On This Day in NBA Trade History

Detroit acquired Dave Gambee from Milwaukee on January 1, 1969 for Rich Niemann and cash. Gambee played 25 games for the Pistons that season, averaging 6.8 points and 3.1 rebounds in 12.1 minutes, then Detroit traded him to San Francisco the following October for a future draft choice. Niemann played 18 games for the expansion Bucks, averaging 3.3 points and 3.3 rebounds, before Milwaukee later waived him. Detroit therefore received the stronger realized basketball return and preserved additional value in a later pick, although the outgoing cash keeps the gap modest.

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 guard Brevin Knight from Cleveland in January 2001 for Jim Jackson, Anthony Johnson and Larry Robinson. Knight provided backcourt assistance to the Hawks, while Cleveland collected veterans at multiple positions. The inherited Cavaliers Win awards Cleveland B+ and Atlanta C-.

Milwaukee traded Don Boven, Pete Darcey and George McLeod to the Baltimore Bullets for Stan Miasek and Dave Minor on January 2, 1953. Basketball-Reference's league transaction log confirms that exact five-player exchange and corrects the legacy TradeVerdicts spelling 'George McCloud' to George McLeod. Miasek and Minor each played 40 games for Milwaukee after the trade, giving the Hawks 80 combined appearances and substantial rotation minutes. Baltimore received 23 games from Boven, 10 from McLeod and no NBA appearances from Darcey after the deal, although Boven retained trade value and moved again in February. The source-backed result favors Milwaukee.

Boston traded Red Wallace to the Toronto Huskies for Charlie Hoefer on January 2, 1947. Wallace became a much larger scorer after the move, averaging 11.5 points in 37 games for Toronto after averaging 5.5 in 24 games for Boston. Hoefer gave the Celtics 35 games at 6.0 points per game that season and returned for seven games the next year. Both clubs finished 22-38, so the trade did not change either team's season, but Toronto received the stronger individual production and gets the historical edge.

Cleveland acquired Rajon Rondo from Los Angeles in a January 2022 three-team trade. The Lakers received Louis Labeyrie's draft rights from New York. The Knicks obtained Denzel Valentine from Cleveland and rights to Wang Zhelin and Brad Newley plus cash from the Lakers. The canonical slight Cavaliers edge gives Cleveland B, the Knicks B and Los Angeles B-.

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 Thunder Win by a limited draft-flexibility edge. The Thunder receive B- for the future 2028 second-round right and an incoming Miye Oni contract that did not become a lasting Oklahoma City NBA rotation role. Utah earns C+ for cash and roster flexibility. The future pick isn't assigned an unverified draftee, and Oni's earlier Jazz games remain Utah history. Utah traded guard Miye Oni and a future 2028 second-round selection to Oklahoma City on January 4, 2022, receiving cash in return. The Thunder were collecting potential draft assets during a long-term roster rebuild, while Utah had greater

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 traded Spencer Haywood to the New Orleans Jazz on January 5, 1979 for Joe Meriweather. Meriweather played 106 regular-season games over parts of two Knicks seasons, averaging about nine points and five-and-a-half rebounds, before New York included him in a 1980 three-team trade. Haywood immediately averaged 24.0 points and 9.6 rebounds over 34 games for New Orleans. After the franchise moved to Utah, the Jazz traded Haywood to the Lakers for Adrian Dantley. Dantley then played 461 games across seven Utah seasons and averaged 29.6 points. Meriweather was useful, but the Haywood-to-Dantley conversion gives the Jazz an overwhelming long-term advantage.

Golden State acquired Nate Williams from New Orleans for a 1978 second-round pick. The verdict reflects only verified transaction terms and realized team value. Williams played 46 games for Golden State to finish 1977-78 and all 81 games in 1978-79, giving the Warriors 127 regular-season appearances at 9.3 points per game across his two-season stint. New Orleans used the No. 35 pick on Tommie Green, who played 59 games as a rookie in 1978-79, averaging 3.9 points and 2.4 assists in 13.7 minutes. Green never played another NBA season, and Williams also finished his NBA career after 1978-79. The trade had no major downstream branch, so the realized comparison is direct: Golden State received more games and substantially more scoring from the veteran.

Denver traded Larry Bunce to the Dallas Chaparrals on January 4, 1969 for the player rights to Rich Peek and a 1969 ABA second-round draft choice. Bunce gave Dallas 24 games at 6.5 points and 5.3 rebounds before Houston claimed him on waivers in March. Peek never returned to ABA action after his 1967-68 Dallas season, so Denver's realized return rests primarily on the draft asset. Contemporary draft-trade research identifies the incoming choice as Dallas' 1969 second-rounder, but the exact selected player remains unresolved. Dallas received the clearer immediate production, while Denver preserved future value through the pick.

Rochester sold Lew Hitch's player rights to the Philadelphia Warriors on January 4, 1957, not January 5 as the legacy route recorded. Basketball-Reference's Rochester, Philadelphia and league transaction ledgers all agree on the January 4 date. Hitch had played 30 Royals games that season at 18.5 minutes, 4.8 points and 4.0 rebounds per game before the sale, then appeared in 38 games for Philadelphia at 15.2 minutes, 3.7 points and 3.5 rebounds. Those were the final 38 games of his NBA career. Philadelphia received useful reserve depth, while Rochester received undisclosed cash; the realized outcome gives the Warriors a modest edge rather than the extreme result in the legacy grades.

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

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 the Utah Stars on January 5, 1971 for a draft choice. Workman played 39 games for the Rockets, averaging 6.1 points, 3.4 rebounds and 0.9 assists in 12.5 minutes per game before Denver waived him the following September. The surviving reliable transaction ledgers do not identify the draft choice's round, year or eventual player, so Utah's realized return cannot be traced with enough confidence for a fair grade. The trade remains intentionally ungraded.

Chicago acquired Ed Manning from Baltimore for Al Tucker on January 5, 1970. The trade swapped two reserve forwards who both remained useful only in modest roles for their new clubs. Manning played 38 Bulls games after the deal, averaging 5.6 points and 5.2 rebounds in 16.2 minutes. Tucker played 28 games for Baltimore that season and 31 more in 1970-71, for 59 Bullets appearances in all. Neither player became a long-term piece for the acquiring team, and neither side created meaningful downstream asset value. The completed returns remain close enough to support an even verdict.

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 the right to sign veteran guard Gus Williams on January 6, 1987, with Washington waiving its right of first refusal in exchange for a 1990 second-round pick. Williams joined the Hawks while Spud Webb was recovering from knee surgery. The pick later became No. 37 A.J. English. Atlanta's immediate veteran help underlies the inherited slight Hawks edge.

The New York Nets acquired Manny Leaks from the Texas Chaparrals on January 6, 1971 for Ed Johnson and Levern Tart. Leaks immediately became a productive interior scorer for New York, averaging 17.1 points and 9.7 rebounds in 40 games after the trade. Texas received 33 games of 18.9-point scoring from Tart plus eight games from Johnson. The Chaparrals extracted a little more combined short-term production from the two-player package, but Leaks was the best single long-term asset in the exchange, keeping the result to a slight Texas/San Antonio lineage edge rather than a decisive win.

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

Cleveland acquired Kyle Korver from Atlanta in 2017, adding elite perimeter shooting for a playoff contender. Atlanta received veterans Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Maurice Williams, plus cash and a future second-round component. The inherited Cavaliers Win gives Cleveland B+ and Atlanta C.

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 Clippers moved Jared Cunningham, the rights to Cenk Akyol and cash to Philadelphia for the rights to Serhiy Lishchuk. Los Angeles saved nearly $400,000 against the cap, reduced luxury-tax exposure and opened a roster spot; Philadelphia waived Cunningham the same day and kept the cash and Akyol rights. Neither side created meaningful direct NBA player value, so the practical return was financial and roster flexibility on both sides.

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.

Oklahoma City received Chucky Atkins, cash and Denver’s protected first-round pick, then used that first as the key asset in the February 2009 trade for Thabo Sefolosha. Denver received Johan Petro and a 2009 second-round pick whose draft rights to Sergio Llull were later sold to Houston. The completed value clearly favors the Thunder because Sefolosha became a long-term starter and All-Defensive contributor.

The Los Angeles Clippers acquired Hassan Adams from Toronto on January 1, 2009, sending cash and a conditional 2015 second-round pick that never conveyed. Adams was waived January 7 without appearing in a Clippers NBA game. The imported January 7 identifier reflects the waiver date, not the transaction date. Raptors Win, Toronto C+ for the cash return and Los Angeles D+ for an unused player contract.

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).

Chicago traded John Hummer to Seattle on January 7, 1974 for the SuperSonics' 1975 second-round pick, later No. 30 Steve Green, plus cash. This corrects the legacy archive entry's draft year from 1974 to 1975; Chicago, Seattle and league transaction ledgers all identify the pick as a 1975 second-rounder, while the Bulls' official historical guide confirms cash was also included. Hummer played 107 regular-season games for Seattle across parts of three seasons. Green never played for Chicago, later beginning his NBA career with Indiana after an ABA season. Seattle gets the modest hindsight edge.

Cleveland acquired Larry Kenon's player rights from Golden State for cash in January 1983. The Warriors' official media guide dates the transaction January 8, while Basketball-Reference's Cleveland and league ledgers list January 10; this review retains the canonical January 8 date and records the discrepancy. Kenon played 32 regular-season games for Cleveland, starting seven and scoring 235 points in 624 minutes before being waived March 21. Golden State received cash, but the amount is not identified in the reviewed public sources. With Cleveland receiving a short veteran stint and the Warriors receiving an unquantified financial return, the completed value remains broadly even.

Houston traded Dave Wohl to the New York Nets on January 8, 1977 for the Nets' 1978 fourth-round pick. Basketball-Reference's Houston, Nets, league and executive ledgers all place the transaction on January 8, correcting the canonical record's prior January 7 date. Wohl played 37 games for the Nets after the trade, averaging 7.4 points and 3.4 assists, then returned for 10 games in 1977-78 before being waived in November. Houston used the No. 67 pick on Jackie Robinson in the 1978 draft, but the Rockets waived Robinson on October 11, 1978 before he made his NBA debut. Robinson later played 22 NBA games for other teams, so that production is not credited to Houston. The Nets therefore received the only direct NBA production created by the transaction, giving Brooklyn's franchise the modest hindsight edge.

Buffalo acquired veteran forward Jim Washington from Atlanta on January 8, 1975 for a 1976 fifth-round pick that became No. 82 Connie White. Washington played 42 regular-season games for the Braves after the trade, averaging 4.2 points and 4.7 rebounds in 16.0 minutes, then appeared once more for Buffalo in 1975-76 before his NBA career ended. Atlanta held the pick through the 1976 draft and selected White, a California guard, but Basketball-Reference records no NBA regular-season statistics for him. The modern Clippers franchise therefore receives the hindsight win: Buffalo obtained 43 games of actual NBA production while Atlanta's draft return never reached an NBA regular-season game.

The St. Louis Hawks and Rochester Royals completed a four-player exchange in early January 1956, with St. Louis receiving Jack Coleman and Jack McMahon while Rochester received Dick Ricketts and Chris Harris. RealGM splits the transaction postings across January 8 and January 9, while the legacy Atlanta source record uses January 8; Basketball-Reference's team transaction pages omit the swap even though its season statistics confirm all four players changed teams. Coleman and McMahon became multi-year Hawks contributors and remained with the franchise through the 1958 championship season. Ricketts gave Rochester/Cincinnati 183 games over three seasons, while Harris played 26 Royals games and then left the NBA. Both teams received real value, but St. Louis gained the stronger combined long-term package.

Washington acquired four-time All-Star guard Trae Young from Atlanta on January 9, 2026, for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young's elite passing and ability to create offense supplied the Wizards with a much larger lead-guard investment than either outgoing player. The Hawks obtained veteran perimeter scoring and roster flexibility. The inherited Wizards Win grades Washington A- and Atlanta D+.

Phoenix acquired Brandan Wright from Boston in January 2015 for two future draft rights, associated later with No. 35 Rade Zagorac in 2016 and No. 37 Semi Ojeleye in 2017. Wright's stay in Phoenix was brief, while Ojeleye eventually played for Boston after the rights chain. The inherited Celtics Win assigns Boston B+ and Phoenix C.

Chicago traded Erwin Mueller to Los Angeles on January 9, 1968 for Jim Barnes and a 1968 third-round pick that became Dave Newmark. Chicago received 47 regular-season games from Barnes and 81 rookie games from Newmark, then sold Barnes' rights to Boston. Los Angeles received 39 games from Mueller at 8.3 points and 5.7 rebounds, then converted him into Keith Erickson in September 1968. Erickson played 309 Lakers regular-season games through 1972-73, including 73 games at 11.3 points in 1970-71, and remained on the 1972 championship roster. That downstream conversion gives Los Angeles the stronger realized return.

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

Los Angeles acquired Robert Horry and Joe Kleine from Phoenix on January 10, 1997 for Cedric Ceballos and Rumeal Robinson. Ceballos gave the Suns immediate scoring, averaging 15.3 points in 42 games after the trade, but his second Phoenix stint lasted only into the following season. Horry became a long-term Lakers role player and a member of the 2000, 2001 and 2002 championship teams. His postseason role included one of the defining shots of the 2002 Western Conference finals. The enduring playoff value makes this a clear Lakers win despite useful short-term Phoenix production.

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

On January 10, 1986, Philadelphia traded guard Leon Wood to the Washington Bullets for rookie forward Kenny Green. Wood appeared in 39 games for Washington that season, totaling 378 points and 107 assists, while Green contributed 21 Philadelphia appearances in 1985-86 and 19 more the following year. Washington obtained the stronger near-term guard return; Wizards Win, Washington B, Philadelphia C+.

Denver acquired veteran guard Steve Jones from the Carolina Cougars on January 10, 1974 for forward Marv Roberts. Jones played 42 games for the Rockets after the trade, averaging 13.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 27.5 minutes. Roberts played 39 games for Carolina, averaging 10.3 points and 6.2 rebounds, then moved with the franchise to St. Louis and was traded to Kentucky for Al Eberhard before the next season. Eberhard never played for the Spirits. Denver receives a slight hindsight edge because Jones delivered the stronger immediate scoring return, though both sides received useful half-season production.

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

On January 11, 2010 New Orleans traded reserve center Hilton Armstrong to Sacramento for cash and a conditional 2016 second-round selection. The pick never conveyed. Armstrong played six Kings games, logging 56 minutes and ten points before being sent onward as part of a separate three-team transaction. New Orleans received the cash; Sacramento obtained a brief player contract and occasional minutes. Even Trade, C+ for New Orleans and C for Sacramento.

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

San Diego traded Johnny Green to Philadelphia on January 11, 1968 for a 1968 fourth-round pick that became Darryl Jones, correcting the legacy January 10 date and removing an unsupported cash component. Green played 35 games for the 76ers after the trade and 74 more in 1968-69, giving Philadelphia 109 regular-season appearances plus playoff depth during two postseason runs. Jones was selected 48th overall by San Diego but never appeared in an NBA game. Philadelphia therefore received the only meaningful realized basketball value from the exchange.

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 acquired guard Darrick Martin from the Vancouver Grizzlies on January 12, 1996, for a 1996 second-rounder that ultimately became No. 49 Amal McCaskill. Martin played 35 Minnesota games in 1995-96 after the trade, totaling 747 minutes, 254 points and 156 assists. Vancouver traded the incoming pick to Orlando in February alongside Kenny Gattison for Jeff Turner; Orlando, not Vancouver, drafted McCaskill. Wolves Win, Minnesota B+, Vancouver C+.

Phoenix acquired Truck Robinson from New Orleans on January 12, 1979 for Marty Byrnes, Ron Lee, first-round picks in 1979 and 1980, and cash. Robinson immediately averaged 19.9 points and 10.7 rebounds in 26 regular-season Suns games, helped Phoenix reach the 1979 Western Conference Finals, then played all 82 games in both 1979-80 and 1980-81 and made the 1981 All-Star team. New Orleans/Utah received brief Byrnes and Lee stints, drafted Larry Knight at No. 20 in 1979 without an NBA appearance, and got 119 Jazz games from 1980 No. 19 John Duren. The two-first price was substantial, but the realized return strongly favored Phoenix.

New York sold Paul Hoffman's player rights to the Philadelphia Warriors on January 12, 1955. Basketball-Reference's New York, Philadelphia and league transaction logs agree on the sale. Hoffman had played 18 games for the Knicks after arriving from the defunct Baltimore Bullets, then appeared in only 11 games for Philadelphia. He averaged 11.0 minutes, 1.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists for the Warriors, and those were the final NBA games of his career. Because New York received cash and Philadelphia obtained only a brief low-impact stint, the verified record favors the Knicks, though the undisclosed payment keeps the grade gap modest.

New York acquired Cam Reddish, Solomon Hill and Brooklyn's 2025 second-round pick for Kevin Knox II and Charlotte's protected first-round obligation. Reddish played 35 games for the Knicks and later became part of the Josh Hart package, while the 2025 second was later included in the Mikal Bridges trade. Atlanta received only 17 games from Knox, and the protected first never conveyed, converting into Charlotte's 2026 No. 45 second and a future 2027 second.

Boston acquired Nate Robinson on January 13, 2015, by sending Jameer Nelson to Denver. Robinson was waived without a Celtics game in that second stint, while Nelson became a useful Nuggets guard for parts of three seasons. The original low-impact Even Trade and C+ grades are preserved while acknowledging Denver's greater actual playing return.

Cleveland acquired Elmore Smith and Gary Brokaw from Milwaukee on January 13, 1977 for Rowland Garrett plus the Cavaliers' 1977 and 1978 first-round picks. Smith became the centerpiece of Cleveland's return, playing 141 regular-season games across three seasons and averaging 10.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.9 blocks for the Cavaliers. Brokaw added 39 games before Cleveland moved him for future considerations. Milwaukee received only 33 games from Garrett, but the two first-rounders became Ernie Grunfeld at No. 11 in 1977 and George Johnson at No. 12 in 1978. Grunfeld played 155 games for Milwaukee over two seasons before being traded, while Johnson added 67 games as a rookie before the Bucks sold his rights. The two useful first-round outcomes give Milwaukee the stronger realized package, but Smith's multi-year Cleveland production keeps the gap moderate.

Washington acquired Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers and two second-round assets from Detroit in January 2024, sending Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala to the Pistons. Bagley supplied interior scoring and rebounding in Washington, while Detroit took veteran contracts. The inherited Wizards Win grades Washington B+ and Detroit C.

Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers received Darnell Valentine and 1988 second-round pick (#45-Tom Garrick). Portland Trail Blazers received 1986 first-round pick (#24-Arvydas Sabonis), 1988 second-round pick (#26-Rolando Ferreira), and future considerations (terms not identified in available sources). Blazers Win. Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers is graded A-; Portland Trail Blazers is graded A+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Boston acquired Scott Wedman from Cleveland on January 14, 1983 for rookie center Darren Tillis, a 1983 first-round pick that became No. 21 Greg Kite, and cash. Wedman played 271 regular-season games for the Celtics across five seasons, started 31 and contributed to the 1984 and 1986 championship teams. Tillis played 37 games and made four starts for Cleveland before leaving after the season. The Cavaliers later packaged the incoming first-round pick with James Edwards in the February 1983 Phoenix trade, so the pick retained real downstream value but cannot be credited with the entire multi-asset return. Boston's direct long-term result was clearly stronger.

St. Louis traded Med Park and Jack Stephens to the Cincinnati Royals for Si Green in January 1959. Basketball-Reference's St. Louis, Cincinnati, league and executive transaction ledgers all date the exchange to January 14, while RealGM uses January 10; the canonical record follows the four matching Basketball-Reference ledgers and preserves the date conflict in audit notes. The same verified sources show no cash component, and they correct the legacy 'Ned Park' transcription to Med Park. Green then played 186 regular-season games for St. Louis through November 1961, while Park gave Cincinnati 107 games across two seasons and Stephens never returned to the NBA. The realized value favors the Hawks, though Cincinnati received a useful two-season rotation player.

In January 2015, the Clippers acquired Austin Rivers from Boston, the Celtics received Chris Douglas-Roberts, Shavlik Randolph and a 2017 second-round choice, and Phoenix obtained Reggie Bullock. The Clippers gained a guard who played several seasons for the franchise. The inherited slight Clippers edge grades both Los Angeles and Boston B+, with Phoenix C.

Boston traded Jordan Crawford and MarShon Brooks to Golden State in January 2014, receiving Joel Anthony, cash and protected draft compensation from Miami. Miami acquired Toney Douglas from the Warriors. When the protected first failed to convey, its later second-round rights became linked to Jordan Mickey and Deyonta Davis; another second led to Ben Bentil. The inherited slight Celtics edge grades Boston B+, Golden State B and Miami C-.

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

San Antonio acquired Tom Owens from Indiana for cash on January 15, 1976. The legacy archive entry used January 6, but the Basketball-Reference Pacers, Spurs and ABA league transaction ledgers all place the sale on January 15, so this review corrects the date. Owens played 39 regular-season games for San Antonio, averaging 5.8 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 13.8 minutes while shooting 49.5 percent. He also appeared in all seven Spurs playoff games. Indiana had acquired Owens from Kentucky for cash six weeks earlier, received 16 games from him, then converted the player back into another undisclosed cash return. San Antonio wins the basketball side of the transaction because it received a usable reserve center for the rest of the season and the playoffs, while Indiana's exact financial return cannot be measured from the surviving standard ledgers.

Philadelphia acquired Wilt Chamberlain from San Francisco on January 15, 1965 for Connie Dierking, Paul Neumann, Lee Shaffer and cash. The 76ers received 277 regular-season games from Chamberlain before trading him to the Lakers in 1968, including three straight MVP seasons, the 1967 championship and a 68-13 regular season. San Francisco did get usable depth: Neumann played 102 games for the Warriors across 1964-65 and 1965-66, while Dierking contributed 30 games before moving on. Shaffer never played for the Warriors after the deal. Nate Thurmond's later rise belongs to the Warriors' existing roster and cannot be credited as trade compensation, so the realized value still tilts overwhelmingly toward Philadelphia.

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-hawks-2020-01-16-ba5a7e2b4801 historical trade review: Hawks Win. Atlanta receives B- for Jeff Teague’s usable point-guard minutes after his return and the added option of Treveon Graham. Minnesota gets C because Allen Crabbe supplied only a brief wing opportunity and no long-term core contribution. Teague’s earlier Atlanta All-Star years and later Minnesota roster trades are not direct additional value from the January 2020 exchange. On January 16, 2020, Atlanta acquired Jeff Teague and Treveon Graham from Minnesota for wing Allen Crabbe. Teague had previously played several seasons for the Hawks, including a l

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.

New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets received Roy Hinson, Tim McCormick, and 1989 second-round pick (#32, Stanley Brundy). Philadelphia 76ers received Ben Coleman and Mike Gminski. 76ers Win. New Jersey/Brooklyn Nets is graded D+; Philadelphia 76ers is graded A. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Houston Rockets received Cedric Maxwell. Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers received 1987 first-round pick (#13-Joe Wolf) and 1989 second or third-round pick (#43-Chucky Brown). Clippers Win. Houston Rockets is graded C; Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers is graded B+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Boston traded Billy Knight to Indiana on January 16, 1979 for rookie center Rick Robey. Knight gave the Pacers 357 regular-season games over the next five seasons, including 17.5 points per game in 1980-81 and 17.1 in 1982-83. Robey played 339 regular-season games for Boston, helped the Celtics win the 1981 championship and later became part of the June 1983 package that brought Dennis Johnson plus two draft picks to Boston. Johnson then played 541 games over seven Celtics seasons and started for the 1984 and 1986 champions. Indiana received the better scorer, but Boston extracted more championship and downstream transaction value.

The January 16, 1967 three-team trade sent Mel Counts from Baltimore to Los Angeles, Ray Scott from Detroit to Baltimore, and Rudy LaRusso plus a compensatory 1967 first-round pick from the Lakers to Detroit after LaRusso refused to report. Baltimore realized the strongest direct return: Scott played 263 Bullets games through 1969-70, including 19.0 points and 13.2 rebounds immediately after the trade and 16.4 points with 13.7 rebounds the next season. Los Angeles received 271 Counts games through 1969-70. Detroit got 57 games from No. 4 pick Sonny Dove and later sold LaRusso's rights to San Francisco. The completed outcomes favor Baltimore, with Los Angeles also receiving a strong return.

Boston traded Chick Halbert and Mel Riebe to the Providence Steamrollers for George Nostrand on January 16, 1949. Nostrand gave the Celtics 27 games at 9.8 points per game and returned for 18 more Boston games the following season. Providence received the stronger immediate scoring package: Halbert averaged 11.4 points in 27 games after the trade, while Riebe added 6.1 points in 10 games. The Steamrollers still finished 12-48 and folded after the season, so the trade did not alter the franchise's fate. Providence gets the slight historical edge on direct basketball return.

Philadelphia acquired Ralph Kaplowitz from the New York Knicks for cash on January 16, 1947. Kaplowitz had averaged 7.2 points in 27 games for New York and then averaged 7.0 points across 30 regular-season games for Philadelphia. He also appeared in all 10 of the Warriors' playoff games as Philadelphia won the inaugural BAA championship. The cash amount paid to New York is not preserved in the transaction pages used here, so the Knicks' financial return cannot be valued precisely. Philadelphia gets the historical edge because it converted an undisclosed payment into immediate rotation production on a championship team and another full season the next year.

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 rookie point guard Wes Matthews from Washington on January 17, 1981 for rookie wing Don Collins. Matthews played 145 regular-season games for the Hawks across parts of three seasons, including 34 games at 12.5 points and 6.2 assists immediately after the trade. Washington received 178 regular-season games from Collins across parts of three seasons, including 79 games in 1981-82 and 65 in 1982-83. Atlanta later included Matthews with Kevin Figaro in a 1983 trade for a second-round pick that became Cedric Henderson, so that downstream value is diluted. Washington gets the slight edge on the longer direct return.

Houston acquired Billy Paultz from San Antonio on January 17, 1980 for John Shumate, a 1980 third-round pick and cash. Paultz played 240 regular-season games for the Rockets through 1982-83 and was a major playoff contributor during Houston's 1981 NBA Finals run, averaging 12.1 points and 7.0 rebounds across 21 postseason games that spring. Shumate gave San Antonio 49 regular-season games over parts of two seasons before being waived, while No. 60 pick LaVon Mercer never played an NBA game. The realized return clearly favored Houston.

Boston traded Dennis Awtrey to Seattle on January 17, 1979 for a 1979 first-round pick plus cash. Awtrey played 40 regular-season games for the SuperSonics and appeared throughout their 1979 championship playoff run, giving Seattle immediate depth on a title team. Boston never used the pick directly: it became the No. 21 selection later associated with Sly Williams, but the Celtics sent it with two other first-rounders and Tom Barker to New York for Bob McAdoo. McAdoo played 20 games for Boston before becoming part of another major asset chain. Seattle got the cleaner direct basketball return; Boston preserved comparable transaction value.

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 San Antonio's 1983 fourth-round pick as compensation when the Spurs signed restricted veteran free agent Coby Dietrick on January 18, 1983. Dietrick played only eight regular-season games for San Antonio, made no starts and was waived on February 8. Chicago did not keep the pick through the draft: on March 8, the Bulls sent the same No. 90 asset back to San Antonio for Mike Bratz. Bratz then played 15 games for Chicago with no starts. San Antonio ultimately used the reacquired pick on Brant Weidner, but that second transaction required Bratz and is not credited to the original Dietrick deal. The original asset chain therefore gives Chicago a slight realized-value edge, 15 games to eight.

Buffalo traded its 1977 first-round pick to Golden State on January 18, 1977 for center George Johnson. The pick landed at No. 18 and became Wesley Cox, who played 74 games across two Warriors seasons while averaging 4.6 points and 2.8 rebounds. Johnson immediately started all 39 of his games for Buffalo after the trade and averaged 7.6 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.7 blocks. The Braves then used Johnson as one component of the September 1977 package that acquired Tiny Archibald from the Nets, along with 1978 and 1979 first-round picks. Because Johnson supplied stronger direct production and retained meaningful trade utility, Buffalo's franchise received the better realized return. Golden State did convert the pick into an NBA player, which keeps the Warriors' side from being empty, but Cox's two-year role was limited.

New Jersey traded Barry Leibowitz to Oakland for Levern Tart on January 18, 1968. Tart gave the Americans 31 games at 19.0 points per game that season, then stayed through the move to New York and added 35 games at 14.7 points in 1968-69 before joining a three-player trade to Houston. Leibowitz played 35 games for Oakland at 14.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists before the Oaks included him with Ronald Franz and Steve Jones in the June 1968 deal for Larry Brown and Doug Moe. Both sides preserved downstream value, but New Jersey received the stronger direct player return.

Cincinnati sold Phil Jordon to the New York Knicks on January 18, 1961 for cash. Basketball-Reference's Royals, Knicks and league transaction ledgers all preserve the same date and sale structure. Jordon immediately became New York's starting-caliber center for the rest of 1960-61, averaging 13.1 points and 8.1 rebounds in 31 games, then played 76 more games for the Knicks in 1961-62 at 11.9 points and 6.3 rebounds per game. Across those two seasons he gave New York 107 regular-season games before the Knicks moved him in September 1962. The public ledgers do not preserve the cash amount Cincinnati received. Retrospectively, buying more than a season and a half of useful center production for cash clearly favors New York.

Rochester acquired Alex Hannum's player rights from the Baltimore Bullets for cash on January 18, 1952. The date and transaction structure agree across Basketball-Reference's Baltimore, Rochester and league-wide transaction logs, with Les Harrison's executive record independently recording the same acquisition. Hannum gave Rochester 31 games immediately, then remained with the Royals through 1954 before a later trade to Milwaukee. Baltimore's cash return is real but unquantified in the reviewed public record, so the hindsight edge belongs to Rochester without treating the Bullets' side as worthless.

Fort Wayne traded Charlie Black and Richie Niemiera to the Anderson Packers for Ralph Johnson and Howie Schultz on January 18, 1950. All four players contributed after the swap, but Johnson became the long-term differentiator. He played 32 games for the Pistons that season at 7.9 points per game, then remained with Fort Wayne for three more seasons and totaled 169 games for the franchise. Schultz added 32 games at 8.5 points. Black and Niemiera each played 29 games for Anderson, but neither remained in the NBA the following season. Fort Wayne gets the historical edge.

On January 19, 2022, Boston acquired Bol Bol and P.J. Dozier from Denver; the Nuggets obtained shooting guard Bryn Forbes from San Antonio, while the Spurs received Juancho Hernangómez, cash from Boston, plus a protected 2028 Denver second and cash from Denver. The official NBA transaction and Spurs releases confirm every team's directed assets. The inherited Even Trade assigns B to all three franchises.

In January 2000, Charlotte acquired veteran shooter Dale Ellis from Milwaukee for two second-round draft choices, later No. 49 Jason Hart in 2000 and No. 47 Chris Owens in 2002. Ellis contributed only briefly for Charlotte toward the end of his NBA career. The Bucks converted an expiring veteran into future draft options, including a selectable guard, but neither pick became a franchise cornerstone. Milwaukee receives B- for draft flexibility and Charlotte C- for a short-lived addition; the prior slight Bucks verdict is retained.

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

St. Louis traded Dave Plunkett to the Philadelphia Warriors for Walt Davis on January 19, 1958. Basketball-Reference's St. Louis, Philadelphia and league transaction logs all verify the exchange. The legacy TradeVerdicts record called the incoming Hawk 'Buddy Davis'; Basketball-Reference identifies Buddy as the nickname of Walter Francis 'Walt' Davis, so the canonical asset is normalized to Walt Davis. Davis appeared in 26 regular-season games for St. Louis after the trade and nine playoff games during the Hawks' 1958 championship run. Plunkett's Basketball-Reference career ends before a Philadelphia season appears, leaving St. Louis with the only documented post-trade NBA value.

Golden State traded Ron Brewer to San Antonio on January 20, 1984 for a 1985 second-round pick. Brewer gave the Spurs 49 games across parts of two seasons, including 40 games, five starts and 782 minutes in 1983-84. Golden State later packaged the incoming pick with another second-rounder to Washington for Greg Ballard. Ballard then played 157 games over two Warriors seasons, logging 3,371 minutes, 1,241 points and 757 rebounds. Because the San Antonio pick was only one of two selections in the Ballard package, Golden State cannot claim all of his value, but its downstream return still narrowly exceeds Brewer's brief Spurs tenure.

Atlanta acquired Freeman Williams from San Diego on January 20, 1982 for Charlie Criss and Al Wood. Williams played only 23 regular-season games for the Hawks and made no starts, but seven months later Atlanta included him with John Drew in the trade that acquired Dominique Wilkins. San Diego received 28 games and 20 starts from Criss plus 105 games and 52 starts from Wood before Wood became part of the 1983 multi-asset Tom Chambers trade with Seattle. The Clippers won the direct player-production comparison, but Williams' role in the Wilkins acquisition gives Atlanta the more consequential downstream outcome. Because John Drew was also essential to that later package, this review credits Williams with transaction utility rather than the entirety of Wilkins' Hall of Fame career.

Philadelphia acquired Mike Bantom from Indiana for cash on January 20, 1982. Bantom played 43 regular-season games for the 76ers, started once and averaged 8.8 points and 5.3 rebounds while shooting 51.0 percent. He then appeared in all 21 Philadelphia playoff games during the team's run to the 1982 NBA Finals. Bantom left the NBA for Italy after the season, so the Sixers received only a half-season plus one postseason from the deal, but that still exceeded Indiana's unquantified cash return in realized basketball value.

Atlanta and Washington exchanged starting-caliber players and 1977 first-round picks on January 20, 1977. The Hawks received Truck Robinson and the pick that became No. 14 Tree Rollins; the Bullets received Tom Henderson and the pick that became No. 4 Greg Ballard. Robinson was immediately excellent for Atlanta, averaging 22.4 points and 12.8 rebounds in 36 games, while Rollins became a long-term Hawks center, later leading the NBA in blocks and earning two All-Defensive selections. Washington's return was just as durable and carried championship value. Henderson played 186 regular-season games for the Bullets, including their 1978 title season, and Ballard played 643 Washington games across eight seasons after joining that championship roster as a rookie. Henderson's 1979 free-agent departure also returned a 1980 first-round pick as compensation. Washington gets a narrow hindsight edge because both incoming assets contributed to a championship core and produced another first-round asset.

Philadelphia acquired George Wilson from Phoenix on January 20, 1969 for Jerry Chambers. Wilson gave the 76ers 105 regular-season games across the remainder of 1968-69 and the full 1969-70 season, averaging 5.5 points and 5.1 rebounds over his Philadelphia stay. Chambers was still serving in the U.S. Army when Phoenix acquired his rights, so he did not play for the Suns until 1969-70. He then appeared in 79 games at 8.3 points per game before Portland selected him in the 1970 expansion draft. Philadelphia received the longer and more productive total return, though Phoenix still got one useful scoring season.

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.

On January 21, 1999, Boston acquired center Tony Battie from the Los Angeles Lakers for Travis Knight during the compressed post-lockout transaction period. Battie became a Celtics rotation big through the 2002 Eastern Conference Finals and remained until a separate December 2003 Cleveland trade. Knight had a shorter and less impactful return to Los Angeles. Celtics Win, Boston A- for sustained frontcourt depth and the Lakers C+ for receiving a usable veteran contract rather than a long-term starter.

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 received Chauncey Billups and the rights to Tyson Wheeler in a January 1999 three-team trade. Minnesota acquired Bobby Jackson and Dean Garrett, while Toronto obtained a first-round right eventually associated with No. 5 Jonathan Bender. Billups's later NBA stardom is significant, but the Nuggets received only the beginning of his career and the inherited Wolves Win grades Minnesota B, Denver F and Toronto F.

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 traded the rights to No. 11 overall 1998 selection Bonzi Wells to Portland on January 22, 1999 for a conditional 1999 first-rounder later No. 27 Jumaine Jones and a 2000 second-rounder later No. 57 Scoonie Penn. The Pistons also cleared roughly $1.1 million in rookie-scale cap room, which the club says it used in its free-agent planning. Wells became a multi-season contributor for Portland, while Detroit later moved the acquired selections rather than getting equivalent player production. Blazers Win, Portland A- and Detroit B-.

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.

San Antonio acquired Steve Kerr from Chicago on January 21, 1999 for Chuck Person and a conditional 2000 first-round pick that became No. 24 Dalibor Bagaric. Kerr played 131 regular-season games in his first Spurs stint and was part of the 1999 championship roster. Chicago waived Person four days after the trade and received 95 low-minute NBA games from Bagaric, leaving the Spurs with the stronger realized return despite Kerr's limited role.

Denver acquired Keith Edmonson from San Antonio on January 21, 1984 for a 1984 third-round pick that became No. 57 Joe Binion. Edmonson's Nuggets tenure was brief: 15 games, 101 minutes and 64 points over the rest of the 1983-84 season. San Antonio selected Binion but never received an NBA regular-season game from him; he spent the next two seasons in the CBA and eventually made his NBA debut with Portland in 1986-87. The stakes were small on both sides, but Denver at least received direct NBA minutes, giving the Nuggets a narrow realized-value edge.

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

Toronto acquired Bob Mullens from the New York Knicks for Bob Fitzgerald on January 21, 1947. Mullens' scoring jumped from 2.9 points in 26 games for New York to 8.5 points across 28 games for Toronto, while Fitzgerald fell from 4.5 points with the Huskies to 2.8 points in 29 games for the Knicks. New York still finished 33-27 and reached the playoffs, so the trade did not damage a successful season, but Toronto received the stronger individual return. The Huskies get the historical edge because Mullens became a substantially larger offensive contributor immediately after the exchange.

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.

On January 22, 2016, the Clippers traded Josh Smith back to Houston along with cash and the rights to Sergei Lishchuk for the Rockets' draft rights to Maarty Leunen. Smith had appeared in 32 Clippers games that season but played 23 regular-season games for Houston after his return. Neither Lishchuk nor Leunen became an NBA regular for the receiving team. The Rockets obtained a short-term playing contributor for rights they could relinquish, whereas the Clippers largely cleared a role and roster space. Slight Rockets Edge, Houston B-, Clippers C-.

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.

Detroit received Christian Laettner from Atlanta for Scot Pollard and a conditional 1999 first-round selection in January 1999. Atlanta waived Pollard weeks later but used the draft right in a later sequence of transactions. Laettner played all 82 games for the Pistons in 1999-2000, averaging 12.2 points and 6.7 rebounds; Detroit got the better direct player contribution.

New York's canonical record treats January 22, 1971 as the date the Nets acquired Virginia's 1971 ABA second-round pick, No. 17 Bob Kissane, for a player to be named later identified by ProSportsTransactions as Bill Bunting. Basketball-Reference instead records Bunting going to Virginia for a draft choice on March 15, so the completion date is source-conflicted. The realized return is not: Kissane never produced an ABA or NBA season, while Bunting played 49 games and 551 minutes for Virginia across 1970-71 and 1971-72. That evidence reverses the old slight-Nets edge and favors the Squires.

Denver acquired Larry Brown from the Virginia Squires for cash on January 22, 1971. Brown immediately became the Rockets' primary distributor, averaging 8.4 points and 6.1 assists in 34 games after the trade, then returned for 76 games in 1971-72 at 9.1 points and 7.2 assists per game. Across the two Denver seasons he played 110 games and 2,825 minutes. The cash amount is not disclosed in the reliable transaction ledgers, so Virginia's financial return cannot be fully priced, but the known basketball value gives Denver a clear win.

