New York Sent Tony Jackson to Minnesota for a Draft Choice
The Nets traded Tony Jackson to the Minnesota Pipers on November 7, 1968 for a draft choice. The selection is verified as consideration, but its round and eventual player remain unresolved.
NBA Trade Verdict
Slight Nets Edge
New York traded Tony Jackson to the Minnesota Pipers on November 7, 1968 for a draft choice. Jackson played only one game for Minnesota before the Pipers moved him to Houston on November 24 for another draft choice. Houston then received the actual on-court value, with Jackson appearing in 60 games and averaging 11.5 points. Minnesota therefore preserved asset value despite receiving almost no playing return, while New York's incoming pick remains untraced in the reviewed record. With both draft outcomes unresolved and only one Minnesota game from Jackson, the original transaction grades near even with a slight New York edge for converting a player who no longer fit its roster into a future asset.
November 7, 1968 Brooklyn Nets / Minnesota Pipers Record confidence: Medium
Brooklyn Nets Received
- Draft Pick future draft pick
Minnesota Pipers Received
- Player Tony Jackson
Trade Analysis
Jackson Played Only One Game for Minnesota
Jackson appeared once for the Pipers before Minnesota moved him to Houston on November 24 for another draft choice. His direct on-court return to Minnesota was therefore minimal.
Minnesota Preserved Asset Value Through the Resale
Although the Pipers received almost no playing value, they did not simply lose the asset. Trading Jackson onward for another pick preserved a future return tied to the original acquisition.
Both Draft Outcomes Are Too Unclear for a Wide Gap
New York’s C+ versus Minnesota’s C reflects a slight edge for converting a player who no longer fit its roster into a future asset. The unresolved picks on both sides keep the grades close.
Final Verdict
Slight Nets Edge — New York C+, Minnesota C. New York traded Tony Jackson to the Minnesota Pipers on November 7, 1968 for a draft choice. Jackson played only one game for Minnesota before the Pipers moved him to Houston on November 24 for another draft choice.