NBA Trade Verdict
Nets Win
The Nets acquired Vince Carter from Raptors in exchange for Alonzo Mourning; Eric Williams; Aaron Williams; first-round pick (protected top 8 in 2005, top 5 in 2006) (2005 #16, Joey Graham); first-round pick (protected top 5 in 2006, top 2 in 2007) (2006 #20, Renaldo Balkman).
December 17, 2004 Brooklyn Nets / Toronto Raptors Record confidence: High
Brooklyn Nets Received
- Player Vince Carter
Toronto Raptors Received
- Player Alonzo Mourning
- Player Eric Williams
- Player Aaron Williams
- Draft Pick first-round pick (protected top 8 in 2005, top 5 in 2006) (2005 #16, Joey Graham)
- Draft Pick first-round pick (protected top 5 in 2006, top 2 in 2007) (2006 #20, Renaldo Balkman)
Trade Analysis
Vince Carter delivered multiple All-Star seasons for a package that did not produce comparable on-court value. The protected firsts were useful, but the Nets captured the star outcome.