Denver traded the ABA rights to Ken Durrett to the Virginia Squires on January 22, 1971 for Virginia's 1971 first-round ABA pick, No. 5 Cliff Meely, plus a player to be named later or cash that remains unresolved. ProSportsTransactions confirms the pick chain, while Basketball-Reference confirms the rights exchange. Durrett chose the NBA and played for Cincinnati; Meely chose the NBA and played for Houston. Neither rights asset produced ABA games for its acquiring club, and the extra Denver consideration is still unidentified, so a winner cannot be graded responsibly.

Boston sold Jack Foley's player rights to the New York Knicks on January 22, 1963 for cash. Basketball-Reference's Celtics, Knicks and league transaction ledgers, along with Foley's player history, all agree on the date and sale structure. Foley had appeared in five games for Boston as a rookie, averaging 6.4 points in 9.2 minutes per game. After the sale he played only six regular-season games for New York, averaging 3.5 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 6.2 minutes per game, and never appeared in another NBA season. Because Boston's cash return is not identified in the public transaction records and New York received only six games of low-minute production, the evidence does not support a responsible winner or grade.

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

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

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.

A three-team January 1991 exchange sent Dražen Petrović, Terry Mills and a future second-round pick to the New Jersey Nets; Denver acquired Cadillac Anderson and a future first-round right associated with Bryant Stith; and Portland received Walter Davis and a second-round pick. Petrović became an outstanding Nets scorer before his tragic death. The inherited Nets Win gives New Jersey A+, Denver A+ and Portland D.

Los Angeles acquired John Tresvant's player rights from Seattle on January 23, 1970 in a cash sale. Multiple Basketball-Reference team, league and executive ledgers agree on January 23, correcting the legacy January 21 TradeVerdicts date. Tresvant played 20 Lakers games that season and eight more in 1970-71 before Los Angeles traded him to Baltimore for a 1972 second-round pick that became Paul Stovall. Seattle's cash amount is undisclosed. The Lakers therefore received modest on-court value plus a later draft asset, giving Los Angeles a small realized-value edge without turning the transaction into a major win.

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.

Washington signed veteran free agent Ricky Sobers on January 24, 1983 and sent Chicago 1983 and 1985 second-round picks as compensation after the Bulls declined to exercise their right of first refusal. Sobers played 122 regular-season games for the Bullets across two seasons, starting 120 and averaging 15.7 points and 4.9 assists. Chicago used the 1983 No. 25 pick on Sidney Lowe but immediately packaged Lowe with another second-round pick for Mitchell Wiggins, who played 82 games and made 40 starts for the Bulls. The 1985 No. 35 asset was later bundled with Wiggins and another pick for Caldwell Jones. Chicago preserved real transaction value, but Washington received the stronger direct, attributable return.

Detroit traded Jim McElroy to Atlanta on January 24, 1980 for Ron Lee plus 1980 second- and third-round picks. Lee played 194 regular-season games for the Pistons over parts of three seasons, including every game in 1980-81 and 81 of 82 in 1981-82. Atlanta received 105 McElroy games across parts of three seasons. Detroit used the picks on Brad Branson and Jonathan Moore, but neither played a regular-season game for the Pistons. The pick outcomes were weak, yet Lee's longer direct tenure gives Detroit the better realized return.

Atlanta acquired 1980 second- and third-round picks from Utah for cash on January 24, 1980, then immediately used both selections with Ron Lee to acquire Jim McElroy from Detroit. McElroy went on to play 105 regular-season games for the Hawks over parts of three seasons. Detroit ultimately used the picks on Brad Branson and Jonathan Moore, neither of whom played a Pistons regular-season game. Utah received cash, but the amount is not documented in the reviewed public sources. Atlanta's immediate use of the picks as trade currency creates a modest hindsight edge.

The New York Nets acquired Mike Gale and Wendell Ladner from Kentucky on January 24, 1974 for John Roche. Gale and Ladner immediately joined the Nets' 1974 ABA championship rotation: Gale played 32 regular-season games and earned All-Defensive First Team honors, while Ladner played 30, and both appeared throughout the title run. They stayed for 1974-75, giving New York 159 combined regular-season games after the trade. Roche played 53 regular-season games for Kentucky across parts of two seasons before the Colonels sold him to Utah for cash. New York gets the clear hindsight win because it received two championship contributors plus greater retained value.

Phoenix acquired Bill Chamberlain's player rights from Golden State on January 24, 1974 for the Suns' 1975 third-round pick, later No. 40 Otis Johnson. Chamberlain made his NBA debut three days later and played 28 games for Phoenix, averaging 5.5 points and 2.9 rebounds in 13.1 minutes. Golden State used the pick on Johnson, who never appeared in an NBA game. Neither asset created a meaningful downstream chain, but Phoenix at least received a half-season of usable reserve minutes. The Suns therefore hold a modest hindsight edge in a low-stakes transaction.

Denver sold Lonnie Wright to The Floridians for cash on January 24, 1971. Wright immediately improved after leaving the Rockets, averaging 7.9 points in 31 games for Florida over the rest of 1970-71, then returning for 77 games in 1971-72 at 8.0 points per game. Across those two Floridians seasons he played 108 games and 2,267 minutes. The cash amount is not disclosed in the reliable transaction records, so Denver's financial return cannot be fully priced, but the known basketball value favors The Floridians.

On January 24, 1960, New York sent Ray Felix, the 1960 fourth-round pick that became Ben Warley and $25,000 to Minneapolis for Dick Garmaker and the 1960 second-round pick that became Dave Budd. Basketball-Reference's league, Knicks, Lakers and executive ledgers all confirm the player-and-pick exchange, while Pro Sports Transactions preserves the $25,000 cash term. Garmaker then gave New York 97 games across the rest of 1959-60 and 1960-61, and Budd played all 353 games of his five-year NBA career for the Knicks. Felix produced 189 regular-season games for the Lakers through 1961-62, while Warley never appeared for the franchise after being drafted. The deeper realized return favors New York.

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

On January 25, 2010, Chicago sent center Aaron Gray to the New Orleans Hornets for guard Devin Brown. Brown played 11 Bulls games, 93 minutes and scored 20 points after the exchange. Gray played 24 Hornets games in the rest of 2009-10 and another 41 in 2010-11, totaling 65 appearances, 792 minutes and 215 points. Hornets Win: New Orleans B, Chicago D+.

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.

The Clippers acquired guard Bobby Brown from the New Orleans Hornets on January 26, 2010, surrendering a top-55-protected second-round selection in 2014. Brown played 23 Clippers games with 191 minutes, 70 points and 42 assists. The pick ultimately conveyed at No. 58, becoming Jordan McRae, but New Orleans subsequently transferred it to San Antonio in the separate Curtis Jerrells trade. Hornets Win, New Orleans B- for a valuable tradable pick and Clippers C for brief guard depth.

Minnesota sent Wally Szczerbiak, Michael Olowokandi, Dwayne Jones and a protected future first-round right to Boston for Ricky Davis, Marcus Banks, Mark Blount, Justin Reed and two second-round choices in January 2006. Szczerbiak contributed Celtics shooting, while the Timberwolves developed Craig Smith and Nikola Peković from their draft assets. The inherited slight Minnesota edge recognizes those valuable roster opportunities.

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

Golden State sent Vinny Del Negro to Phoenix on January 26, 2001, receiving Corie Blount, Rubén Garcés and Paul McPherson. Blount played 38 Warriors games in 918 minutes and McPherson added 22 games and 287 minutes; Garcés was waived in February without a Warriors game. Del Negro gave Phoenix 36 games and 526 minutes. Warriors Win narrowly, Golden State B and Phoenix C+.

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

Philadelphia acquired Jeff Halliburton from Atlanta on January 26, 1973 for a 1973 third-round pick that became No. 36 Ted Manakas. Halliburton played 31 games for the 76ers after the trade, averaging 9.5 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 17.7 minutes. Atlanta drafted Manakas but waived him before he appeared in a Hawks game; Kansas City-Omaha later signed him as a free agent and he played five NBA games there. The 76ers receive the hindsight edge because Halliburton delivered an immediate rotation contribution while Atlanta's acquired pick produced no on-court value for the Hawks.

Kansas City-Omaha acquired John Block from Philadelphia on January 26, 1973 for Tom Van Arsdale and a 1974 third-round pick that became No. 42 Harvey Catchings. Block gave the Kings 107 regular-season games before New Orleans selected him in the 1974 expansion draft. Van Arsdale played 117 games for Philadelphia and averaged 19.6 points in 1973-74, while Catchings played 251 games for the 76ers before becoming part of a later trade package. Philadelphia also turned Van Arsdale into Clyde Lee and another third-round pick in 1974, giving the 76ers the stronger direct and downstream return.

Baltimore sold Pep Saul's player rights to the Minneapolis Lakers for cash on January 26, 1952. Basketball-Reference's Baltimore, Minneapolis, league and player transaction records agree on the date and sale structure. Saul immediately joined a championship team, played 25 regular-season games plus the Lakers' full 13-game 1952 playoff run, and remained in Minneapolis through the 1953 and 1954 championship seasons. Baltimore's cash amount is not preserved in the reviewed sources, but the Lakers received three title-season years from the acquisition before later trading Saul to Milwaukee.

Providence acquired Hank Rosenstein from the New York Knicks for cash on January 26, 1947. Rosenstein had averaged 4.3 points in 31 games for New York, then doubled that rate to 8.6 points across 29 games for the Steamrollers while improving his field-goal percentage from .262 to .331. The cash amount New York received is not disclosed in the surviving transaction pages, so the Knicks' financial return cannot be measured precisely. Providence gets the historical edge because it converted an unspecified payment into one of the club's more productive second-half scorers, even though the Steamrollers still finished 28-32.

New Jersey reacquired John Williamson from Indiana on January 27, 1978 for Bob Carrington plus 1980 and 1981 second-round picks. Williamson immediately became the Nets' lead scorer, averaging 29.5 points in 33 games after the trade, 22.2 across 74 games in 1978-79 and 17.7 in 28 more Nets games in 1979-80. Indiana's package had far more depth than the old record suggested. Carrington played 35 Pacers games. The 1980 second became No. 29 Louis Orr, who played 162 Indiana games over two seasons. The 1981 second did not remain with Indiana: the Pacers traded it to Portland in October 1979 for Clemon Johnson, who played 290 Pacers games through 1982-83. Portland later used that pick at No. 26 on Brian Jackson. New Jersey got the best player and elite scoring peak, while Indiana turned three assets into nearly 500 combined games. The result is unusually balanced.

The New York Nets acquired Mike Bantom from Seattle on January 27, 1977 for the Nets' 1979 fourth-round pick plus cash, according to the Nets' own media guide. That pick became No. 73 James Donaldson. Basketball-Reference encodes the draft-asset side as New York selling Donaldson's rights to Seattle, while RealGM independently records Bantom joining the Nets that day. Bantom gave New York an excellent 33-game stretch, scoring 614 points and grabbing 285 rebounds, but he left as a veteran free agent after the season. Seattle waited for the pick to convey, then received three NBA seasons from Donaldson: 232 regular-season games from 1980-81 through 1982-83, including consecutive 82-game seasons. Donaldson also retained trade value when Seattle included him in the 1983 Tom Chambers package. The Sonics therefore earn the stronger long-term result, although Bantom's immediate production keeps New York's return useful.

The New York Nets acquired Jim Eakins from the Virginia Squires on January 27, 1976 for Swen Nater and Billy Schaeffer. The legacy archive entry treated Virginia as a clear winner, but the realized outcome is much closer. Eakins played 34 regular-season games for New York at 6.2 points and 3.5 rebounds, then appeared in all 13 playoff games during the Nets' 1976 ABA championship run, averaging 6.8 points and 6.0 rebounds in 21.6 minutes. Nater gave Virginia 33 games at 11.3 points and 9.8 rebounds, while Schaeffer added 31 games at 6.6 points and 2.9 rebounds. The Squires received more regular-season production, but Eakins became a real postseason rotation center on a championship team. The source-backed verdict is a slight Nets edge rather than the legacy blowout for Virginia.

Philadelphia traded Jack George to the New York Knicks for Guy Sparrow on January 27, 1959. Basketball-Reference's Philadelphia, New York and league transaction ledgers all preserve the same date and one-for-one package, while Eddie Gottlieb's executive ledger independently confirms the Warriors' side. George then played 110 regular-season games for New York over parts of three seasons, averaging 8.2 points and 3.0 assists. Sparrow played only 34 games for Philadelphia over parts of two seasons and averaged 3.4 points and 2.4 rebounds. The realized return clearly favors the Knicks, although George's best NBA years had already come before the trade.

Boston purchased Phil Farbman's player rights from the Philadelphia Warriors on January 27, 1949. The authoritative Boston, Philadelphia and league transaction logs describe the move as a sale; the cash amount is not preserved in the reviewed public record. Farbman had played 27 games for Philadelphia at 3.1 points per game and then appeared in 21 games for Boston at 3.4 points, 0.9 assists and 0.6 win shares. He did not play another major-league season. Boston gets a narrow historical edge because the purchase produced immediate rotation depth, but the limited role and unknown cash price keep the value modest.

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 Pistons received Kurt Nimphius. Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers received 1987 first round pick (#19 – Ken Norman) and 1987 second round pick (#38 – Norris Coleman). Even Trade. Detroit Pistons is graded B+; Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers is graded B+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Baltimore sold Wayne Hightower's player rights to Detroit on January 29, 1967. The Bullets, Pistons and league transaction ledgers all agree on the date and rights-sale structure. Detroit never received an NBA game from Hightower. His player transaction record shows that he signed with the ABA's Denver Rockets on May 16, 1967, less than four months after Detroit acquired his rights. With no documented Pistons production or downstream basketball asset from the purchase, Baltimore realized the only traceable return through undisclosed cash. That supports a modest Bullets edge rather than the legacy Detroit-win framing.

Tri-Cities traded John Mahnken to the Boston Celtics for Gene Englund on January 29, 1950. Englund gave the Blackhawks the better immediate scoring rate, averaging 7.5 points across 22 games after the trade, while Mahnken averaged 4.6 points in 24 Boston games. The long-term value went the other direction. Englund never played another NBA season, while Mahnken remained a Boston contributor into 1952-53 and appeared in 199 regular-season games for the Celtics after the exchange. Boston gets the historical edge because its incoming center supplied several seasons of usable depth.

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 traded longtime guard Jo Jo White to Golden State on January 30, 1979 for a 1979 first-round pick. White played 107 regular-season games over parts of two Warriors seasons, averaging 13.8 points and 4.6 assists across that stint, before Golden State sold his rights to Kansas City in September 1980. Boston never used the incoming pick at the draft. Twelve days later, the Celtics bundled it with two other 1979 first-rounders and Tom Barker to acquire Bob McAdoo from New York. The pick retained real transaction value, but White supplied the cleaner direct return, giving Golden State the slight retrospective edge.

New Jersey traded Darnell Hillman to Denver on January 30, 1978 for a 1979 second-round pick. The legacy archive entry also listed cash, but the Nets, Nuggets and league transaction ledgers all show only the player-for-pick exchange, so this review removes the unsupported cash term. New Jersey did not keep the pick to draft Clint Richardson. One day later the Nets bundled it with 1982 and 1983 picks for Wilson Washington, who played 86 regular-season games for New Jersey across two seasons. Denver received 33 games from Hillman at 7.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, then packaged him with Mike Evans in June for Ron Boone and another 1979 second-round pick. Both sides recycled their incoming asset with other pieces, limiting how much downstream value can be assigned to this trade alone. New Jersey gets a narrow edge because the pick helped produce a two-season Nets contributor, but the margin is small.

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

Boston purchased Bob Kinney's player rights from the Fort Wayne Pistons on January 30, 1949. Kinney immediately became one of the Celtics' most productive frontcourt players, averaging 9.7 points in 21 games after the sale. The value grew the next season, when he played all 60 Boston games and averaged 11.1 points with 4.8 win shares. Fort Wayne's cash return is not disclosed in the reviewed public record. Boston gets a strong historical win because the purchase produced 81 Celtics games and 871 points across two seasons from a player Fort Wayne had used for 37 games.

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/Oklahoma City acquired center Aaron Williams from Toronto on January 31, 2006 for two second-round choices: a 2006 pick ultimately No. 56 Edin Bavčić and a 2009 selection later No. 51 Jack McClinton. Williams contributed 34 Hornets games, 692 minutes, 197 points and 166 rebounds. Toronto sold Bavčić's rights and used the second pick in a separate larger trade with San Antonio. Even Trade, B for each.

Atlanta acquired Terry Furlow from Cleveland on January 31, 1979 for rookie guard Butch Lee and a 1983 first-round pick. Furlow played 50 regular-season games for the Hawks across parts of two seasons before Atlanta sent him to Utah for two second-round picks. Lee played 36 games for Cleveland before the Cavaliers later included him with a separate 1982 first-rounder in a Lakers trade. Cleveland also retained the 1983 first until October 1980, when it was packaged with Bill Robinzine and another first-round pick in a Dallas deal. Both branches produced usable value, with Cleveland holding the slightly stronger original asset package.

New Jersey traded three future draft picks to Philadelphia on January 31, 1978 for rookie forward Wilson Washington. Washington gave the Nets 86 regular-season games across the rest of 1977-78 and 1978-79, averaging 8.3 points and 5.1 rebounds for the franchise before his NBA career ended. Philadelphia received the stronger long-term return. The 1979 second-round pick became No. 36 Clint Richardson, who played 426 regular-season games for the 76ers across six seasons and was part of the 1983 championship team. The 1982 second-round pick became No. 36 J.J. Anderson, who played only 13 games for Philadelphia before being waived. The 1983 third-round pick became No. 64 Claude Riley, who never played an NBA regular-season game. Richardson alone turned the package into a durable multi-year return, while New Jersey received two useful but short seasons from Washington. Philadelphia gets the clear edge.

Buffalo traded Ted McClain to Philadelphia on January 31, 1978 for a 1978 third-round pick that became No. 65 Marvin Delph. Basketball-Reference's team and league ledgers list the deal as player-for-pick, while Pro Sports Transactions also records cash going to Buffalo; the amount is not specified. McClain gave Philadelphia 29 regular-season games over the rest of 1977-78, totaling 91 points, 37 rebounds, 34 assists and 16 steals before the 76ers waived him in October 1978. Buffalo used the pick on Delph, but he never played an NBA regular-season game. Delph was later drafted again by Boston in 1979 without ever producing NBA service for the Braves/Clippers franchise. The cash creates some unquantified financial value for Buffalo, but there is no source-supported downstream basketball conversion. Philadelphia gets the modest edge because McClain supplied actual rotation minutes while Buffalo's player branch produced none.

New York acquired Leary Lentz and Willie Somerset from Houston on January 31, 1969 for Levern Tart, Bob Verga and Hank Whitney. Somerset immediately gave the Nets 31 games at 24.1 points per game, while Lentz added 26 reserve appearances. Houston received the deeper long-term package. Verga averaged 24.7 points in 33 Mavericks games, then remained with the franchise after its move to Carolina and became an ABA All-Star and top-five MVP finisher in 1969-70. Whitney also stayed into the Carolina season, while Tart was quickly converted into draft choices. The Mavericks' side ultimately produced more sustained value.

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.

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 traded Vít Krejčí to Portland on February 1, 2026, for Duop Reath and second-round picks in 2027 and 2030. Reath added frontcourt size while the picks gave the Hawks longer-term options; the Trail Blazers obtained a guard whose outside shooting and passing had been useful in Atlanta. The inherited Hawks Win grades Atlanta B+ and Portland C+.

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 traded Fred Saunders to New Orleans on February 1, 1978 for the Jazz's 1978 second-round pick. Saunders gave New Orleans 30 regular-season games over the rest of 1977-78, averaging 5.0 points and 2.5 rebounds in 13.3 minutes. His NBA career ended after that season, so the Jazz received no later player or draft branch. Boston used the pick at No. 30 on Jeff Judkins, who became a useful two-season Celtics reserve. Judkins played 81 games as a rookie in 1978-79 and 65 more in 1979-80, totaling 146 Boston regular-season appearances and 1,060 points. He later continued his career elsewhere, but those later games do not belong to Boston's return. The Celtics converted a fringe veteran into two full seasons of second-round production, while New Orleans received only a 30-game rental. Boston gets the clear hindsight edge.

Denver sent Jim Price and its 1979 first-round pick to Detroit on February 1, 1978 for Ralph Simpson. The legacy archive entry also attached Detroit's 1979 second-round and 1980 third-round picks to the deal, but the authoritative Denver, Detroit and league ledgers list only Simpson for Price plus the first; this review therefore removes those unsupported extra picks from this transaction. Simpson played 32 Denver games at 5.5 points per game before being packaged with Bobby Jones and a 1984 first-round pick in the George McGinnis trade. Detroit received 34 games from Price at 11.5 points per game, then a 1980 second-round compensation pick when he signed with the Lakers. The 1979 first became No. 15 Phil Hubbard, who played 196 Pistons games across three seasons and later helped headline the multi-asset deal that brought Bill Laimbeer and Kenny Carr to Detroit. Detroit clearly received the stronger realized return.

The Nets sent John Williamson to Indiana on February 1, 1977 for the Pacers' 1977 first-round pick and a player to be named later, identified as Darnell Hillman when the deal was completed in April. The pick became No. 7 Bernard King. King was immediately an elite scorer for New Jersey, averaging 24.2 points and 9.5 rebounds as a rookie and 21.6 points the next season. Hillman later added 45 Nets games at 13.1 points and 7.5 rebounds. Indiana also received real value. Williamson averaged 20.7 points in 30 games that season and 19.1 in 42 games the next year before the Pacers traded him back to New Jersey for Bob Carrington plus 1980 and 1981 second-round picks. The 1980 pick became Louis Orr, who played 162 useful Pacers games. New Jersey still owns the stronger peak-value return because King became a top-line scorer, but Indiana's downstream branch makes this far closer than a one-sided loss.

Buffalo sold the player rights to Claude Terry to Atlanta on February 1, 1977. Basketball-Reference's Braves, Hawks and league transaction ledgers all record the move as a rights sale, while Atlanta's canonical import represents the return as cash. The amount is not specified in the primary ledgers used for this review. Terry played 12 games for Atlanta after the transaction, averaging 9.3 points in 20.1 minutes while shooting 54.0 percent. He returned for 27 more games in 1977-78, giving the Hawks 39 regular-season appearances and 171 points across two seasons before his NBA career ended. Buffalo therefore received financial consideration for a player it had used in only 33 games, while Atlanta obtained modest but real rotation production without surrendering a player or draft pick. The Hawks earn a slight realized-value edge, but the limited tenure and unknown cash amount keep the grades close.

Phoenix acquired Gar Heard and Buffalo's 1976 second-round pick from the Braves on February 1, 1976 for John Shumate. The legacy archive entry incorrectly added a 1978 second-round pick going to Buffalo; Basketball-Reference's Buffalo, Phoenix and NBA transaction ledgers all show only Shumate for Heard plus the 1976 second-rounder. Phoenix used that pick at No. 30 on Al Fleming, who did not play for the Suns. Heard became the decisive return, playing 162 regular-season games for Phoenix over parts of three seasons and all 19 playoff games during the Suns' 1976 NBA Finals run, averaging 13.9 points and 10.4 rebounds in that postseason. Shumate was excellent for Buffalo too, giving the Braves 124 regular-season games and nine 1976 playoff appearances before becoming part of a later multi-asset deal with Detroit. Phoenix holds a slight hindsight edge, but both teams received substantial value.

New York acquired Jim Barnett and Neal Walk from the New Orleans Jazz on February 1, 1975 for Henry Bibby, Detroit's 1975 first-round pick and cash. The pick had come to New York in the Howard Porter trade and ultimately became No. 10 Bill Robinzine, but New Orleans did not use it in the draft. The Jazz moved the selection to Kansas City-Omaha for Ron Behagen and a 1976 second-rounder that became Major Jones. Bibby played 107 regular-season games for New Orleans, while Behagen added 126 more across two seasons. Barnett and Walk combined for 222 Knicks games. Both clubs received useful value, but New Orleans created the deeper asset chain and earns the hindsight edge.

Kansas City-Omaha acquired Rick Adelman and Ollie Johnson from the New Orleans Jazz on February 1, 1975 for Nate Williams. The Kings received 210 combined regular-season games from Adelman and Johnson, with Johnson providing nearly all of the lasting value across parts of three seasons. Williams, however, became the best player in the transaction for his new club: he played 222 regular-season games for New Orleans, averaged double figures in scoring in each of his first three Jazz seasons, and later brought back a 1978 second-round pick when the Jazz traded him to Golden State. New Orleans therefore produced the stronger overall return despite Kansas City-Omaha getting useful depth from Johnson.

Houston acquired Kevin Kunnert and Dave Wohl from Buffalo on February 1, 1974 for Matt Guokas and Jack Marin. Kunnert became a five-season Rockets center, playing 341 regular-season games for Houston after the trade and averaging 12.9 points with 9.8 rebounds in 1975-76. Wohl added 165 Houston games before being traded to the Nets for a 1978 fourth-round pick. Buffalo received 27 games from Guokas and 25 from Marin, then converted each into later assets, but neither branch matched Houston's sustained direct production. The Rockets hold the clear hindsight edge.

Cleveland traded McCoy McLemore to Milwaukee on February 1, 1971 for Gary Freeman, a 1971 second-round pick that became Willie Long at No. 35, and cash. Freeman played only 11 games and 47 minutes for Cleveland before his NBA career ended, while Long chose the ABA and never played for the Cavaliers. McLemore gave Milwaukee 28 regular-season games during its 1971 championship run, appeared in the playoffs, and returned for 10 more games the next season. With the cash amount undisclosed, Cleveland's full return cannot be priced, but the known realized basketball value favors Milwaukee.

Detroit acquired Bob Quick and Baltimore's 1970 second-round pick on February 1, 1970 for Eddie Miles and Detroit's 1970 fourth-round pick. The second-rounder became Ken Warzynski, who never played in the NBA, while Baltimore used the fourth-rounder on Bill Stricker, whose NBA career lasted one game for Portland rather than Baltimore. Quick gave Detroit 93 regular-season games over parts of three seasons, including 56 games at 8.0 points and 4.1 rebounds in 1970-71. Miles gave Baltimore 66 games over parts of two seasons, including 63 games at 9.9 points during the Bullets' 1971 Finals run. The realized packages are close enough to support an even verdict.

Atlanta acquired Walt Bellamy from Detroit on February 1, 1970 for cash and future player consideration that was ultimately satisfied by John Arthurs. A complicated pre-draft obligation briefly pointed to Milwaukee's 1970 first-round pick and Gary Freeman, but Detroit did not receive Freeman; Arthurs replaced that route as the player consideration. Bellamy gave Atlanta 338 regular-season games through 1973-74, including four full seasons averaging at least 13 points and 9 rebounds. Arthurs never played an NBA game for Detroit, and the cash amount is undisclosed. The realized return therefore favored Atlanta by a wide margin.

Seattle acquired John Tresvant from Cincinnati on February 1, 1969 for Al Tucker. Tresvant immediately became the stronger half-season contributor, averaging 13.6 points and 10.3 rebounds in 26 games for the SuperSonics, then returned for 49 more games in 1969-70 at 12.6 points and 7.4 rebounds. Cincinnati received 28 games from Tucker at 10.8 points and 4.4 rebounds before waiving him the following October. Seattle later sold Tresvant's player rights to Los Angeles, preserving additional value. The realized return therefore favors the SuperSonics.

Detroit traded John Tresvant and Tom Van Arsdale to Cincinnati on February 1, 1968 for Happy Hairston and Jim Fox, correcting the legacy January 29 date. Van Arsdale became the defining piece: he played 379 regular-season games for the Royals/Kings franchise after the trade and made three consecutive All-Star teams from 1970 through 1972. Tresvant added 81 Cincinnati games before being traded for Al Tucker. Detroit received 122 games from Hairston and 49 from Fox, plus later trade value from both players. The Pistons return was productive, but Cincinnati's combination of longevity and Van Arsdale's All-Star peak created the stronger realized outcome.

St. Louis acquired Larry Foust from the Minneapolis Lakers in a transaction Basketball-Reference dates to February 1, 1960. The Hawks sent Chuck Share plus the draft rights to Nick Mantis and Willie Merriweather, while Pro Sports Transactions and a contemporary Lakers chronology also preserve a $10,000 cash payment to Minneapolis. Foust then played 150 regular-season games for St. Louis over the remainder of his career, contributing to consecutive NBA Finals runs in 1960 and 1961. Share appeared in only three regular-season games for Minneapolis, Mantis played 10, and Merriweather never appeared in the NBA. The surviving evidence therefore supports a clear Hawks win and also corrects the legacy January 31 date to February 1.

Boston sold Dermie O'Connell's player rights to the St. Louis Bombers on February 1, 1950, three days after the Celtics had waived him. The public transaction record identifies the return as cash but does not preserve the amount. O'Connell played 24 games for St. Louis after the sale, averaging 3.8 points and 1.1 assists, and did not appear in another NBA season. The Bombers received a usable short-term guard while Boston converted a player it had already removed from the roster into an undisclosed payment. With the cash value unknown and O'Connell's NBA tenure ending that spring, the historical result is essentially even.

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 received John Barnhill, Art Becker, an undisclosed 1972 high draft pick and cash from Indiana for Wayne Chapman and Don Sidle in the February 1971 ABA exchange. Basketball-Reference dates the player swap February 1 and omits the pick and cash, while Pro Sports Transactions dates it February 2 and includes both additional assets. On realized basketball value, Denver came out ahead: Becker became a 1972 ABA All-Star after a strong post-trade finish, Barnhill supplied useful guard minutes, and Indiana received only limited production from Chapman and Sidle.

San Francisco acquired the NBA rights to Zelmo Beaty from Atlanta on February 2, 1970 for its 1970 first-round pick and future consideration that ultimately became Clyde Lee. Atlanta used the third overall pick on Pete Maravich, who played 302 regular-season games for the Hawks over four seasons and became an All-Star and All-NBA guard. Lee was finally sent to Atlanta in October 1974 and played nine Hawks games before becoming part of another trade. Beaty never played an NBA game for the Warriors after the deal; he spent four seasons in the ABA and returned to the NBA with the Lakers. The realized value overwhelmingly favored Atlanta.

Minneapolis sold Bob Harrison's player rights to the Milwaukee Hawks for cash on February 2, 1954. Basketball-Reference's Minneapolis, Milwaukee and league transaction logs agree on the sale. Harrison was already a five-year NBA veteran and three-time champion, so the deal was a veteran player-rights transfer rather than a speculative acquisition. He played 24 Milwaukee games to finish 1953-54, averaging 34.3 minutes, 9.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists, then appeared in all 72 Hawks games the next season at 10.1 points per game. With the cash amount undisclosed, Milwaukee received the stronger measurable basketball return.

Chicago acquired Jaden Ivey from Detroit and Mike Conley Jr. from Minnesota on February 3, 2026. Detroit received Kevin Huerter, Dario Šarić and a protected 2026 first-round swap from Minnesota, which received cash considerations from a party not specified in the league tracker. The inherited Bulls Win grades Chicago B+, Detroit B- and Minnesota B-.

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

San Francisco sold Wayne Hightower's player rights to Baltimore on February 3, 1965 for cash. The Warriors, Bullets and NBA transaction ledgers agree on the rights-sale structure. Hightower then played 94 regular-season games for Baltimore across parts of three seasons, including 27 games immediately after the sale, before the Bullets sold his rights to Detroit in January 1967 for another cash return. San Francisco did receive immediate cash, but the amount is not disclosed in the public transaction records. Baltimore therefore realized both useful frontcourt minutes and a later financial return from the acquired rights, supporting a clear Bullets edge without treating the original Warriors cash return as worthless.

Milwaukee sold Kevin O'Shea's player rights to Baltimore for cash on February 3, 1952. Basketball-Reference's Milwaukee, Baltimore, league and player transaction records agree on the date and sale structure. O'Shea immediately took on a larger role in Baltimore, averaging 8.7 points and 29.5 minutes across 22 games after the move, then returned for 46 more games in 1952-53. Milwaukee's cash amount is not preserved, so Baltimore owns the stronger measurable basketball return without the evidence supporting an extreme grade gap.

Tri-Cities traded Clarence 'Kleggie' Hermsen to the Boston Celtics for Harry Boykoff on February 3, 1951. Boykoff played 16 games for the Blackhawks, averaging 7.8 points and 5.3 rebounds, but those were the final NBA games of his career. Hermsen gave Boston 23 games at 6.5 points and 5.3 rebounds in 1950-51, then returned for four brief appearances in 1952-53. Neither player became a long-term piece, but Boston received more total service and a slightly longer asset life. That gives the Celtics a modest historical edge rather than the Hawks win in the legacy review.

Fort Wayne acquired Charlie Black from the Indianapolis Jets for Leo Mogus and cash on February 3, 1949. The legacy intake had the deal one day early; Fort Wayne, Indianapolis, the league transaction log and Carl Bennett's executive register all use February 3. Black gave the Pistons 17 games at 7.6 points per game and then averaged 10.6 points in 36 Fort Wayne games the next season. Mogus was excellent immediately for Indianapolis, averaging 15.9 points in 19 games, and the Jets also received cash. Indianapolis gets the slight historical edge on the strength of Mogus' short-term production plus the financial return.

Charlotte Win. The Hornets earn B+ for acquiring Tyus Jones and two future seconds for cash, then retaining flexibility to send Jones to Dallas in a separate deal. Orlando receives C+ for financial and roster relief. Jones wasn't a long-term Hornets starting guard through this transaction, and no hypothetical 2027 or 2028 draft player is counted as immediate Charlotte production. Charlotte acquired guard Tyus Jones and Orlando's 2027 and 2028 second-round assets on February 4, 2026, sending the Magic cash. Jones had seen a reduced role in Orlando

Charlotte received Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. in February 2026, while Chicago obtained Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three conditional second-round rights. The change brought the Hornets a young scoring guard alongside a veteran organizer and gave the Bulls a different guard-forward mix plus draft options. Both original grades are N/A because long-term outcomes are not yet established.

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.

New Jersey traded John Williamson and a 1981 second-round pick to Washington on February 4, 1980 for Roger Phegley. Phegley played 28 games for the Nets before New Jersey traded him straight up for Foots Walker, who then played 231 regular-season games for the franchise through 1983-84. Williamson played 39 regular-season games for Washington across parts of two seasons. The No. 44 pick became Steve Lingenfelter, who appeared in seven Bullets games before being waived. New Jersey's Phegley-to-Walker branch produced the clearly stronger realized return.

Detroit traded franchise center Bob Lanier to Milwaukee on February 4, 1980 for Kent Benson and a 1980 first-round pick used on Larry Drew. Lanier played 278 regular-season games over five Bucks seasons, became a 1982 All-Star and served as a key veteran on four consecutive division champions. Benson gave Detroit 398 regular-season games through 1985-86, while Drew played 76 Pistons games before being traded for two second-round picks. Detroit received substantial volume and retained downstream asset value, but Lanier's high-level production on a sustained contender gives Milwaukee the slight hindsight edge.

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 February 2026 for Kristaps Porziņģis. The Hawks added a younger athletic forward and established outside shooting, while the Warriors obtained a skilled seven-foot scorer whose availability had periodically been affected by health. The inherited slight Hawks edge assigns Atlanta B+ and Golden State B.

Boston acquired center Nikola Vučević and a 2027 second-round asset from Chicago in February 2026. The Bulls received Anfernee Simons and a 2026 second-round choice. Boston added an experienced offensive big, while Chicago gained perimeter scoring and a nearer draft selection. The inherited Even Trade grades each team B.

Brooklyn acquired young forward Josh Minott from Boston for cash on February 5, 2026. The Nets obtained another developing perimeter player without surrendering a draft choice or a rotation regular, while the Celtics created roster and financial flexibility. The inherited Nets Win assigns Brooklyn B- and Boston C.

Boston acquired the rights to John Tonje from Utah in a February 2026 deadline move, giving the Jazz Chris Boucher, a 2027 second-round pick and cash. The Celtics took a developmental perimeter rights bet while Utah secured an established frontcourt player and an additional draft asset. The inherited Even Trade gives each club B-.

Charlotte acquired Xavier Tillman Sr. and cash from Boston on February 5, 2026, giving the Celtics a conditional second-round right for 2030. The Hornets obtained an experienced defensive frontcourt option plus financial consideration; Boston gained a future selection while reducing its immediate roster commitments. The inherited slight Charlotte edge grades Charlotte B- and Boston C+.

Bulls Win. Chicago receives B for adding Guerschon Yabusele and cash to its frontcourt reset. New York earns C+ for Dalen Terry's trade utility before moving him in a separate package for Jose Alvarado. Alvarado wasn't a direct incoming Bulls-trade player, and Yabusele's earlier Knicks and overseas work isn't counted as new Chicago production. Chicago acquired Guerschon Yabusele and cash from New York at the February 5, 2026 deadline, sending young wing Dalen Terry to the Knicks. Yabusele had returned to the NB

Bulls Win, narrowly. Chicago receives B+ for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four separately protected future second-round assets. Minnesota earns B for Ayo Dosunmu's more established scoring and guard fit, plus Julian Phillips. Dosunmu's earlier Bulls production isn't a Timberwolves return, and future draft names aren't counted as guaranteed Chicago rotation players. At the February 5, 2026 trade deadline, Chicago sent Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips to Minnesota for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round choices. The 2026 selection was the less favo

Chicago acquired Nick Richards from Phoenix in a three-team February 2026 deal. Milwaukee received Ousmane Dieng from the Bulls and Nigel Hayes-Davis from the Suns; Phoenix received Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey from Milwaukee. The inherited Bucks Win gives Milwaukee A-, Chicago B and Phoenix C, although every club obtained identifiable players in the full confirmed agreement.

Nuggets Win. Denver earns B for opening a roster spot, addressing luxury-tax exposure and obtaining a 2026 conditional second-round pick. Brooklyn receives C+ for absorbing Hunter Tyson's contract and collecting a 2032 second, though the Nets waived Tyson rather than realizing long-term playing minutes. Neither future selection is assigned an invented NBA career. Denver traded Hunter Tyson and a 2032 second-round selection to Brooklyn at the February 5, 2026 deadline. The Nuggets received the less favorable of the Clippers' and Hawks' 2026 second-round picks.

Sacramento acquired center Jonas Valančiūnas from Washington at the February 2025 deadline for Sidy Cissoko and second-round choices in 2028 and 2029. Valančiūnas provided an immediate veteran big-man option for the Kings, while the Wizards obtained a younger wing and future draft flexibility. The inherited Wizards Win grades Washington B+ and Sacramento C.

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 traded Art Spoelstra to the New York Knicks for Bo Erias and cash on February 5, 1958. Basketball-Reference's Minneapolis, New York and league transaction logs all verify the package. Erias made his NBA debut four days later and played 18 games for the Lakers, averaging 22.3 minutes, 8.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.4 assists. Spoelstra appeared in 17 games for New York at 12.2 minutes, 3.9 points and 3.0 rebounds per game, and those were the final NBA games of his career. With the better on-court return plus cash, Minneapolis received the stronger realized value.

Philadelphia acquired Irv Torgoff's player rights from the original Baltimore Bullets for cash on February 5, 1949. Torgoff had averaged 4.6 points in 29 Baltimore games, then played only 13 games for the Warriors at 2.7 points and 0.9 assists before his BAA career ended. The reviewed Baltimore, Philadelphia and league transaction logs confirm the rights sale but do not preserve the cash amount. Baltimore gets the historical edge because it monetized a player whose Philadelphia stint was brief and less productive, although the unknown price keeps the verdict modest.

Toronto acquired Nat Militzok from the New York Knicks for cash in February 1947. Militzok had averaged 4.0 points in 36 games for New York and then averaged 4.8 points across 21 games for the Huskies while improving his field-goal percentage from .243 to .295. The cash amount paid to New York is not disclosed in the surviving transaction records, so the Knicks' return cannot be valued precisely. Toronto gets the slight historical edge because it converted an unspecified payment into a useful rotation forward for the final third of its only BAA season, though the move did not change the Huskies' 22-38 finish.

