NBA Trade Verdict
Nuggets Win
Charlotte acquired 2008 first round pick (#20-Alexis Ajinça) from Denver Nuggets for first round pick (protected lottery in 2009, top 12 in 2010, top 10 in 2011, top 8 in 2012, top 3 in 2013, unprotected in 2014) (2010 #16-Luke Babbitt).
June 25, 2008 Charlotte Hornets / Denver Nuggets Record confidence: Medium
Charlotte Hornets Received
- Draft Pick 2008 first round pick (#20-Alexis Ajinça)
Denver Nuggets Received
- Draft Pick first round pick (protected lottery in 2009, top 12 in 2010, top 10 in 2011, top 8 in 2012, top 3 in 2013, unprotected in 2014) (2010 #16-Luke Babbitt)
Trade Analysis
Charlotte's return of 2008 first round pick (#20-Alexis Ajinça) did not approach the value created by first round pick (protected lottery in 2009, top 12 in 2010, top 10 in 2011, top 8 in 2012, top 3 in 2013, unprotected in 2014) (2010 #16-Luke Babbitt). The gap is large enough for a clear the other team win.