2028 second-round pick (Heat pick) (pick not identified in source) in return.

The Warriors reacquired Quinten Post's rights for cash, adding a useful developmental center at minimal cost.

Indiana and San Antonio Spurs produced broadly comparable realized value in the 2024-07-06 exchange.

Washington acquired Jonas Valanciunas for one conditional 2027 second-round pick.

Washington traded Deni Avdija for Malcolm Brogdon, Bub Carrington, a future first-round pick and two seconds.

Oklahoma City received rights to Dillon Jones and sent 2025 second round pick (more favorable of Celtics, Grizzlies picks) (#50-Kobe Sanders); 2026 second round pick (Warriors pick) (outcome unknown); 2027 second round pick (Timberwolves pick) (outcome unknown); 2027 second round pick (second most favorable of Heat, Pacers, Rockets, Thunder picks) (outcome unknown); 2027 second round pick (third most favorable of Heat, Pacers, Rockets, Thunder picks) (outcome unknown). The counterpart finished with the modest hindsight edge.

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.

Atlanta traded Kevin Huerter to Sacramento for Justin Holiday, Moe Harkless, and a protected 2024 first-round pick that became 2025 #13 Derik Queen.

Atlanta acquired cash considerations from Suns in exchange for Jock Landale.

Denver acquired rights to Ismael Kamagate from Portland Trail Blazers for 2024 second-round pick (more favorable of Hornets, Timberwolves picks) (#34-Tyler Kolek).

The trade finished close, with a slight edge to Pistons: Detroit received rights to Gabriele Procida, 2025 first round pick (Bucks pick, protected top 4) (#19 – Nolan Traoré), 2025 second round pick (Pistons pick) (#47-Bogoljub Markovic); 2026 second round pick (more favorable of Blazers, Pelicans picks) and sent Jerami Grant, rights to Ismael Kamagate.

Detroit won by turning a protected Milwaukee first-round pick into Jalen Duren's draft rights.

Minnesota acquired Rudy Gobert for five players, four first-round picks and a 2026 swap right; Gobert anchored consecutive Western Conference finals teams while Utah built a long-term portfolio including Walker Kessler, Keyonte George, Will Riley and unresolved future picks.

Washington sent Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith to Denver for Will Barton and Monte Morris.

In a multi-team transaction involving Spurs, Wizards, the Nets acquired rights to Aaron White; rights to Nemanja Dangubic and sent DeMarre Carroll.

Atlanta acquired Allen Crabbe, the draft rights to Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and the protected first-round asset that became Aleksej Pokusevski from Brooklyn for Taurean Prince and the 2021 second-round pick that became Marcus Zegarowski.

Boston acquired Kemba Walker; 2020 second-round pick (#47 Yam Madar) from Hornets in exchange for Terry Rozier; 2020 second-round pick (#56 Grant Riller).

Boston acquired 2020 first-round pick (#30 Desmond Bane); traded player exception from Suns in exchange for Aron Baynes; rights to Ty Jerome.

Indiana acquired Malcolm Brogdon in a sign-and-trade and received several seasons of starting guard play before converting him into another productive asset package.

Memphis received rights to Brandon Clarke from Oklahoma City Thunder for rights to Darius Bazley; 2024 second-round pick (#37-Bobi Klintman), with the completed-value comparison remaining close enough to support an even evaluation.

Memphis came out ahead in the 2019-07-06 trade with Washington Wizards, receiving Dwight Howard; traded player exception for CJ Miles.

Memphis holds a slight edge in the Mike Conley trade because the Grizzlies converted an aging franchise guard into multiple rotation players and first-round value, while Utah still received an All-Star season and several years of high-level playoff point-guard play.

Minnesota moved Dario Šarić and Cameron Johnson's draft rights to Phoenix to move up for Jarrett Culver.

Win. Atlanta received a legitimate starter in De'Andre Hunter, but New Orleans' diversified return produced Nickeil Alexander-Walker, multiple developmental shots and the future-pick chain that became Herb Jones. Hayes' disappointing development keeps the grade below A+, while Hunter's real playoff value protects Atlanta from a harsh mark. The total portfolio still favors New Orleans, A to B.

On July 6, 2019, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired rights to Jordan Bone, 2020 second round pick (protected #56-60) (#34-Theo Maledon) and 2023 second round pick (most favorable of Hawks, Hornets, Nets picks) (#34-Colby Jones) from the Atlanta Hawks in exchange for rights to Bruno Fernando.

The Nets acquired Dwight Howard from Hornets in exchange for Timofey Mozgov; rights to Hamidou Diallo; 2021 second-round pick (#57, Balsa Koprivica); cash.