Atlanta acquired Terance Mann and Bones Hyland from the Clippers at the February 2025 deadline. Los Angeles received Bogdan Bogdanović and multiple second-round selections. Both clubs sought a different perimeter mix and future flexibility. The inherited Even Trade awards B to each.

Houston acquired Jaden Springer plus future 2027 and 2030 second-round rights from Boston in February 2025. The Celtics received a conditional 2031 second-round right. The inherited Rockets Win grades Houston B+ and Boston C-, recognizing more draft chances for Houston and Boston's financial flexibility.

Charlotte Win. The Hornets earn A- for absorbing Jusuf Nurkić while securing a 2026 first-round selection, a stronger draft asset than the second they sent away. Phoenix receives C+ for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micić and a 2026 second plus roster relief. Nurkić's previous team seasons and any later pick transfers aren't credited as direct 2025 playing outcomes. On February 6, 2025, Charlotte acquired Jusuf Nurkić and a 2026 first-round pick from Phoenix. The Suns received Cody Martin, Vasilije Micić and a 2026 second-round selec

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.

Hawks Win. Atlanta earns B- for securing Derrick Walton Jr. and cash in the deadline exchange. Los Angeles gets C- for payroll flexibility; its protected 2022 second-round pick never conveyed, so there was no Clippers draft player from this agreement. Walton's previous NBA seasons and later unrelated roster transactions aren't counted as Atlanta or Clippers returns. Atlanta acquired Derrick Walton Jr. and about $1.3 million in cash consideration from the Los Angeles Clippers at the February 6, 2020 deadline. The Clippers received a 2022 second-round selection protected through No. 55. The Haw

Atlanta received Skal Labissière and cash from Portland at the February 2020 deadline for a conditional 2024 second-round pick that never conveyed. Labissière was recovering from injury and did not establish a lasting Hawks role, giving Atlanta primarily a financial and roster-management benefit. The inherited slight Hawks edge is B- to the Trail Blazers' C+.

Atlanta reacquired Dewayne Dedmon from Sacramento with 2020 and 2021 second-round picks in February 2020, sending Jabari Parker and Alex Len. The picks became Skylar Mays and Sharife Cooper; Dedmon returned for a short second Hawks stint. Parker and Len saw limited Sacramento roles. Hawks Win; the multiple draft rights gave Atlanta extra developmental opportunities.

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.

Warriors Win. Golden State earns B+ for three transferable second-round assets, including the No. 48 right that became Nico Mannion, but the later Aaron Wiggins and Tyrese Martin draft identities weren't automatically Warriors NBA players. Philadelphia receives B- for actual Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III rotation minutes after the deadline. Both teams gained usable value, and downstream transactions are evaluated separately. Golden State sent guards Alec Burks and Glenn Robinson III to Philadelphia at the February 6, 2020 deadline in exchange for three future second-round selections. The move came during a difficult Warriors season without t

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).

The Knicks sent Marcus Morris to the Clippers in February 2020 and took Moe Harkless plus draft-rights compensation in a three-team exchange. Washington received Jerome Robinson from Los Angeles for Isaiah Thomas and rights to Yusuf Sanon; the Clippers added Thomas alongside Morris. The inherited Knicks Win assigns New York A, the Clippers B and Washington C.

Orlando acquired defensive wing James Ennis III from Philadelphia on February 6, 2020, for a 2020 second-round pick owed originally by the Lakers. Ennis helped the Magic immediately and returned in 2020-21. Philadelphia used the selection at No. 58 on Paul Reed, who grew into a regular reserve center and appeared in more than 200 Sixers games through 2023-24. 76ers Win, Philadelphia A- and Orlando B; both teams received real basketball value.

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.

New Jersey obtained Micheal Ray Richardson from Golden State on February 6, 1983, sending Eric 'Sleepy' Floyd and Mickey (Wallace) Johnson in return. The archived import had used shortened or formal names for the two Warriors acquisitions; those aliases were reconciled with contemporaneous transaction sources. The original record is marked Superseded Duplicate, with inherited Golden State A+ and New Jersey B.

Golden State traded Micheal Ray Richardson to New Jersey on February 6, 1983 for Sleepy Floyd and Mickey Johnson. Floyd became the centerpiece: he played 374 regular-season games for the Warriors, started 348, made the 1987 All-Star team and helped Golden State reach the 1987 Western Conference semifinals. Johnson added 174 Warriors games and 43 starts across parts of three seasons. Richardson was also productive for New Jersey, playing 208 games with 172 starts and making the 1985 All-Star team before a league suspension ended his NBA career in 1986. The Warriors still received the stronger total return, 548 direct games and 391 starts from two rotation players versus 208 games and 172 starts from Richardson.

Fort Wayne acquired Duane Klueh's player rights from the Denver Nuggets on February 6, 1950 for cash. Klueh had averaged 10.0 points and 1.9 assists in 33 Denver games, then averaged 7.6 points across 19 games for the Pistons that season. He stayed with Fort Wayne for 1950-51, appearing in 61 more games and averaging 7.4 points and 3.0 rebounds. The reviewed transaction records identify the return only as cash, with no amount preserved. Fort Wayne gets the historical edge because the purchase produced 80 games across two seasons from a useful rotation guard.

boston-celtics-2024-02-07-dcccf9a352ad historical NBA trade: Celtics Win. Boston earns A- for adding Xavier Tillman, a useful defensive reserve who supplied minutes and a memorable Game 3 three-pointer during the 2024 NBA Finals. Memphis receives B- for Lamar Stevens plus 2027 and 2030 second-round choices. Those picks are future assets rather than established NBA contributors, and the Celtics’ entire championship cannot be credited to one depth trade. Boston acquired center-forward Xavier Tillman from Memphis on February 7, 2024, sending Lamar Stevens and two second-round choices slated for 2027 and 2030 to the Grizzlies. The Celtics already possessed an eli

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.

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

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 took injured reserve Jabari Bird and cash from Boston in February 2019 for a protected 2020 second-round pick that never conveyed. Bird did not become a Hawks rotation player, and the Celtics gained a roster spot and avoided keeping the contract. The inherited slight Celtics edge, B- to C+, reflects an administrative result.

The Hawks traded Tyler Dorsey to Memphis for Shelvin Mack on February 7, 2019. Atlanta waived Mack the next day, while Dorsey joined the Grizzlies for the remainder of the season. Memphis got a usable young guard; Atlanta did not receive regular-season minutes from its incoming player.

At the February 2019 deadline Cleveland acquired Brandon Knight, Marquese Chriss and draft rights from Houston, while Houston received Nik Stauskas, Wade Baldwin IV and a second-round asset. Sacramento acquired Alec Burks. The incoming Cavaliers picks later became associated with Dylan Windler and Andrew Nembhard, but those rights require individual tracing. The inherited Even Trade grades all three clubs C+.

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

In a February 2019 three-team trade, Milwaukee acquired Nikola Mirotić, Detroit received Thon Maker, and New Orleans took Stanley Johnson, Jason Smith and four future second-round selections. The original Pelicans Win grades New Orleans B+, Detroit C+ and Milwaukee C+. The Pistons-only imported ledger had omitted Mirotić and the additional Pelicans compensation, now restored using the official Bucks transaction record.

Pacers Win, modestly. Indiana earns B- for acquiring Nik Stauskas, Wade Baldwin IV, Maarty Leunen's rights and a 2021 second-round asset later associated with No. 54 Sandro Mamukelashvili. Houston receives C for cash and payroll flexibility. Incoming Pacers contracts didn't automatically create long NBA tenures, and Mamukelashvili's later career wasn't direct Indiana playing output. At the February 7, 2019 deadline, Indiana obtained the contracts of Nik Stauskas and Wade Baldwin IV, draft rights to overseas forward Maarty Leunen and a future 2021 second-round selection from Houst

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.

On February 7, 2019, the Clippers exchanged Avery Bradley for Memphis veterans Garrett Temple and JaMychal Green. Temple played 26 regular-season Los Angeles games after the deal while Green played 24, then returned to the Clippers for 63 more games in 2019-20. Bradley played 14 games for Memphis before leaving the organization after the season. Clippers Win, Los Angeles A- and Memphis C+, with Green supplying the sustained 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 sent James Edwards and the 1983 first-round pick that became Greg Kite to Phoenix on February 7, 1983 for Jeff Cook, a first-round pick that became Roy Hinson, a third-round pick that became Derrick Hord, and cash. Edwards gave Phoenix 224 regular-season games and several productive starting seasons. Cleveland received 129 games from Cook and three strong Hinson seasons, then traded Hinson in 1986 for the No. 1 pick used on Brad Daugherty. That direct production plus the enormous downstream Hinson conversion gives Cleveland the stronger realized return.

Denver acquired Danny Schayes and cash from Utah on February 7, 1983 for Rich Kelley. The source-backed pass corrects the legacy consideration direction: Basketball-Reference's Denver transaction ledger says the Nuggets received Schayes and cash, not an unresolved extra player asset while sending cash to Utah. Schayes played 536 regular-season games for Denver through 1989-90, starting 229 and developing into a multi-year frontcourt fixture. Kelley gave Utah 184 games and 87 starts across parts of three seasons before leaving for Sacramento. Both teams received real value, but Denver got the longer and stronger return.

Cleveland traded Chad Kinch and a 1985 first-round pick to Dallas on February 7, 1981 for Geoff Huston and a 1983 third-round pick. Huston became a four-season Cavaliers point guard, playing 260 regular-season games after the trade and starting 178 over his final three Cleveland seasons. The third-round pick became Larry Anderson, who never played an NBA regular-season game. Dallas received only 12 games from Kinch, but the first-rounder became No. 8 Detlef Schrempf, who played 264 regular-season games and 29 playoff games for the Mavericks before Dallas later packaged him with a second-rounder for Herb Williams. Dallas wins on the premium pick, though Cleveland's Huston return was substantial.

New Jersey traded Eric Money and Al Skinner to Philadelphia on February 7, 1979 for Harvey Catchings, Ralph Simpson and cash. Money played eight regular-season games for the 76ers and Skinner played five. Catchings and Simpson each played 32 games for the Nets that season, and Catchings then became the key downstream asset: New Jersey traded him to Milwaukee on May 31 for John Gianelli and the No. 8 pick in the 1979 draft, used on Calvin Natt. Natt gave the Nets 53 games at 19.7 points per game before being traded to Portland for Maurice Lucas and two first-round picks. The Nets won the original exchange decisively.

Fort Wayne sold Bill Henry's player rights to the Tri-Cities Blackhawks on February 7, 1950 for cash. Henry had averaged 4.9 points in 44 games for the Pistons that season after scoring 9.9 per game as a rookie the year before. He played 19 regular-season games for Tri-Cities, averaging 4.3 points and 0.5 assists, then appeared in all three of the Blackhawks' playoff games. Henry never played another NBA season. Because the cash amount is not preserved and Tri-Cities received only a short stretch of modest production, the historical result is essentially even.

Minneapolis purchased Whitey Kachan's player rights from the Chicago Stags on February 7, 1949. Kachan had averaged 2.0 points in 33 Chicago games, then improved his efficiency in 19 Lakers appearances, scoring 47 points on .381 shooting. He remained a reserve and did not play another BAA or NBA season, but he was on the Minneapolis roster during its 1949 championship run. Chicago's cash return is not publicly preserved. Minneapolis gets a narrow historical edge because the sale produced useful late-season depth on a title team, though the impact was small.

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

Portland acquired Dalano Banton and cash from Boston at the 2024 trade deadline for a conditional 2027 second-round right. Banton found more playing time with the Trail Blazers than with the championship-bound Celtics, who cleared a roster spot. The inherited Even Trade gives both teams C+, reflecting Portland's player evaluation and Boston's roster management.

Boston acquired guard Jaden Springer from Philadelphia at the February 2024 deadline for a second-round pick later associated with No. 41 Adem Bona. Springer had limited Celtics playing time despite appearing on the championship roster; Bona later played NBA minutes for Philadelphia. The inherited 76ers Win grades Philadelphia B and Boston C-.

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).

Golden State sent Cory Joseph, cash and a top-55-protected 2025 Charlotte second that did not convey to Indiana for a 2024 second-round pick. Indiana waived Joseph immediately. The incoming second became No. 52 and later moved through a multi-team draft-night sequence that ultimately returned Quinten Post to Golden State while the Warriors also added Lindy Waters III. The later routing was a separate transaction, but the February asset gave Golden State meaningful draft currency and the stronger realized return.

Dallas sent Oklahoma City the right to swap 2028 first-round picks and received a 2024 first-round pick, then immediately routed that pick to Washington in the Daniel Gafford trade. The selection later became No. 26 and ultimately Dillon Jones after separate draft-night transactions. Oklahoma City still owns the unresolved 2028 swap; Dallas has the stronger realized return because the acquired first-round asset became immediate frontcourt help.

richaun-holmes-mavericks-2024-02-08 historical NBA trade: Mavericks Win. Dallas receives A because Daniel Gafford became a major center-rotation contributor during its 2024 NBA Finals run. Washington earns C+ for Richaun Holmes and a transferable 2024 first-round asset whose later No. 26 Dillon Jones identity followed a separate rights chain. Jones’s subsequent career was not Wizards playing production, and Dallas’s playoff run required more than this one frontcourt acquisition. On February 8, 2024, Dallas acquired Daniel Gafford from Washington while the Wizards took Richaun Holmes and a first-round draft asset arranged through Oklahoma City. The incoming selection was later associate

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 exchanged Luke Babbitt for Okaro White at the February 2018 deadline. The Hawks waived White on the same date rather than using him, while Babbitt returned to Miami to provide perimeter-shooting depth. Miami obtained the practical playing benefit; Atlanta primarily handled roster needs.

Atlanta obtained Sheldon Mac and cash from Washington in February 2018, sending the Wizards a conditional second-round selection for 2019 that never conveyed. Mac did not develop a meaningful Hawks playing role following his injury, and Washington obtained flexibility. The inherited Hawks Win gives Atlanta B- and Washington C, though neither received major on-court production.

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 acquired George Hill, Rodney Hood and overseas rights through a February 2018 three-team deal with Sacramento and Utah. The Kings received Iman Shumpert, other rights, draft assets and cash; the Jazz obtained Jae Crowder and Derrick Rose. Cleveland sought immediate help around LeBron James, while the other clubs reshuffled veteran rosters. The inherited Even Trade gives all three B.

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.

Phoenix received veteran Walter McCarty and cash from Boston in February 2005. Boston received a second-round selection that later became associated with No. 49 Aaron Gray in 2007. McCarty gave Phoenix veteran perimeter-forward depth, while the pick's rights later passed through other hands. The inherited Even Trade credits each club C+.

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.

New Jersey traded rookie forward Calvin Natt to Portland on February 8, 1980 for Maurice Lucas plus two first-round picks. Lucas gave the Nets 90 regular-season games across parts of two seasons, while the picks became Mike Gminski at No. 7 in 1980 and Albert King at No. 10 in 1981. Gminski played 550 regular-season games for New Jersey across eight seasons, and King added 410 games over six seasons. Portland still received an excellent player: Natt logged 333 regular-season games in five Trail Blazers seasons and scored 5,738 points. The Nets nevertheless turned one young scorer into three long-lasting rotation assets and win the hindsight verdict.

Philadelphia acquired Lionel Hollins from Portland on February 8, 1980 for a 1981 first-round pick plus an unquantified cash term preserved in the frozen source package. Hollins played 190 regular-season games for the 76ers across parts of three seasons, including all 81 games as a starter in 1981-82. Portland never used the incoming pick directly. Four months later the Trail Blazers bundled it with Ronnie Lester to acquire Kelvin Ransey and another 1981 first-round pick, later used on Darnell Valentine. The pick retained substantial trade value, but Philadelphia received the more direct and easily isolated return.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Slight Heat Edge. Miami receives B+ for securing draft-year flexibility that allowed use of its 2023 No. 18 pick on Jaime Jaquez Jr., a genuine Heat contributor. Oklahoma City earns B for the modified first-round obligation eventually associated with 2025 No. 15 Thomas Sorber. Okpala's brief contractual presence and later second-round rights are treated distinctly from the main pick-protection adjustment. The February 9, 2022 transaction sent forward K.Z. Okpala and a revised first-round draft obligation from Miami to Oklahoma City. In return, the Heat gained greater flexibility around a 2023 first-rou

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 reacquired guard Johnny Davis from Cleveland for former Hawks All-Star Eddie Johnson during the February 1986 All-Star break. Davis offered an experienced reserve familiar with the franchise; Johnson, who had averaged 10.5 points before the swap, gave Cleveland more individual scoring talent. Cavaliers Win, Cleveland B+ and Atlanta D+.

Boston reacquired the player rights to Kevin Stacom from Indiana on February 9, 1979 after the Pacers had signed him as a veteran free agent the previous summer. The Pacers received cash, with the amount unspecified in the reviewed transaction records. Stacom played 24 regular-season games for Boston after the deal, averaging 4.9 points and 1.5 assists in 10.8 minutes. He did not play in 1979-80, was considered retired, and later returned for seven games with Milwaukee in 1981-82. Boston received a modest amount of immediate guard depth; Indiana's cash return cannot be quantified, so the Celtics get a narrow hindsight edge.

Baltimore acquired Connie Simmons from Boston for Mike Bloom on February 9, 1948, and the trade became part of the Bullets' championship run. Simmons averaged 10.6 points in 13 regular-season games after the deal, then jumped to 17.1 points across all 11 playoff games as Baltimore won the 1948 BAA title. He followed with 13.0 points per game for the Bullets in 1948-49. Bloom gave Boston 14 useful regular-season games at 9.2 points per game and averaged 12.0 points in three playoff games, but he was sold to Minneapolis that August. Baltimore received the stronger immediate and lasting return.

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.

Orlando acquired Bol Bol, P.J. Dozier and cash from Boston in February 2022, along with a conditional 2028 second-round asset. The Celtics received a conditional 2023 second that never conveyed. Bol eventually supplied Orlando with meaningful center and forward minutes after recovery, giving the Magic a clear edge over Boston's limited direct compensation.

Celtics Win. Boston earns B+ for reacquiring Daniel Theis and obtaining meaningful frontcourt depth during its 2022 Finals run. Houston receives C+ for Dennis Schröder's guard minutes, Bruno Fernando's developmental value and the flexibility of the incoming contracts; Enes Freedom was released without becoming a Rockets regular. Previous Theis Celtics seasons aren't counted as new trade output. Boston reacquired Daniel Theis from Houston at the February 10, 2022 trade deadline. The Rockets received Dennis Schröder, Enes Freedom and Bruno Fernando, creating an exchange of one rotation big man for three contracts with diff

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 Sacramento in the February 2022 four-team trade. The Kings received Donte DiVincenzo, Josh Jackson, Trey Lyles and David Michineau rights. Milwaukee acquired Serge Ibaka, second-round rights and cash. The Clippers obtained Rodney Hood, Semi Ojeleye and Vanja Marinković rights. The inherited slight Kings edge grades Sacramento B, Milwaukee B-, Detroit C and the Clippers C.

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

Dallas traded Kristaps Porziņģis and a 2022 second-round pick to Washington in February 2022 for Spencer Dinwiddie and Davis Bertans. Dinwiddie supplied useful Mavericks guard scoring during their 2022 conference-finals run, while Porziņģis produced a strong 2022-23 Wizards season. Both teams obtained real production, but the inherited Wizards Win prioritizes the higher-end incoming frontcourt talent.

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).

San Antonio acquired Edgar Jones from Detroit on February 10, 1983 for a 1984 second-round pick and a 1985 third-round pick. Jones played 127 regular-season games for the Spurs across parts of three seasons, started 37 and averaged 10.2 points and 5.5 rebounds in 1983-84. Detroit used the No. 32 pick in 1984 on Eric Turner and the No. 60 pick in 1985 on Andre Goode. Neither draft choice appeared in an NBA regular-season game. San Antonio therefore received all of the direct NBA production while Detroit's two selections yielded zero games, reversing the legacy Pistons-leaning verdict.

Tri-Cities traded Don Otten to the Washington Capitols for Jack Nichols on February 10, 1950. Authoritative Tri-Cities, Washington, league and Ben Kerner transaction records all show a straight player-for-player swap, correcting a legacy February 9 intake record that also listed an unsupported $5,000 cash payment to Tri-Cities. Nichols averaged 13.1 points in 18 games after the trade, later returned from military service and became a 15.8-point scorer for the Milwaukee Hawks in 1952-53. Otten averaged 14.9 points in 18 Washington games and returned for 16 more the next season. Tri-Cities gets the stronger long-term return.

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 Bulls received 1989 second or third round pick (#43-Chucky Brown). Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers received Earl Cureton. Slight Bulls Edge. Chicago Bulls is graded C+; Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers is graded C. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Milwaukee traded Dike Eddleman to the Fort Wayne Pistons for Art Burris and cash on February 11, 1952. Basketball-Reference's Milwaukee and Fort Wayne transaction logs agree on the exchange and correct the legacy Atlanta-side intake, which called Eddleman 'Thomas.' Eddleman played 16 games for Fort Wayne to finish 1951-52 and then 69 more games for the Pistons in 1952-53. Burris played 12 games for Milwaukee after the trade and never appeared in another NBA season. The cash amount is not preserved in the reviewed public record, so Fort Wayne owns the stronger measurable basketball return without making Milwaukee's consideration equivalent to zero.

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 Cavaliers received 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). Milwaukee Bucks received Paul Thompson. Cavaliers Win. Cleveland Cavaliers is graded A+; Milwaukee Bucks is graded D. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

New York acquired Rory Sparrow from Atlanta on February 12, 1983 for Scott Hastings and cash. Sparrow became a multi-year Knicks guard, playing 347 regular-season games through early 1987-88 and starting 228 while averaging at least 9.9 points and 5.0 assists in each of his first four full or partial New York seasons. Hastings also had real staying power for Atlanta, playing 299 regular-season games across parts of six seasons, but he started only nine and spent most of that tenure as a reserve. The cash amount is not identified in the reviewed sources. Both teams received useful value, but New York acquired the clearly more important rotation player.

In the February 1983 three-team trade, Atlanta sent Steve Hawes to Seattle and received Detroit's 1984 and 1985 second-round picks; Detroit sent those picks to Atlanta and received Ray Tolbert from Seattle; Seattle sent Tolbert to Detroit and received Hawes. Basketball-Reference dates the transaction February 13 while RealGM lists February 12, so this review retains the canonical February 12 date with medium confidence. Hawes gave Seattle 110 games and one start. Tolbert gave Detroit 77 games and no starts. Atlanta's 1985 pick became Lorenzo Charles, who played 36 Hawks games, while the 1984 pick was later packaged with Tom McMillen to acquire Randy Wittman, a multi-year Atlanta starter. That downstream leverage gives the Hawks the best overall return.

San Diego acquired Armond Hill, a 1982 second-round pick and cash from Seattle for Phil Smith. RealGM dates Hill's acquisition to February 12, 1982, while Basketball-Reference's Seattle, San Diego and league ledgers place the full trade on February 16; this review preserves the canonical February 12 date and records the discrepancy. Hill played 19 Clippers games with 14 starts before leaving as a free agent. The pick was later packaged with Joe Bryant in the deal that brought back the No. 32 pick, while Smith played 105 regular-season games for Seattle over parts of two seasons with 19 starts. Seattle received the stronger direct basketball return, but San Diego's pick and cash keep the margin modest.

Boston acquired Bob McAdoo from New York on February 12, 1979 for Tom Barker and three 1979 first-round picks that became Bill Cartwright at No. 3, Larry Demic at No. 9 and Sly Williams at No. 21. McAdoo played only 20 games for Boston, but the Celtics moved him to Detroit that September for two 1980 first-round picks. Boston then traded those two picks to Golden State for Robert Parish and the No. 3 selection used on Kevin McHale. New York received a major direct return, led by All-Star center Cartwright plus useful years from Demic and Williams, but Boston's McAdoo branch ultimately produced two franchise pillars and multiple championships.

New York traded Manny Leaks to the Dallas Chaparrals on February 12, 1969 for a draft choice. Leaks immediately produced 27 Dallas games at 14.7 points and 12.6 rebounds, then became a major frontcourt piece in 1969-70 with 18.8 points and 12.5 rebounds across all 84 games. He added 40 more Texas Chaparrals games in 1970-71 before Dallas traded him back to New York in a separate deal. The Nets' incoming draft asset is verified, but its eventual selection is not securely traced. Dallas received the much clearer realized return.

Denver acquired Levern Tart from the Houston Mavericks on February 12, 1969 for draft choices. Tart played 20 games for the Rockets, averaging 7.7 points in 17.3 minutes, before Denver sold his rights to the New York Nets for cash on June 26. Houston's incoming draft compensation is verified as plural, but the reviewed transaction ledgers do not identify the rounds or eventual selections. Denver received short-term guard depth and a later cash return, while Houston received unresolved future assets. The missing draft outcomes make a definitive winner impossible to establish.

Fort Wayne acquired Leo Barnhorst from the Baltimore Bullets for cash on February 12, 1954. Basketball-Reference's Fort Wayne, Baltimore and league transaction logs agree on the deal. Barnhorst was a two-time All-Star but near the end of his NBA career. He played 17 regular-season games for the Pistons after the trade, totaling 185 minutes, 29 points, 37 rebounds and 12 assists, and he did not play another NBA season. Because Baltimore's cash return is undisclosed and Fort Wayne received only a short, low-minute stint, the surviving record does not support a large hindsight edge for either side.

Boston sold John Mahnken's player rights to the Indianapolis Olympians for cash on February 12, 1951. Mahnken had played 46 games for the Celtics that season at 5.2 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. Indianapolis received only 12 regular-season games from him, with his production falling to 2.3 points and 2.9 rebounds, plus three playoff appearances. Mahnken was back with Boston the following season, though the reviewed transaction logs do not document the mechanism of that return. With the sale price unknown and Indianapolis receiving only a brief low-production stint, the realized value is close, with a slight Boston edge.

Syracuse sold Don Lofgran's player rights to the Indianapolis Olympians for cash on February 12, 1951. Lofgran had averaged 3.4 points and 2.0 rebounds in 47 games for the Nationals. Indianapolis received 14 games that season at 5.4 points and 4.6 rebounds, then a full 63-game season in 1951-52 at 7.2 points and 4.1 rebounds. The Olympians later traded Lofgran to Philadelphia for Mel Payton, who played 66 games for Indianapolis in 1952-53 at 7.1 points and 4.7 rebounds. That two-step asset chain gives Indianapolis the clear historical edge over Syracuse's undisclosed cash return.

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.

On February 13, 2007, Houston acquired center Jake Tsakalidis from Memphis for forward Scott Padgett. Tsakalidis played 13 Rockets regular-season games, logging 132 minutes and averaging 2.3 points and 3.1 rebounds; he also made one short playoff appearance. Padgett appeared in seven Grizzlies games, logging 33 minutes and scoring two points before the team waived him April 4. Rockets Win, Houston C+, Memphis D+.

Houston traded Moochie Norris to the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets on February 13, 2006, for Maciej Lampe. Lampe managed four Houston games, 12 minutes and four points; Norris appeared 16 times for the Hornets in the remainder of 2005-06. Hornets Win, New Orleans C+, Houston D+. Both sides received peripheral bench depth, not a major trade return.

Portland acquired Damon Stoudamire, Walt Williams and Carlos Rogers from Toronto on February 13, 1998 for Kenny Anderson, Alvin Williams, Gary Trent, two 1998 first-round picks, a 1998 second-round pick and cash. Stoudamire became Portland's starting point guard for seven-plus seasons and played on the 1999 and 2000 Western Conference finalists. Toronto countered with 417 games from Alvin Williams and quickly recycled Anderson and both first-rounders into additional roster value, making the Raptors' deeper return slightly stronger in hindsight.

In February 1990, Atlanta acquired guards Kenny Smith and Mike Williams from Sacramento for Antoine Carr, Sedric Toney and a second-round pick. Smith supplied the Hawks with another skilled ball handler during a short tenure, but Sacramento received a useful veteran big man in Carr. The Hawks' inherited B+ and Kings' C reflect Atlanta's preference for guard talent and short-term roster flexibility.

Los Angeles Lakers received Mychal Thompson. San Antonio Spurs received Frank Brickowski, Petur Gudmundsson, Cadillac Anderson (Wayne)), 1990 second-round pick (#54-Sean Higgins), and cash. Lakers Win. Los Angeles Lakers is graded A; San Antonio Spurs is graded C. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Chicago traded Mark Landsberger to the Lakers on February 13, 1980 for Ollie Mack, two second-round picks and an unquantified cash term preserved in the frozen source package. Landsberger played 206 regular-season games for Los Angeles through 1982-83 and was a reserve on the Lakers' 1980 and 1982 championship teams. Chicago received 26 games from Mack and 64 from 1980 No. 26 pick Sam Worthen. The 1981 second later went to San Antonio, with another second, as compensation for signing Larry Kenon. Both sides got value, but Landsberger's four-season title-team role gives Los Angeles the hindsight edge.

Chicago traded Larry Cannon to Philadelphia on February 13, 1974 for a future draft pick. The Bulls, 76ers and league transaction ledgers all confirm the structure, and Chicago's official historical transaction guide also describes the return only as a future draft choice. Cannon made his NBA debut a week later and played 19 games for Philadelphia, averaging 6.2 points and 2.7 assists in 17.6 minutes; those were the only NBA games of his career. The reviewed sources never identify the future pick's year, round or eventual player, so Chicago's realized return cannot be measured responsibly and the transaction remains Insufficient Evidence.

Detroit traded George Yardley to the Syracuse Nationals for Ed Conlin on February 13, 1959. Basketball-Reference's Detroit, Syracuse and league transaction ledgers all use February 13, correcting the legacy February 7 date, and executive ledgers for Nick Kerbawy and Danny Biasone confirm the one-for-one exchange. Yardley played 88 regular-season games for Syracuse over the rest of 1958-59 and all of 1959-60, averaged 19.6 points per game there and made the 1960 All-Star team. Conlin gave Detroit 85 games across parts of two seasons before being traded again in 1960. The Nationals received the stronger realized player, but Detroit still got a useful rotation return rather than an empty asset.

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

The Clippers acquired Vladimir Radmanović from Seattle for Chris Wilcox on February 14, 2006. Radmanović played 30 regular-season games for Los Angeles, totaling 885 minutes and 320 points, and appeared in 12 playoff games that spring. Wilcox gave Seattle 29 games and 408 points immediately, then remained a Sonics starter in 2006-07 and 2007-08, including 82 games in 2006-07. SuperSonics Win: Seattle A-, Clippers B.

New Jersey sent Golden State second-round selections in 2005 and 2007 for veteran Clifford Robinson on February 14, 2005. The picks became Chris Taft at No. 42 and Stéphane Lasme at No. 46, while Robinson supplied New Jersey with depth through the 2006-07 season, including playoff minutes. Neither Warriors draftee established a comparable sustained rotation role. Nets Win: New Jersey A- and Golden State C.

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.

A February 2004 three-team trade sent Michael Doleac and a future second-round pick to Atlanta, Keith Van Horn to Milwaukee, and Tim Thomas and Nazr Mohammed to New York. The Hawks' pick later became associated with No. 37 Ronny Turiaf, while the Knicks obtained immediate frontcourt and perimeter help. The inherited slight Hawks edge grades Atlanta B+, Milwaukee B and New York B-.

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.

On February 15, 1987, Chicago acquired Ben Poquette from Cleveland for the 1989 second-round pick used on Chucky Brown. Poquette played 21 games for the Bulls; Brown appeared in 155 Cleveland games. Cavaliers Win; Cleveland B+, Chicago C.

San Antonio Spurs received Jeff Wilkins. Utah Jazz received Marc Iavaroni and Jeff Cook. Jazz Win. San Antonio Spurs is graded C; Utah Jazz is graded B+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Chicago traded Reggie Theus to Kansas City on February 15, 1984 for Steve Johnson and three second-round picks. Theus became a long-term Kings starter, playing 346 regular-season games through 1987-88 and producing 6,492 points and 2,809 assists. Chicago still extracted substantial value: Johnson played 105 Bulls games before he and the Mike Brittain pick were traded for Gene Banks, who added 145 Bulls games and 1,505 points. Another pick became Ken Johnson and helped bring Mike Smrek, while Greg Wiltjer never reached the NBA. Kansas City/Sacramento won because Theus delivered the best sustained individual return, but Chicago's multi-branch return was far stronger than a simple draft miss.

Atlanta acquired Rickey Brown from Golden State on February 15, 1983 for a 1984 second-round pick that became No. 35 Othell Wilson plus cash. Brown played 163 regular-season games for the Hawks across parts of three seasons, starting eight. Wilson played 74 regular-season games for the Warriors in 1984-85, started 23 and averaged 2.9 assists in 17.0 minutes before spending the next season outside the NBA. Golden State also received cash, with no public amount identified in the reviewed sources. Atlanta got greater duration; Golden State got more starts plus cash. The completed returns are close enough for an even verdict.

Chicago traded Dwight Jones to the Lakers on February 15, 1983 for a 1985 second-round pick that became No. 46 Adrian Branch. Basketball-Reference lists the pick as the transaction return and does not include cash, while the legacy canonical record includes cash to Chicago; this review preserves that discrepancy and lowers confidence to medium on the financial component. Jones played 32 regular-season games and seven playoff games for Los Angeles before being waived in August 1983. Chicago used the pick on Branch but waived him before the 1985-86 season, so he never appeared in a Bulls regular-season game. The Lakers therefore received the stronger direct basketball return.

Indiana acquired Russ Schoene, Philadelphia's 1983 first-round pick and a 1984 second-round pick on February 15, 1983 for Clemon Johnson and a 1984 third-round pick. Schoene played 31 Pacers games before a back injury and overseas stint. The first-round pick became No. 23 Mitchell Wiggins, whose rights Indiana immediately traded for Sidney Lowe and another second-round pick; Lowe played 78 Pacers games, while that pick was later used to acquire Granville Waiters, who played 140 for Indiana. The original 1984 second-rounder became Stuart Gray, who played 320 Pacers games over five seasons. Philadelphia received 245 games across four seasons from Johnson, while No. 48 James Banks never played in the NBA. Indiana's deeper multi-branch return earns the edge.

Kansas City sold Reggie Johnson's player rights to Philadelphia on February 15, 1983 for cash. The reviewed public ledgers do not identify the sale amount. Johnson played 29 regular-season games for the 76ers, started eight and averaged 5.5 points in 18.9 minutes, then appeared in six playoff games during Philadelphia's 1983 championship run. The 76ers later traded him to New Jersey for Horace Owens, Eddie Phillips and a 1987 second-round pick, preserving additional asset value beyond that title season. Kansas City realized cash for a departing player, but without a known large amount the direct and downstream basketball return favors Philadelphia.

New Jersey traded Rich Kelley to Phoenix on February 15, 1980 for a 1982 first-round pick, a 1983 second-round pick and an unquantified cash term preserved in the frozen source package. Kelley played 185 regular-season games for Phoenix across parts of three seasons before the Suns traded him to Denver for the 1982 first-round pick used on David Thirdkill, who added 49 Phoenix games. New Jersey used the first as part of a package for Sam Lacey and later sent the second straight up for Wayne Sappleton. Those branches produced some value, but Phoenix received the stronger direct and downstream return.

Cleveland traded Butch Lee and an unprotected 1982 first-round pick to the Lakers on February 15, 1980 for Don Ford and the 1980 first-round pick used on Chad Kinch. Ford played 106 regular-season games for Cleveland across parts of three seasons, while Kinch added 29 Cavaliers games. Lee played only 11 regular-season games for Los Angeles, but the future first became the No. 1 pick in 1982 and James Worthy. Worthy played all 926 of his NBA games for the Lakers, won three championships, made seven All-Star teams and earned the 1988 Finals MVP. The long-term result is overwhelmingly Los Angeles.

Cleveland sent Jim Brewer to Detroit on February 15, 1979 for future considerations that were completed when the Pistons sent Earl Tatum to the Cavaliers on April 12. Brewer played 25 games for Detroit, then was traded to Portland in September for a 1981 second-round pick. Detroit later used that exact pick to acquire Wayne Robinson from the Lakers, and Robinson played 81 games for the Pistons in 1980-81. Tatum did not appear for Cleveland in 1978-79 but played 33 games the next season before his NBA career ended. Detroit extracted the stronger realized return from Brewer and the downstream second-round asset.

The New York Nets acquired Ted McClain from the Kentucky Colonels on February 15, 1976 for cash. Basketball-Reference's Nets, Colonels and ABA transaction ledgers all describe a cash sale, so this review corrects the legacy future-considerations asset. McClain became a useful championship-season guard immediately, playing 30 regular-season games for New York at 11.3 points, 3.5 assists and 1.9 steals in 23.2 minutes. He then appeared in eight playoff games as the Nets defeated San Antonio and Denver to win the final ABA championship. Kentucky received cash, but the amount is not stated in the standard ledgers and no player or draft asset can be traced from the sale. The Nets win the hindsight comparison because an undisclosed cash payment produced meaningful regular-season minutes and postseason depth on a championship team.

Fort Wayne acquired Ken Murray's player rights from the Baltimore Bullets for cash on February 15, 1951. Murray had been a productive Baltimore rookie, averaging 13.7 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 52 games. He played 14 games for the Pistons that season at 9.9 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists, then missed the next two NBA seasons while serving in the U.S. Army. Murray returned to Fort Wayne in 1953-54 for 49 more games. The purchase therefore produced 63 Pistons appearances across two separated seasons, giving Fort Wayne the clearer realized return over Baltimore's undisclosed cash payment.

Charlotte added Courtney Lee and cash in a February 2016 three-team trade that sent P.J. Hairston and second-round rights to Memphis and Brian Roberts to Miami. The Grizzlies acquired Chris Andersen alongside Hairston and the picks. Lee provided perimeter defense and shooting for the Hornets, while Memphis and Miami accepted different guard and frontcourt options. The inherited slight Grizzlies edge grades Memphis B, Miami B and Charlotte C+.

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 veteran point guard Mike Bibby from Sacramento on February 16, 2008, sending four players and a second-round pick. Bibby became the Hawks' starting organizer during their return to the playoffs and remained with the club for several seasons. Sacramento's multiple incoming veterans proved less enduring. Hawks Win, Atlanta B+ versus Sacramento D.

Chicago moved Toni Kukoč to Philadelphia in February 2000 and received John Starks, Bruce Bowen and a protected 2000 first-round right. Golden State acquired Larry Hughes and Billy Owens from the 76ers; Philadelphia received Kukoč. The original slight 76ers edge grades Philadelphia and Golden State A- and Chicago D. The Warriors' omitted incoming players are now reflected in the corrected three-team record.

Detroit acquired Bill Laimbeer and Kenny Carr from Cleveland on February 16, 1982 for Phil Hubbard, Paul Mokeski, a 1982 first-round pick that became No. 12 John Bagley and a 1982 second-round pick that became No. 28 Dave Magley. Cleveland received substantial quantity: Hubbard played 469 regular-season games for the Cavaliers, Bagley 375, Mokeski 51 and Magley 14. Detroit received the defining player. Laimbeer played 937 regular-season games for the Pistons, made 857 starts, became a four-time All-Star and starting center on the 1989 and 1990 championship teams. Carr was later traded one-for-one for the No. 18 pick that became Ricky Pierce. Cleveland built useful depth, but Laimbeer's thirteen-year franchise impact makes Detroit the clear winner.

Cleveland acquired 21-year-old Cliff Robinson from Kansas City on February 16, 1982 for Reggie Johnson. Robinson became an immediate Cavaliers starter, playing 180 regular-season games across parts of three seasons with 174 starts and averaging roughly 17 to 18 points per game during that span. Johnson played 81 regular-season games for the Kings across parts of two seasons, starting nine, before Kansas City sold his player rights to Philadelphia for cash in February 1983. Cleveland later packaged Robinson with 1984 first-round pick Tim McCormick for the draft rights to Melvin Turpin, though the full downstream return cannot be credited to Robinson alone. The direct realized value clearly favors Cleveland.

