NBA Trade Verdict
Celtics Win
Boston acquired rights to Leon Powe from Nuggets in exchange for 2007 second-round pick (#49 Aaron Gray).
June 28, 2006 Boston Celtics / Denver Nuggets Record confidence: Private Record
Boston Celtics Received
- Draft Rights rights to Leon Powe
Denver Nuggets Received
- Draft Pick 2007 second-round pick (#49 Aaron Gray )
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Leon Powe became a productive reserve and delivered a memorable 2008 Finals performance, comfortably exceeding the value of the second-round pick used on Aaron Gray.
Denver Nuggets Perspective
The counterpart clearly received the superior realized return. Denver's side was led by 2007 second-round pick (#49-Aaron Gray), while the principal outgoing value was rights to Leon Powe. The C/A- grades reflect the players and picks that actually materialized, with contract, age, competitive-window fit, and downstream pick conversion treated as context rather than substitutes for realized value.