Trade Verdicts
NBA Trade Verdict

Even Trade

New York acquired Ron Perry from the Miami Floridians for Maurice McHartley on December 16, 1968. Perry gave the Nets a short scoring burst, averaging 19.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 23 games before New York moved him to Indiana on January 31 for Steve Chubin. Miami received the steadier immediate return: McHartley played 52 games for the Floridians after the trade and averaged 14.5 points with 3.7 assists. Both teams extracted useful value from a short-lived exchange, and neither side created a lasting advantage.

December 16, 1968 Brooklyn Nets / THE Floridians Record confidence: High

Brooklyn Nets Received

THE Floridians Received

Brooklyn Nets

B-

THE Floridians

B-

Trade Analysis

New York and Miami Swapped Ron Perry and Maurice McHartley

The Nets acquired Ron Perry from the Miami Floridians for Maurice McHartley on December 16, 1968. The deal exchanged two active players rather than picks or unresolved rights.

Perry Gave New York a Short Scoring Burst

Perry averaged 19.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 23 Nets games. New York then traded him to Indiana on January 31 for Steve Chubin, preserving value beyond that brief run.

McHartley Gave Miami the Longer Direct Return

McHartley played 52 games for the Floridians after the trade and averaged 14.5 points with 3.7 assists. Miami therefore received the steadier immediate player contribution.

The Different Returns Balance Out

New York received the hotter short-term scoring stretch and another trade asset, while Miami received more games and stable production. Equal B- grades fit a deal in which both teams extracted useful but short-lived value.

Final Verdict

Even Trade — New York B-, Miami B-. New York acquired Ron Perry from the Miami Floridians for Maurice McHartley on December 16, 1968. Perry gave the Nets a short scoring burst, averaging 19.3 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists across 23 games before New York moved him to Indiana on January 31 for Steve Chubin.

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