On February 16, 1958, Minneapolis acquired Frank Selvy from St. Louis for the rights to Dick Boushka and Terry Rand. Basketball-Reference, the Lakers' official transaction history and both franchise executive ledgers describe an outright trade, while Pro Sports Transactions preserves the older wording that Selvy was loaned to Minneapolis for the rest of 1957-58. That distinction is noted rather than forced: Selvy played 12 Lakers games after the move, totaling 231 minutes and 76 points, while neither Boushka nor Rand ever appeared in an NBA game. The immediate realized value therefore favors Minneapolis, even with uncertainty about whether Selvy's rights reverted to St. Louis after the season.

Fort Wayne traded Jack Kerris and Ralph O'Brien to the Baltimore Bullets for Fred Scolari and Don Boven on February 16, 1953. Basketball-Reference's Fort Wayne, Baltimore and league transaction logs all show a straight four-player exchange; the legacy TradeVerdicts record incorrectly added cash to Baltimore's return. Scolari played 16 games for Fort Wayne to finish 1952-53 and another 64 in 1953-54, while Boven added 17 regular-season games and eight playoff appearances. Baltimore received 17 games from Kerris and 14 from O'Brien, with neither player appearing in another NBA season. The verified outcome favors Fort Wayne.

Cleveland acquired Antawn Jamison from Washington and Sebastian Telfair from the Clippers on February 17, 2010. Washington obtained Zydrunas Ilgauskas, Al Thornton, Emir Preldžić's rights and a 2010 first-round pick. Los Angeles acquired Drew Gooden from Washington. The inherited Even Trade assigns Cleveland, Washington and the Clippers B, with important differences in each team's goals.

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

Boston dealt veteran guard Sam Cassell and cash to Sacramento in February 2009 for a conditional 2015 second-round pick that never conveyed. The Kings waived Cassell rather than establishing him in their rotation. Boston cleared a roster spot and obligations, while Sacramento received financial compensation. The inherited slight Celtics edge is C+ to C.

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.

Utah acquired Shelvin Mack in a February 2016 three-team trade that sent Kirk Hinrich to Atlanta and Justin Holiday plus a future second-round selection to Chicago. Mack stepped into a useful backcourt role for the Jazz while the other clubs received shorter-term guard options and draft flexibility. The inherited Jazz Win grades Utah B+, Atlanta C- and Chicago D.

Cleveland added shooting forward Channing Frye at the February 2016 deadline as part of a three-team deal. Orlando acquired Jared Cunningham; Portland accepted Anderson Varejão and a protected future first-round selection. Frye became a useful Cavaliers reserve on the team that won the 2016 championship. The inherited Cavaliers Win grades Cleveland B+ and both Orlando and Portland B-.

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 and Marcus Landry from the Knicks at the February 2010 trade deadline. New York received Eddie House, J.R. Giddens, Bill Walker and a conditional 2014 second that didn't convey. Robinson provided bench scoring during Boston's 2010 Finals run; Walker developed a limited Knicks rotation role. The Celtics earned a modest advantage.

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.

Toronto acquired Chauncey Billups, Dee Brown, John Thomas and Roy Rogers from Boston in February 1998 for Kenny Anderson, Zan Tabak and Ronald Jones. Billups's Toronto stint was short but he later became an NBA champion elsewhere; Anderson provided useful Celtics point-guard seasons. The inherited Raptors Win B+ versus Boston F reflects valuation of the outgoing young talent, though team-specific gains were more balanced.

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

On February 18, 1998 the Vancouver Grizzlies acquired Bobby Hurley and Michael Smith from Sacramento for Otis Thorpe and Chris Robinson. Smith started 29 of 30 Vancouver games in the remainder of 1997-98, while Hurley made 27 appearances. Thorpe played 27 Kings games and became part of Sacramento's later trade for Chris Webber with Mitch Richmond. Slight Kings Edge, Sacramento A- and Vancouver B+, though Webber cannot be attributed solely to Thorpe.

On February 18, 1998, Minnesota traded veteran Doug West to the Vancouver Grizzlies for Anthony Peeler. Peeler became a six-season Timberwolves contributor, playing 379 regular-season games through 2002-03. West played 67 games across three subsequent Vancouver seasons, with no immediate 1997-98 playing return. Wolves Win, Minnesota A-, Vancouver C; the modern Memphis slug represents Vancouver's franchise.

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.

Celtics Win. Boston Celtics earns B+; Detroit Pistons earns C+. The Celtics acquired Jerebko as a continuing support contributor and also received a chance to assess Datome, giving them

Boston acquired Isaiah Thomas from Phoenix for Marcus Thornton and a protected 2016 first-round pick on February 19, 2015. Thomas became a two-time Celtics All-Star and finished fifth in 2017 MVP voting, powering the 2017 Eastern Conference Finals team. The Suns did not obtain comparable value from Thornton or the subsequently conveyed draft asset. Celtics Win, Boston A+ and Phoenix D.

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 in a February 2015 three-team trade involving Oklahoma City and Utah. The Thunder received D.J. Augustin, Kyle Singler and a future second-round asset, while the Jazz obtained an additional second-round choice. Jackson became a high-usage Pistons point guard, producing the strongest direct player return. The inherited slight Pistons edge grades Detroit A-, Oklahoma City B and Utah B+.

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).

Houston obtained point guard Pablo Prigioni from New York on February 19, 2015, for Alexey Shved and the Rockets' 2017 and 2019 second-round picks. Prigioni appeared in 24 Houston regular-season games plus 17 postseason games during the Rockets' Western Conference Finals run. New York acquired Shved's short-term scoring and two movable selections later associated with No. 58 Ognjen Jaramaz in 2017 and No. 55 Kyle Guy in 2019. Knicks Win narrowly for asset depth; Houston B- and New York B.

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.

Toronto acquired center Patrick O'Bryant in a February 2009 multiclub roster transaction. Sacramento received cash, while Boston obtained a conditional second-round right for 2014 that ultimately wasn't exercised. The inherited slight Celtics edge gives Boston B, Toronto B- and Sacramento C+. It was primarily a roster-flexibility maneuver, not a major direct player-production win for Boston.

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.

In February 2004 Boston received Lindsey Hunter, Chucky Atkins, a first-round choice later associated with Tony Allen and cash during a three-team arrangement with Atlanta and Detroit. The Hawks received Chris Mills; the Pistons received Mike James. The inherited Pistons Win grades Detroit A+, Boston A- and Atlanta B+.

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 acquired Jason Caffey from Chicago on February 19, 1998, for David Vaughn and two second-round picks. Caffey played 29 Warriors games that spring, 35 in 1998-99 and 71 in 1999-00, totaling 135 games and 1,475 points, while becoming a regular starter. Chicago waived Vaughn, then moved No. 34 Shammond Williams in another deal and selected A.J. Guyton with the later pick. Warriors Win, Golden State A- and Chicago C.

On February 19, 1998, Miami acquired guard Brent Barry from the Clippers for center Ike Austin, forward Charles Smith and a 1998 first-round pick. Los Angeles used the No. 22 selection on Brian Skinner, a future reserve forward-center, and also employed the veteran frontcourt pieces. Barry's Miami stay was brief before later moves. Clippers Win, Los Angeles B+ and Miami C+; the old Clippers A+ inflated a useful but nonstar package.

New York acquired Terry Cummings from Philadelphia on February 19, 1998, for Ron Grandison and Herb Williams. Cummings played 30 Knicks regular-season games afterward, scoring 234 points and adding 135 rebounds across 529 minutes. Philadelphia waived both incoming players two days after the trade, receiving no team-specific playing output from them. Knicks Win, New York B, Philadelphia D+, overturning the inherited 76ers-winner verdict.

Charlotte acquired Tom Hammonds from Washington Bullets for Rex Chapman.

Miami acquired George Lehmann from the New York Nets for cash on February 19, 1970. Lehmann immediately moved from a reserve role in New York into a major Floridians role, playing 25 games at 43.1 minutes, 17.9 points and 5.0 assists per game. Miami then traded him to Carolina in August for Rich Niemann, who supplied 51 games the next season. New York recovered an undisclosed cash payment after getting 46 games from Lehmann earlier that season. With the cash amount unknown, Miami gets only a modest hindsight edge for turning money into meaningful on-court production and a later player return.

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.

On February 20, 2014, Los Angeles traded Antawn Jamison and cash to Atlanta for the draft rights to Turkish guard Cenk Akyol. Atlanta waived Jamison the next day before any Hawks regular-season appearance. Akyol, a 2005 second-round selection whose rights the Clippers acquired, never logged an NBA game for Los Angeles. Hawks Win narrowly, Atlanta C+ for cash received, Clippers D+ for unexercised overseas rights and flexibility.

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.

Slight Celtics Edge. boston-celtics: B-; denver-nuggets: C+. Boston obtained the type of usable size it needed, particularly through Blount's receiving-team service, while Den

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.

On February 20, 2003, New Orleans sent veteran center Elden Campbell to Seattle for point guard Kenny Anderson. Anderson gave the Hornets 23 games, 446 minutes, 139 points and 77 assists, while Campbell played 15 Seattle games, 184 minutes and scored 48 points. The receiving-team split favors the Hornets rather than the inherited SuperSonics win. Hornets Win, New Orleans B- and Seattle C-.

On February 20, 2003, New Orleans traded veteran center Elden Campbell to Seattle for guard Kenny Anderson. Anderson played 23 Hornets regular-season games with 139 points and 77 assists and appeared in five postseason games. Campbell played 15 SuperSonics games, scoring 48 points in 184 minutes before leaving for Detroit. Charlotte Win is the legacy site verdict for the Hornets franchise, but the event occurred when the club was in New Orleans. The Hornets' acquired reserve minutes justify B-, Seattle D+.

Boston acquired Tony Delk and Rodney Rogers from Phoenix at the February 20, 2002 deadline, sending rookie Joe Johnson, Randy Brown, Milt Palacio and its 2002 first-round selection later used at No. 22 for Casey Jacobsen. Delk and Rogers aided Boston's 2002 Eastern Conference Finals run, but Johnson developed into a major Suns backcourt scorer alongside Steve Nash before his later move to Atlanta. Suns Win, Phoenix A and Boston B- for genuine short-term playoff utility.

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.

On February 20, 1997, Charlotte sent Scott Burrell to Golden State for Donald Royal. Burrell played 29 Warriors games that spring, totaling 457 minutes and 143 points. Royal played 25 Hornets games in 1996-97 and 29 more in 1997-98, totaling 625 minutes and 144 points for Charlotte. Golden State subsequently traded Burrell to Chicago for Dickey Simpkins in September 1997, but that separate move produced only 19 Simpkins Warriors games. Even Trade, both C+.

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.

Mavericks Win. Atlanta Hawks earns C+; Dallas Mavericks earns B. Both clubs acquired an NBA-caliber reserve, but Morrow's distinctive outside shooting supplied a clearer single offensiv

Boston acquired scorer Jordan Crawford from Washington for center Jason Collins and injured guard Leandro Barbosa on February 21, 2013. Crawford supplied scoring in Boston and later became a trade component, while Barbosa did not play for Washington because of an ACL injury and Collins had limited Wizards minutes. Boston gained the stronger basketball return.

Charlotte acquired Josh McRoberts from Orlando Magic for Hakim Warrick.

On February 21, 2013, Philadelphia acquired guard Charles Jenkins and cash from Golden State in return for a protected second-round selection. Jenkins played 12 76ers games, starting once and totaling 150 minutes; the pick never conveyed. Golden State did receive financial savings by moving Jenkins, which prevents treating its return as literally nothing. 76ers Win narrowly, Philadelphia C+ and Warriors C.

Golden State sent center Jeremy Tyler to Atlanta for cash and unspecified future considerations on February 21, 2013. Tyler played one Hawks NBA game, logging five minutes and collecting three rebounds before Atlanta waived him March 6. Golden State received financial relief in a series of deadline salary transactions, with no documented later draft selection from this agreement. Warriors Win narrowly, Golden State C+ and Atlanta D+.

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).

At the February 2008 deadline Chicago acquired Larry Hughes, Drew Gooden, Shannon Brown and Cedric Simmons in a three-team trade involving Cleveland and Seattle. Cleveland gained Ben Wallace and Joe Smith, while the SuperSonics acquired Adrian Griffin. Wallace and Smith helped address Cleveland's immediate frontcourt needs. The inherited slight Cavaliers edge grades Cleveland B+, Seattle B+ and Chicago C+.

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

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

Houston traded Kirk Snyder, cash and a 2010 second-round pick to Minnesota for Gerald Green on February 21, 2008. Green played one Rockets game, four minutes and six points before being waived March 8. Snyder made 27 Timberwolves appearances, including 18 starts, scoring roughly 8.4 per game and logging 680 minutes. The pick was used on No. 45 Paulo Prestes, who never played Minnesota NBA games. Wolves Win, Minnesota B+, Houston D+.

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.

Minnesota acquired center Marc Jackson from Golden State on February 21, 2002, sending Dean Garrett and a future second-round choice that ultimately became No. 36 Jermareo Davidson in 2007. Jackson contributed Timberwolves frontcourt minutes across portions of two seasons. Garrett played five Golden State games in the remainder of 2001-02, but the future draft asset was later included in a larger 2007 Golden State exchange. Slight Wolves Edge, B versus B-.

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.

Knicks Win. New York earns A- because the 1985 No. 47 second-round choice became Gerald Wilkins, a meaningful Knicks contributor, while it also received a separate 1986 No. 47 choice tied to Michael Jackson. Boston gets C- for freedom to pursue Ray Williams without the Knicks' matching claim. The agreement concerned free-agent rights, not two veteran contracts exchanged. Boston's February 21, 1985 arrangement involved veteran free agent Ray Williams and the Knicks' decision not to exercise their right of first refusal.

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 and an option involving 2017 second-round draft slots from Philadelphia in February 2017. The 76ers received Tiago Splitter and additional draft compensation, including a second-round right associated with Sterling Brown. Ilyasova helped Atlanta's frontcourt for a brief stretch, while Philadelphia's picks and flexibility supported a rebuild. The inherited 76ers Win grades Philadelphia B and Atlanta C+.

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.

Slight Hawks Edge. Atlanta Hawks earns B-; Dallas Mavericks earns C+. Atlanta obtained an actual veteran guard who could contribute to the current season, while Dallas acquired a r

Philadelphia sent Alan Henderson, cash and unspecified draft considerations to Utah on February 22, 2007, receiving the right to swap 2007 second-round picks. The swap went unused, and Utah waived Henderson March 2 without a Jazz game. Philadelphia removed a seldom-used veteran and obtained draft flexibility that it did not exercise; Utah received cash of an undisclosed amount. Slight 76ers Edge, Philadelphia C+, Utah C.

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.

Hawks Win. Atlanta earns B+ for Christian Laettner's meaningful frontcourt role after arrival, alongside Sean Rooks's added depth. Minnesota gets C+ for guard Spud Webb and center Andrew Lang. The Timberwolves acquired real NBA veterans, but the Hawks received the more durable scoring option in Laettner without relying on future pick assumptions. At the February 22, 1996 deadline, Atlanta acquired Christian Laettner and Sean Rooks from Minnesota in exchange for veteran guard Anthony 'Spud' Webb

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.

On February 22, 1996, the expansion Vancouver Grizzlies traded veteran forward Kenny Gattison and a 1996 second-round selection to Orlando for Jeff Turner. Vancouver waived Turner on March 8, only fifteen days later. Orlando used the second-round pick at No. 49 on Amal McCaskill, who logged 17 Magic regular-season games in 1996-97, alongside the Gattison acquisition. Magic Win: Orlando B- for two usable assets and Vancouver D for a short-lived replacement; Memphis is the database successor label for Vancouver.

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.

On February 22, 1990, Golden State acquired Chris Welp from San Antonio for Uwe Blab. Welp contributed 14 Warriors games, 142 minutes and 50 points; Blab played seven Spurs games, 50 minutes and scored 15. Slight Warriors Edge: Golden State C+, San Antonio C.

Minnesota traded veteran center Steve Johnson to Seattle for forward Brad Sellers on February 22, 1990. Sellers played only 14 Timberwolves games, 113 minutes and 47 points in the remainder of 1989-90; Johnson gave Seattle 21 games, 242 minutes and 117 points. The imported reference to a 1991 conditional second is not supported as a conveyed pick in either contemporaneous team ledger. SuperSonics Win narrowly, Seattle C+, Minnesota D+.

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.

On February 23, 2017, the Lakers acquired Tyler Ennis and the draft rights to Australian wing Brad Newley from Houston for Marcelo Huertas. Ennis appeared in 22 Lakers games that spring and 54 more the following season, totaling 76 games and 1,075 minutes. Houston waived Huertas without a Rockets regular-season appearance. Newley never played in the NBA. Lakers Win, Los Angeles B and Houston D+.

The Rockets acquired Lou Williams from the Lakers on February 23, 2017, sending Corey Brewer and a first-round choice later used at No. 28 on Tony Bradley. Williams appeared in 23 Houston regular-season games, scoring 343 points in 591 minutes, plus the playoffs, before he was moved onward in a different multi-player transaction. The Lakers received Brewer's veteran depth and a real first-round draft asset. Slight Rockets Edge for the immediate playoff scoring, Houston B, Los Angeles B-.

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.

Washington traded Kirk Hinrich and Hilton Armstrong to Atlanta in February 2011 for Mike Bibby, Jordan Crawford, Maurice Evans and a first-round pick. Hinrich gave the Hawks useful playoff guard defense, but Crawford played a more sustained scoring role for Washington and the pick became Chris Singleton. Wizards Win, Washington A and Atlanta C-.

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 on February 23, 2011 for Marcus Thornton and cash. Landry played 23 Hornets games in 2010-11 and another 41 in 2011-12, scoring 783 points in 64 regular-season games. Thornton broke out immediately in Sacramento, averaging 21.3 points in 27 post-trade games and 18.7 points over 51 games in 2011-12. Kings Win, Sacramento A- and New Orleans B.

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.

Seattle acquired Earl Watson, Bryon Russell and a 2008 second-round pick through a February 2006 four-team trade. Denver received Reggie Evans, Ruben Patterson and Charles Smith. Portland added Voshon Lenard and Brian Skinner, while Sacramento received Sergei Monia and Vitaly Potapenko. The inherited Seattle SuperSonics Win grades Seattle B+, Denver and Portland C+ and Sacramento C.

On February 23, 2006, Houston sent Derek Anderson to Miami for Gerald Fitch and a trade exception. Anderson played 23 Heat regular-season games, totaling 465 minutes, and appeared in eight playoff games as Miami won its first NBA title. Fitch played no Rockets regular-season games and was assigned to their development affiliate, though the trade exception remained a valid financial tool. Heat Win, Miami B- and Houston C-.

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 Celtics received Jim Paxson (Jr.). Portland Trail Blazers received Jerry Sichting and cash (future consideration). Slight Celtics Edge. Boston Celtics is graded B-; Portland Trail Blazers is graded C+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Cleveland acquired Semih Erden and Luke Harangody from Boston at the February 2011 deadline, sending a future second-round selection that became associated with No. 39 Jeff Withey in 2013. Both incoming Cavaliers had limited roles, and the pick's later rights chain did not produce Withey's NBA career in Boston. Both sides earned C+ under the inherited Even Trade verdict.

Sacramento obtained Marquis Daniels and cash from Boston in February 2011 in exchange for a conditional 2017 second-round pick that never conveyed. Daniels was injured when acquired and did not develop into a useful Kings rotation player; Boston received modest flexibility. The inherited slight Celtics advantage is C+ to C.

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.

Boston reacquired Antoine Walker from Atlanta in February 2005, sending Gary Payton, Tom Gugliotta, Michael Stewart and a protected first-round pick. Atlanta later used the pick's value in a rights chain associated with No. 21 Rajon Rondo in 2006, while Payton returned to Boston after being waived. Walker helped the Celtics immediately, supporting the inherited Even Trade grades of B each.

Cleveland acquired guard Jiří Welsch from Boston in February 2005. The Celtics received a future first-round pick later linked to No. 24 Rudy Fernández in 2007, plus the Cavaliers' agreement to remove protection on an earlier first-round obligation. Welsch's short Cleveland tenure was limited; Boston gained valuable draft leverage. The inherited Celtics Win awards Boston B+ and Cleveland C.

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.

Houston received Mike James and Zendon Hamilton from Milwaukee on February 24, 2005 for Reece Gaines and second-round picks in 2006 and 2007. The 2007 pick became No. 56 Ramon Sessions, who played for the Bucks during the following two seasons, while the 2006 pick became David Noel. James gave Houston an immediate guard during its 2005 playoff run but did not stay long. Bucks Win, Milwaukee A- versus Rockets B-.

Miami sent Malik Allen and cash to Charlotte on February 24, 2005, reacquiring former Heat draft choice Steve Smith. Smith played 13 Miami games, totaling 114 minutes and 23 points, while Allen played 22 Charlotte games, 271 minutes and 111 points. The Bobcats gained extra frontcourt coverage and money; Miami obtained a brief veteran reunion. Bobcats Win, Charlotte B- and Miami C.

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 moved Anthony Johnson to Orlando in February 2000 for a conditional future second-round pick. The Magic obtained immediate guard depth, while the Hawks received a delayed asset eventually associated with the 2004 No. 42 selection, Viktor Sanikidze. Orlando got the clearer short-term basketball value. Magic Win; Hawks C-, Magic C+.

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 acquired Danny Schayes from Milwaukee on February 24, 1994 for a conditional 1995 second-round choice. Schayes played 13 Lakers games in 1993-94, averaging 2.8 points and 2.6 rebounds in 10.2 minutes. The condition was not exercised under the imported archive record. Slight Lakers Edge, Lakers C+, Bucks D+.

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 acquired veteran center James Edwards from Phoenix on February 24, 1988 for Ron Moore and a 1991 second-round pick. Edwards became a rotation fixture on the Pistons teams that reached three straight NBA Finals and won the 1989 and 1990 championships, then remained productive through 1990-91. Phoenix received almost no direct value from Moore, but the second-rounder became No. 46 Richard Dumas, whose explosive 1992-93 rookie season helped the Suns reach the NBA Finals. Dumas gave Phoenix a real payoff, but Edwards' multi-year championship contribution makes Detroit the stronger side.

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.

Chicago acquired Ed Nealy from Golden State for a conditional 2001 second-round pick on February 25, 1993. Nealy played 11 Bulls games, supplying 23 points and 16 rebounds in 79 minutes. The future selection never conveyed. Slight Bulls Edge, Chicago C-, Golden State D-.

Chicago Bulls received Sam Vincent. Seattle Supersonics received Sedale Threatt. Seattle SuperSonics Win. Chicago Bulls is graded C+; Seattle Supersonics is graded B+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Phoenix and Cleveland completed one of the rare blockbuster trades that worked extremely well for both teams. The Suns received Kevin Johnson, Mark West, Tyrone Corbin, the 1988 first-round pick used on Dan Majerle and two second-round picks. Cleveland received Larry Nance, Mike Sanders and the 1988 first-round pick used on Randolph Keys. Johnson became Phoenix's long-term All-NBA point guard, Majerle a three-time All-Star and West a durable starting center. Nance became a long-term Cavaliers All-Star and defensive anchor. Phoenix gets the slight hindsight edge because its package produced more total high-end and supporting value, but Cleveland also deserves an elite grade.

Milwaukee Bucks received Jay Humphries. Phoenix Suns received Craig Hodges and 1988 second round pick (#28-Andrew Lang). Bucks Win. Milwaukee Bucks is graded B+; Phoenix Suns is graded C+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

New York acquired Brian Taylor's ABA rights from Carolina on March 2, 1972. Pro Sports Transactions lists Bill Chamberlain's rights plus a draft pick going to the Cougars, while Basketball-Reference identifies that second piece as Dennis Wuycik, whom Carolina signed in June. Taylor became the 1973 ABA Rookie of the Year, spent four seasons with the Nets, made two All-Star teams and helped win the 1974 and 1976 ABA championships before entering the Tiny Archibald trade package. Wuycik gave Carolina 132 games and an All-Rookie season, but Chamberlain never played for the Cougars. Both sides received value, with New York landing the franchise-level return.

Denver Nuggets received Clippers agreed to not exercise their right of first refusal on free agent Michael Brooks. Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers received 1988 third-round pick (#73-Michael Anderson (Levin)). Clippers Win. Denver Nuggets is graded D+; Los Angeles/San Diego Clippers is graded C. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Milwaukee signed veteran free agent Mike Dunleavy Sr. on March 8, 1984 and sent San Antonio a 1984 fourth-round pick as compensation. Dunleavy played 36 regular-season games for the Bucks across parts of 1983-84 and 1984-85, starting 31 and providing experienced point-guard minutes for two division-winning teams. San Antonio used the pick at No. 90 on Ozell Jones, who played 67 games with six starts in 1984-85 and gave the Spurs 888 minutes, 238 rebounds and 57 blocks. The two sides received different but comparable one-to-two-season rotation value, making the completed outcome effectively even.

Chicago acquired the rights to restricted free agent Mike Bratz from San Antonio on March 8, 1983 for a 1983 fourth-round pick that became No. 90 Brant Weidner. Bratz played 15 regular-season games for the Bulls, all off the bench, before signing with Golden State that September. Chicago then received a 1984 fourth-round compensation pick from the Warriors and used it at No. 77 on Mark Halsel, who never played in the NBA. Weidner played eight regular-season games for San Antonio in 1983-84 and never started. Both returns were small, but Chicago received more direct games from Bratz plus one additional compensation asset, giving the Bulls a narrow hindsight 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.

Cleveland received Andrew DeClercq and Boston's first-round pick that became No. 8 Andre Miller in 1999 in exchange for Vitaly Potapenko. Miller developed into a high-quality Cavaliers floor general; Potapenko was a useful Boston center but couldn't justify the lottery pick's eventual value. Cavaliers Win, Cleveland A to Boston D.

Houston traded Rodrick Rhodes to Vancouver on March 11, 1999, for Sam Mack. Mack played 25 regular-season Rockets games after the trade, totaling 506 minutes, 230 points and 45 three-pointers on 40.5 percent shooting. Rhodes appeared in only ten Vancouver regular-season games, scoring 34 points in 123 minutes. Rockets Win, Houston B-, Vancouver D+; the modern Memphis team ID represents the Vancouver franchise of 1999.

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 and cash from Phoenix in the March 1972 Charlie Scott rights deal, with Silas delivered as the future consideration in September. Silas then played four Celtics seasons, made the 1975 All-Star team, earned three All-Defensive selections and helped Boston win the 1974 and 1976 championships. Phoenix also received elite value: Scott became a three-time Suns All-Star, then was traded in 1975 for Paul Westphal and two second-round picks. Westphal became a four-time Phoenix All-Star and four-time All-NBA guard before the Suns converted him into Dennis Johnson. Both sides won, but Phoenix's longer downstream chain creates a slight edge.

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.

Boston traded Charlie Scott's NBA rights to Phoenix on March 14, 1972 for cash and future considerations that became Paul Silas when he joined the Celtics in September. Scott became a three-time Suns All-Star, averaging at least 24.3 points in each of his three full Phoenix seasons, before Phoenix later traded him back to Boston for Paul Westphal and two second-round picks. Silas gave Boston four seasons of elite rebounding and defense, made an All-Star team and three All-Defensive teams, and helped win the 1974 and 1976 championships. Both sides created premium direct and downstream value, making this a true win-win.

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.

Golden State acquired a 2012 second-round pick from Atlanta for cash considerations on March 15, 2012. The acquired choice became No. 52 Ognjen Kuzmić, who later appeared briefly for the Warriors. Atlanta received a certain payment, while Golden State gained a limited developmental center. Hawks Win, Atlanta C, Golden State D+ in the inherited evaluation.

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.

Washington received Nenê from Denver plus Brian Cook and a 2015 second-round right from the Clippers in a March 2012 three-team trade. Denver obtained JaVale McGee, Ronny Turiaf and conditional second-round consideration. Los Angeles acquired scoring guard Nick Young. Contemporary official Nuggets and Wizards releases verify all three incoming packages. The inherited Wizards Win grades Washington B+, Denver C+ and Los Angeles C.

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.

On March 15, 2012, the Lakers acquired Jordan Hill from Houston for Derek Fisher and Dallas's protected first-round pick. Fisher never appeared for the Rockets and was waived March 19, but Houston later included the Dallas-origin selection in its October James Harden package to Oklahoma City; the pick eventually became No. 21 Mitch McGary in 2014. Hill played 178 Lakers regular-season games across four seasons with 91 starts and 1,764 points. Lakers Win, Los Angeles B+ for direct frontcourt output and Houston B- for the consequential later use of a movable draft asset.

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.

Phoenix acquired Bayard Forrest's rights from Seattle on March 18, 1977 for the Suns' 1979 second-round pick, with Pro Sports Transactions also recording cash going to Seattle. Forrest remained unsigned for the rest of 1976-77, then played 139 regular-season games for Phoenix across the next two seasons, totaling 569 points and 565 rebounds before a back injury wiped out 1979-80 and ended his NBA career. Seattle did not use the incoming pick itself. The No. 42 selection eventually became Paul Mokeski after the SuperSonics bundled that pick with a 1980 second-rounder to Houston for John Johnson in October 1977. Johnson then played 333 regular-season games for Seattle, including all 82 games as a starter on the 1979 championship team. Because the Forrest-derived pick was only one component of the Johnson package, Seattle receives partial downstream credit rather than Johnson's full value. That still gives Seattle the stronger realized 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 acquired Mike Davis and the 15th pick in the 1970 draft from Baltimore for the ninth pick on March 23, 1970. The No. 15 selection became John Hummer, who immediately started 81 games for the expansion Braves and averaged 11.3 points and 8.9 rebounds as a rookie. Davis added two useful Buffalo seasons. Baltimore used No. 9 on George E. Johnson, but he appeared in only 24 games for the Bullets as a rookie and never developed into a comparable return. In realized value, Buffalo won the exchange clearly.

The ABA New York Nets acquired the rights to Jim McMillian from the Los Angeles Stars on March 24, 1970 for a future draft pick. Los Angeles had selected McMillian 15th overall in the 1970 ABA draft, but he instead joined the NBA's Los Angeles Lakers after they selected him 13th overall. McMillian therefore produced no ABA games for the Nets, despite becoming a productive nine-year NBA forward. The surviving transaction record does not identify the year, round or eventual player attached to New York's future pick. That uncertainty keeps the verdict narrow, with a slight Los Angeles edge for converting unused rights into draft capital.

Atlanta sent Rajon Rondo to the Clippers in March 2021 and received Lou Williams, cash and two second-round picks. Williams provided familiar bench scoring in his return to Atlanta, while Rondo's Clippers tenure was brief. A 2023 pick later became associated with Julian Phillips, and the 2027 pick remains future draft value. The Hawks received the broader return.

Boston obtained Evan Fournier from Orlando at the March 2021 trade deadline, sending two future second-round picks and Jeff Teague. Fournier provided a brief Celtics scoring boost and appeared in the postseason before leaving in free agency. Orlando collected draft capital and a trade exception without losing a long-term contributor. Magic Win, Orlando B+ versus Boston D.

In a March 25, 2021 three-team deal, Boston obtained Luke Kornet and Moritz Wagner, Chicago gained Daniel Theis, Javonte Green, Troy Brown Jr. and cash, while Washington acquired Daniel Gafford and Chandler Hutchison. The inherited slight Bulls edge assigns B+ each to Chicago and Boston and C+ to Washington. All three club returns are now represented in the repaired canonical ledger.

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.

Charlotte Win. The Hornets earn B- for Brad Wanamaker's reserve guard minutes and cash consideration. Golden State receives C for salary and roster flexibility. The protected 2022 and 2025 second-round selections did not convey, so neither team can claim an NBA draftee from those conditional rights. Previous player careers and later team success aren't credited to this deal. The March 25, 2021 exchange sent veteran point guard Brad Wanamaker from Golden State to Charlotte together with cash and a 2022 second-round selection protected through No. 54. The Warriors

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 acquired Ferguson, Poirier, rights to Emir Preldžić and future second-round consideration in a March 2021 three-team arrangement. Oklahoma City took Austin Rivers; Philadelphia received Ignas Brazdeikis. A pick ultimately connected to No. 58 Jericho Sims produced the clearest direct Knicks return. The inherited Knicks Win grades New York B+, Thunder C+ and 76ers B-.

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)).

Portland traded Jim Barnett to the Warriors for three draft choices that became Charlie Yelverton, Bill Smith and Dave Twardzik. Basketball-Reference dates the exchange March 23, 1971, while Pro Sports Transactions records March 27; the canonical March 27 identity is preserved with that conflict stated. Barnett gave Golden State three useful seasons, but Portland ultimately received the stronger realized return because Twardzik came back from the ABA, became a core rotation guard on the 1977 championship team, and combined with shorter contributions from Yelverton and Smith.

Los Angeles acquired Flynn Robinson from Cincinnati on March 29, 1971 for a second-round pick that became Joe Bergman, with Pro Sports Transactions also recording cash going to the Royals. Robinson became a valuable reserve on the 1971-72 Lakers championship team, playing 64 games and averaging 9.9 points in 15.7 minutes while helping the club through its historic 33-game winning streak. Bergman never played an NBA regular-season game, so the known realized basketball return strongly favors Los Angeles despite Cincinnati's unpriced cash consideration.

Detroit traded Phil Jordon to the Cincinnati Royals on March 31, 1959 for Archie Dees and a 1959 second-round pick that became Tom Robitaille at No. 9 overall. Basketball-Reference's Detroit, Cincinnati, league, Nick Kerbawy and Pepper Wilson transaction ledgers all agree on the date and complete package. Jordon then played 123 regular-season games for Cincinnati across parts of two seasons, averaging 13.4 points and 8.3 rebounds in 1959-60 and 10.9 points and 8.8 rebounds in 48 games the next year. Dees gave Detroit 101 games over two seasons and averaged 8.4 points and 4.9 rebounds there, while Robitaille never appeared in an NBA game. The realized return therefore favors Cincinnati despite Detroit receiving two assets.

Detroit traded Otto Moore to Phoenix on April 2, 1971 for a 1972 first-round pick that became Bob Nash at No. 9. Moore gave Phoenix 81 games of useful center play in 1971-72, then the Suns flipped him to Houston for another 1972 first-round pick, No. 4 Corky Calhoun, who became a multi-season Phoenix rotation player. Nash played only 71 games and 450 minutes for Detroit across two seasons, so the realized and downstream basketball value favors Phoenix despite Detroit receiving legitimate lottery-level draft capital.

Fort Wayne traded Mel Hutchins and its 1957 first-round pick, which New York used at No. 2 on Charlie Tyra, to the Knicks on April 3, 1957 for Harry Gallatin, Nat Clifton and Dick Atha. Basketball-Reference's Fort Wayne, New York and league transaction logs agree on the package. The legacy TradeVerdicts record incorrectly classified Atha as draft rights even though he had already played 25 NBA games for New York in 1955-56. Gallatin and Clifton gave the Pistons strong veteran production in 1957-58, while Atha added 18 games. New York received only 18 games from Hutchins but four seasons and 270 games from Tyra. The trade produced real value on both sides, with Tyra's longer Knicks run giving New York a narrow hindsight edge.

Houston acquired Otto Moore from Phoenix on April 7, 1972 for a first-round pick that became Corky Calhoun at No. 4. Moore immediately gave the Rockets an 82-game, 11.7-point, 10.6-rebound season, then Houston converted him into Ron Riley, who played 178 more Rockets games. Phoenix received 172 games from Calhoun before trading him to the Lakers for two future picks. One was later moved for Phil Lumpkin, who played on Phoenix's 1976 Finals team, and the other became Mike Bratz, who played 239 Suns games and 25 playoff games. Houston won the immediate return; Phoenix built the slightly deeper long-term asset chain.

Atlanta traded George Trapp to Detroit on April 13, 1973 for the Pistons' 1973 first-round pick, which the Hawks used at No. 9 on Dwight Jones. Jones played 215 regular-season games for Atlanta across three seasons, including 10.4 points and 9.3 rebounds per game in 1974-75, before the Hawks included him in a 1976 pick-swap trade with Houston. Trapp gave Detroit 242 games across parts of four seasons, including all 82 games in 1973-74, before being waived in October 1976. Both teams received useful multi-year forwards, with Atlanta holding a modest edge because Jones produced the stronger peak and retained trade value.

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.

On April 15, 1970, the San Diego Rockets sold the player rights to Don Kojis to the Seattle SuperSonics. The reviewed transaction sources do not identify the sale price. Seattle received two useful seasons from Kojis: 79 games at 14.6 points and 5.5 rebounds per game in 1970-71, then 73 games at 11.4 points and 4.6 rebounds in 1971-72. San Diego's return was cash of an unknown amount, so its economic value cannot be reconstructed. The realized basketball value favors Seattle, which turned the purchased rights into 152 regular-season games from a proven veteran forward.

Detroit sold Darrall Imhoff's player rights to the Los Angeles Lakers on April 16, 1964. The Lakers turned that cash purchase into four full seasons of frontcourt value: Imhoff played 316 regular-season games for Los Angeles, including 81 games at 10.7 points and 13.3 rebounds in 1966-67 and 82 games at 9.3 points and 10.9 rebounds in 1967-68. His value lasted beyond those seasons because Los Angeles later included him with Jerry Chambers and Archie Clark in the July 1968 trade that brought Wilt Chamberlain from Philadelphia. Detroit's return was cash with no traceable basketball asset, so the realized-value gap is decisive.

St. Louis traded Bob Ferry to the Detroit Pistons for Ed Conlin on April 16, 1960. Basketball-Reference's Hawks, Pistons and league transaction ledgers all preserve the same date and one-for-one package. Ferry became a four-season Detroit rotation center, playing 312 regular-season games from 1960-61 through 1963-64 and totaling 3,851 points and 1,968 rebounds before he was included in the 1964 Bailey Howell trade with Baltimore. Conlin never appeared in a regular-season game for St. Louis; the Hawks moved him with cash to Philadelphia before the next season began. Although that later move returned Ernie Beck and Woody Sauldsberry, Detroit received the far stronger direct and durable value from the original exchange.

Philadelphia sold the player rights to Don Ohl to the Detroit Pistons on April 16, 1960 for cash. Basketball-Reference's Warriors, Pistons and league transaction ledgers all preserve the date and sale structure. Ohl then became a four-season Detroit starter and high-usage guard, playing 307 regular-season games, scoring 5,137 points and making the 1963 and 1964 All-Star teams. Detroit later included him in the June 1964 blockbuster with Baltimore that returned Terry Dischinger, Don Kojis and Rod Thorn. The public transaction ledgers do not preserve Philadelphia's cash amount. Even allowing for that unknown payment, surrendering Ohl's rights before his NBA debut produced a major realized-value loss for the Warriors and a clear Pistons win.

Sheboygan sold Noble Jorgensen's player rights to the Tri-Cities Blackhawks on April 16, 1950 for cash. Authoritative Sheboygan, Tri-Cities and league transaction records correct the legacy April 15 intake date and show this as a player-rights sale rather than a draft-rights transaction. Jorgensen had averaged 13.0 points in 54 games for Sheboygan. He later played 22 games for Tri-Cities in 1950-51, averaging 11.2 points and 5.1 rebounds, before the Blackhawks sent him with cash to Syracuse for Ed Peterson. Tri-Cities gets the stronger historical return from the undisclosed purchase.