Charlotte acquired 2019 second round pick (#52-Jalen McDaniels); cash from Oklahoma City Thunder for rights to Hamidou Diallo.

Denver received 76ers' option to swap 2022 second-round picks with Nuggets (pick forfeited); cash from Philadelphia 76ers, sending Wilson Chandler; 2021 second-round pick (#55-Aaron Wiggins); 76ers' option to swap 2022 second-round picks with Nuggets (#50-Matteo Spagnolo) in return.

The 2018-07-06 exchange produced broadly comparable realized value: draft rights to Isaac Bonga for 2019 second-round pick (#34-Bruno Fernando); cash.

Denver routed Danilo Gallinari to the Clippers in a three-team sign-and-trade and received Atlanta's 2019 second-round pick, later used on #36 Cody Martin.

Indiana traded Paul George to Oklahoma City for Victor Oladipo and Domantas Sabonis, creating two exceptional asset chains that later reached Tyrese Haliburton on one side and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander plus extensive draft control on the other.

Los Angeles Clippers captured the stronger realized return in the 2017-07-06 transaction with Philadelphia 76ers, led by rights to Jawun Evans.

Milwaukee acquired rights to Sterling Brown while sending out cash considerations in the 2017-07-06 transaction with 76ers.

Washington acquired Deandre Ayton for Jaden Hardy and two future second-round picks.

Boston acquired Anfernee Simons from Blazers in exchange for Jrue Holiday.

Boston received Georges Niang; 2031 second-round pick; cash considerations (from Nets) and sent Kristaps Porzingis; 2026 conditional second-round pick in a multi-team trade involving Hawks, Nets.

Detroit received a heavily protected 2026 second-round pick in the sign-and-trade that sent Dennis Schröder to Sacramento.

Detroit acquired Duncan Robinson from Miami in a sign-and-trade for Simone Fontecchio.

Detroit acquired Wendell Moore Jr.; rights to Bobi Klintman from Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, Minnesota Timberwolves for rights to Cam Spencer.

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 Kevin Durant; draft pick (first-round pick protected top 20 in 2020, else 2025 second-round pick) (2025 #48, Javon Small) from Warriors in exchange for D'Angelo Russell; Shabazz Napier; Treveon Graham; traded player exception.

Chicago received Tomas Satoransky, Wizards' option to swap Lakers 2022 second round pick with Bulls (more favorable of Bulls, Pistons picks) (#38-Kennedy Chandler) for 2020 second round pick (more favorable of Bulls pick (protected #56-60), Grizzlies pick (protected #56-60); if one of the picks is protected, Wizards receive the other team's pick) (#37-Vit Krejci), Wizards' option to swap Lakers 2022 second round picks with Bulls (#33-Christian Koloko), Bulls removed protection on 2023 second round pick owed to Wizards from previous trade and finished with a modest realized-value edge.

Golden State surrendered the more valuable outcome. The Warriors acquired Julian Washburn from Memphis Grizzlies for Andre Iguodala; first round pick (protected top 4 in 2024, top 1 in 2025, unprotected in 2026) (2024 #14-Bub Carrington); $2M cash.

Brooklyn acquired Kevin Durant and a protected first in a sign-and-trade for D’Angelo Russell, Shabazz Napier and Treveon Graham, while both franchises later multiplied the incoming assets.

Memphis came out ahead in the 2019-07-07 trade with Atlanta Hawks, receiving Solomon Hill; Miles Plumlee for Chandler Parsons.

Memphis clearly won the completed-value comparison with Phoenix Suns, receiving Josh Jackson; De'Anthony Melton; 2020 second-round pick (#40-Robert Woodard II); 2021 second-round pick (protected #36-60) (not exercised) for Jevon Carter; Kyle Korver.

New Orleans acquired Derrick Favors from Utah Jazz for 2021 second round pick (#47-David Johnson (Ricardo)); 2023 second round pick (#49-Emoni Bates).

Hornets Win. Charlotte earns A- for Biyombo's useful tenure plus the two seconds, including the Cody Martin pick. Chicago receives C because salary savings had real organizational value even though Stone did not matter on court. Orlando receives D+ because Mozgov and Grant did not justify surrendering Biyombo and two picks. Hornets Win is more accurate than the prior slight-edge language. Charlotte generated the strongest completed value. Biyombo returned to a franchise where he already understood the role and provided multiple seasons of interior defense and rebounding. More importantly for the trade details, one of Orlando's seconds became the No. 36 pick used on Cody Martin, who developed into a multi-year Hornets rotation player. Receiving a useful center plus two picks for Mozgov created both immediate and retained value.

