Trade Verdicts
NBA Trade Verdict

Nets Win

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.

June 26, 1969 Brooklyn Nets / THE Floridians Record confidence: High

Brooklyn Nets Received

THE Floridians Received

  • Cash cash

Brooklyn Nets

B+

THE Floridians

C

Trade Analysis

New York Acquired Les Hunter from Miami for Cash

The Nets acquired Les Hunter from the Floridians for cash on June 26, 1969. Miami’s incoming payment is verified, but the amount is not disclosed.

Hunter Became a Major Nets Frontcourt Contributor

Hunter played 79 games for New York in 1969-70, averaging 16.4 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.7 assists in 36.2 minutes. He also averaged 16.1 points and 6.0 rebounds across seven playoff games.

New York Later Converted Hunter into More Assets

Hunter stayed for five additional Nets games the next season before New York traded him to Kentucky for a draft choice and cash. That extended the value of the original acquisition beyond one season.

The Measurable Return Favors the Nets

Because Miami’s sale price is unknown, the Floridians’ side cannot be valued precisely. New York’s B+ versus Miami’s C reflects Hunter’s major one-season production and later conversion into additional assets.

Final Verdict

Nets Win — New York B+, Miami C. 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.

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