On April 17, 1957, Rochester sent Bob Burrow, Ed Fleming, Monk Meineke, Art Spoelstra and the draft rights to No. 1 pick Hot Rod Hundley to Minneapolis for Clyde Lovellette and Jim Paxson Sr. Rochester got one elite Lovellette season at 23.4 points and 12.1 rebounds plus a useful Paxson year, then converted Lovellette into a package led by future five-time All-Star Wayne Embry. Minneapolis received six full Hundley seasons, including two All-Star selections, plus three useful Fleming seasons and other depth. Both franchises created substantial value, making an even result more defensible than the legacy slight Rochester edge.

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.

On April 23, 1970, Chicago traded Clem Haskins to Phoenix for Jim Fox and a 1971 second-round pick that became Howard Porter at No. 32 overall. Phoenix received four productive seasons and 319 regular-season games from Haskins, including 17.8 points and 4.7 assists per game in 1970-71. Chicago received 92 games from Fox and 110 from Porter, then used Fox in the November 1971 trade that brought Norm Van Lier back to the Bulls. Van Lier became a three-time All-Star during seven Chicago seasons. Phoenix won the direct player comparison, but Chicago's downstream return through Fox gives the Bulls the stronger long-term outcome.

Cleveland sent John Johnson, Rick Roberson and the 1973 first-round pick that became No. 15 Barry Parkhill to Portland on April 24, 1973 for the No. 2 pick used on Jim Brewer and the No. 37 pick used on Jim O'Brien. Brewer became a six-season Cavaliers regular, playing 462 games and earning two All-Defensive Second Team selections. Portland received 158 games from Johnson and 69 from Roberson, then later traded both for additional assets; Parkhill chose the ABA and never played for Portland. The deal produced substantial value on both sides and remains best treated as broadly even.

Boston acquired Bill Sharman from the Fort Wayne Pistons for the rights to Chuck Share on April 26, 1951, correcting the legacy April 27 intake date. Sharman became a Hall of Fame guard, an eight-time All-Star and a four-time NBA champion while forming one of the defining backcourts of the early Celtics dynasty. Fort Wayne still received real value: Share played 151 games for the Pistons before a December 1953 trade sent him to Milwaukee for Max Zaslofsky, who averaged 11.0 points in 45 Fort Wayne games that season. The Pistons' return was useful, but Boston acquired the transformational player.

Boston traded Wyndol Gray to the St. Louis Bombers for Cecil Hankins on April 29, 1947. The direct returns were modest the next season: Hankins played 25 games for Boston at 2.8 points per game, while Gray played 11 games for St. Louis at 1.2 points. The deal tilted toward St. Louis because Gray was later traded to Providence for Ariel Maughan, who became a useful Bombers contributor for multiple seasons, including 10.8 points per game in 1948-49. Boston received only one limited season from Hankins, giving the Bombers the stronger downstream return.

Boston acquired the draft rights to Bill Russell from the St. Louis Hawks on April 30, 1956 for six-time All-Star Ed Macauley and Boston's retained rights to Cliff Hagan. NBA and Basketball-Reference histories agree on the structure, while the legacy TradeVerdicts asset metadata needed two repairs: Russell was a 1956 draft-rights asset rather than a direct player, and Hagan had been drafted by Boston in 1953 before three seasons of military service, not in 1956. Russell became the foundation of 11 Celtics championships in 13 seasons and won five MVP awards. St. Louis still received extraordinary value: Macauley remained an All-Star and Hagan became a five-time NBA All-Star for the Hawks, helping them beat Boston for the 1958 championship. Boston wins the hindsight comparison, but the Hawks deserve a strong grade for a championship-caliber return.

On April 30, 1956, the New York Knicks traded Gene Shue to the Fort Wayne Pistons for the draft rights to Ron Sobie, whom Fort Wayne had selected seventh overall that day. Basketball-Reference's New York, Fort Wayne and league transaction logs all verify the exchange. The legacy TradeVerdicts record treated Sobie as a direct player and carried a malformed 'Ron Sobie)' label; the asset is corrected to 1956 draft rights and his canonical Basketball-Reference name. Shue became a five-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA guard during his Pistons run before Detroit later traded him back to New York for Darrall Imhoff and cash. Sobie was a useful Knick, appearing in 191 games over four seasons, but Shue's star-level production and later asset conversion give Detroit the stronger return.

On May 1, 1985, Boston traded a first-round choice later associated with Terry Porter and a 1988 second-round right for Dallas's first-round choice later used on Sam Vincent. The Mavericks gained more future selection value, while Boston chose an immediate draft position it preferred. The inherited Mavericks Win grades Dallas A- and Boston C-.

Philadelphia acquired Ed Sadowski from Boston for Hank Beenders and Chick Halbert on May 1, 1948. Sadowski became a major Warriors contributor in 1948-49, playing all 60 games, scoring 920 points and averaging 15.3 points with 10.7 win shares. Boston received only eight games and 2.4 points per game from Beenders, while Halbert averaged 9.4 points in 33 games before the Celtics moved him to Providence in January. The Warriors get the historical edge because Sadowski delivered a full high-level season and remained productive into 1949-50, while Boston's two-player return was shorter and less valuable.

Denver sold Tom Hoover to the Houston Mavericks for cash on May 2, 1968. Hoover had already completed a 70-game season for the Rockets, so the transaction concerns his rights after that campaign rather than games transferred midseason. Houston received only four regular-season games from Hoover in 1968-69 before trading him to Minnesota for Willie Porter on November 25. Porter then appeared in two games for Houston. Because the cash amount Denver received is not disclosed, the exchange cannot be valued precisely; Houston's traceable player chain produced only six games.

New Orleans acquired Pete Maravich from Atlanta in the expansion-era agreement dated May 3, 1974, with league transaction tables recording the execution on May 20. Atlanta received expansion selections Bob Kauffman and Dean Meminger plus four high-value draft choices that became Mike Sojourner, David Thompson, Bill Willoughby and Alex English. Maravich gave the Jazz 330 regular-season games, two All-NBA First Team seasons, one Second Team season, three All-Star selections and the 1977 scoring title. Atlanta realized more than 500 direct games from Kauffman, Meminger, Sojourner and Willoughby, but Thompson never joined the Hawks and the English pick was later transferred to Milwaukee as league-imposed compensation. The Jazz win, though Atlanta's return was far better than a failed package.

New York traded Cazzie Russell to San Francisco for Jerry Lucas on May 7, 1971. Both teams received substantial value: Russell became a 1972 All-Star and scored 4,631 points across three Warriors seasons, while Lucas gave the Knicks 221 regular-season games, helped them reach the 1972 NBA Finals and remained a key frontcourt piece on the 1973 championship team. The championship contribution and immediate contender fit give New York the stronger retrospective result without turning Golden State's productive return into a failure.

New York purchased John Roche's ABA rights from Kentucky for cash on May 8, 1971 and signed him four days later. The return became far more valuable than a routine rights purchase: Roche made the 1972 ABA All-Rookie team, played all 82 games at 12.9 points per game as a rookie, and averaged 23.6 points across 18 playoff games as the Nets reached the ABA Finals. New York later traded him back to Kentucky for Mike Gale and Wendell Ladner, both of whom contributed during the Nets' 1974 championship run, giving the original cash purchase an additional downstream payoff.

Atlanta traded Paul Silas to Phoenix for Gary Gregor on May 8, 1969. The strongest transaction ledgers and the Hawks' own historical media guide agree that the deal was a straight player-for-player exchange; the legacy TradeVerdicts record incorrectly added a 1970 first-round pick and dated the trade May 9. Silas played three seasons for Phoenix, totaling 239 regular-season games and earning an All-Star selection plus two All-Defensive Second Team honors. Gregor played 81 games for Atlanta in 1969-70 at 8.1 points and 4.9 rebounds. Phoenix received the stronger realized return.

Phoenix acquired Paul Silas from Atlanta on May 8, 1969 for Gary Gregor and, according to a contemporaneous draft-rights reconstruction, an off-books 1970 first-round right that ultimately became No. 16 Gary Freeman. Silas played 239 Suns games across three seasons, made the 1972 All-Star team and earned All-Defensive Second Team honors twice. Atlanta received 81 games from Gregor and later used the disputed first-round right as part of its Walt Bellamy transaction, so the Hawks' return was meaningful even though Phoenix received the best direct player.

Detroit purchased the player rights to Bill Chmielewski from Cincinnati for cash. The date requires source adjudication: Detroit's own 1966 media guide and RealGM place the acquisition on May 8, 1965, while Basketball-Reference lists December 8, 1965. TradeVerdicts retains May 8 because the near-contemporary Pistons media guide is the strongest team-produced source in the record. Chmielewski, Cincinnati's No. 17 pick in the 1964 NBA Draft, never appeared in an NBA regular-season game. Cincinnati therefore converted unused rights into cash, while Detroit paid for an asset that produced no measurable NBA value.

San Francisco traded the NBA rights to Edgar Lacy to the Los Angeles Lakers on May 9, 1968 for what contemporaneous reporting described as a high pick in the next draft. The exact selection tied to that consideration has not been verified, and the Warriors' 1969 draft list does not show a clearly identifiable extra Lakers-derived choice. Lacy never played for the Lakers; he signed with the ABA's Los Angeles Stars and appeared in 46 games before leaving professional basketball. With no verified Lakers games from Lacy and no traceable exercised pick for San Francisco, the completed NBA value is effectively even and minimal.

On May 11, 1970, the San Diego Rockets traded Jim Barnett to the expansion Portland Trail Blazers for Larry Siegfried. Barnett immediately became Portland's second-leading scorer, averaging 18.5 points in 78 games, while Siegfried gave San Diego 53 games and 6.5 assists per game before appearing in only 10 more games for the relocated Houston club. Portland then traded Barnett for three draft picks, including the 1972 second-rounder used on Dave Twardzik. The direct production and retained asset value give Portland the stronger hindsight return, although Siegfried was a useful starting playmaker for one season.

On May 11, 1970, the expansion Buffalo Braves traded veteran Bailey Howell to Philadelphia for Bob Kauffman and a 1971 second-round pick that Buffalo later used on Spencer Haywood at No. 30. Kauffman became the first major star in Braves history, making three straight All-Star teams while averaging 20.4, 18.9 and 17.5 points in his first three Buffalo seasons. Howell gave Philadelphia one productive final NBA season. The Haywood selection never produced a Buffalo appearance because he had already signed with Seattle and remained there after the litigation over his eligibility. Kauffman's four-year Buffalo run still makes the Braves the clear winner.

Chicago sold Hank Finkel's player rights to the Los Angeles Lakers on May 11, 1966. The legacy TradeVerdicts record incorrectly described the asset as the No. 14 pick; Basketball-Reference shows Finkel was the 17th overall selection and records the transaction as a rights sale. Finkel played only 27 regular-season games for Los Angeles in 1966-67, averaging 1.5 points and 2.4 rebounds in 5.2 minutes, before San Diego selected him in the 1967 expansion draft. His later productive seasons with San Diego and Boston, including Boston's 1974 championship season, were not Lakers value. That leaves Los Angeles with only a small realized edge over Chicago's undisclosed cash return.

Philadelphia sold Zeke Zawoluk's player rights to the Rochester Royals on May 12, 1955. Basketball-Reference's Philadelphia, Rochester and league transaction logs agree on the sale. Zawoluk had just completed his third NBA season, appearing in 67 games for the Warriors at 16.7 minutes, 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. He never appeared in another NBA game after the transaction, so Rochester received no realized on-court value from the rights it purchased. Philadelphia's cash return is undisclosed, but converting a player whose NBA career had ended into consideration gives the Warriors the stronger hindsight outcome.

Sacramento acquired 25-year-old Chris Webber from Washington on May 14, 1998 for Mitch Richmond and Otis Thorpe. Webber became the centerpiece of six straight Kings playoff teams, made five All-NBA teams while in Sacramento and helped the 2001-02 club win a franchise-record 61 games and reach the Western Conference finals. Washington received three declining veteran seasons from Richmond and one from Thorpe, with useful production but no playoff berth and no comparable long-term asset.

New York acquired Tom 'Trooper' Washington from The Floridians on May 14, 1971 for a 1972 third-round ABA draft choice; Pro Sports Transactions also records cash going to Florida. Washington gave the Nets two full seasons of productive frontcourt play, including 80 games at 11.0 points and 9.4 rebounds per game in 1971-72 and 18 playoff appearances during the franchise's run to the ABA Finals. The transferred third-round pick is traceable to Florida's 1972 draft position but has no identified player outcome in the surviving draft ledger, so the realized basketball value strongly favors New York while the cash remains unpriced.

Chicago acquired Charlie Paulk from Cincinnati on May 14, 1971 for Matt Guokas and a 1972 second-round pick that became Sam Sibert at No. 19. Paulk played only seven games for the Bulls before Chicago converted him into a 1973 second-round pick, then used that pick in the Dennis Awtrey trade; Awtrey became a useful two-season Bulls center. Cincinnati still produced the stronger direct return because Guokas gave the Royals/Kings franchise nearly three productive seasons, including 61 games at 7.3 points and 5.3 assists in 1971-72 and 79 games at 9.1 points in 1972-73, while Sibert added only five NBA games.

Fort Wayne traded Corky Devlin to the Minneapolis Lakers for Ed Kalafat on May 14, 1957. Basketball-Reference's Fort Wayne, Minneapolis and league transaction logs all verify the one-for-one exchange. Kalafat had just completed his third NBA season, playing 65 games for Minneapolis at 24.9 minutes, 8.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game, but he never appeared in another NBA game after the trade. Devlin, by contrast, played 70 games for the Lakers in 1957-58 and averaged 17.8 minutes, 6.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 2.4 assists. Because Minneapolis received the only post-trade NBA production, the realized outcome clearly favors the Lakers.

Denver sold George Lee Johnson's player rights to Milwaukee on May 16, 1980 for an undisclosed cash payment. Johnson never played a regular-season game for the Bucks after the reacquisition. Four months later Milwaukee packaged his rights with a 1982 second-round pick to Indiana for Mickey Johnson. Mickey then played 164 regular-season games for the Bucks across parts of three seasons, including 158 starts in 1980-81 and 1981-82. Because Milwaukee had to add another second-round asset and Denver's sale price is unknown, the transaction cannot be valued precisely, but the Bucks extracted the stronger identifiable basketball return.

Miami acquired the rights to Al Cueto from Denver on May 16, 1969 for a future draft choice. Cueto became a regular immediately, appearing in 78 games for the Floridians in 1969-70 and averaging 6.0 points and 5.8 rebounds in 16.2 minutes per game. Miami then included him in a June 1970 multi-player trade with New Orleans, preserving some additional transaction value. Denver's incoming draft choice is verified, but its round, year and eventual player remain unresolved in the reviewed records. Miami therefore received the clearer realized return.

On May 16, 1961, the expansion Chicago Packers sold Bob McNeill's player rights to the Philadelphia Warriors for cash. Basketball-Reference's league ledger records the sale on the same day Chicago acquired McNeill and Charlie Tyra from New York for Dave Budd. McNeill later appeared in 21 regular-season games for Philadelphia in 1961-62, averaging 4.1 points and 2.3 assists in 10.1 minutes per game, before the Warriors sold his rights to the Los Angeles Lakers in December 1961. The cash amount Chicago received and the amount Philadelphia later recovered from Los Angeles are not preserved in the public ledgers. Because those financial terms are material and McNeill's Philadelphia tenure was brief, the transaction remains Insufficient Evidence rather than forcing a winner.

New York acquired Sam Stith's player rights from the Cincinnati Royals on May 16, 1961. RealGM, Pro Sports Transactions and the 1962 Knicks media guide all support the Cincinnati-to-New York direction, and Stith signed with the Knicks before playing his only NBA season there. Basketball-Reference also contains a contradictory same-day reciprocal entry showing New York selling Stith's rights back to Cincinnati, so that ledger cannot be treated as a clean one-direction record by itself. Stith ultimately played 32 games for New York in 1961-62, averaging 4.4 points and 1.9 assists in 13.8 minutes per game. Because the cash amount is unknown and the reciprocal BBR entry creates a transaction-record conflict, the source-backed verdict remains Insufficient Evidence rather than forcing a winner.

New York reacquired Dave Budd from the expansion Chicago Packers on May 16, 1961 after losing him to Chicago in the April expansion draft. The Knicks sent the player rights to Charlie Tyra and Bob McNeill. Budd then played four more seasons for New York, appearing in 292 regular-season games from 1961-62 through 1964-65 and averaging 9.5 points and 5.1 rebounds at his post-trade peak in 1962-63. Tyra gave Chicago 78 games in 1961-62 at 6.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, while McNeill never played for the Packers because Chicago sold his rights to Philadelphia for cash the same day. The cash amount is unknown, but the direct realized basketball value favors New York clearly.

On May 17, 1991, Golden State transferred Kevin Pritchard's player rights to San Antonio for a conditional future 1993 second-round pick or considerations. The Spurs waived Pritchard on October 28, 1991, before he played a regular-season game for them. The exact ultimate 1993 pick conveyance isn't established by the source ledger. Even Trade, matching C- grades for a short rights audition and uncertain draft compensation.

Cleveland acquired Jim Chones' NBA rights from the Lakers on May 17, 1974 for the Cavaliers' 1975 first-round pick, later No. 8 Junior Bridgeman. Chones became Cleveland's starting center for five seasons, playing exactly 400 regular-season games and averaging 15.8 points with 9.0 rebounds on the 1975-76 Central Division champions. Cleveland later traded him back to Los Angeles for Dave Robisch and a 1980 third-round pick. The Lakers used No. 8 on Bridgeman, then included him with Dave Meyers, Elmore Smith and Brian Winters in the 1975 Kareem Abdul-Jabbar trade. Both franchises converted their asset into major realized value.

Cleveland traded veteran guard Randy Smith to New York on May 20, 1981 for a 1981 first-round pick. Smith played all 82 games for the Knicks in 1981-82, starting 40 and averaging 10.0 points and 3.1 assists before leaving as a veteran free agent the following fall. Cleveland did not use the No. 17 pick on Kevin Loder. Nineteen days after acquiring it, the Cavaliers sent that exact first-rounder to Kansas City as compensation for signing Scott Wedman. Wedman played 89 Cleveland games, then was traded straight up to Boston for Darren Tillis and a 1983 first-round pick. Cleveland's clean downstream chain gives it the stronger realized return.

Phoenix traded Gail Goodrich to the Lakers for Mel Counts on May 20, 1970. Goodrich then played 466 regular-season games across six Lakers seasons, made four All-Star teams, earned 1974 All-NBA First Team honors and led Los Angeles in scoring on the 1972 championship team. Counts was not an empty return: he played 156 Suns games over two seasons, averaged 11.0 points and 6.3 rebounds in his first year, and Phoenix later traded him for a second-round pick and cash. The gap is enormous, but the Suns received more value than the legacy F suggested.

The Lakers reacquired Gail Goodrich from Phoenix for Mel Counts in May 1970, turning a one-for-one veteran trade into a core piece of the 1972 championship team. Goodrich played six more seasons in Los Angeles, made four consecutive All-Star teams from 1972 through 1975 and led the Lakers in scoring for four straight seasons. Counts was useful for Phoenix, appearing in 156 games over two seasons, including 80 games at 11.0 points and 6.3 rebounds in 1970-71. The value gap still strongly favors Los Angeles. Historical databases disagree by one day on the trade date, so the existing May 21 route is preserved with the May 20 evidence documented.

Boston acquired Charlie Scott from Phoenix on May 23, 1975 for Paul Westphal plus Phoenix's 1975 and 1976 second-round picks. Scott became an 82-game starter for the 1975-76 Celtics and averaged 17.6 points while helping Boston win the NBA championship. Phoenix received the larger long-term star outcome: Westphal played 406 regular-season games in his first Suns stint, made four straight All-Star teams and four straight All-NBA teams, and led Phoenix to the 1976 Finals before being traded for Dennis Johnson in 1980. The picks became Jimmy Conner, who never played an NBA game, and Butch Feher, who played 48 games for Phoenix. Both teams won, with the Suns holding the long-term edge.

Denver and Seattle completed a six-asset trade on May 24, 1977. The Nuggets received Tom Burleson, Bob Wilkerson and the 1977 second-round pick that became No. 30 Steve Sheppard; Seattle received Paul Silas, Marvin Webster and Willie Wise. Denver quickly recycled two incoming assets, sending Burleson and the Sheppard pick to Kansas City the next day for Brian Taylor and the No. 9 pick used on Tom LaGarde. Wilkerson then played 236 regular-season games for Denver across three seasons. Seattle's side had the higher peak. Silas played all 82 games in three consecutive seasons and was part of the 1979 championship team. Webster played all 82 games in 1977-78 and 22 playoff games during Seattle's run to the NBA Finals, then his 1978 free-agent departure triggered an arranged compensation exchange that brought Lonnie Shelton and the 1979 first-round pick used on Vinnie Johnson. Seattle gets the stronger hindsight grade.

Indiana acquired Mel Daniels from the Minnesota Muskies on May 24, 1968 for Jimmy Dawson, Ron Kozlicki, a future first-round draft choice and cash. Basketball-Reference confirms all four outgoing asset classes; Pacers retrospectives consistently describe $100,000 while Pro Sports Transactions reports $75,000, so the exact cash amount remains disputed. Daniels became the foundation of Indiana's ABA dynasty, winning two league MVP awards with the Pacers and anchoring the 1970, 1972 and 1973 championship teams. Dawson and Kozlicki never played another professional season, while the future first-round pick is linked by secondary transaction research to Larry Cannon. The Pacers won decisively.

Denver sent Tom Burleson and a 1977 second-round pick to Kansas City on May 25, 1977 for Brian Taylor and the 1977 first-round pick that became No. 9 Tom LaGarde. Taylor gave Denver 39 games and an All-Defensive Second Team season before his 1979 veteran-free-agent departure returned two second-round compensation picks; one became Gary Garland, who played 78 games for the Nuggets. LaGarde played 77 Denver games, then was traded to Seattle for the 1978 first-round pick used on Rod Griffin, who never played an NBA regular-season game. Kansas City received 169 games from Burleson and later received a 1981 second-round compensation pick when he signed with Atlanta. That pick became No. 29 Eddie Johnson, who played 483 games and scored 9,027 points for the Kings franchise through 1986-87. The second-round-pick side has conflicting historical ownership ledgers, so this review does not credit Kansas City with Steve Sheppard's Chicago career. Kansas City still wins on realized value.

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 moved up from No. 3 to No. 8 in the 1974 first round while also acquiring veteran guard Dick Snyder from Seattle. The Cavaliers used No. 8 on Campy Russell; Seattle used No. 3 on Tom Burleson. Snyder played 304 regular-season games for Cleveland, and Russell gave the Cavaliers 407 games in his first stint, became a 1979 All-Star, and averaged a career-high 21.9 points that season. Burleson was a strong young center for Seattle, playing 246 games across three seasons before being included in a major 1977 trade package. Cleveland still owns the stronger realized return because it received two long-term contributors for one high pick.

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.

This May 28, 1975 Detroit-Phoenix Earl Williams-for-Willie Norwood listing is retained only as cancelled-transaction provenance. Basketball-Reference's 1975-76 Detroit, Phoenix and league transaction ledgers state that the May trade was cancelled. Detroit acquired Williams only in a separate September 30 transaction for a 1976 second-round pick that became Earl Tatum. The May proposal is therefore excluded from winner, grade, production and index-candidate treatment.

Kansas City-Omaha acquired Detroit's 1975 first-round pick from New Orleans on May 28, 1975 for Ron Behagen and Kansas City's 1976 second-round pick. The Kings used No. 10 on Bill Robinzine, who played 314 regular-season games for the franchise across four seasons and became a durable rotation forward. Behagen gave New Orleans 126 games over two seasons, including 11.5 points and 8.4 rebounds per game in 1975-76. The second-round pick later became No. 20 Major Jones, but New Orleans had already committed that future consideration to Portland in the earlier Rick Roberson trade, so Portland—not the Jazz—made the selection. Kansas City gets the hindsight edge, while New Orleans still received meaningful immediate value.

Chicago acquired New York's 1974 first-round pick on May 28, 1974 and used No. 14 on Maurice Lucas, sending Howard Porter and a 1975 second-round pick that became No. 34 Larry Fogle to the Knicks. Lucas chose the ABA and never played for Chicago; Portland later acquired him through the 1976 ABA dispersal draft. Porter played 17 games for New York before the Knicks traded him to Detroit for a 1975 first-round pick, while Fogle played two Knicks games. New York gets the modest hindsight edge because Porter retained trade value and Chicago's premium draft asset produced no Bulls games.

Boston sold Chuck Cooper's player rights to the Milwaukee Hawks for cash on May 28, 1954. Basketball-Reference's Boston, Milwaukee, league and Red Auerbach transaction logs all agree on the sale. The legacy TradeVerdicts record mislabeled the asset as 1954 draft rights, but Cooper had been Boston's 13th overall pick in 1950 and had already completed four NBA seasons. He then played 70 Milwaukee games in 1954-55, averaging 25.0 minutes, 8.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 2.2 assists, and remained with the franchise for 35 games after its move to St. Louis in 1955-56. With Boston's cash return undisclosed, Milwaukee received the stronger measurable basketball value.

Seattle acquired Atlanta's 1975 second-round pick on May 29, 1975 for cash and used No. 21 on Bruce Seals. Pro Sports Transactions preserves the cash-for-pick exchange, while Basketball-Reference's team and league transaction ledgers omit the sale but independently confirm Seattle made the No. 21 selection. Seals then played 235 regular-season games for the SuperSonics across three seasons, including 11.8 points and 6.3 rebounds per game as a rookie. Atlanta's cash amount is not preserved in the reviewed record, so its return cannot be priced precisely. Seattle nevertheless receives the hindsight edge because the acquired pick became a multi-year rotation forward with substantial realized NBA production.

Cleveland traded Dwight Davis to Golden State on May 29, 1975 for Butch Beard, the No. 15 pick used on John Lambert and the No. 33 pick used on Mel Utley. Pro Sports Transactions describes Beard as future consideration delivered June 4, while Basketball-Reference lists him directly in the May 29 package. Lambert became the durable piece, playing 263 regular-season games for Cleveland across his first four seasons. Beard appeared in 15 Cavaliers games before being waived, and Utley never played an NBA regular-season game. Davis gave Golden State 105 games over two seasons. Cleveland gets the hindsight edge because Lambert's multi-year contribution outweighed Davis' shorter Warriors tenure.

Buffalo and Phoenix swapped first-round picks on May 29, 1975: Phoenix received Buffalo's No. 16 choice and used it on Ricky Sobers, while Buffalo received Phoenix's 1976 first-rounder and used No. 6 on Adrian Dantley. Both sides did very well. Dantley won 1977 Rookie of the Year after averaging 20.3 points and 7.6 rebounds for Buffalo, then was packaged with Mike Bantom for Billy Knight. Sobers played 157 regular-season games for Phoenix, helped the Suns reach the 1976 NBA Finals and was later traded straight up for Don Buse, who gave Phoenix 245 games and three consecutive All-Defensive First Team seasons. Phoenix gets the slight hindsight edge because the Sobers-to-Buse chain produced more sustained franchise value.

Milwaukee acquired George Thompson's NBA rights from Boston on May 30, 1974 for cash and future considerations. Thompson had spent five seasons in the ABA after Boston drafted him in 1969, then signed with the Bucks and played 73 games in 1974-75. He averaged 10.7 points, 3.1 assists and 2.5 rebounds in 27.2 minutes, giving Milwaukee a full season of rotation production before his professional career ended. Boston's cash amount and future consideration are not identified in the reviewed ledgers. The Bucks therefore hold a modest hindsight edge, with Boston's return remaining real but unquantified.

New Jersey traded Harvey Catchings to Milwaukee on May 31, 1979 for John Gianelli and the No. 8 pick in the 1979 draft, used on Calvin Natt. Catchings became a durable Bucks reserve, playing 372 regular-season games across five seasons and 33 playoff games. Natt gave the Nets 53 games as a rookie while averaging 19.7 points and 9.7 rebounds, then was traded directly to Portland for Maurice Lucas and two first-round picks that became Mike Gminski and Albert King. Gianelli was also used in the Rich Kelley trade. Milwaukee received excellent long-term depth, but New Jersey created the larger asset tree.

Philadelphia sold Vern Hatton's player rights to the expansion Chicago Packers on May 31, 1961 for cash. Hatton then played 15 regular-season games for Chicago in 1961-62, averaging 9.5 points, 3.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 26.4 minutes per game. Chicago sold his rights back to Philadelphia on November 29, and the Warriors sold them to St. Louis the next day; Hatton finished his NBA career with 25 Hawks games. The public ledgers do not preserve the cash amount in the May sale or the November buyback. Because the same asset generated multiple unpriced cash transactions around only 15 Packers games, the source-backed verdict remains Insufficient Evidence rather than inventing a financial comparison.

On May 31, 1951, the Tri-Cities Blackhawks traded Frankie Brian to the Fort Wayne Pistons for Dick Mehen, Howie Schultz and cash, correcting the legacy May 4 date. Brian became the best long-term asset in the deal: he played five seasons for Fort Wayne, made the 1952 All-Star team and averaged 15.9 points that first season. Mehen gave the Hawks 65 games at 10.8 points and 4.3 rebounds in 1951-52, while Schultz was returned before playing for the franchise. Tri-Cities received useful short-term production and cash, but Fort Wayne got the longer, higher-impact return.

The Lakers granted coach Mike Dunleavy permission to leave for Milwaukee in May 1992, with the Bucks compensating Los Angeles using 1992 and 1995 second-round draft choices. The 1992 selection became No. 36 Duane Cooper, who appeared briefly for the Lakers, while the 1995 selection later linked to Dwayne Whitfield was rerouted in separate transactions. Dunleavy coached Milwaukee for four seasons, going 107-221, before being dismissed. Lakers Win narrowly for securing compensation rather than letting a departing coach go for nothing, Los Angeles B-, Milwaukee C-. The legacy route labels June 1 although contemporary sources date the deal May 11-12.

Cleveland and Milwaukee swapped future first-round picks on June 1, 1978. The Cavaliers received Milwaukee's 1978 first, which became No. 15 Mike Mitchell. Milwaukee received Cleveland's 1979 first, which landed at No. 4. Both teams ultimately extracted major value. Mitchell played 271 regular-season games for Cleveland across parts of four seasons, averaged 24.5 points in 1980-81 and made the 1981 All-Star team before being traded with Roger Phegley to San Antonio for Ron Brewer, Reggie Johnson and cash. Milwaukee never used the No. 4 pick on Greg Kelser. On draft day in 1979, the Bucks traded that slot to Detroit for the No. 5 pick and selected Sidney Moncrief. Moncrief became a Hall of Famer, five-time All-Star, five-time All-NBA selection, five-time All-Defensive selection and two-time Defensive Player of the Year for Milwaukee. Cleveland received an excellent star-level return; Milwaukee turned the future pick into a franchise cornerstone and gets the stronger hindsight result.

Los Angeles traded Lucius Allen to Kansas City on June 1, 1977 for Ollie Johnson plus the Kings' 1978 first- and second-round picks. The Lakers never used the first-rounder on Purvis Short themselves: six weeks later they sent that pick and cash to Golden State as veteran-free-agent compensation for Jamaal Wilkes. Wilkes became a core Lakers scorer on the 1980 and 1982 championship teams. Johnson also became a downstream asset before playing for Los Angeles, going to Atlanta for Lou Hudson, who gave the Lakers 160 games and 1,891 points across two seasons. The second-round pick became No. 26 Ron Carter, who played 46 Lakers games. Kansas City received useful immediate production from Allen, who played 108 games across two seasons and averaged 11.9 points and 4.7 assists in 1977-78, but his NBA career ended after 1978-79. The Lakers' three-branch return produced far more lasting value.

Denver acquired Jan van Breda Kolff's ABA rights from the Virginia Squires in June 1974, then signed him on June 25. The exact transaction day and Denver's outgoing consideration are not resolved in the strongest reviewed ledgers, which list the date only as June and Denver's return as an unspecified trade asset. Van Breda Kolff nevertheless produced 84 regular-season games for Denver in 1974-75, averaging 5.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists, before becoming one of three Denver players sent to Virginia in the July 1975 trade for George Irvine and David Thompson. Denver's realized value is clear; Virginia's original return remains ungradable.

Fort Wayne acquired the draft rights to Chuck Noble from the Philadelphia Warriors on June 1, 1955. RealGM's Fort Wayne transaction history and Noble's player transaction log agree on the rights transfer, while Basketball-Reference confirms Philadelphia originally drafted Noble in 1954 and that he debuted for Fort Wayne in 1955-56. Noble then spent seven NBA seasons with the Pistons franchise, appearing in 411 games and making the 1960 All-Star team. The legacy archive record lists cash going to Philadelphia, but Basketball-Reference's team and league transaction ledgers omit the June 1 transfer, so the exact consideration carries thinner archival support than the rights acquisition itself. Even with that limitation, Fort Wayne received the clearly stronger realized basketball value.

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).

Portland acquired New Orleans' 1977 second-round pick on June 3, 1976 for a 1976 second-round pick. The Jazz used Portland's outgoing selection at No. 26 on Jacky Dorsey, who played in the Eastern Basketball Association in 1976-77 and never appeared in a regular-season game for New Orleans. Portland used the incoming pick at No. 28 on Kim Anderson. Anderson stayed in Italy for 1977-78, then joined the Trail Blazers in 1978-79 and played 21 games, averaging 3.0 points and 2.1 rebounds in 10.7 minutes. Dorsey eventually reached the NBA with Denver, Portland and Houston, but those later games were not New Orleans value. The trade was low-impact on both sides, yet Portland holds a slight hindsight edge because its acquired pick produced 21 actual games for the club while New Orleans' selection produced none for the Jazz.

The New York Nets traded Larry Kenon to the San Antonio Spurs for Swen Nater on June 3, 1975. The legacy archive record incorrectly included cash; Basketball-Reference's ABA league ledger and both franchise transaction pages show the Kenon-Nater deal as a straight player swap, while cash belonged to a separate same-day Mike Gale transaction. Kenon became a cornerstone in San Antonio, averaging 20.7 points and 10.3 rebounds over five seasons and making three All-Star teams. Nater gave New York 43 games at 8.7 points and 10.3 rebounds before being traded with Billy Schaeffer for Jim Eakins. San Antonio wins decisively because Kenon delivered far more sustained star-level value.

The New York Nets sold Mike Gale to the San Antonio Spurs for cash on June 3, 1975, in a transaction separate from the same-day Larry Kenon-for-Swen Nater trade. Gale became a long-term Spurs guard, playing 414 regular-season games across the club's final ABA season and first five NBA seasons while providing steady ball-handling and perimeter defense. San Antonio later included Gale with a 1982 first-round pick in the December 1980 trade that brought back Ron Brewer. New York's cash return is verified but the amount is not preserved, limiting the precision of the Nets grade. San Antonio still gets the clear hindsight win because six seasons of rotation value are directly documented.

On June 4, 1980, Seattle traded Dennis Johnson to Phoenix for Paul Westphal in a one-for-one exchange of established All-Star guards. Johnson gave the Suns three durable seasons, two All-Star selections, an All-NBA First Team berth and three straight All-Defensive First Team selections. Westphal remained productive in Seattle but a foot injury limited him to 36 games before his Sonics tenure ended after one season.

Indiana acquired veteran center Tom Owens from Portland on June 5, 1981 for an unprotected 1984 first-round pick. Owens played 74 games for the Pacers in 1981-82, starting 40 and averaging 10.5 points and 5.0 rebounds, then Indiana traded him to Detroit for a 1984 second-round pick. Portland's incoming first became the No. 2 selection in 1984 and Sam Bowie, who played 139 regular-season games for the Trail Blazers before being packaged with another first-round pick for Buck Williams. The grade does not rely on a Michael Jordan counterfactual: Portland simply received a premium No. 2 asset and the stronger realized value.

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 traded Kiki Vandeweghe to Portland on June 7, 1984 for Fat Lever, Calvin Natt, Wayne Cooper, a 1984 second-round pick that became Willie White and a 1985 first-round pick that became Blair Rasmussen. Portland received 285 games and 6,698 points from Vandeweghe, including a 26.9-point season in 1986-87. Denver received vastly more aggregate value: Lever became a two-time All-Star and All-NBA guard across 474 Nuggets games, Natt was an All-Star in his first Denver season, Cooper became a starting center, Rasmussen played 429 Nuggets games, and White added 82 games. Both sides did well, but Denver won decisively on depth and longevity.

Golden State traded its 1981 first-round pick to Portland on June 7, 1978 for the Trail Blazers' 1978 first-round pick. The legacy archive record described the outgoing asset as a 1979-or-1981 first, but the Warriors, Blazers and league transaction ledgers all identify it specifically as a 1981 first. Golden State used the incoming No. 22 pick on Raymond Townsend, who played 140 regular-season games for the Warriors across two seasons and scored 710 points. Portland never used the 1981 pick itself. In February 1980 the Blazers packaged that pick with Maurice Lucas and a 1980 first-round pick for Calvin Natt. The future Golden State pick eventually became No. 10 Albert King after New Jersey acquired it. Because the Blazers had to include Lucas and another first to get Natt, the entire Natt return cannot be credited to this asset alone. Portland still gets the edge because the 1981 first remained premium trade currency, while Townsend's direct Warriors value was modest.

Indiana and Portland made a major draft-day swap on June 8, 1978, one day later than the legacy archive entry date. The Pacers sent the No. 1 pick to Portland for Johnny Davis and the No. 3 pick. Portland used No. 1 on Mychal Thompson, who played 551 regular-season games across seven Trail Blazers seasons, averaging as much as 20.8 points and 11.7 rebounds in 1981-82. Indiana used No. 3 on Rick Robey, who played 43 Pacers games before being traded to Boston for Billy Knight. Knight then played 357 regular-season games for Indiana across the rest of 1978-79 through 1982-83. Davis became an even larger direct return, playing 319 Pacers games across four seasons while averaging 16.4 points and 5.4 assists. Portland landed the best single player, but Indiana converted the two-asset package into more total multi-year service and gets a narrow hindsight edge.

Buffalo sent the 1978 second-round pick that became No. 38 Lew Massey to the Lakers on June 7, 1978 for Tom Abernethy. The Lakers used the pick on Massey, but Basketball-Reference records no NBA regular-season career for him. Abernethy also never played a regular-season game for the Buffalo/San Diego franchise after the trade. His value came one month later, when Golden State signed him as a veteran free agent and San Diego received a 1979 second-round compensation pick. The Clippers then combined that pick, which became No. 30 Gary Garland, with another 1979 second-rounder as compensation for signing Brian Taylor. Garland ultimately played 78 games for Denver, not San Diego, so that production is not credited to the Clippers. The Abernethy-derived pick still helped San Diego acquire Taylor, giving the franchise a modest downstream benefit that the Lakers did not match. The Clippers get the edge in an otherwise low-impact deal.

This June 7, 1977 Cleveland-Buffalo record is not a supported NBA transaction. The legacy archive record says Cleveland sent Jim Cleamons to Buffalo for John Gianelli and a 1977 first-round pick, but the Cavaliers, Braves and league transaction ledgers record no such exchange. Cleamons remained a Cleveland player until October 10, 1977, when he signed with New York as a veteran free agent and the Cavaliers received Walt Frazier as compensation. Gianelli likewise remained with Buffalo until September 2, 1977, when the Braves traded him to Milwaukee for a 1979 first-round pick that became Roy Hamilton. Cleveland's 1977 draft history contains no first-round selection; its first pick was No. 33 Eddie Jordan in round two. Buffalo's documented June 7 move was its separate first-round-pick exchange with Milwaukee. The legacy Cleamons-Gianelli-pick record is therefore retained only as provenance and receives no winner or grades.