Boston acquired Marcus Morris from Pistons in exchange for Avery Bradley; 2019 second-round pick (#45 Isaiah Roby).

Dallas received Josh McRoberts; 2023 second-round pick (#50-Keyontae Johnson); $5.1M cash from Miami Heat and sent A.J. Hammons in return.

The Nets acquired rights to Caris LeVert; second-round pick (protected #45, 60 in 2017-22, unprotected in 2023) (2021 #44, Kessler Edwards) from Pacers in exchange for Thaddeus Young.

In a three-team trade, Atlanta sent Jeff Teague to Indiana, Indiana sent George Hill to Utah, and Utah sent Atlanta the draft rights to No. 12 pick Taurean Prince.

Charlotte acquired Marco Belinelli from Sacramento Kings for rights to Malachi Richardson.

Chicago received rights to Ater Majok for Jose Calderon, 2018 second round pick (#47-Svi Mykhailiuk), 2019 second round pick (#34-Bruno Fernando), but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Chicago received rights to Albert Miralles for Mike Dunleavy Jr., rights to Vladimir Veremeenko, but the partner generated modestly stronger realized value.

Bucks Win. Dellavedova gave Milwaukee immediate NBA rotation value at guard and remained useful long enough to justify the mechanism of the sign-and-trade. Cleveland's incoming draft rights never produced comparable NBA value. Cleveland's context was constrained because Dellavedova had agreed to a new contract with Milwaukee. The Cavaliers were not choosing between equal offers; the sign-and-trade allowed them to recover a small asset rather than lose the player for nothing.

Dallas received Andrew Bogut; 2020 second-round pick (#31-Tyrell Terry) from Golden State Warriors and sent 2019 second-round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised); traded player exception in return.

Dallas received draft rights to Stanko Barac from Indiana Pacers and sent Jeremy Evans; draft rights to Emir Preldžic; cash considerations in return.

Orlando acquired cash considerations from Portland Trail Blazers for Shabazz Napier.

On July 7, 2016, San Antonio Spurs acquired rights to Olivier Hanlan; traded player exception from Utah Jazz in exchange for Boris Diaw; 2022 second round pick (#39-Khalifa Diop); cash considerations.

On July 7, 2016, Washington Wizards acquired Trey Burke from Utah Jazz in exchange for 2021 second round pick (#43-Greg Brown III).

The 1992-07-07 exchange produced broadly comparable realized value: 1993 second round pick (#41-Anthony Reed) for rights to Litterial Green.

New York acquired Truck Robinson from Suns for Maurice Lucas. Both sides realized enough value that a decisive winner would overstate the result.

Boston acquired Nate Archibald; Marvin Barnes; Billy Knight; 1981 second-round pick (#31 Danny Ainge); 1983 second-round pick (#28 Rod Foster) from Clippers in exchange for Kevin Kunnert; Kermit Washington; rights to Freeman Williams; Sidney Wicks (future consideration).

Washington reacquired Khris Middleton on a low-cost contract while sending D'Angelo Russell and future second-round value through a six-team deal.

Denver acquired Cameron Johnson from Brooklyn for Michael Porter Jr. and an unprotected 2032 first-round pick.

Chicago converted DeMar DeRozan's departure into Chris Duarte, RaiQuan Gray, two second-round picks and cash in a three-team sign-and-trade.

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

Atlanta acquired Damian Jones; 2026 second round pick from Warriors in exchange for Omari Spellman; traded player exception.

Dallas received Delon Wright from Memphis Grizzlies and sent Satnam Singh Bhamara; Brandon Boston Jr.; 2023 second-round pick (less favorable of Heat, Mavericks picks) (#50-Keyontae Johnson); traded player exception in return.

Denver received Jerami Grant from Oklahoma City Thunder, sending draft picks (first-round pick protected top 10 in 2020-22, else 2023 second-round pick, 2024 second-round pick) (2020 #25-Immanuel Quickley); traded player exception in return.

Detroit acquired rights to Jordan Bone from Philadelphia 76ers for 2024 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised); cash considerations.

Golden State acquired rights to Lior Eliyahu from Minnesota Timberwolves for Shabazz Napier; Treveon Graham; cash.

Minnesota acquired Jake Layman while sending out rights to Bojan Dubljevic; traded player exception in the 2019-07-08 transaction with Blazers.

Chicago sent Kirk Hinrich, rights to Kevin Seraphin, cash considerations for rights to Vladimir Veremeenko, trade exception, and the outgoing package produced materially greater realized value.

