Boston acquired Jim Barnes' player rights from Chicago on December 1, 1968. Barnes became frontcourt depth for the eventual NBA champions, appearing in 49 regular-season games and averaging 5.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game. He stayed for the full 1969-70 season and played 77 games. Chicago's transaction ledger describes the move as a sale, but the surviving public records do not identify the amount. Boston received the clearer realized return, while Chicago's financial return cannot be measured precisely.
The Celtics acquired Jim Barnes’ player rights from Chicago on December 1, 1968. Chicago’s transaction ledger describes the move as a sale, although the surviving public records do not identify the cash amount.
Barnes appeared in 49 regular-season games for Boston that season, averaging 5.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in 12.1 minutes. He provided frontcourt depth during a championship campaign.
Barnes remained with Boston and played 77 games the next season. That additional year gives the Celtics a clear, measurable two-season return from the rights purchase.
Chicago’s sale price cannot be measured precisely, so the Bulls are not treated as receiving nothing. Boston’s B versus Chicago’s C+ reflects the known player production while keeping the grade difference modest.
Celtics Win — Boston B, Chicago C+. Boston acquired Jim Barnes' player rights from Chicago on December 1, 1968. Barnes became frontcourt depth for the eventual NBA champions, appearing in 49 regular-season games and averaging 5.1 points and 4.0 rebounds in 12.1 minutes per game.