Buffalo moved the 1977 No. 3 pick to Milwaukee on June 7, 1977 for Swen Nater and the first-round pick that would land at No. 13. The Bucks used No. 3 on Marques Johnson, who played 524 regular-season games for Milwaukee across seven seasons, made four All-Star teams and earned three All-NBA selections before retaining major trade value in the 1984 package for Terry Cummings, Craig Hodges and Ricky Pierce. Buffalo also received substantial value. Nater played 78 games for the Braves and 348 more after the franchise moved to San Diego, giving the franchise 426 games of elite rebounding production before he was included with Byron Scott in the 1983 Norm Nixon trade. Buffalo did not keep the No. 13 pick: three days after this deal it sent that pick to Chicago for No. 24 Larry Johnson, whose NBA career lasted four Braves games. Milwaukee still owns the stronger peak and long-term return, but Buffalo's Nater branch makes this far better than a lopsided loss.

Atlanta and Houston completed a major pre-draft exchange on June 7, 1976. The Hawks sent Dwight Jones and the No. 1 pick, which Houston used on John Lucas Jr., for Gus Bailey, Joe Meriweather and the No. 9 pick, which Atlanta used on Armond Hill. Both teams extracted real value. Lucas played all 82 games in each of his first two Houston seasons, averaging 11.1 points and 5.6 assists as a rookie and 12.4 points and 9.4 assists in 1977-78. Jones added 237 Houston games across three seasons. Atlanta received 74 games of 11.1 points and 8.1 rebounds from Meriweather in 1976-77, while Hill immediately became a long-term backcourt piece and played 324 games over his first four Hawks seasons. Bailey never appeared for Atlanta. The realized returns are strong enough on both sides that the source-backed verdict remains an even trade rather than forcing a winner.

Toronto acquired Kris Humphries and Robert Whaley from Utah on June 8, 2006 for Rafael Araujo. Humphries became the only meaningful Raptors return, playing 159 regular-season games across three seasons as a reserve big before leaving Toronto in 2009; Whaley was waived less than two weeks after the trade. Utah received only 28 games and no starts from Araujo in 2006-07, the final NBA season of his career.

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).

New Jersey traded Cliff Robinson to Kansas City on June 8, 1981 for Otis Birdsong and a 1981 second-round pick. Birdsong became a seven-season Nets guard, playing 375 regular-season games and making the 1984 All-Star team while averaging 15.9 points during his New Jersey tenure. The incoming second-rounder was not used by the Nets; it was immediately routed to Washington to complete the 1980 Roger Phegley trade. Kansas City received 38 Robinson games at 20.2 points and 8.5 rebounds, then traded him for Reggie Johnson, who played 81 Kings games before being moved for cash. Both sides realized value, but Birdsong made this a clear Nets win.

Atlanta and Chicago swapped 1981 first-round positions on June 8, 1981, with the Hawks moving to No. 4 for Al Wood and adding the No. 38 second-round pick while the Bulls received No. 6 Orlando Woolridge plus Atlanta's 1982 second-rounder. The attached 1982 first-round swap option was not exercised. Wood played only 19 Hawks games before Atlanta packaged him with Charlie Criss for Freeman Williams, while Clyde Bradshaw never played an NBA regular-season game. Woolridge played 354 regular-season games for Chicago over five seasons and developed into a 20-point scorer. Ricky Frazier never reached the NBA. Chicago won the exchange decisively.

Cleveland completed its June 8, 1981 Scott Wedman signing by sending Kansas City the 1981 first-round pick that became No. 17 Kevin Loder, while the Cavaliers also received the No. 36 second-round pick later used on Ray Blume. Wedman played 89 Cleveland games and averaged 18.1 points in his final 35 before the Cavaliers traded him straight up for Darren Tillis and another first-round pick. Cleveland immediately routed the No. 36 pick to Indiana as part of the separate James Edwards compensation package. Loder played 147 Kansas City games before being waived in 1983. Both sides got value, but Cleveland's Wedman branch was stronger.

Cleveland's James Edwards compensation package sent Indiana the 1981 second-round pick used on Ray Blume and a 1982 second-rounder later used on Guy Morgan. Basketball-Reference dates Edwards' restricted-free-agent signing to May 25, 1981, while the frozen canonical record places the compensation package on June 8. Edwards played 92 Cavaliers regular-season games, including 77 starts at 16.7 points and 7.5 rebounds in 1981-82. Indiana immediately traded Blume's rights with another future second-round pick for Mike Olliver, who never played an NBA game, while Morgan appeared in only eight Pacers games. Cleveland clearly captured more realized value.

Golden State acquired veteran guard Mike Gale from Portland on June 8, 1981 for two future second-round picks. Gale started 70 of 75 Warriors games in 1981-82, averaging 5.6 points, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals before his NBA career ended. Portland used the 1982 pick on Audie Norris, who played 187 Trail Blazers games over three seasons, and the 1985 pick on Mike Smrek. Portland immediately traded Smrek's rights to Chicago for Ben Coleman and Ken Johnson; Johnson then played 64 games for the Blazers while Coleman never appeared for them. Portland's two-pick return produced the stronger realized value.

Houston reacquired franchise icon Elvin Hayes from Washington on June 8, 1981 for two second-round picks. Hayes played 244 regular-season games over three final Rockets seasons, starting all 82 games in 1981-82 and averaging 16.1 points and 9.1 rebounds before retiring in 1984. Washington used the 1981 pick on Charles Davis, who played 178 Bullets games across parts of four seasons. The 1983 second-rounder was later sent with a separate 1985 second to Chicago as compensation for Ricky Sobers, so its downstream value was shared. Washington received useful depth, but Houston captured the stronger realized return.

Indiana traded Dudley Bradley to Phoenix on June 8, 1981 for two second-round picks and, most importantly, Phoenix surrendering its option to swap 1983 first-round picks with the Pacers. Bradley played 64 Suns games before leaving as a veteran free agent. Indiana got no NBA games from No. 37 Al Leslie and 63 games from No. 43 Jose Slaughter, but the relinquished swap became enormous: Indiana's 1983 first landed No. 2 and became Steve Stipanovich, who played 403 Pacers games, while Phoenix's original first landed No. 21. Preserving that premium pick makes Indiana the clear hindsight winner.

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 traded the draft rights to Cedrick Hordges to Denver on June 9, 1980 for a conditional 1981 draft pick. The condition converted to a second-rounder because Hordges made the Nuggets roster, and Chicago used the No. 32 pick on Mike Olliver. Hordges played all 145 games of his NBA career for Denver across two seasons, averaging 8.4 points and 6.7 rebounds as a rookie before following with 6.8 points and 5.1 rebounds. Olliver never played an NBA regular-season game. Denver therefore received the clear realized-value win.

Dallas traded Wiley Peck to Phoenix on June 9, 1980 for a 1981 second-round pick that became No. 43 Elston Turner. Phoenix waived Peck on September 8 before he played a regular-season game for the Suns. Dallas used the pick on Turner, who played 186 regular-season games across his first three Mavericks seasons, starting 79 and averaging 8.3 points as a rookie. The legacy Dallas record also listed unspecified future considerations, but the reviewed Phoenix, league and executive transaction ledgers record only Peck for the second-round pick. Dallas received the clear realized-value win.

Denver traded Tom LaGarde to Seattle on June 9, 1978 for the first-round pick that became No. 17 Rod Griffin. The pick produced no NBA regular-season value for the Nuggets: Griffin was drafted at No. 17 but never appeared in an NBA game. Seattle received 105 regular-season games from LaGarde across two seasons, including 23 games for the 1978-79 championship team and all 82 games in 1979-80. He totaled 635 points and 502 rebounds for the SuperSonics, then appeared in 14 playoff games during Seattle's 1980 run to the Western Conference Finals. LaGarde left in the 1980 expansion draft when Dallas selected him, so Seattle received no further transaction return. The deal was not franchise-altering, but one side received two seasons from a rotation center and a championship-roster piece while the other side's first-round pick never reached the NBA.

Houston traded John Johnson to Boston on June 9, 1977 for two second-round picks, then somehow kept the picks and regained Johnson's rights before the next season. The first pick became No. 34 Larry Moffett, who played 20 Rockets games. The second became No. 28 Buster Matheney, who never played an NBA game. On October 18, Boston sold Johnson's rights back to Houston while the Rockets retained both picks. Four days later Houston sent Johnson to Seattle for two more second-round picks. Those became No. 42 Paul Mokeski and No. 43 Billy Williams. Mokeski played 12 Houston games, then was traded for the 1982 second-round pick later used in a deal that brought Joe Bryant and Jeff Taylor to Houston; Bryant played 81 Rockets games and Taylor 44. Boston received no regular-season games from Johnson before selling his rights back for undisclosed cash. The full chain strongly favors Houston.

The legacy archive entry is dated June 9, 1977, but Buffalo, Los Angeles and the league transaction ledgers all place the deal on June 10. The Braves sent a 1977 third-round pick to the Lakers for Johnny Neumann. Los Angeles used the pick at No. 46 on James Edwards, who immediately played 25 Lakers games at 14.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. In December, the Lakers packaged Edwards with Earl Tatum and cash for Adrian Dantley and Dave Robisch; Dantley then played 116 regular-season games for Los Angeles across the next two seasons, though that full downstream value cannot be assigned to Edwards alone. Buffalo received no post-trade regular-season games from Neumann. The Braves moved him to Indiana in October for a 1978 third-round pick that became No. 48 Mike Santos, who never played an NBA regular-season game. The realized value strongly favors the Lakers.

Phoenix acquired Phil Lumpkin from Portland on June 9, 1975 for a 1976 second-round pick. Lumpkin played 34 regular-season games and all 17 playoff games for the 1975-76 Suns team that reached the NBA Finals, then Phoenix waived him in October 1976. Portland never used the acquired pick on Jacky Dorsey: one year later the Trail Blazers sent that No. 26 selection to New Orleans for a 1977 second-rounder that became No. 28 Kim Anderson. Anderson eventually played 21 regular-season games for Portland. Phoenix gets a modest hindsight edge because Lumpkin contributed during a Finals run, while Portland's converted draft return produced only a short NBA stint.

Chicago traded the rights to Dick Gibbs to Houston on June 9, 1971 for a 1973 second-round pick that became Kevin Stacom at No. 24. Gibbs gave the Rockets 64 games and 757 minutes as a rookie, then Houston later sold his rights to Kansas City-Omaha. Chicago used the acquired pick on Stacom, but he stayed at Providence for another season and re-entered the 1974 NBA draft, so the Bulls received no NBA court value from the selection. That makes Houston the stronger realized side despite Gibbs's modest production.

New Jersey traded veteran scorer Mike Newlin to New York on June 10, 1981 for rookie guard Mike Woodson. Newlin gave the Knicks 76 games and 32 starts in 1981-82, averaging 9.3 points and 2.2 assists in the final season of his NBA career. Woodson played only seven games for the Nets before New Jersey packaged him with a 1982 first-round pick to Kansas City for Sam Lacey. Lacey then played 54 Nets games, but the incoming center cannot be credited entirely to Woodson because the first-round pick was a substantial additional asset. New York produced the clearer direct return.

Chicago traded the rights to 1981 second-round pick Mike Olliver to Indiana on June 10, 1981 for the rights to Ray Blume plus a 1982 second-round pick. Olliver never played an NBA regular-season game. Blume played 49 games for the Bulls in 1981-82, while the future pick became No. 31 Rod Higgins. Higgins then played 233 regular-season games for Chicago across his first three full seasons plus a brief 1985-86 return, including 82 games and 42 starts as a rookie. Chicago turned draft rights with no NBA return into two rotation players and 282 combined games.

Chicago traded the rights to Calvin Garrett to Houston on June 10, 1980 for a 1982 second-round pick. Garrett played 121 regular-season games for the Rockets across two seasons, including 70 games and 1,638 minutes in 1980-81. Chicago never used the incoming pick directly. Two years later the Bulls sent the No. 38 selection to Golden State for a 1983 second-round pick that became No. 31, later used by Atlanta on Doc Rivers after Chicago surrendered it as compensation for coach Kevin Loughery. Houston received the stronger direct basketball return.

Chicago and Portland swapped draft rights plus 1981 first-round picks on June 10, 1980. The Bulls received Ronnie Lester and the first that became No. 4 Al Wood; Portland received Kelvin Ransey and the first that became No. 16 Darnell Valentine. Lester played 191 games for Chicago, while the Wood pick was later packaged with another second-rounder in a larger Atlanta deal that brought Orlando Woolridge plus 1982 first- and second-round assets. Portland received 158 high-production Ransey games and 300 Valentine games, then converted both players into additional trade value. The Blazers hold the stronger realized-value edge.

Golden State traded the draft rights to Jeff Ruland to Washington on June 10, 1980 for a 1981 second-round pick that became No. 33 Sam Williams. Ruland spent 1980-81 in Spain, then played 303 regular-season games for Washington over five NBA seasons, averaged at least 18.9 points in four straight years after his rookie season and made the 1984 and 1985 All-Star teams. Williams gave Golden State 141 games across parts of three seasons before moving to Philadelphia. The legacy summary understated the result: Washington received the decisively more valuable player.

Chicago moved up from the 1977 No. 24 pick to No. 13 by sending Buffalo the second-round slot plus $150,000 in cash. Basketball-Reference confirms the pick-for-pick exchange, while Pro Sports Transactions supplies the cash component. The Bulls used No. 13 on Tate Armstrong, who played 92 games across two Chicago seasons and scored 350 points. Armstrong then retained downstream value in 1979 when Chicago sent him with cash to San Antonio as veteran-free-agent compensation for Coby Dietrick. Dietrick played 235 regular-season games for the Bulls across three seasons, although this review does not credit all of that return to Armstrong because cash was also part of the compensation. Buffalo used No. 24 on Larry Johnson, whose entire NBA career consisted of four Braves games, 38 minutes and six points. The Braves also received the documented $150,000, but the player outcome was minimal. Chicago gets the stronger realized return.

Cleveland sold Kevin Restani's player rights to Milwaukee on June 10, 1974, less than two weeks after selecting him 39th overall in the third round. Restani then played 230 regular-season games for the Bucks before Kansas City claimed him on waivers in November 1977, including all 82 games in 1975-76 and 64 more in 1976-77. Cleveland's cash return is verified but the amount is not preserved in the reviewed transaction sources. Milwaukee receives the clear hindsight edge because a cash purchase of draft rights produced more than three seasons of useful NBA rotation value before the original asset chain ended.

Detroit acquired Dick Farley and Earl Lloyd from the Syracuse Nationals for cash on June 10, 1958. Basketball-Reference's Detroit, Syracuse and league transaction logs all verify the sale. Farley returned from two seasons of Air Force service and played 70 games for Detroit in 1958-59, averaging 18.3 minutes and 7.0 points. Lloyd became a two-year Pistons regular, playing 72 games in 1958-59 and 68 more in 1959-60 while averaging 8.5 points and 5.7 rebounds across those seasons. Syracuse received legitimate but undisclosed cash, while Detroit received 210 combined regular-season appearances from the two veterans.

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

Houston traded Juwan Howard to Minnesota for Mike James and Justin Reed on June 11, 2007. Minnesota waived Howard on October 29 before he played a Timberwolves regular-season game. James returned to Houston and provided backcourt appearances during 2007-08; Reed was a fringe addition. Rockets Win, Houston B- versus Minnesota D+. Howard's later Dallas career wasn't a Minnesota return.

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.

New Jersey sold Edgar Jones' player rights to Detroit on June 11, 1981 for cash or future considerations whose amount is not identified in the reviewed public ledgers. Jones gave the Pistons 97 regular-season games across parts of two seasons, including 44 starts, before Detroit traded him to San Antonio for a 1984 second-round pick and a 1985 third-round pick. Those selections became Eric Turner and Andre Goode, neither of whom played an NBA regular-season game. Detroit still received the stronger documented basketball return because Jones supplied two useful seasons while the Nets' cash value cannot be quantified.

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.

Phoenix acquired second-year wing Bernard Thompson from Portland on June 14, 1985 for a 1987 second-round pick. Thompson gave the Suns three seasons, 122 regular-season games, 29 starts and 819 points, including a 61-game 1985-86 season in which he averaged 8.5 points and started 20 times. Portland used the pick at No. 30 on Nikita Wilson, whose NBA career lasted 15 games, 54 minutes and 19 points. The trade was low-stakes, but Phoenix received substantially more realized rotation value from Thompson than Portland received from the pick.

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 and Carolina exchanged the ABA rights to two elite 1974 prospects on June 15, 1974, with Bobby Jones going to Denver and Marvin Barnes going to the Cougars franchise that became the Spirits of St. Louis. Barnes was spectacular immediately, winning ABA Rookie of the Year and averaging 24.0 points with 15.6 rebounds as a rookie, then making another All-Star team in 1975-76. Jones gave Denver four seasons and 324 regular-season games through the ABA-to-NBA transition, earning first-team all-defense honors every year and two Denver All-Star selections. Both sides landed major talent, but Jones' longer Denver tenure and sustained two-way impact give the Nuggets the hindsight edge.

Cleveland Cavaliers received 1986 first round pick (#1-Brad Daugherty). Philadelphia 76ers received Roy Hinson and cash. Cavaliers Win. Cleveland Cavaliers is graded A+; Philadelphia 76ers is graded D. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Cleveland acquired James Silas and the rights to Rich Yonakor from San Antonio on June 16, 1981 for a 1982 second-round pick; the frozen Cavaliers package also lists cash, although Basketball-Reference's public transaction ledgers omit that term. Silas played 67 games and started 34 for Cleveland in 1981-82, averaging 11.2 points and 3.3 assists before a back injury ended his career. Cleveland waived Yonakor's rights, and he later signed back with San Antonio as a free agent. The Spurs used the No. 24 pick on Oliver Robinson, who played 35 games. Cleveland captured the stronger documented basketball return.

Atlanta traded veteran wing Tom Van Arsdale to the Buffalo Braves on June 16, 1976 for Ken Charles, Dick Gibbs and cash. Basketball-Reference's Atlanta, Buffalo and league transaction ledgers all confirm that four-asset structure. Charles became the clear basketball return for the Hawks, playing all 82 games in 1976-77 at 11.1 points, 3.6 assists and 1.7 steals per game, then returning for 21 more games the next season. Gibbs never appeared in an Atlanta regular-season game, but the Hawks also received cash. Buffalo never got a regular-season game from Van Arsdale; two months later the Braves traded him to Phoenix for a 1977 second-round pick. Atlanta wins in hindsight because Charles alone produced 103 useful games and more than 3,000 minutes, while Buffalo's immediate player return became another asset before ever appearing for the club.

Los Angeles acquired Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Walt Wesley from Milwaukee on June 16, 1975 for Elmore Smith, Brian Winters, Dave Meyers and Junior Bridgeman. The Lakers received 14 seasons and 1,093 regular-season games from Abdul-Jabbar, who won three MVP awards in Los Angeles and became the center of five championship teams. Milwaukee still extracted an exceptional rebuilding package: Bridgeman played 711 games for the Bucks, Winters 582 and Meyers 281, while Smith later helped Milwaukee acquire two first-round picks. The Bucks return deserves a strong grade, but the Lakers win because one trade delivered a franchise pillar whose production, awards and championship impact lasted through 1989.

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 on June 17, 1992 for Jeff Hornacek, Tim Perry and Andrew Lang. Barkley immediately won the 1992-93 NBA MVP, led the Suns to 62 wins and the NBA Finals, and made the All-Star and All-NBA teams in each of his four Phoenix seasons. Philadelphia's return was more substantial than a typical star dump: Hornacek played 132 games and averaged 19.1 points and 6.9 assists in his first Sixers season, while Perry and Lang supplied major starting minutes.

Slight Lakers Edge. Los Angeles receives B- for obtaining rights to Ron Kellogg and Billy Thompson, two separate development options. Atlanta earns C+ for veteran Mike McGee and Ken Barlow's rights. A right to negotiate does not guarantee a signed NBA starter, and McGee's pretrade Lakers output isn't newly acquired Hawks performance. Atlanta obtained guard Mike McGee and the rights to Ken Barlow from the Lakers in a June 1986 agreement. Los Angeles received rights to Ron Kello

Chicago Bulls received Steve Colter. Portland Trail Blazers received rights to Larry Krystkowiak, 1987 second round pick (#40-Winston Garland), and 1992 second round pick (#54-Brett Roberts). Blazers Win. Chicago Bulls is graded C+; Portland Trail Blazers is graded A-. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Cleveland Cavaliers received rights to Mark Price. Dallas Mavericks received 1989 second round pick (#53-Jeff Hodge) and cash / future considerations. Cavaliers Win. Cleveland Cavaliers is graded A+; Dallas Mavericks is graded F. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Chicago Bulls received Gene Banks. San Antonio Spurs received Steve Johnson and 1985 second round pick (#29-Mike Brittain). Bulls Win. Chicago Bulls is graded C+; San Antonio Spurs is graded C-. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Detroit Pistons received Rick Mahorn and Mike Gibson. Washington franchise received Dan Roundfield. Pistons Win. Detroit Pistons is graded A; Washington franchise is graded C+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Washington traded veteran forward Greg Ballard to Golden State on June 17, 1985 for the 31st pick that became Manute Bol and a 1987 second-rounder subsequently used at No. 36 on Duane Washington. Ballard supplied 157 Warriors games, 3,371 minutes and 1,241 points in two seasons. Bol gave Washington an extraordinary rookie year with 397 blocks in 80 games and remained three seasons. Bullets Win, A+ against Golden State B.

On June 17, 1970, Atlanta traded Gary Gregor to the expansion Portland Trail Blazers for Jerry Chambers. Chambers gave Atlanta one season, appearing in 65 games and averaging 8.9 points and 3.8 rebounds before being included with Walt Hazzard in a 1971 trade to Buffalo. Gregor gave Portland 126 games over two seasons, averaging 10.6 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists across that span. When Philadelphia signed Gregor as a veteran free agent in 1972, Portland also received a 1974 second-round compensation pick later used on Rubin Collins. Portland's longer direct production and small retained asset value produce the better hindsight return.

Boston reacquired Al Horford in June 2021, receiving Moses Brown and a 2023 second-round asset from Oklahoma City in return for Kemba Walker, a 2021 first-rounder and a 2025 second. Horford became central to the Celtics' subsequent deep playoff runs and 2024 championship, while Oklahoma City redirected the incoming picks as part of its rebuild. Boston's inherited A- leads the Thunder's B.

Chicago Bulls received rights to Charles Oakley and rights to Calvin Duncan. Cleveland Cavaliers received Ennis Whatley and rights to Keith Lee. Bulls Win. Chicago Bulls is graded A+; Cleveland Cavaliers is graded D. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Chicago Bulls received rights to Mike Smrek. Portland Trail Blazers received rights to Ben Coleman and rights to Ken Johnson (H.). Even Trade. Chicago Bulls is graded C+; Portland Trail Blazers is graded C+. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

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.

On June 18, 1970, Denver sent Larry Jones, Greg Wittman and a 1971 second-round pick to the Miami Floridians for Larry Cannon, Don Sidle and Miami's 1971 first-round pick, later No. 4 Ken Durrett. Cannon delivered an All-ABA season for Denver, averaging 26.6 points and 5.2 assists in 80 games, while Sidle added 54 games at 16.1 points and 9.0 rebounds. Jones gave the Floridians two productive seasons: 150 games, 21.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game, including an All-Star season in 1970-71. Denver never received ABA production from the Durrett pick. Florida's longer, higher aggregate realized return gives it the hindsight edge.

Baltimore and Detroit made their eight-player blockbuster on June 18, 1964, not June 9 as the legacy TradeVerdicts record stated. The Bullets acquired Bob Ferry, Bailey Howell, Don Ohl and the rights to Les Hunter and Wali Jones for Terry Dischinger, Don Kojis and Rod Thorn. Baltimore received the deeper realized return: Howell produced 158 games at star-level scoring and rebounding, Ohl supplied 247 games with three seasons above 18 points per game, and Ferry added 260 games of frontcourt depth. Detroit still received substantial value from Dischinger, who played 452 games for the Pistons around a two-year military absence, plus shorter Kojis and Thorn runs. Baltimore wins, but Detroit's return was far from a failure.

Atlanta traded the No. 44 selection in the 2019 draft to Miami for $1.9 million and a protected future second-round choice that did not convey. Miami used the acquired slot on Bol Bol but moved his rights onward to Denver. The Heat received a movable draft asset while Atlanta took cash. Miami's trade utility, not Bol's later Denver playing time, accounts for its win.

Boston traded the No. 1 selection in the 2017 NBA Draft to Philadelphia for No. 3 and a protected future first. The Sixers selected Markelle Fultz; the Celtics selected Jayson Tatum and later received the pick used on Romeo Langford at No. 14 in 2019. Fultz played only 33 games for Philadelphia before a separate 2019 trade to Orlando, while Tatum became a central player in Boston's 2024 championship. Celtics Win, Boston A+, Philadelphia F.

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 Pistons received William Bedford. Phoenix Suns received 1988 first round pick (#22 – Randolph Keys). Even Trade. Detroit Pistons is graded B-; Phoenix Suns is graded B-. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Portland Trail Blazers received Steve Johnson. San Antonio Spurs received Mychal Thompson and rights to Larry Krystkowiak. Spurs Win. Portland Trail Blazers is graded C+; San Antonio Spurs is graded A. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Cleveland sent Cliff Robinson and the draft rights to Tim McCormick to Washington on June 19, 1984 for the rights to No. 6 pick Mel Turpin. Turpin gave the Cavaliers 223 games over three seasons, including 114 starts in his first two years and 2,325 points. Washington received 138 games and 2,463 points from Robinson over two seasons, then immediately rerouted McCormick with Ricky Sobers to Seattle for Gus Williams, who played 156 games for the Bullets across 1984-85 and 1985-86. Seattle received 155 games and 69 starts from McCormick before later trading him. All three teams obtained substantial value, with Washington's Robinson-plus-Williams outcome providing the broadest return.

Golden State traded the draft rights to No. 31 pick Jay Murphy to the San Diego Clippers on June 19, 1984 for veteran center Jerome Whitehead. Whitehead became an immediate Warriors starter, playing 79 games with 78 starts in 1984-85 and remaining with Golden State for four seasons. Across that span he played 305 regular-season games, including 109 starts, and supplied steady center minutes. Murphy played only 37 games and 249 minutes for the Clippers across two seasons, never starting a game, before finishing his brief NBA career in Washington. Golden State won decisively by turning one second-round pick into four years of frontcourt production.

Philadelphia traded the draft rights to No. 22 pick Tom Sewell to Washington on June 19, 1984 for the Bullets' 1988 first-round pick. Sewell played only 21 games and 86 minutes for Washington in his lone NBA season. Philadelphia held the future first for two years, then included it with Moses Malone, Terry Catledge and a 1986 first-round pick in the 1986 trade that brought Cliff Robinson and Jeff Ruland to the 76ers. Washington ultimately reacquired the pick and used it at No. 12 on Harvey Grant, so Grant's career belongs to Washington's later 1986 transaction, not to Philadelphia's direct return. The 76ers won the 1984 exchange by turning a low-impact rookie into useful first-round trade capital.

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 sold the No. 41 choice in the 2019 draft to Golden State for a 2024 second-round pick and $1.3 million. The Warriors drafted Eric Paschall, who made the 2019-20 All-Rookie First Team and scored 14.0 points per game. Atlanta's future pick became No. 44 Pelle Larsson but took a separate path. Golden State received more immediate NBA production.

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.

Utah purchased the rights to 2019 second-round pick No. 58 Miye Oni from Golden State for $2 million. Oni played 80 Utah regular-season games across 2019-20, 2020-21 and 2021-22, totaling 672 minutes, 145 points and 108 rebounds, plus ten playoff appearances. Golden State received the entire confirmed cash payment. Jazz Win narrowly, Utah B for NBA depth and Golden State B- for $2 million.

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.

Utah acquired the draft rights to No. 50 pick Jarrell Brantley from Indiana in June 2019 for a guaranteed 2021 second-round pick and cash considerations listed as $1 million in the trade ledger. Brantley appeared in NBA games for Utah during the 2019-20 and 2020-21 seasons, but never became a regular starter. Indiana received both cash and a later selection, ultimately No. 60 in 2021. Even Trade, Indiana B- and Utah C+ for different modest asset returns.

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.

Charlotte traded Marco Belinelli, Miles Plumlee and the No. 41 pick to Atlanta for Dwight Howard and the No. 31 pick in June 2017. Howard started 81 Hornets games in 2017-18 and averaged a double-double, while Atlanta gained short-term wing shooting and center depth plus a second-rounder used on Tyler Dorsey. Hawks Win in the canonical record, Atlanta B+ and Charlotte C-.

Washington acquired Emeka Okafor and Trevor Ariza from New Orleans on June 20, 2012 for Rashard Lewis and the No. 46 pick that became Darius Miller. Lewis never played for the Hornets and was waived June 30. Miller appeared in 102 games in his first New Orleans stint through 2014-15; his later 2017 return was a separate free-agent signing. Okafor played 79 Washington games and Ariza played 133 in two seasons. Wizards Win, Washington A- for starting-caliber defense and wing play, New Orleans B- for the pick and financial reset.

Denver acquired Mack Calvin from the Carolina Cougars on June 20, 1974 for future considerations. The major Basketball-Reference team, league and executive ledgers agree on that structure; a legacy cash asset in the legacy archive entry is not separately corroborated by those reviewed sources and is retained only as unresolved metadata. Calvin then played 74 games for Denver in 1974-75, averaging 19.5 points and 7.7 assists while making the ABA All-Star team and finishing third in MVP voting. A year later he was one of three Denver players sent to Virginia in the package that brought back George Irvine and the rights to David Thompson. Denver wins the hindsight comparison decisively.

On June 20, 1970, the expansion Buffalo Braves acquired Nate Bowman and the rights to Mike Silliman from the New York Knicks. Basketball-Reference records the return as cash, while Buffalo and later Clippers media guides describe future considerations or a possible future draft choice, so the exact non-player consideration remains historically disputed. Bowman played 44 Buffalo games at 3.1 points and 3.9 rebounds per game; Silliman played 36 at 2.5 points and 1.7 rebounds. Their combined value was modest and lasted one season. With New York surrendering fringe depth for an uncertain non-player return, the fairest hindsight result is an even trade.

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

Philadelphia moved the No. 24 and No. 33 draft rights to Boston in June 2019 to acquire the No. 20 rights to Matisse Thybulle. Boston retained Carsen Edwards from the second round but moved Ty Jerome's rights to Phoenix in a separate draft-night transaction. Thybulle developed into an All-Defensive wing with substantial 76ers minutes. 76ers Win, Philadelphia B and Boston D.

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

The Hawks traded Luka Doncic's No. 3 draft rights to Dallas for No. 5 Trae Young and a protected 2019 first later used for No. 10 Cam Reddish. Young became an Atlanta All-Star and led a 2021 conference-finals run, but Doncic was the Mavericks' primary offensive creator on their 2024 Finals team. Mavericks Win, Dallas A+ and Atlanta B.

Charlotte obtained draft rights to Devonte' Graham from Atlanta in 2018 for two future second-round choices, subsequently identified with the 2019 No. 44 and 2023 No. 34 selections. Graham developed into a productive Hornets guard, while Atlanta redirected the picks in later transactions instead of drafting the eventual players for its own roster. Charlotte Win, Hornets B+ versus Hawks D+.

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.

Phoenix acquired the rights to No. 10 pick Mikal Bridges from Philadelphia on 2018 draft night for the rights to No. 16 pick Zhaire Smith and Miami's unprotected 2021 first-round pick. Bridges played every possible Suns regular-season game before his 2023 trade, totaling 365 games, 298 starts, an All-Defensive First Team selection and a starting role on the 2021 NBA Finals team. Smith played only 13 games for Philadelphia, but the Miami first retained major trade value and became part of the 2019 Tobias Harris package.

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).

San Antonio acquired Matt Bonner, Eric Williams and Toronto's 2009 second-round pick on June 21, 2006 for Rasho Nesterovic and cash. Bonner became the long-term prize, playing 632 regular-season games across 10 Spurs seasons and appearing on the 2007 and 2014 championship teams. Toronto still received a solid direct return: Nesterovic played 151 games with 112 starts over the next two seasons, giving the Raptors dependable center minutes before he left for Indiana.

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.

Celtics Win. Boston Celtics earns A+; Dallas Mavericks earns D. Boston obtained its best sustained basketball return through Antoine Walker while also holding another premium first

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 Pacers received Scott Skiles. Milwaukee Bucks received 1989 second-round pick (#34-Gary Leonard). Slight Bucks Edge. Indiana Pacers is graded B-; Milwaukee Bucks is graded B. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

Phoenix acquired Eddie Johnson from Sacramento on June 21, 1987 for Ed Pinckney and a 1988 second-round pick. Johnson gave the Suns 222 regular-season games over three full seasons plus 15 games in 1990-91, averaged 21.5 points while winning Sixth Man of the Year in 1988-89, and became one of the league's premier bench scorers. Pinckney gave Sacramento 130 games across two seasons before being traded, while the second-round pick was flipped for Jawann Oldham, who contributed 54 games and 13 starts. Sacramento received useful depth, but Phoenix obtained the impact scorer and clearly stronger realized return.

Denver acquired Rich Kelley from Phoenix on June 21, 1982 for the No. 15 pick in the 1982 draft, which became David Thirdkill. The simple first-year comparison understates both branches. Kelley played 38 games for Denver before the Nuggets traded him one-for-one to Utah for Danny Schayes and cash; Schayes then played 536 regular-season games for Denver across eight seasons with 229 starts. Thirdkill played 49 games for Phoenix before the Suns traded him one-for-one to Detroit for 1986 and 1987 second-round picks. The 1986 pick became Jeff Hornacek, who played 468 Suns games with 343 starts, became an All-Star and later helped Phoenix acquire Charles Barkley. Both teams built major downstream value, but Hornacek's peak and star-level impact give Phoenix the edge.

Boston sold George Kaftan's player rights to the New York Knicks on June 21, 1950 for cash. The authoritative Boston, New York, league and executive transaction records all describe a player-rights sale, correcting the legacy draft-rights classification. Kaftan had already played two seasons for Boston, including 55 games at 9.7 points per game in 1949-50. He then gave New York 113 regular-season games over the next two seasons and appeared in 21 playoff games as the Knicks reached the NBA Finals in both 1951 and 1952. With the cash amount undisclosed, New York gets the stronger documented return.

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

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.

Chicago sent the draft rights to Oregon forward Jordan Bell, the No. 38 selection in the 2017 NBA draft, to Golden State for $3.5 million. Bell played 57 regular-season Warriors games as a rookie and 68 in 2018-19, contributing 1,597 total minutes and interior defense during two consecutive Finals runs, including the 2018 championship. Warriors Win, Golden State B+, Chicago C. Chicago received genuine cash but no roster help from this exchange.

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.

On June 22, 2017, Indiana paid New Orleans $1 million for the rights to second-round pick Edmond Sumner. The Xavier guard played 108 Pacers regular-season games across 2017-18 through 2020-21, including 29 starts, and averaged 7.5 points across 53 games in 2020-21. An Achilles injury interrupted the following season, and his later Nets games belong to Brooklyn. Pacers Win, Indiana B+, New Orleans C.

On June 22, 2017, Milwaukee sold the rights to No. 48 draft pick Sindarius Thornwell to the Clippers for about $2 million. Thornwell played 73 Clippers games as a rookie, scoring 282 points in 1,156 minutes, and another 64 games in 2018-19, totaling 137 appearances and 1,469 minutes in two years. Clippers Win, Los Angeles B, Milwaukee C+: the Bucks received cash, but the Clippers acquired a usable reserve.

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).

At the June 22, 2017 draft, Philadelphia acquired the No. 25 draft rights to Latvian center Anžejs Pasečņiks from Orlando, sending a conditional 2020 first-round pick and a 2020 second-round pick. The assets eventually became No. 21 Tyrese Maxey and No. 47 Yam Madar, but Orlando did not keep the No. 21 pick until 2020: it returned to Philadelphia as part of the Markelle Fultz deal in 2019. Pasečņiks played no NBA games for the 76ers. Magic Win, Orlando A- for movable first/second rights and their leverage, Philadelphia D+.

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.

On June 22, 2010, Golden State dealt scorer Corey Maggette and the No. 44 draft choice later used on Jerome Jordan to Milwaukee for Charlie Bell and Dan Gadzuric. Maggette played 67 Bucks games in 2010-11, while Bell appeared in 19 Warriors games and Gadzuric in 28 before being moved again. Milwaukee sold Jerome Jordan's rights to the Knicks after the draft. Gadzuric later helped Golden State obtain a separate 2012 second-round pick ultimately used on Draymond Green, alongside Brandan Wright in a February trade. Slight Bucks Edge on immediate return, Milwaukee B+ and Warriors B; the later pick can't be credited solely to Gadzuric.

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.

Slight Bucks Edge. Atlanta Hawks earns B-; Milwaukee Bucks earns B. Atlanta gained a veteran capable of immediate contribution, while Milwaukee converted Norman into a different fo

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 arranged for expansion Miami not to select Dennis Johnson in 1988, compensating the Heat with a second-round selection associated with Sylvester Gray. The veteran guard stayed with the Celtics; the pick gave Miami a chance to add a younger player. Boston B+, Miami C.

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 Bulls received Artis Gilmore. San Antonio Spurs received 1988 second round pick (#27-Shelton Jones). Bulls Win. Chicago Bulls is graded A-; San Antonio Spurs is graded C. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

New Jersey traded Len Elmore to New York on June 22, 1983 for the Knicks' 1984 second-round pick, later No. 41 Tom Sluby. Elmore played 65 regular-season games for the Knicks in 1983-84, started five and appeared in New York's playoff run. The Nets never used the pick themselves: on August 12, 1983 they packaged it with Foots Walker and their 1985 first-round pick for Kelvin Ransey. Ransey became a productive three-year Nets guard, but because the Sluby pick was only one of three outgoing assets this review does not assign his entire New Jersey value to this trade. The Knicks received the clearer standalone return, so New York gets a modest edge.

Chicago traded Wilbur Holland to the Jazz on June 22, 1979 for the player rights to Rickey Williams. Neither side realized NBA production from the asset it received. Holland had just completed three productive Bulls seasons but never appeared in another NBA game after the trade. Williams, a 1978 10th-round Jazz pick, did not play for Chicago and spent time outside the NBA before eventually appearing in 44 games for Utah in 1982-83. Because the reviewed records do not establish a Chicago-to-Utah rights return that would connect those later games to this transaction, this review does not credit them to either side. The trade is a low-value draw.

Phoenix sent Washington the rights to Steve Malovic on June 22, 1979 for the No. 22 pick in the 1979 draft and a 1980 third-round pick. The first-rounder became Kyle Macy, who gave the Suns five seasons, 393 regular-season games, 178 starts, 4,180 points and 1,555 assists. The third-rounder became John Campbell, who never played in the NBA. Malovic appeared in only one Washington game before moving on. The enormous difference between Macy's five-year Suns return and Malovic's one-game Bullets stint makes this a clear Phoenix win.

Boston purchased Kenny Sailors' player rights from the Denver Nuggets for cash on June 22, 1950. Denver, Boston, league and Red Auerbach transaction records all identify a player-rights sale, correcting the legacy draft-rights classification. Sailors had just averaged 17.3 points and 4.0 assists in 57 games for Denver. His Boston stint was much smaller: 10 games at 1.8 points before the Celtics traded Sailors and Brady Walker to Baltimore for Dick Mehen on December 1. Boston therefore recovered some downstream trade value, but the direct on-court return was limited and the cash price is unknown.

Boston sold Gene Stump's player rights to the Minneapolis Lakers for cash on June 22, 1949. Stump had just averaged 8.5 points in 56 Celtics games, but his role shrank dramatically after the sale: he played 23 games for Minneapolis at 2.7 points per game before finishing the season with Washington. The reviewed Boston, Minneapolis and league transaction logs confirm the rights sale but do not preserve the cash amount. Boston gets the historical edge because it monetized a player whose value and role fell sharply after leaving.