Chicago exchanged Hakim Warrick for 2011 second round pick (#44-Charles Jenkins) in a transaction with broadly comparable realized value.

Chicago received Carlos Boozer, 2011 second round pick (protected) (#43-Malcolm Lee) for ~$13M traded player exception. The completed outcome does not show enough separation to justify a winner.

Milwaukee acquired cash considerations while sending out rights to Jerome Jordan in the 2010-07-08 transaction with Knicks.

New Orleans acquired rights to Craig Brackins; rights to Quincy Pondexter from Oklahoma City Thunder for Morris Peterson; rights to Cole Aldrich.

New York acquired Amar'e Stoudemire from Suns for 2012 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised); $16.5M trade exception. New York ultimately received the stronger realized value.

Oklahoma City received Morris Peterson; rights to Cole Aldrich and sent rights to Craig Brackins; rights to Quincy Pondexter. Oklahoma City finished with the modest hindsight edge.

New York acquired rights to Heyward Dotson / Heywood Dotson from Suns for fifth round pick (1971 #84-Bob Kissane). Both sides realized enough value that a decisive winner would overstate the result.

Washington acquired Malaki Branham, Blake Wesley and a future second-round pick for Kelly Olynyk.

Boston acquired Malcolm Brogdon from Pacers in exchange for Aaron Nesmith; Daniel Theis; Malik Fitts; Juwan Morgan; Nik Stauskas; 2023 first-round pick (#29 Julian Strawther).

Atlanta acquired Tiago Splitter from Spurs in exchange for rights to Giorgos Printezis; 2017 second round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised).

Dallas received Zaza Pachulia from Milwaukee Bucks and sent 2018 second-round pick (protected top 55) (not exercised) in return.

Detroit won the deal, acquiring Marcus Morris, Reggie Bullock, Danny Granger for 2020 second round pick (#35 – Xavier Tillman).

Indiana and Los Angeles Lakers produced broadly comparable realized value in the 2015-07-09 exchange.

Milwaukee Bucks received 2020 second round pick (protected top 55; modified in subsequent trade to protected top 45 in 2020, else unprotected in 2022) (#39-Elijah Hughes). Washington Wizards received Jared Dudley.

New York Knicks received Kyle O'Quinn; Magic's option to swap 2019 second round picks with Knicks (#47-Ignas Brazdeikis). Orlando Magic received Magic's option to swap 2019 second round picks with Knicks (#33-Carsen Edwards); cash considerations. New York ultimately received the stronger realized value.

Philadelphia's 2015 salary-absorption deal with Sacramento remains an overwhelming 76ers win. The Sixers took on Nik Stauskas, Jason Thompson and Carl Landry while receiving valuable swap rights and a future first; Sacramento received only the draft rights to Luka Mitrovic and Arturas Gudaitis and surrendered extraordinary control over future drafts.

Miami acquired LeBron James in a sign-and-trade that sent Cleveland two future first-round picks, two second-round picks, a 2012 first-round swap right and a $14.5 million trade exception. James led the Heat to four consecutive Finals, two championships and two league MVP awards. Cleveland could not replace him, but the unusually large compensation package and trade flexibility produced a strong recovery from minimal leverage.

Golden State acquired David Lee in a sign-and-trade for Anthony Randolph, Ronny Turiaf, Kelenna Azubuike and two second-round picks. Lee became an All-Star, stabilized the frontcourt and helped the Warriors return to the playoffs before accepting a reduced role on the 2015 championship team.

In a 4-team transaction, Dallas received Shawn Marion; Greg Buckner; Kris Humphries; Nathan Jawai; cash and sent Jerry Stackhouse; Devean George; Antoine Wright; cash.

Indiana converted the rights to Jerryd Bayless and Ike Diogu into Brandon Rush, Jarrett Jack, Josh McRoberts and cash, adding several useful rotation pieces.

Indiana traded Jermaine O'Neal and the rights to Nathan Jawai to Toronto for T.J. Ford, Rasho Nesterovic, Maceo Baston and the rights to Roy Hibbert. Hibbert became a two-time All-Star and the defensive center of consecutive conference-finals teams, while O'Neal lasted only part of one season in Toronto.

Minnesota Timberwolves received Rodney Carney; Calvin Booth; first round pick (protected top 22 in 2009, top 17 in 2010, top 15 in 2011, top 16 in 2012, top 16 in 2013) (2010 #23-Trevor Booker); cash considerations. Philadelphia 76ers received 2010 second round pick (protected top 55 in 2010, extinguished thereafter) (not exercised).

The Nets acquired Maurice McHartley from Chaparrals in exchange for 1969 "high" draft pick.