New York Acquired Bob Verga from Denver
The Nets acquired Bob Verga from the Rockets on November 11, 1968 for a draft choice. Denver’s incoming selection is verified, but its round and eventual player remain unresolved.
NBA Trade Verdict
Nets Win
New York acquired Bob Verga from Denver on November 11, 1968 for a draft choice. Verga played 24 games for the Nets and averaged 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists before New York traded him with Levern Tart and Hank Whitney to Houston on January 31, 1969 for Willie Somerset and Leary Lentz. Denver's incoming draft choice is verified, but its round and eventual player remain unresolved. The Nets received measurable production and then preserved Verga as part of another trade package, giving New York the clearer realized return.
November 11, 1968 Brooklyn Nets / Denver Nuggets Record confidence: Medium
Brooklyn Nets Received
- Player Bob Verga
Denver Nuggets Received
- Draft Pick future draft pick
Trade Analysis
Verga Produced Immediately for the Nets
Verga played 24 games for New York and averaged 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists. That gave the Nets a measurable player return before they moved him again.
New York Preserved Verga as a Trade Asset
On January 31, 1969, the Nets included Verga with Levern Tart and Hank Whitney in a deal with Houston for Willie Somerset and Leary Lentz. His value therefore extended beyond the initial 24 games.
The Known Player Chain Gives New York the Edge
Denver’s pick could have had value, but its final identity is unresolved. New York’s B versus Denver’s C+ reflects the documented production and later transaction value that can be traced directly to Verga.
Final Verdict
Nets Win — New York B, Denver C+. New York acquired Bob Verga from Denver on November 11, 1968 for a draft choice. Verga played 24 games for the Nets and averaged 12.8 points, 2.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists before New York traded him with Levern Tart and Hank Whitney to Houston on January 31, 1969 for Willie Somerset and Leary Lentz.