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

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

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

On the 2022 draft night the Hawks moved Ryan Rollins's No. 44 rights to Golden State for Tyrese Martin's No. 51 rights and cash. Martin played 16 Hawks games in 2022-23; Rollins played 12 Warriors games before foot surgery. Both players departed their receiving franchises, and the cash component supported Atlanta's slight value edge.

Charlotte acquired rights to Bryce McGowens from Minnesota Timberwolves for rights to Josh Minott; 2023 second round pick (#53-Jaylen Clark).

Charlotte received a package of future first- and second-round draft rights from New York in a June 2022 draft-rights exchange for the rights to Jalen Duren. The package later linked to selections including Nick Smith Jr., Mouhamed Gueye, Amari Bailey, Jaylen Clark and Cam Spencer. Duren's rights continued through additional moves rather than producing Knicks center minutes. The inherited Knicks Win grades New York B+ and Charlotte D+.

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).

Minnesota sent the No. 48 draft rights to Kendall Brown to Indiana for cash and a 2026 second-round pick. Brown played only 21 NBA games for the Pacers, while the future pick ultimately resolved at No. 59 in 2026, where Minnesota selected Trey Kaufman-Renn.

Indiana received about $1 million in cash for the 2022 No. 58 draft choice used on Hugo Besson. Milwaukee acquired his overseas rights but did not receive an established NBA contributor. Pacers Win, Indiana B- for a tangible financial return and Milwaukee C+ for speculative draft flexibility. Rights are not automatically Bucks playing minutes.

Lakers Win. Los Angeles earns A- because the purchased No. 35 pick became Max Christie, who logged real rotation minutes for the franchise. Orlando receives C+ for roughly $2.15 million and the future 2028 second-round right. Any later Christie seasons outside Los Angeles and the eventual identity of the Magic's conditional future selection are not invented as direct trade returns. Los Angeles acquired the thirty-fifth overall choice in the June 23, 2022 NBA draft from Orlando and used it on Michigan State guard Max Christie. The Magic obtained approximately $2.15 million in cash and a future 2028 second-rou

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 acquired several protected future first- and second-round rights in the June 2022 draft, sending the rights to Ousmane Dieng to Oklahoma City. The Knicks accumulated conditional selections tied to Denver, Detroit and Washington, while the Thunder selected a specific young forward. The inherited Knicks Win grades New York A and Oklahoma City B-.

The Nets acquired rights to Isaiah Whitehead from Jazz in exchange for rights to Marcus Paige; $3M cash.

Boston sent the draft rights to Deyonta Davis and Rade Zagorac to Memphis on June 23, 2016, for a protected future first that eventually became the 2019 No. 20 selection used on Matisse Thybulle. Memphis signed and played Davis, while Boston later routed the Thybulle rights to Philadelphia in a separate 2019 trade. Boston's gain was draft flexibility, not a Celtics Thybulle playing career.

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.

The Clippers traded the rights to No. 33 Cheick Diallo to New Orleans on June 23, 2016 for No. 39 David Michineau and No. 40 Diamond Stone. Diallo supplied 133 Pelicans regular-season games and 1,676 minutes between 2016 and 2019. Stone played just seven Clippers games and 24 minutes, while Michineau never joined the Clippers' NBA regular-season roster. Pelicans Win, New Orleans B+ and Los Angeles D+.

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.

Phoenix traded the rights to Bogdan Bogdanovic, the No. 13 and No. 28 picks in the 2016 draft and a future second-round choice to Sacramento for the rights to No. 8 pick Marquese Chriss. Chriss started 124 games across two Suns seasons and made the 2017 All-Rookie Second Team, but Phoenix moved him after only 154 games. Sacramento received three seasons and 209 games from Bogdanovic, 106 games from Skal Labissiere and 38 from Georgios Papagiannis, giving the Kings the stronger aggregate return.

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.

Denver acquired the draft rights to Jordan Hamilton in a June 2011 three-team exchange. Dallas received the rights to Rudy Fernández and Petteri Koponen, while Portland got the rights to Tanguy Ngombo. The Nuggets acquired a first-round prospect with a clearer immediate NBA route; Dallas pursued an experienced European guard and another overseas right. The inherited slight Nuggets edge grades Denver B, Dallas B and Portland B-.

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 bought the rights to Jeremy Tyler, the No. 39 choice in the June 2011 draft, from the Charlotte Bobcats for cash. Tyler appeared in 42 Warriors games as a rookie, starting 23 with 568 minutes and 205 points; the following season he added 20 games and 63 minutes before moving to Atlanta. Warriors Win, Golden State B-, Charlotte C. Both sides received a real asset.

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.

Sacramento acquired the draft rights to Lithuanian forward Darius Songaila from Boston in June 2003, sending two second-round selections that became No. 56 Brandon Hunter in 2003 and No. 53 Orien Greene in 2005. Songaila developed into a useful Kings reserve, while neither Boston draftee had the same enduring team role. Kings Win, Sacramento B versus Boston C+.

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 traded the No. 38 pick in the 1982 draft to Golden State for a 1983 second-round pick. The later player labels in the canonical record are misleading if treated as direct team outcomes: Chicago never drafted Doc Rivers with No. 31, and Golden State never used No. 38 on Wayne Sappleton for itself. The Warriors routed Sappleton's rights to New Jersey for the 1983 No. 43 pick, Pace Mannion, who played 57 games for Golden State. Chicago's No. 31 asset went to Atlanta as compensation when the Bulls hired Kevin Loughery; Loughery coached Chicago for two seasons, going 65-99 and reaching the 1985 playoffs. Chicago extracted the better realized return, but neither side received the star career implied by the draft labels.

Portland acquired Kenny Carr from Detroit on June 23, 1982 for the No. 18 pick in the 1982 draft, which became Ricky Pierce. The original grading overvalued Pierce's later NBA career instead of his Detroit tenure. Carr played 212 regular-season games for Portland across three seasons, starting 113, and averaged double figures in each year. Pierce played only 39 games for Detroit with one start before the Pistons traded him for two future second-round picks and immediately flipped those picks to Phoenix for David Thirdkill. Thirdkill added 46 Detroit games with no starts. Portland therefore received 212 games and 113 starts from Carr against 85 combined Detroit games and one start from Pierce and Thirdkill, making the Trail Blazers the clear realized-value winner.

Bulls Win. Chicago Bulls earns B; Golden State Warriors earns C+. Chicago's incoming No. 31 in 1983 was earlier in its draft than the No. 38 position Golden State received in 1982,

Houston traded Elvin Hayes to the Baltimore Bullets on June 23, 1972 for Jack Marin. A legacy Houston source also listed future considerations, but Basketball-Reference's team and league transaction logs show only the player-for-player exchange, so the extra consideration remains unresolved and is excluded from the realized-value grade. Hayes then spent nine seasons with the Bullets franchise, made repeated All-Star and All-NBA teams and helped Washington win the 1978 NBA championship. Marin gave Houston one All-Star season and 128 regular-season games before being traded again. The scale and duration of Hayes's production make Baltimore the clear winner.

Atlanta moved up during the June 2026 NBA Draft to obtain the rights to Arizona center Henri Veesaar at No. 52. The Clippers received the rights to Narcisse Ngoy at No. 57 and cash considerations. Atlanta prioritized a particular frontcourt prospect over a later selection, while Los Angeles accepted a different prospect and financial return. Both franchises received C+ under the inherited Even Trade.

Chicago acquired guard Kam Jones, second-round swap options and cash considerations through a June 2026 draft-night exchange with Indiana. The Pacers received draft rights to Braden Smith and connected second-round swap rights. Both clubs traded current draft opportunities for differing future flexibility. The canonical verdict is Insufficient Evidence, with both teams N/A.

Even Trade. Chicago earns C+ for converting the 2026 No. 56 draft right into cash, while Los Angeles receives C+ for obtaining Vsevolod Ishchenko's rights and redeploying them in a separate Dallas transaction. The Russian guard's international statistics aren't Lakers NBA games, and the later Mavericks payment is a distinct deal. On June 24, 2026, the Bulls sent the rights to the fifty-sixth pick in the NBA draft to the Lakers for cash. The slot was used on Russian guard Vsevolod Ishchenko. Chicago had obtained that second-rou

The Lakers acquired the rights to No. 24 Cameron Carr, Dallas obtained No. 25 Sergio De Larrea, Phoenix took No. 30 Koa Peat, and New York collected No. 47 Tyler Nickel, overseas rights to Melvin Ajinça, second-round choices and cash in a four-team June 2026 draft trade. The imported Mavericks-only ledger had omitted the Lakers' Carr right and parts of New York's package. The inherited slight Knicks edge grades New York B, Phoenix B-, Dallas C+ and the Lakers C.

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.

Slight Nuggets Edge. Denver earns B- for the No. 35 Trevon Brazile rights and two additional future second-round selections. San Antonio receives C+ for acquiring the rights to No. 26 Tarris Reed Jr., its targeted first-round center prospect. No college statistics or unselected future second-round prospects are counted as NBA receiving-team production. San Antonio acquired the rights to center Tarris Reed Jr., the twenty-sixth overall choice in the 2026 draft, from Denver for the thirty-fifth pick and two future second-round selections. The Nuggets'

Detroit acquired the No. 17 draft rights to Ebuka Okorie while sending Karim López’s rights and three future second-round picks.

Detroit obtained the draft rights to Ugonna Onyenso in a June 2026 four-club draft agreement. Houston received Bruce Thornton's rights and cash, the Clippers took Nick Martinelli's rights, and New York received Jack Kayil's rights along with Mojave King's rights, a 2029 Sacramento second and cash. The inherited verdict is Insufficient Evidence, with Detroit and New York C+ and Houston and Los Angeles C.

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.

Houston moved down three spots in the 2022 draft, sending Wendell Moore Jr.'s rights to Minnesota for TyTy Washington Jr.'s rights plus Minnesota's 2025 and 2027 second-round picks. Neither player became a meaningful long-term rotation piece, but Houston retained more downstream asset value through the two extra seconds.

Memphis turned the rights to Walker Kessler and TyTy Washington Jr. into Jake LaRavia plus Minnesota's 2023 second-round pick. LaRavia gave the Grizzlies 117 regular-season games, while the second became No. 45 GG Jackson II, an All-Rookie selection who had reached 132 games for Memphis through 2025-26. Minnesota preserved value by rerouting Kessler and Washington into later trades, but neither played for the Timberwolves.

Philadelphia 76ers clearly won the completed-value comparison; Memphis received Danny Green; rights to David Roddy but surrendered De'Anthony Melton.

Atlanta traded Kent Bazemore to Portland for Evan Turner on June 24, 2019. Turner appeared in 19 Hawks games before moving again, while Bazemore provided Portland wing minutes during the 2019-20 season. The Hawks valued Turner's playmaking and contract flexibility; the two-player exchange's grade gives Atlanta a slight edge despite both tenures being short.

Cleveland acquired the draft rights to diminutive point guard Kay Felder from Atlanta in June 2016 in exchange for cash. Felder joined the Cavaliers' roster during their championship-defense season, though his role was limited. Atlanta preferred a direct financial return to carrying another developmental guard. The inherited Even Trade assigns C to both franchises.

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.

Atlanta acquired the rights to Jordan Crawford and Tibor Pleiss from the New Jersey Nets for the rights to Damion James during the 2010 NBA Draft. The Hawks then sent Pleiss's rights to Oklahoma City for cash. The ledger now marks Atlanta's holding of Pleiss as temporary, avoiding a duplicate final owner. The inherited Slight Hawks Edge grades Atlanta B, the Thunder B and the Nets C.

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.

On June 24, 2009, Dallas sent pick No. 22 (Victor Claver) to Portland for pick No. 24 (B.J. Mullens), pick No. 56 (Ahmad Nivins) and a 2010 second-rounder (No. 51, Magnum Rolle). Dallas immediately traded Mullens to Oklahoma City for the rights to Rodrigue Beaubois and an additional 2010 second; Beaubois played 182 games for Dallas. Portland eventually received 80 games from Claver. Mavericks Win, Dallas B, Portland C+.

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.

Seattle traded the rights to its 2004 No. 35 pick Andre Emmett to Memphis for cash and a 2005 second-round pick. Emmett played only eight NBA games for Memphis. Seattle used the following year's No. 48 choice on Mickaël Gelabale, who later appeared in 109 SuperSonics games across 2006-07 and 2007-08. SuperSonics Win, Seattle B+ and Memphis D+, owing to the greater delayed on-court return.

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 received the draft rights to Shammond Williams from Chicago in June 1998 for Cory Carr's rights and two later second-round selections. Williams was an NBA guard but did not become a Hawks fixture; Chicago took several developmental opportunities. The inherited Bulls Win gives Chicago B+ and Atlanta D+.

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.

On June 24, 1998, San Antonio acquired guard Antonio Daniels from Vancouver in exchange for veteran Carl Herrera and the newly drafted rights to No. 24 Felipe López. Daniels developed as a Spurs backcourt option during the club's championship era, while López gave Vancouver a scoring guard and Herrera added veteran frontcourt presence. Both incoming sides received NBA players with actual team contributions. Even Trade, B each.

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).

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

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 acquired Denver's 1979 second-round pick and 10th-round pick on June 24, 1979 for cash. The Bulls used the selections on Lawrence Butler at No. 33 and Cortez Collins at No. 197. Neither player appeared in an NBA regular-season game. Butler's Basketball-Reference record lists him as a drafted rookie with no NBA statistics, while Collins likewise has no NBA game record. Denver's only documented return was cash, and the reviewed sources do not state the amount or identify a later basketball asset purchased with it. Chicago therefore gets only a slight hindsight edge for acquiring two draft chances, but the realized basketball value of both sides was minimal.

Indiana sold Jim Lee's ABA playing rights to San Antonio on June 24, 1975 for cash, eight days after the Pacers used San Antonio's own No. 18 second-round pick on the Syracuse guard. That pick had originally reached Indiana in the 1974 Donnie Freeman trade. Lee never appeared in an ABA or NBA regular-season game for the Spurs, and the reviewed secondary roster record later places him with the Baltimore Claws before that franchise folded in preseason. Indiana therefore gets the hindsight edge for converting unused draft rights into cash, although the payment amount is unknown and keeps the Pacers grade modest rather than treating the sale as a major win.

Atlanta acquired draft pick (possibly 1962 No. 28, Charles Vaughn / Chico Vaughn) from Packers in exchange for rights to Horace Walker.

Atlanta acquired Asa Newell's draft rights and a 2026 first-round selection with the more favorable of Milwaukee's and New Orleans's positions during the 2025 NBA draft. New Orleans received the rights to Derik Queen. The pick later became associated with No. 8 Kingston Flemings in 2026. The inherited Hawks Win gives Atlanta A- and the Pelicans B.

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.

The Pelicans drafted Michigan State defender Branden Dawson at No. 56 in 2015 and sold his rights to the Clippers for cash. Dawson played six Clippers games totaling 29 minutes and five points in 2015-16, after which he made no further NBA appearances. New Orleans obtained a financial return without a player; neither outcome justified a decisive winner. Even Trade, Los Angeles C, New Orleans C+.

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.

The Hawks received Tim Hardaway Jr. from the Knicks and a future Washington second during the June 2015 draft. New York acquired the draft rights to Jerian Grant through Atlanta, while Washington received Kelly Oubre Jr.'s rights. The inherited Hawks Win gives Atlanta A+, New York F and Washington C. The repaired ledger now includes the previously absent Wizards player rights and Hawks second-round asset.

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.

Hawks Win. Atlanta Hawks earns A; Golden State Warriors earns B-. The Hawks obtained the strongest continuing basketball contributor in Crawford, whose on-court role was measurable

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.

On June 25, 2008, Charlotte's Bobcats acquired the No. 20 draft selection used on Alexis Ajinça from Denver in exchange for a protected future first-round pick. Ajinça appeared in 31 Charlotte games in 2008-09 and six in 2009-10, totaling 37 games and ten career NBA points the latter season. The protected pick conveyed in 2010 as No. 16 Luke Babbitt but Denver had moved the right through Minnesota before Portland eventually selected Babbitt. Denver gained a transferable first-round asset, not Babbitt's playing time. Nuggets Win, Denver B-, Charlotte C.

On June 25, 2002, Washington sent Courtney Alexander to the Hornets, then relocating from Charlotte to New Orleans, for draft pick No. 17, used on Juan Dixon. Dixon played 176 Wizards regular-season games during his initial three-year stint, scoring 1,441 points, and helped Washington reach the 2005 postseason. Alexander played 66 games for New Orleans in 2002-03 and scored 523 points. Wizards Win, Washington A-, Hornets D+.

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 New Jersey Nets acquired Keith Van Horn's draft rights, Michael Cage, Don MacLean and Lucious Harris from Philadelphia in June 1997, sending Jim Jackson, Eric Montross and the rights to Tim Thomas and Anthony Parker to the 76ers. Van Horn became a prominent Nets scorer, giving the inherited Nets Win a B against Philadelphia's C+.

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.

On June 25, 1997, Minnesota acquired center Stanley Roberts from the Clippers in exchange for Stojko Vranković. Roberts played 74 Timberwolves regular-season games during 1997-98, with 44 starts, 1,328 minutes, 457 points, 363 rebounds and 72 blocks; he also appeared in one playoff game. Vranković played 65 Clippers regular-season games in 1997-98 plus two more in 1998-99, totaling 1,008 minutes and 197 points. Wolves Win, Minnesota B, Clippers C.

The Clippers acquired 1997 No. 36 draft rights to James Collins from Philadelphia for a 1998 second-round pick. Collins played 23 Los Angeles games and 103 minutes in 1997-98, scoring 59 points. The 76ers sent the incoming 1998 selection to Seattle on January 18, 1998 for Eric Snow, who became a long-serving defensive point guard on Philadelphia's 2001 Finals team. Philadelphia Win, A versus Clippers C; No. 33 Jelani McCoy was drafted by Seattle, not Philadelphia.

Vancouver selected guard C.J. Bruton in the 1997 draft and sold his rights to Portland for cash on June 25. Bruton enjoyed a long Australian basketball career but never played an NBA regular-season game for the Trail Blazers. Vancouver obtained financial compensation and surrendered no actual NBA rotation player. Grizzlies Win narrowly, Vancouver C+ and Portland D+; the modern Memphis ID represents the Vancouver franchise.

Atlanta acquired the No. 28 draft right used on Priest Lauderdale from Seattle in June 1996, sending two second-round choices associated with Joe Vogel and Ron Riley. Lauderdale offered an opportunity to add size to the Hawks' frontcourt, but never became a durable NBA rotation center. The inherited Hawks Win grades Atlanta B and the future Oklahoma City franchise C+.

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 moved from the No. 5 pick to No. 4 in the 1979 draft, sending Milwaukee the selection used on Sidney Moncrief plus cash and taking Greg Kelser. Moncrief became a Hall of Famer, played 695 regular-season games for the Bucks, made five All-Star teams, earned five All-NBA and five All-Defensive selections, and won the league's first two Defensive Player of the Year awards. Kelser played 75 games for Detroit before the Pistons traded him straight up to Seattle for Vinnie Johnson. Johnson then played 798 games for Detroit and became a key reserve on the 1989 and 1990 championship teams. Milwaukee still gets the hindsight edge, but Detroit's Kelser branch produced major downstream value.

Boston received the draft rights to Amari Williams and Max Shulga and future second-round selections from Orlando during the 2025 draft. The Magic obtained the rights to Noah Penda. The inherited slight Celtics edge grades Boston B and Orlando B-, weighing multiple draft choices against one forward prospect.

Washington received the draft rights to Will Riley and Jamir Watkins plus future second-round choices from Utah in June 2025, sending the Jazz the rights to Walter Clayton Jr. The deal balanced Utah's interest in a specific guard against Washington's preference for multiple prospects and future selections. The inherited Even Trade awards both teams C+.

Brooklyn regained its own 2025 first-round pick and 2026 first-round pick from Houston, while Houston received a 2025 Phoenix swap right, Phoenix's 2027 first and rights to the two most favorable 2029 firsts among Dallas, Houston and Phoenix. Brooklyn's returned picks became No. 8 Egor Demin and No. 6 Mikel Brown Jr. Houston's 2025 swap became the No. 10 pick, Khaman Maluach, which later became one component of the Kevin Durant trade. The 2027 and 2029 assets remain unresolved.

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.

Milwaukee selected Lamar Patterson at No. 48 in 2014, then moved his rights to Atlanta for a 2015 second-rounder. Patterson later appeared in 35 regular-season Hawks games in 2015-16; the acquired second was routed onward by Milwaukee in the separate Jason Kidd transaction before it became the No. 41 pick in 2015. The official canonical Bucks-win grade concerns asset flexibility rather than Pat Connaughton's subsequent Milwaukee free agency.

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.

Minnesota selected Italian forward Alessandro Gentile No. 53 in the June 26, 2014 NBA draft and sent his rights to Houston for cash. Gentile was an accomplished Italian national-team player and Milan standout, but never appeared in a regular-season NBA game for Houston. The Timberwolves obtained the immediate cash payment; the Rockets acquired a speculative international draft stash with no realized NBA minutes. Wolves Win, Minnesota C+, Houston D+.

Indiana drafted French forward Louis Labeyrie No. 57 in 2014 and sold his draft rights to New York for cash, with the transaction recorded June 27 following the June 26 draft. Labeyrie maintained a substantial European professional career but never appeared in an NBA regular-season game for the Knicks. Pacers Win on realized return, Indiana C+, New York D+; the earlier Knicks B grade lacked an on-court basis.

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 the draft rights to Bill Walker from Washington in June 2008 for cash. Walker played briefly for the Celtics before receiving larger opportunities elsewhere, while Washington obtained money rather than an incoming NBA player. The inherited Celtics Win assigns Boston B- and the Wizards C.

Chicago obtained the draft rights to Turkish center Ömer Aşık through a June 2008 three-team agreement involving Portland and Denver. Denver received draft rights to Sonny Weems from Chicago, while the Trail Blazers acquired two Bulls future second-round rights and a 2009 Nuggets second later used on Patty Mills. Aşık later played meaningful defense for Chicago. The inherited Bulls Win grades Chicago B+ and both Denver and Portland B-.

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 traded first-round pick No. 29 D.J. White on June 26, 2008 to Seattle in exchange for the rights to Walter Sharpe (No. 32) and Trent Plaisted (No. 46). White eventually played NBA games for the relocated Oklahoma City club, while Sharpe made just eight Detroit regular-season appearances totaling 20 minutes and Plaisted never played in the league. The original Detroit-winning verdict overstated two unused assets. Thunder Win in the franchise model, Oklahoma City B-, Detroit D+.

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.

On June 26, 2008, the New Orleans Hornets sold the rights to No. 27 Darrell Arthur to Portland for cash. Portland immediately used those rights in a three-team exchange involving Houston and Memphis to acquire Nicolas Batum's rights, with additional players and picks changing hands. Arthur played his NBA career for other franchises rather than Portland. The Blazers benefited from the transferable draft rights but the Batum result cannot be attributed solely to this cash purchase. Blazers Win, Portland B+, New Orleans C.

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.

In the June 26, 2003 NBA draft, Boston sent the rights to Troy Bell (No. 16) and Dahntay Jones (No. 20) to Memphis, collecting the rights to Marcus Banks (No. 13) and Kendrick Perkins (No. 27). Banks gave Boston early guard depth, but Perkins became the indispensable long-term center and started on the Celtics' 2008 championship team. Jones developed a useful NBA defensive-wing career after his time in Memphis, while Bell's NBA impact was limited. Celtics Win, Boston A+, Memphis C+.

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.

Hawks Win. Atlanta Hawks earns B; Philadelphia 76ers earns D. The Hawks didn't receive a guaranteed productive starter on the agreement date. They did, however, obtain two independ

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.

Memphis bought the rights to Milwaukee's 2002 No. 48 selection Chris Owens for a 2003 second-round pick that became No. 35 Szymon Szewczyk. Owens signed with the Grizzlies but was waived in 2003 without recording a regular-season NBA game; Szewczyk also never appeared in the league for Milwaukee. Even Trade, C- each, with neither side receiving the NBA production implied by the earlier Bucks-favored evaluation.

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.

San Antonio acquired Speedy Claxton from Philadelphia on June 26, 2002 for Mark Bryant plus the draft rights to John Salmons and Randy Holcomb. Claxton played only 30 regular-season games for the Spurs, but he became an important backup during the 2003 championship run and scored 13 points with four assists in the title-clinching Game 6. Philadelphia received the longer direct return through Salmons, who played 281 games for the 76ers across four seasons, making the trade much closer than the legacy grades suggested.

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.

Philadelphia purchased the Clippers 2001 second-round selection No. 36 for cash and chose Syracuse forward Damone Brown. He appeared in 17 Philadelphia games, logging 67 minutes during 2001-02, but never developed into a regular 76ers contributor. Los Angeles obtained financial consideration. Even Trade, C for each club; the earlier Sixers-win call relied on very little NBA output.

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).

Even Trade. Atlanta earns B- for acquiring veteran center Blair Rasmussen as an immediately usable frontcourt option. Denver receives B- for younger Anthony Avent and the opportunity to assess his development. Neither return was a newly acquired All-Star, and Rasmussen's prior Nuggets seasons or Avent's later games elsewhere aren't assigned to the receiving clubs through this one exchange. Atlanta and Denver exchanged the rights to young frontcourt player Anthony Avent for veteran center Blair Rasmussen around the 1991 NBA draft. Rasmuss

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 sold the draft rights to Johnny Moore to San Antonio for cash on June 26, 1979, one day after selecting him 43rd overall. The Spurs signed Moore that summer but waived him before the season, so his later franchise career cannot be treated as uninterrupted direct trade value. San Antonio re-signed him as a free agent on March 9, 1980, and Moore eventually played 519 regular-season games for the Spurs, including several seasons as their starting point guard. Seattle's cash return is undocumented. The same-team reacquisition makes the trade look favorable for San Antonio in hindsight, but the waiver and free-agent break require a more cautious grade than Moore's full career alone would suggest.

Denver's June 26, 1978 record is best understood as two same-day trades that form one three-team chain. First, Denver sent Darnell Hillman and the draft rights to Mike Evans to Kansas City for Ron Boone and a 1979 second-round pick. Denver immediately sent Boone, that Kings second-rounder and another 1979 second-round pick to the Lakers for Charlie Scott. The legacy archive entry omitted Boone and the Kings pick, so this review restores both. Scott gave Denver 148 regular-season games across two seasons. Los Angeles received 88 Lakers games from Boone, 27 games from No. 25 Ollie Mack and no NBA games from No. 41 Mark Young; Boone and Mack also retained modest downstream value. Kansas City got 78 games from Hillman while Evans was waived before playing. All three teams realized something, but Denver received the strongest single sustained return.

New York reacquired Levern Tart from Denver on June 26, 1969 for cash. Tart immediately became the Nets' leading scorer, playing 80 games in 1969-70 and averaging 24.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists while earning an ABA All-Star selection and finishing 14th in MVP voting. He also averaged 26.7 points across seven playoff games. Tart stayed for 27 more games the next season before New York packaged him with Ed Johnson for Manny Leaks. Denver's cash return is verified but the amount is undisclosed, leaving New York with the far stronger documented basketball outcome.

New York acquired Les Hunter from Miami for cash on June 26, 1969. Hunter became a major frontcourt contributor immediately, appearing in 79 games for the Nets in 1969-70 and averaging 16.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 36.2 minutes per game. He also averaged 16.1 points and 6.0 rebounds across seven playoff games. Hunter stayed for five more Nets games the next season before New York traded him to Kentucky for a draft choice and cash. Miami's incoming cash amount is undisclosed, leaving New York with the much clearer realized basketball return.

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).

Golden State sent the draft rights to No. 52 pick Quinten Post to Oklahoma City for Lindy Waters III. The Thunder immediately rerouted Post's rights and cash through Portland and New York in the draft-night chain that produced Ajay Mitchell. Golden State separately reacquired Post from Portland for cash. Post later became a useful two-season Warriors rotation big, while Mitchell developed into an important Thunder rotation player. The direct asset ledger remains Waters for Post rights; the later routing is traceable downstream value, not part of the original two-team exchange.

Oklahoma City Thunder Win by a limited draft-position edge. The Thunder earn B- for the earlier No. 40 rights to Oso Ighodaro, while Portland receives C+ for No. 52 Quinten Post rights and cash. Ighodaro's Phoenix and Post's Golden State NBA production occurred after other rights transfers and is not assigned to these original receiving teams. On June 27, 2024, Oklahoma City received draft rights associated with Marquette forward Oso Ighodaro from Portland. The Blazers obtained the rights to Boston College center Quinten Post alon

Washington acquired the draft rights to Kyshawn George from New York in June 2024, sending out rights tied to Dillon Jones and Melvin Ajinça. George joined the Wizards' young wing group and received NBA opportunities. The Knicks gained alternative draft assets, though the later rights paths need careful attribution. The inherited Wizards Win grades Washington B+ and New York C+.

Atlanta obtained a 2015 second-round choice from Utah in the June 2013 draft in exchange for the rights to Brazilian point guard Raul Neto. The pick was later associated with No. 41 Pat Connaughton, whose NBA playing career largely occurred with teams other than Atlanta. Neto later appeared for Utah, giving the Jazz an NBA guard for the surrendered pick. The inherited Hawks Win has Atlanta B+ and Utah C-.

Atlanta traded the rights to Shane Larkin and cash to Dallas on draft night in 2013, taking Jared Cunningham and the draft rights to Lucas Nogueira and Mike Muscala. Muscala eventually developed into a useful Hawks reserve across several seasons, while Larkin's Dallas stay was brief. Atlanta gained stronger long-term roster utility.

Miami obtained the 2013 draft rights to James Ennis III from Atlanta for a protected future second-round pick. Ennis eventually appeared for the Heat in 2014-15 and supplied reserve wing minutes. The Hawks' incoming right later became the No. 46 selection in 2017, associated with Sterling Brown but subsequently directed elsewhere. Heat Win, Miami B+ and Atlanta C.

Boston obtained the draft rights to Colton Iverson from Indiana for cash on the night of the 2013 NBA draft. Iverson never appeared in an NBA regular-season game for the Celtics; Indiana received financial consideration rather than an incoming rotation player. The low-impact exchange is rated Even Trade with C+ grades on both sides.

Boston acquired the No. 13 draft rights to Kelly Olynyk from Dallas for No. 16 Lucas Nogueira rights and two future second-round selections in June 2013. Olynyk spent four seasons contributing to the Celtics, including a 26-point performance in the decisive 2017 playoff Game 7 versus Washington. Dallas gained a package of draft choices and later routed rights elsewhere, but Boston obtained the stronger direct playing contribution.

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 took Malcolm Lee and No. 26 Andre Roberson rights from Minnesota on June 27, 2013, for its 2014 second-rounder and cash. The Warriors immediately sent Roberson to Oklahoma City for Archie Goodwin's rights plus cash and then sent Goodwin and Lee to Phoenix for No. 30 Nemanja Nedović. Nedović played 24 NBA games for Golden State. Minnesota used its 2014 No. 53 selection on Alessandro Gentile and then sold his rights to Houston for cash. The direct modest outcomes support Even Trade, C+ both.

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.

On June 27, 2001, Atlanta sent the draft rights to guard Jamaal Tinsley to Indiana for a protected future first-round pick that ultimately became No. 21 Boris Diaw in 2003. Tinsley became the Pacers' lead guard for several seasons, including their 2004 Eastern Conference Finals appearance. Diaw played two Atlanta seasons before the Hawks included him with picks in the separate 2005 Joe Johnson sign-and-trade. Pacers Win, Indiana A- for long-term playing production, Atlanta B for a useful future pick and trade asset.

In the 2001 NBA draft Atlanta sent Terence Morris's No. 34 rights to Houston for a conditional future first, later associated with the 2003 No. 25 selection. Morris played for the Rockets, while Atlanta later moved the incoming pick in a separate trade for Dan Dickau. The future first had value despite Atlanta never drafting Carlos Delfino with it.

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 exchanged 1990 draft positions with Golden State: the Hawks acquired the No. 10 selection used on Rumeal Robinson plus two second-round selections, while the Warriors received No. 11 Tyrone Hill and No. 28 Les Jepsen. Hill became the more productive NBA player, although much of his later career occurred away from Golden State. The inherited Warriors Win B+ versus Hawks C- follows the stronger player outcome.

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.

Houston Rockets received the draft rights to Dave Jamerson and Carl Herrera from Miami for the draft rights to Alec Kessler. Houston wins the completed-value comparison because Herrera became a four-season rotation forward on both Rockets championship teams while Jamerson added two seasons of reserve minutes; Kessler gave Miami four seasons but did not match the combined Houston return.

Miami came out ahead in the 1990-06-27 transaction with Sacramento Kings, receiving rights to Bimbo Coles for Rory Sparrow.

On June 27, 1990, Orlando delivered second-round picks for 1993 and 1995 to Seattle in exchange for the SuperSonics agreeing not to take Dennis Scott with the No. 2 pick. Seattle selected Gary Payton, while Orlando got Scott at No. 4. The consideration was Seattle's draft-day promise, not a direct trade of Scott's NBA contract or rights. The picks later resolved to No. 42 Adonis Jordan and No. 55 Michael McDonald, with the latter pick subsequently traded onward. Magic Win: Orlando A, Seattle C+.

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 traded the 1989 first-round right later used on Dana Barros to Seattle for a 1990 first-round right later linked with Gary Payton. However, the Warriors returned that 1990 right to Seattle on August 7, 1989, to acquire Alton Lister. Payton was eventually drafted by the SuperSonics, not Golden State. The inherited Warriors Win grades Golden State A+ and Seattle C+, though that valuation needs careful rights-chain interpretation.

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.

New York signed restricted free agent Pat Cummings on June 27, 1984 and sent Dallas a 1985 third-round pick that became Leonard Allen and a 1986 second-round pick that became Mark Price as compensation. Cummings gave the Knicks 205 games across four seasons, including 113 starts and 2,246 points. Dallas received no NBA production from either pick: Allen never played in the league, and the Mavericks traded Price's rights to Cleveland on draft night for a 1989 second-round pick that became Jeff Hodge, who also never played an NBA regular-season game. New York won decisively by receiving four years of rotation frontcourt value while Dallas' two compensation branches produced zero Mavericks games.

Boston acquired Dennis Johnson plus the 1983 picks that became Greg Kite and Winfred King from Phoenix for Rick Robey plus the picks that became Rod Foster and Paul Williams. Johnson played 541 regular-season games for the Celtics, started 522, made four All-Defensive teams in Boston and helped the franchise win the 1984 and 1986 championships. Kite added 241 Boston games and was on both title teams, while King never played in the NBA. Phoenix received 111 games from Robey and 207 from Foster, with 40 combined starts; Williams never played in the NBA. The Suns got usable depth, but Boston received a championship-era cornerstone and won the trade decisively.

Cleveland acquired Lonnie Shelton from Seattle on June 27, 1983 for the 1983 second-round pick that became No. 36 Scooter McCray plus cash. Basketball-Reference confirms the pick-for-Shelton core, while contemporary reporting and Pro Sports Transactions also document a substantial cash payment, commonly listed as believed to be about $500,000. Shelton played 180 regular-season games for Cleveland across three seasons, starting 93 and averaging 10.8 points in his first Cavaliers year. McCray played 53 regular-season games for Seattle across two seasons, starting six. The cash kept Seattle from receiving an empty return, but Cleveland obtained much more direct basketball value.

Boston purchased Andy Duncan's player rights from the Rochester Royals for cash on June 27, 1950. Authoritative Rochester, Boston, league and Red Auerbach transaction records establish the June 27 date, correcting the legacy June 28 intake record, and show this as a player-rights sale rather than a draft-rights transaction. Duncan had already played two seasons for Rochester, including 67 games at 4.6 points per game in 1949-50. He appeared in only 14 games for Boston the next season, averaging 2.1 points, and never played another NBA season. With the cash amount undisclosed, Rochester gets the historical edge from monetizing a player who produced little after the sale.

Washington acquired Dillon Jones and a future 2029 second-round right from Oklahoma City in June 2025, sending the Thunder Colby Jones. The Wizards gained a former first-round developmental player and another draft option; Oklahoma City obtained a different young wing to evaluate. The inherited slight Wizards edge grades Washington B- and the Thunder C+.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Atlanta sent Ryan Kelly to Houston for cash on June 28, 2017. Kelly was not a lasting Rockets regular-season contributor. The Hawks obtained direct financial consideration and cleared a roster commitment, while Houston took a speculative look at a forward. The low-stakes exchange retains the canonical Even Trade and C+ grades.

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.

Houston sent cash to Portland on June 28, 2017 for guard Tim Quarterman, then waived him October 13 without a Rockets regular-season appearance. Quarterman briefly signed again with Houston in spring 2018 but still supplied no league game during the initial trade stint. Portland banked cash for a player who didn't fit its roster. Blazers Win, Portland C+ for a realized payment and Houston D+ for a nonproductive audition.

Houston acquired Shawn Long from Philadelphia on June 28, 2017, sending a 2018 second-round pick and $100,000 cash according to the NBA trade tracker and contemporary Rockets reporting. Long was waived September 26 without playing a Rockets regular-season game. The 2018 selection became No. 60 Kostas Antetokounmpo after later rights movement. Philadelphia received transferable compensation; Rockets received a short camp opportunity. 76ers Win, Philadelphia B- and Houston D+.

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 sent Wally Szczerbiak, Delonte West, the No. 5 draft rights used on Jeff Green and a future second-round pick to Seattle for Ray Allen and No. 35 Glen Davis in 2007. Allen became central to Boston's 2008 championship and Davis a useful reserve, while Seattle pursued a younger roster. Boston earned an A+ versus Seattle's B.

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.

Charlotte acquired Jason Richardson and Jermareo Davidson's draft rights from Golden State in 2007 for Brandan Wright's rights. Richardson started all 82 Bobcats games in 2007-08 and averaged 21.8 points, producing 1,788 points and 243 made three-pointers before a 2008 Phoenix trade. Wright played 98 Golden State games across 2007-08, 2008-09 and 2010-11. Charlotte Win: A- versus C+.

Orlando selected Australian guard Brad Newley with pick No. 54 in the June 28, 2007 NBA draft and sold his draft rights to Houston for cash. Newley built a long professional career in Australia and Europe but never played an NBA regular-season game for the Rockets. Houston later moved the rights to New York. Magic Win on realized NBA production, Orlando C+, Houston D+; the transaction chiefly exchanged international development rights for money.

Houston purchased Carl Landry's No. 31 draft rights from Seattle on June 28, 2007 for cash and a 2008 second-round pick, later No. 56 Sasha Kaun. Landry played 163 Rockets regular-season games from 2007-08 through his 2009-10 midseason departure, totaling 1,819 points and 2,178 minutes in his first two seasons alone. Seattle gained cash and a pick but no Kaun NBA appearances for the franchise. Rockets Win, Houston A, Seattle C.

The 2007-06-28 trade leans slightly toward Miami Heat, though Indiana received useful value led by rights to Stanko Barac.

Miami Heat received the draft rights to Daequan Cook, a 2009 second-round pick and cash from Philadelphia for the draft rights to Jason Smith. Miami holds the slight completed-value edge because Cook gave the Heat three seasons and the future second later became part of the package used to acquire Mario Chalmers, while Smith gave Philadelphia useful frontcourt minutes before being traded in 2010.

New York acquired Zach Randolph, Fred Jones, Dan Dickau and the draft rights to Demetris Nichols from Portland for Steve Francis, Channing Frye and a 2008 second-round pick. The Knicks receive the better completed grade because Randolph immediately became a high-volume scorer and rebounder and later retained trade value, while Portland’s strongest direct basketball return was Frye and Francis never played a regular-season game for the Blazers.

