Charlotte Spread the Return Across Four Players
The Hornets sent Derrick Coleman to Philadelphia in October 2001 and received George Lynch, Jérôme Moïso and Robert Traylor from the 76ers along with Chris Porter from Golden State. Charlotte was replacing a veteran scorer with a broader group of forwards and interior players. Lynch offered defensive experience, Traylor was a physical big, and Moïso still had developmental potential. Porter was waived the following day, which limits how much real Charlotte playing value can reasonably be credited to that fourth incoming name.
Philadelphia Chose Coleman's Established Offensive Role
The 76ers reacquired Derrick Coleman and also received Corie Blount and Vonteego Cummings from Golden State. Coleman had a strong NBA résumé as a scoring forward and rebounder, making him more immediately recognizable than the assortment of players Philadelphia sent away. Blount supplied frontcourt depth while Cummings offered a guard option. Those roles provided a clear competitive explanation for the deal, although their earlier statistics with other teams weren't production already delivered in a Philadelphia uniform.
Golden State Received a Guard, Money and a Protected Pick
The Warriors obtained Cedric Henderson from Philadelphia, cash from Charlotte and a protected 2005 first-round selection from the 76ers. The future right later became associated with the pick used on Joey Graham, but his later professional career shouldn't automatically be credited to Golden State. The protection conditions and subsequent transfers determine the genuine draft return. The cash and veteran contract had separate financial value for a franchise deciding how much to commit to players outside its core plans.
The Three Returns Supported Different Team Goals
The inherited grading gives Philadelphia and Golden State B while Charlotte receives C+, producing the original slight 76ers edge verdict. That outcome recognizes Coleman's current playing profile and Golden State's combination of assets while discounting Charlotte's more scattered roster return. The official transaction ledgers also clarify the directional paths of Porter, Henderson and the protected first. It was a three-team exchange of eight players and financial and draft considerations, not solely Coleman for Lynch.
Final Verdict
Slight 76ers Edge. Philadelphia receives B for Derrick Coleman, Corie Blount and Vonteego Cummings. Golden State also earns B for Cedric Henderson, cash and a protected 2005 first-round right. Charlotte gets C+ for George Lynch, Jérôme Moïso, Robert Traylor and Chris Porter, who was waived almost immediately. The pick linked with Joey Graham is a rights-chain reference, not guaranteed Warriors playing value.