Trade Verdicts
NBA Trade Verdict

Nets Win

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.

June 26, 1969 Brooklyn Nets / Denver Nuggets Record confidence: High

Brooklyn Nets Received

Denver Nuggets Received

  • Cash cash

Brooklyn Nets

A-

Denver Nuggets

C

Trade Analysis

New York Reacquired Levern Tart for Cash

The Nets reacquired Levern Tart from Denver on June 26, 1969 for cash. Denver’s financial return is verified, but the amount is not disclosed in the reviewed records.

Tart Immediately Became the Nets’ Leading Scorer

Tart played 80 games in 1969-70 and averaged 24.2 points, 6.8 rebounds and 3.3 assists. He earned an ABA All-Star selection and finished 14th in MVP voting.

His Playoff and Follow-Up Value Added to the Return

Tart averaged 26.7 points across seven playoff games, then stayed for 27 more Nets games the next season before New York packaged him with Ed Johnson for Manny Leaks.

New York Owns the Far Clearer Basketball Outcome

Denver’s unknown cash amount prevents a precise financial comparison, but Tart’s high-volume production and later trade value are substantial. The Nets’ A- versus Denver’s C reflects that documented gap.

Final Verdict

Nets Win — New York A-, Denver C. 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.

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