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 Rajon Rondo's draft rights, veteran Brian Grant and cash from Phoenix in June 2006 for a protected future first-round pick later associated with No. 24 Rudy Fernández. Rondo became the Celtics' starting point guard on the 2008 championship team and developed into an All-Star. The player Boston obtained dwarfed the Suns' direct value.

At the June 28, 2006 draft, Boston acquired the rights to No. 49 Leon Powe from Denver for a 2007 second-round selection later No. 49 Aaron Gray. Powe became a reserve Boston big man and scored 21 points against the Lakers in Game 2 of the 2008 NBA Finals. Denver never had Powe's Boston playing contribution and later moved its 2007 selection, which ended up associated with Gray. Celtics Win, Boston A- and Denver C+ for valid draft flexibility.

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.

On June 28, 2006, Orlando drafted Israeli forward Lior Eliyahu No. 44 overall and sent his rights to Houston for cash. Eliyahu developed a long professional basketball career overseas but never logged a Rockets regular-season NBA appearance. Orlando received immediate financial compensation; Houston obtained international development rights with no realized NBA playing time. Magic Win, Orlando C+, Houston D+.

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.

Memphis acquired Lawrence Roberts draft rights for cash plus 2006 and 2007 second-round picks. Roberts gave Memphis 87 games and 18 starts. Seattle used the 2006 pick on Yotam Halperin, who never played in the NBA, and converted the 2007 Carl Landry pick into a 2008 second-round pick plus cash before later selling Sasha Kaun draft rights. Memphis therefore holds a slight completed-value edge rather than the prior Seattle A-/Memphis C split.

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.

Utah moved from No. 6 to No. 3 in the 2005 draft by sending Portland the No. 6 and No. 27 picks plus a protected 2006 first-rounder. The Jazz used No. 3 on Deron Williams, who played 439 regular-season games for Utah, made two All-Star teams and two All-NBA Second Teams, and led the 2007 club to the Western Conference finals. Portland received useful value through Martell Webster, the No. 27 asset's role in acquiring Jarrett Jack, and eventual No. 30 pick Joel Freeland, but no return approached Williams' peak.

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.

On June 28, 2001, Los Angeles acquired Lindsey Hunter from Milwaukee in exchange for center Greg Foster. Hunter played all 82 Lakers games in 2001-02, making 47 starts and appearing in 18 playoff games during their NBA championship run. Foster played just six Bucks games, totaling 24 minutes and seven points. Lakers Win: Los Angeles B+, Milwaukee D+.

Boston acquired the rights to Croatian prospect Josip Sesar from Seattle in June 2000, sending two future second-round selections. One became associated with Earl Watson, who developed into a multi-season SuperSonics guard after a separate rights path. Sesar did not play in the NBA, leaving Boston with limited return. The inherited Oklahoma City franchise Win grades Seattle B+ to Boston C-.

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.

Houston acquired Jason Collier's draft rights and a protected 2001 first-round choice in exchange for Joel Przybilla's rights in June 2000. Milwaukee obtained an eventual NBA starting center in Przybilla, while Houston brought Collier into its NBA rotation and used the later No. 22 pick on Jeryl Sasser. Both Rockets players reached the league, but Przybilla offered Milwaukee a longer interior run. Bucks Win, B+ versus C+.

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.

On June 28, 2000, the Lakers bought draft rights to Cory Hightower from San Antonio for two future second-round picks, ultimately 2001 No. 55 Robertas Javtokas and 2002 No. 56 Randy Holcomb. The Lakers signed Hightower in August but waived him October 30 without a regular-season appearance. Neither later selection developed into Spurs NBA playing time, but San Antonio controlled two bona fide draft assets. Spurs Win on asset retention, C+ versus D+.

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.

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

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

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 the draft rights to Ennis Whatley and Chris McNealy plus a 1984 second-round pick that became No. 37 Ben Coleman from Kansas City for Mark Olberding and the rights to Larry Micheaux. Whatley gave the Bulls 150 regular-season games and 117 starts over two seasons, including 8.3 assists per game as a rookie. Coleman and Whatley later retained trade utility in separate multi-asset deals, but McNealy never played for Chicago. Olberding became a three-year Kings starter, playing 243 games with 207 starts across Kansas City and Sacramento, while Micheaux added 39 games. Direct realized value therefore favors the Kings, though Chicago's downstream asset utility keeps the deal competitive.

Chicago acquired Mitchell Wiggins' draft rights from Indiana on June 28, 1983 for Sidney Lowe's rights and a 1984 second-round pick. Wiggins played all 82 games for the Bulls as a rookie, started 40 and averaged 12.4 points before Chicago included him with two draft picks in the 1984 trade for Caldwell Jones. Lowe played 78 games for Indiana with two starts and 3.4 assists per game. The Pacers then traded the incoming second-round pick by itself for Granville Waiters, who added 140 Indiana games and 13 starts over two seasons. Chicago received the better one-season player peak, while Indiana turned both assets into 218 combined direct/downstream games. The completed value remains broadly even.

Cleveland sent the draft rights to Larry Anderson and Les Craft to San Diego on June 28, 1983 for a 1985 second-round pick. Neither Anderson nor Craft ever appeared in an NBA regular-season game, so the Clippers received zero direct player value. Cleveland held the pick until 1985 and used No. 30 on Calvin Duncan, who also never played in the NBA. Duncan's rights were immediately packaged with Charles Oakley in the trade that brought Keith Lee and Ennis Whatley from Chicago. Because Oakley was the dominant asset in that later deal, this review does not assign the full return to Duncan, but the pick did retain transaction utility. That gives Cleveland only a slight hindsight edge.

Portland acquired Wayne Cooper and Dallas' 1985 first-round pick for Kelvin Ransey on June 28, 1982. The pick became No. 24 Terry Porter, who played 758 regular-season games for Portland with 613 starts, made two All-Star teams and started for the 1990 and 1992 NBA Finals clubs. Cooper added 161 games and 98 starts in his initial Portland tenure before becoming one piece of the 1984 Kiki Vandeweghe package. Dallas received 76 games and four starts from Ransey, then traded him one-for-one for Foots Walker plus the picks that became Tom Sluby and Bill Wennington. Walker was waived before playing for Dallas, Sluby played 31 games and Wennington 209. Dallas salvaged real downstream value, but Porter's decade-long franchise impact makes Portland the decisive winner.

Dallas acquired Pat Cummings from Milwaukee on June 28, 1982 for the No. 27 pick in the 1982 draft, which became Fred Roberts. Cummings immediately became a Mavericks starter, playing 81 games with 71 starts in 1982-83 and all 80 games with 80 starts in 1983-84. Roberts did not play for Milwaukee at all; he spent 1982-83 in Italy, then began his NBA career with San Antonio. The Bucks drafted a player who eventually had a long NBA career, but they realized zero direct NBA games from the asset they received. Dallas therefore won the trade decisively on franchise-specific realized value.

Houston acquired Joe Bryant and the No. 42 pick in the 1982 draft from San Diego for the No. 32 pick. Bryant played 81 regular-season games for the Rockets in 1982-83, starting 56 and averaging 10.0 points. Houston used No. 42 on Jeff Taylor, who added 44 games and five starts as a rookie. San Diego used No. 32 on Richard Anderson, who played 78 games and started five for the Clippers before moving to Denver. Houston therefore received 125 direct regular-season games and 61 starts from its two incoming assets against 78 games and five starts for San Diego, giving the Rockets the stronger realized return.

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.

On June 29, 1999, Atlanta sent veteran point guard Mookie Blaylock and the rights to 1999 No. 21 Jeff Foster to Golden State for the rights to No. 10 Jason Terry plus Duane Ferrell and Vernell Coles. Terry became Atlanta's principal backcourt scorer over five seasons before a later 2004 trade to Dallas. Golden State gained Blaylock's veteran defense, but it later moved Foster's rights separately rather than employing him in NBA games. Hawks Win, Atlanta A and Golden State B-.

On June 29, 1996, Dallas traded center Cherokee Parks to Minnesota in return for loosening the protection on a future first-round pick previously owed by the Timberwolves from the 1994 Sean Rooks trade. Parks played 76 games for Minnesota in 1996-97 and another 79 in 1997-98, making 43 starts in his second season. Dallas increased its chance of receiving the 1997 selection and gained payroll room. Even Trade with B grades recognizes the 155 Wolves games and the Mavericks' genuine draft and salary leverage without double-counting the older pick obligation.

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

Boston acquired Blue Edwards and Derek Strong from Milwaukee on June 29, 1994, sending Ed Pinckney and the rights to Andrei Fetisov. Edwards provided an experienced scoring wing and Strong another frontcourt option. Milwaukee received a veteran rebounder and draft rights to a big man who did not play for the Bucks in the NBA. Boston's incoming NBA depth underpins its B+ to Milwaukee's C+.

Los Angeles acquired rights to Anthony 'Pig' Miller from Golden State for a 1995 second-round pick after the 1994 draft. Miller played 73 Lakers games over two seasons, producing 225 points and 177 rebounds. Golden State selected Dwayne Whitfield at No. 40 with the pick; he never played for the Warriors but later formed one of five assets sent to Toronto for B.J. Armstrong. Lakers Win, Lakers B-, Warriors C+, with only partial downstream Armstrong credit.

Seattle selected center Željko Rebrača at No. 54 in 1994 and sent his draft rights to Minnesota for a 1996 second-round pick, ultimately No. 35 Joe Blair. Rebrača remained overseas and made his NBA debut with Detroit in 2001, not Minnesota. Blair did not play a Seattle NBA regular-season game. Even Trade, C each, with the old Wolves-favored grades failing to separate future NBA careers from acquiring-team return.

Dallas sent Dirk Minniefield's draft rights and its 1987 second-round position to New Jersey on June 29, 1983 for a 1986 second-round pick plus the favorable side of the 1987 second-round swap. Minniefield never played for the Nets. New Jersey later used the incoming 1987 pick as part of a multi-asset trade for Reggie Johnson, so that branch retained some transaction utility. Dallas used the 1986 pick on Milt Wagner but waived him before he played an NBA game, then used the favorable 1987 swap position at No. 26 on Steve Alford. Alford ultimately played 112 regular-season games for Dallas over four seasons. That direct production gives the Mavericks a modest realized-value win.

Atlanta acquired the draft rights to No. 22 pick Randy Wittman from Washington on June 29, 1983 for veteran Tom McMillen and a 1984 second-round pick that became No. 34 Tony Costner. Wittman played at least 353 regular-season games for the Hawks across his first five seasons, starting 249, and developed into a full-time starter who averaged 12.9 points in 1985-86 and 12.7 in 1986-87. McMillen gave Washington three useful seasons totaling 187 games and 27 starts, while Costner never appeared in an NBA regular-season game. The Bullets received real veteran depth, but Wittman's longer tenure and multi-year starting role give Atlanta the stronger realized return.

New York acquired Rudy Macklin from Atlanta on June 29, 1983 for Sly Williams and cash. Macklin played only eight regular-season games for the Knicks, made no starts and was out of the NBA after that season. Williams played 47 regular-season games for Atlanta across two seasons, starting 21, before finishing his NBA career with Boston. The cash amount is not identified in the reviewed public sources, so it cannot be valued precisely, but it adds a tangible return to Atlanta's side. With 47 games and 21 starts from Williams plus cash against eight reserve games from Macklin, the completed value favors the Hawks clearly.

New Jersey acquired Wayne Sappleton's draft rights from Golden State on June 29, 1982 for a 1983 second-round pick that became No. 43 Pace Mannion. Sappleton stayed in Italy for two more seasons before finally joining the Nets in 1984-85, when he played 33 regular-season games off the bench. Golden State used the pick on Mannion, who played 57 regular-season games for the Warriors as a rookie in 1983-84 before moving to Utah. Neither side found a starter, but Golden State received more direct games and received them one season earlier, giving the Warriors a modest realized-value edge.

New Jersey acquired Phil Ford from Kansas City on June 29, 1982 for Ray Williams. Williams became Kansas City's starting point guard in 1982-83, playing 72 regular-season games with 68 starts and averaging 15.4 points and 7.9 assists. Ford appeared in only seven games for the Nets, all starts, before New Jersey traded him to Milwaukee during the season. Although Ford later played meaningful NBA minutes elsewhere, the Nets realized only 163 minutes from him. Kansas City received nearly a full season of starting point-guard production, so the Kings won the direct exchange decisively.

Golden State sent Wayne Sappleton's draft rights to New Jersey on June 29, 1982 for a 1983 second-round pick that became No. 43 Pace Mannion. This record is the Warriors-side canonical record of the same transaction also represented by the Nets-side source record. Sappleton stayed in Italy for two more seasons before playing 33 regular-season games for New Jersey in 1984-85. Mannion played 57 regular-season games for Golden State as a rookie in 1983-84 before moving to Utah. Neither became a starter for the acquiring team, but Golden State received more direct games and received them earlier, giving the Warriors a modest realized-value edge.

Atlanta acquired former first-round guard Devin Carter and a 2033 second-round selection from Sacramento on June 30, 2026. The Kings received the draft rights to Alpha Kaba, a player selected in 2017 who had remained outside the NBA. Atlanta obtained a young player and a future draft chance, earning the inherited Hawks Win with A- compared with Sacramento's C+.

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 on June 30, 2022 for Danilo Gallinari, Charlotte's protected first, Atlanta's unprotected 2025 and 2027 firsts, and a 2026 first-round swap. Murray gave the Hawks two productive seasons but the Young-Murray pairing never advanced beyond the 2023 first round, and Landale was moved for cash days later. San Antonio turned the package into No. 14 Carter Bryant in 2025, No. 20 Jayden Quaintance through the exercised 2026 swap, retained the unprotected 2027 Atlanta first, and used the Charlotte asset in the 2025 De'Aaron Fox trade.

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.

Toronto acquired Lou Williams and the rights to Lucas Nogueira from Atlanta on June 30, 2014, sending John Salmons and a 2015 second-round pick to the Hawks. Williams won the 2014-15 Sixth Man of the Year award during a productive Raptors season, while Salmons was waived by Atlanta. Raptors Win; Toronto A-, Atlanta C-.

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 sent draft rights to Roberto Bergersen to Portland for cash in June 1999. Bergersen did not establish a substantial NBA role with Portland, while the Hawks took a direct financial return. The inherited Even Trade assigns C to both clubs, reflecting a minor rights transaction with little playing impact.

Philadelphia acquired Jumaine Jones's No. 27 draft rights from Atlanta in 1999 for a 2000 protected first-round choice. Jones developed into an NBA forward for the 76ers, while the Hawks soon traded the incoming pick in a separate transaction for Lorenzen Wright. That subsequent asset use, not the Clippers' later Quentin Richardson games, is the concrete Atlanta benefit.

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 sold the rights to No. 42 selection Louis Bullock to Orlando for cash on June 30, 1999. Orlando brought Bullock to preseason camp but waived him October 27 without a regular-season NBA appearance. Bullock had a substantial European career afterward, which wasn't Magic production. Wolves Win, Minnesota C+ for the cash return and Orlando D+ for an unrealized draft-rights option.

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 Jim Johnstone's draft rights from Kansas City on June 30, 1982 for Seattle's 1984 second-round pick, later No. 37 Ben Coleman. Johnstone never played a regular-season game for Atlanta; the Hawks packaged his rights with 1983 and 1985 second-round picks to San Antonio in September for George Johnson. Kansas City also rerouted the 1984 pick before it was exercised, sending it to Chicago in the 1983 Mark Olberding/Larry Micheaux deal. Chicago eventually used No. 37 on Coleman. Because neither original team received direct NBA games from the terminal player tied to its incoming asset, the edge is modest, but Kansas City preserved a more portable draft asset that remained useful in another trade.

Indiana traded a 1980 second-round pick to Portland on June 30, 1978 for Corky Calhoun. The Pacers received the only NBA playing value created by the exchange. Calhoun appeared in 81 games in 1978-79, averaging 4.7 points and 2.9 rebounds in 16.4 minutes, then played seven more games in 1979-80 before Indiana waived him on November 1, 1979. That gives the Pacers 88 regular-season games and 416 points from the veteran forward. Portland held the pick through the 1980 draft and used it at No. 32 on David Lawrence. Basketball-Reference records Lawrence as the Trail Blazers' second-round selection but shows no NBA regular-season career. The pick produced no later transaction branch in the cited Portland records. This was a low-impact trade overall, but Indiana received one full season of reserve production while Portland's draft return never reached an NBA regular-season game.

Bulls Win by a limited margin. Chicago earns B for the No. 55 Lachlan Olbrich rights plus cash received for No. 45 Rocco Zikarsky. Los Angeles receives C+ for an earlier draft selection it could move through a subsequent transaction. Neither prospect's international résumé is treated as NBA production, and later Lakers draft activity is evaluated separately. Chicago completed a July 1, 2025 deal with the Lakers, taking the draft rights to No. 55 Lachlan Olbrich and cash in exchange for the rights to No. 45 Rocco Zikarsky. Bot

Sacramento acquired popular guard Spud Webb and a 1994 second-round right from Atlanta in July 1991 for guard Travis Mays. Webb became an important Kings scorer and playmaker over multiple seasons, while Mays's Hawks opportunity was brief. Sacramento earned a clear advantage in the inherited Kings Win decision, with A- for the Kings and C+ for Atlanta.

The Atlanta Hawks received Blair Rasmussen from Denver in a July 1, 1991 three-team trade. Denver acquired the rights to Kevin Brooks and two future second-round picks linked to Josh Grant and Rodney Dent, while Milwaukee obtained Anthony Avent from Atlanta. The Bucks' inbound player had been omitted from the Denver-centered import and was restored against independent Bucks and Hawks transaction ledgers. The inherited Slight Hawks Edge gives Atlanta and Denver B and Milwaukee C+.

Milwaukee Bucks received Jack Sikma, 1987 second round pick (#32-Bob McCann), and 1989 second round pick (#45-Scott Haffner). Seattle/Oklahoma City franchise received Alton Lister, 1987 first round pick (#18-Mark Jackson), and 1989 first round pick (#20-Jeff Sanders). Bucks Win. Milwaukee Bucks is graded A; Seattle/Oklahoma City franchise is graded B-. The completed outcome is judged on realized player production, draft conversion and traceable downstream trade value rather than on the best later name merely associated with a pick.

This July 1, 1970 Seattle-Baltimore listing is retained only as legacy source provenance. Seattle had already lost Dorie Murrey to Portland in the May 11, 1970 expansion draft. Portland then traded Murrey to Baltimore on October 22, 1970 for a 1971 second-round pick, which Portland used on Rick Fisher. The July Seattle-Baltimore record is therefore not a separate NBA trade.

This July 1, 1961 Gary Alcorn Detroit-to-Los Angeles cash transaction is retained only as legacy provenance. The supported record shows Alcorn became a free agent from Detroit on July 1, 1960, signed with the Lakers on October 24, 1960, played 20 games for Los Angeles, and was waived on December 15 before becoming a free agent again on December 17. Basketball-Reference's 1960-61 and 1961-62 transaction ledgers do not show a July 1, 1961 Detroit-Lakers trade, and RealGM's player transaction history ends Alcorn's NBA movement with the December 1960 waiver. The Lakers' own alumni record likewise lists only his 1960-61 season. With no corroborating 1961 trade and a chronology incompatible with the legacy archive entry, the record is structurally superseded.

This July 1, 1953 Jack Nichols-for-cash listing is retained only as legacy source provenance. Basketball-Reference's Milwaukee, Boston and league transaction logs do not record that sale. They instead show Milwaukee trading Nichols to Boston on November 29, 1953 for John Azary, Fred Eydt, Tom Lillis, J.C. Maze and Paul Unruh, a transaction already represented by a separate canonical TradeVerdicts record. Nichols also played 15 Milwaukee games in 1953-54 before the November move, making the July transfer incompatible with his documented season. The July record is therefore a duplicate/malformed record, not a separate completed trade.

This July 1, 1951 Don Otten-for-Dike Eddleman listing is retained only as legacy source provenance. Authoritative Fort Wayne, Milwaukee and league transaction logs do not record such a trade. Instead, Fort Wayne released Don Otten in November 1951 and Milwaukee signed him as a free agent on November 23. Dike Eddleman remained with Milwaukee until February 11, 1952, when the Hawks traded him to Fort Wayne for Art Burris and cash. The July 1 record therefore combines two later roster events into a trade that the surviving transaction record does not support.

This July 1, 1949 Fred Lewis-for-Ed Sadowski listing is a malformed legacy composite and is retained only as source provenance. Authoritative Philadelphia, Baltimore and league transaction logs do not record such a trade. They instead record Philadelphia trading Ed Sadowski plus cash to Baltimore for Ron Livingstone on December 7, 1949, while Philadelphia signed Freddie Lewis as a free agent on December 29.

Syracuse acquired the NBL draft rights to Dolph Schayes from the Tri-Cities Blackhawks in 1948, a transaction that changed the Nationals' franchise history. Contemporary summaries confirm the rights transfer but do not preserve a reliable public dollar figure or exact transaction day, so the legacy July 1 date and cash notation should be treated as approximate intake data rather than a fully documented term sheet. Schayes immediately averaged 12.8 points in 63 NBL games, then spent his entire 16-season major-league career with Syracuse/Philadelphia, earning 12 All-Star selections and helping the franchise win the 1955 NBA championship. Syracuse receives an overwhelming historical win.

The Clippers sent their 1991 No. 38 draft choice Joe Wylie's rights to New York for a 1993 second-rounder. That future selection became No. 53 Leonard White. Neither Wylie nor White played an NBA regular-season game for the receiving franchise. The Knicks obtained a young college forward to assess, and Los Angeles delayed its second-round investment. Even Trade, C- each; the prior Knicks B overstated a prospect who never made the league.

Atlanta acquired guard Aaron Wiggins from Oklahoma City on July 6, 2026, sending two second-round rights for 2030 and 2032 to the Thunder. Wiggins brought championship experience and a useful two-way wing profile; Oklahoma City gained flexibility for future draft and roster decisions. The inherited slight Hawks edge grades Atlanta B+ and Oklahoma City B.

Philadelphia acquired five-time All-Star Jaylen Brown from Boston on July 6, 2026, for Paul George, two first-round rights and two second-round rights. Brown arrived after an outstanding Celtics season and a 2024 Finals MVP; Boston gained an experienced forward and significant future draft leverage. The inherited slight 76ers edge awards Philadelphia B+ and Boston B.

Slight Pistons Edge. Detroit earns B for acquiring established outside shooter Isaiah Joe for two future second-round rights. Oklahoma City receives B- for the Minnesota-linked 2030 choice and an additional 2031 second. Joe's previous Thunder shooting is evidence of his ability, not invented completed Pistons games, and future draft recipients remain unresolved. Detroit obtained guard Isaiah Joe from Oklahoma City on July 6, 2026 in exchange for two future second-round selections, a 2030 asset linked to Minnesota and another due in 2031. Joe had established h

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 sent Dejounte Murray to New Orleans on July 6, 2024 for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., E.J. Liddell, Cody Zeller, the Lakers' 2025 first-round pick and a conditional 2027 first. Daniels immediately became the 2025 Most Improved Player, All-Defensive First Team and Defensive Player of the Year runner-up, then remained a full-season Atlanta starter in 2025-26. Murray produced 31 Pelicans games before a ruptured Achilles ended 2024-25 and returned for only 14 games in 2025-26. The 2025 pick retained trade value rather than becoming a Hawks player, while the 2027 first remains pending.

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.

Pacers Win by a small development advantage. Indiana earns B- for acquiring Johnny Furphy's No. 35 rights and gaining an NBA roster prospect suited to its wing rotation. San Antonio receives C+ for Juan Núñez's international draft rights and cash. Neither pick was a first-rounder, and future NBA performances beyond the actual recipient team are not assumed. Indiana and San Antonio completed a 2024 draft-rights agreement finalized in early July. The Pacers received the rights to Kansas wing Johnny Furphy, selected thirty-fifth overall, while the Spurs obtained the rights to guard Juan

Washington acquired center Jonas Valančiūnas from New Orleans in a July 2024 sign-and-trade. The Pelicans obtained a conditional 2027 second-round selection. Valančiūnas provided Washington with veteran interior minutes before moving again, while the Pelicans accepted future asset flexibility. The inherited Even Trade assigns C+ to both teams.

Portland acquired Deni Avdija from Washington in July 2024 for Malcolm Brogdon, the No. 14 rights used on Bub Carrington, a future first and two second-round picks. Avdija developed into a major Blazers forward and versatile creator, while Washington pursued younger prospects and draft choices. The inherited Blazers Win assigns Portland A+ and Washington C+.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sacramento acquired Kevin Huerter from Atlanta in July 2022, sending Justin Holiday, Maurice Harkless and a protected first-round selection. Huerter provided perimeter scoring for the Kings' 2023 playoff team, while Atlanta gained veteran depth and a future asset later linked to No. 13 Derik Queen. The inherited slight Hawks edge grades Atlanta B- and Sacramento C+, although Huerter's actual Kings value was meaningful.

Phoenix acquired Jock Landale from Atlanta in July 2022 in exchange for cash considerations. Landale provided the Suns with reserve-center minutes during the 2022-23 season and playoff run, while the Hawks received financial compensation without an incoming player. Phoenix's inherited slight edge reflects that direct depth benefit.

Denver acquired rights to Ismael Kamagate from Portland Trail Blazers for 2024 second-round pick (more favorable of Hornets, Timberwolves picks) (#34-Tyler Kolek).

Detroit sent Jerami Grant and Ismael Kamagate's rights to Portland for Gabriele Procida's rights and three future picks. The Milwaukee 2025 first was immediately used in the transaction that brought Detroit Jalen Duren, who became a 2025-26 All-Star and All-NBA Third Team center. Portland received 221 regular-season games from Grant and later included him with Kris Murray in the Ja Morant trade. Detroit's higher-end realized return gives the Pistons the win.

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.

will-barton-nuggets-2022-07-06 historical NBA trade: Nuggets Win. Denver earns A+ because Kentavious Caldwell-Pope started on the 2023 championship team and Ish Smith supplied veteran reserve depth. Washington receives C+ for legitimate, if shorter-lived, Will Barton and Monte Morris guard minutes. Caldwell-Pope’s previous Lakers title and the departing Nuggets players’ earlier Denver seasons are excluded from the respective receiving-team returns. On July 6, 2022, Denver sent Will Barton and Monte Morris to Washington and received Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ish Smith. The Nuggets had Nikola Jokić directing much of their offense and were planning around

Washington acquired Davis Bertāns from San Antonio during a July 2019 three-team transaction in which the Spurs received DeMarre Carroll and Brooklyn took the rights to Aaron White and Nemanja Dangubić. Bertāns became an important outside shooter for the Wizards, giving Washington the strongest direct on-court return. The inherited slight Wizards edge grades Washington A-, Brooklyn B+ and San Antonio C-.

Hawks Win. Atlanta earns B+ for Allen Crabbe's short-term playing time and the transferable rights tied to Nickeil Alexander-Walker and the later No. 17 Aleksej Pokuševski draft slot. Brooklyn receives B for Taurean Prince's wing minutes and a 2021 second-round asset associated with Marcus Zegarowski. Alexander-Walker and Pokuševski's NBA games with other franchises aren't assigned to Atlanta. Atlanta traded Taurean Prince and a 2021 second-round selection to Brooklyn in a July 6, 2019 transaction involving guard Allen Crabbe, the rights to 2019 first-round pick Nickeil Alexander-

Boston obtained Kemba Walker and a 2020 second-round pick in a July 6, 2019 sign-and-trade sending Terry Rozier and a protected second to Charlotte. Walker became a Celtics All-Star in 2019-20 and helped reach the Eastern Conference Finals, but knee problems shortened his stay. Rozier became a multi-year Hornets starting guard. Charlotte Win, Boston C- and Hornets B+.

Phoenix obtained center Aron Baynes and the rights to guard Ty Jerome from Boston in July 2019; Boston received a future first-rounder and a trade exception. The choice eventually became associated with No. 30 Desmond Bane, whose NBA career developed outside Boston. Baynes and Jerome offered Suns roster options, while the Celtics' acquired draft asset carried valuable flexibility. The inherited Celtics Win is B+ to Phoenix D.

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.

76ers Win by a modest flexibility edge. Philadelphia earns B for the rights to Jordan Bone and two future second-round selections associated with the later Theo Maledon and Colby Jones draft positions. Atlanta receives B- for Bruno Fernando's actual NBA center minutes. Neither Maledon's Oklahoma City career nor Jones's Sacramento appearances are counted as Philadelphia games; later pick transactions require separate accounting. The July 6, 2019 exchange gave Atlanta the draft rights to Maryland big man Bruno Fernando, selected thirty-fourth in 2019. Philadelphia received guard Jordan Bone's draft rights and two later second-round selections whose historical draft

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.

The Clippers acquired Danilo Gallinari in a July 6, 2017 three-team deal. Denver received the 2019 Washington-origin second-round selection via Atlanta, while the Hawks acquired Jamal Crawford, Diamond Stone, the protected 2018 Houston-origin first-round right and cash. The original slight Clippers edge grades Los Angeles A-, Atlanta B+ and Denver C. A prior Denver-only source view had omitted Atlanta's incoming package.

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.

On July 6, 2017, Philadelphia sold the draft rights to No. 39 pick Jawun Evans to the Clippers for cash. Evans played 48 Clippers regular-season games in 2017-18, starting four and logging 778 minutes while averaging 4.8 points and 2.1 assists. Los Angeles waived him before the following season, so the two-year NBA appearances after that belong to other teams. Clippers Win, Los Angeles B-, Philadelphia C.

Milwaukee acquired No. 46 pick Sterling Brown's draft rights from Philadelphia for about $1.9 million in cash on July 6, 2017. Brown played three Bucks seasons, logging 54, 58 and 52 regular-season appearances from 2017-18 through 2019-20, 164 games in all, plus 15 postseason games. Bucks Win, Milwaukee A-, Philadelphia C. Brown's 164-game contribution outweighed Philadelphia's immediate cash return.

Washington obtained center Deandre Ayton from the Los Angeles Lakers on July 7, 2026, for guard Jaden Hardy and second-round selections in 2031 and 2032. Ayton offered proven NBA rebounding and interior finishing; Los Angeles chose a younger perimeter option plus draft flexibility. The inherited Wizards Win grades Washington B and Los Angeles C+.

Boston acquired guard Anfernee Simons from Portland in July 2025 for Jrue Holiday. Simons offered more perimeter shot creation, while the Trail Blazers acquired an experienced defensive guard and champion. The inherited slight Celtics edge grades Boston B+ and Portland B.

Atlanta acquired Kristaps Porziņģis and a conditional 2026 second-round selection from Boston on July 7, 2025. The Celtics received Georges Niang, a 2031 second and cash from Brooklyn. The Nets obtained Terance Mann and Drake Powell's 2025 No. 22 draft rights from Atlanta. The inherited Hawks Win gives Atlanta B+, Boston C+ and Brooklyn C+.

Kings Win. Sacramento earns B- for Dennis Schröder's guard availability plus a future 2029 second. Detroit receives C+ for trade-exception and roster flexibility; the heavily protected Charlotte-origin 2026 second did not convey, so Detroit cannot claim a player from that pick. Schröder's earlier Pistons postseason games aren't Sacramento production. On July 7, 2025, Sacramento acquired Dennis Schröder and a 2029 second-round pick from Detroit for a protected 2026 second. The trade was part of a sign-and-trade that pl

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.

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

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

The Nets acquired 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.

Atlanta sent Solomon Hill and Miles Plumlee to Memphis on July 8, 2019, in exchange for Chandler Parsons. Hill played 48 Memphis games in 2019-20 and averaged 5.7 points with defensive wing minutes before another trade. Memphis waived Plumlee before he played a regular-season game. Parsons appeared just five times for Atlanta, totaling 54 minutes. Grizzlies Win, Memphis B and Atlanta D+, reflecting actual receiving-team usage.

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.

Celtics Win. Boston Celtics earns B+; Detroit Pistons earns C+. Morris's ongoing contribution in Boston offers a stronger realized asset than the brief window associated with Detroit's

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 July 2016 Atlanta received the draft rights to Taurean Prince, Indiana acquired Jeff Teague, and Utah received George Hill in a three-team guard-and-draft exchange. The deal provided Atlanta with a developing wing, Indiana with a proven playmaking guard, and Utah with a veteran floor general. The inherited slight Hawks edge assigns Atlanta A-, Indiana B+ and Utah B+.

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 Phoenix on July 7, 1982 for Maurice Lucas. Robinson gave the Knicks 148 regular-season games across parts of three seasons, starting 140, and averaged 9.5 points and 8.1 rebounds in his first New York year. Lucas became a much larger Phoenix piece: 215 games across three seasons, 162 starts, an All-Star selection in 1982-83, and averages of 16.5 points and 10.4 rebounds that first season. Both teams received productive veteran forwards, but Lucas delivered more games, more starting value and the higher peak, giving Phoenix the stronger realized return.

Boston and San Diego completed this blockbuster on August 4, 1978, not July 7 as the legacy route date states. The Celtics received Tiny Archibald, Marvin Barnes, Billy Knight and two future second-round picks. Archibald played 363 Boston games across five seasons, made three All-Star teams, earned All-NBA Second Team honors in 1981 and started on the 1981 champions. The 1981 second became Danny Ainge, who played 556 Celtics games, won the 1984 and 1986 titles and made the 1988 All-Star team. Knight became Rick Robey in January 1979, and Robey later joined the 1983 second-round pick that became Rod Foster in Boston's multi-asset trade for Dennis Johnson. San Diego still received major value: Kermit Washington and Kevin Kunnert each played at least 81 games in 1978-79, Freeman Williams scored 4,467 points in 273 Clippers games over four seasons, and Sidney Wicks played 199 games. The Celtics' championship and downstream value wins, but the Clippers' return was substantial.

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.

Sacramento acquired DeMar DeRozan in a July 2024 sign-and-trade with Chicago and San Antonio. The Bulls received Chris Duarte, RaiQuan Gray, two future second-round rights and cash. The Spurs acquired Harrison Barnes and a future Sacramento first-round selection associated with 2031. The inherited Bulls Win grades Chicago B and Sacramento and San Antonio C+ each.

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

Atlanta traded Omari Spellman to Golden State on July 8, 2019, for Damian Jones and a 2026 second-round pick. Jones played 55 games for the Hawks in 2019-20, averaging 5.6 points. Spellman appeared in Golden State but did not stay beyond the season. The teams received two usable short-term players, with the additional selection adding value to Atlanta's side.

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.

Wolves Win. Minnesota earns B+ for Shabazz Napier's usable 2019-20 guard minutes, Treveon Graham's short-term wing service and cash. Golden State receives C for international rights to Lior Eliyahu and salary flexibility, not a guaranteed NBA player. Neither receiving team is awarded games that occurred before the agreement or through later independent deals. In early July 2019, Golden State moved guards Shabazz Napier and Treveon Graham, along with cash, to Minnesota in exchange for the NBA draft rights to overseas forward Lior Eliyahu. The tran

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.

Pelicans Win, narrowly. New Orleans earns B for Quincy Pondexter's initial Hornets wing minutes and the separate value of Craig Brackins's rights. Oklahoma City gets B- for obtaining Cole Aldrich and veteran Morris Peterson, though neither became a major long-term Thunder contributor. Pondexter's later return to New Orleans and Aldrich's later teams arose from distinct transactions. The July 8, 2010 agreement sent the draft rights to center Cole Aldrich, taken eleventh overall, and veteran Morris Peterson to Oklahoma City in exchange for the rights to Craig Brackins and Quincy Pondexter. New Orleans held the rights to

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.

On July 8, 2010, Oklahoma City received veteran Morris Peterson and No. 11 Cole Aldrich draft rights from New Orleans, sending the rights to No. 21 Craig Brackins and No. 26 Quincy Pondexter. Aldrich played 44 Thunder regular-season games across 2010-11 and 2011-12. Peterson later moved in a separate package with D.J. White for Nazr Mohammed. Pondexter played in New Orleans, while Brackins was included in a later deal for Willie Green and Jason Smith. Slight Oklahoma City Thunder Edge is retained but graded B for Thunder and B- for the Hornets' successor franchise.

On July 8, 1970, Phoenix traded the NBA rights to Columbia guard Heyward Dotson to New York for the Knicks' 1971 fifth-round pick. Phoenix used that pick at No. 84 on Holy Cross forward Bob Kissane. Neither return produced an NBA regular-season appearance: Dotson never played for the Knicks, while Kissane did not make the Suns after being drafted. With no realized NBA production or downstream asset value on either side, the retrospective result is an even trade.

Washington acquired guards Malaki Branham and Blake Wesley and a 2026 second-round right from San Antonio in July 2025 for veteran big Kelly Olynyk. The Spurs added an established passing and shooting center; the Wizards gained two younger guards and draft flexibility. The inherited slight Wizards edge grades Washington B- and San Antonio C+.

Boston acquired Malcolm Brogdon from Indiana in July 2022 for Aaron Nesmith, Daniel Theis, three additional players and a 2023 first-round selection. Brogdon won the 2022-23 Sixth Man of the Year award for Boston, while Nesmith subsequently developed into a useful Indiana starter. Both clubs gained value; the inherited narrow Pacers edge credits Nesmith's longer-term fit.

Atlanta obtained center Tiago Splitter from San Antonio on July 9, 2015, sending draft rights to Giorgos Printezis and a heavily protected 2017 second-round pick that did not convey. Splitter helped provide frontcourt depth but injuries shortened his Hawks stint. The canonical Hawks Win rests on acquiring a playable veteran without sacrificing established roster production.

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).

On July 9, 2015, the Pacers sent former All-Star center Roy Hibbert to the Lakers for a 2019 second-round draft choice. Hibbert started all 81 Lakers regular-season games in 2015-16, totaling 481 points, 398 rebounds and 110 blocks. Indiana traded the incoming pick to Cleveland two weeks later for rights to Rakeem Christmas, who played 30 Pacers games. The 2019 pick ultimately became No. 41 Eric Paschall through later transactions but was drafted by Golden State, not Indiana. Even Trade, B- for each.

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 used cap space on July 9, 2015 to absorb Nik Stauskas, Carl Landry and Jason Thompson from Sacramento while also receiving 2016 and 2017 first-round swap rights and a future Kings first. The 2017 swap moved the 76ers from No. 5 to No. 3, and the future first ultimately conveyed in 2019 at No. 14. Sacramento received only the draft rights to Arturas Gudaitis and Luka Mitrovic while clearing salary for a free-agent push.

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 absorbed Rodney Carney and Calvin Booth and received cash plus a protected first that eventually conveyed in 2010, while Philadelphia received a top-55-protected second that never conveyed. The Timberwolves won the asset return, but Philadelphia’s side was a deliberate salary-clearing move that helped create the cap room used in its 2008 free-agent push, so the prior F grade overstated the loss.

New Jersey acquired Maurice McHartley from the Dallas Chaparrals on July 9, 1968 for a 1969 draft choice. McHartley played 24 games for the Americans/Nets at 12.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.2 assists before New York traded him to Miami for Ron Perry. Perry then gave the Nets 23 games at 19.3 points before being moved for Steve Chubin, who added 28 Nets games that season and 11 more in 1969-70. Dallas received a 1969 draft asset described by secondary transaction research as a "high" pick, but its exact exercised selection remains unresolved. New Jersey therefore produced the clearer traceable player value.

Los Angeles acquired Wilt Chamberlain from Philadelphia on July 9, 1968 for Archie Clark, Darrall Imhoff and Jerry Chambers. Chamberlain played five seasons for the Lakers, reached four NBA Finals, anchored the 69-win 1971-72 team and won Finals MVP as Los Angeles captured its first championship after moving from Minneapolis. Philadelphia received meaningful value rather than an empty package: Clark immediately played all 82 games in 1968-69 and later became an All-Star-level scorer, while Imhoff gave the 76ers 161 regular-season games over two seasons. The title, repeated Finals access and historic 33-game winning streak still make the Lakers the decisive winner.