Chicago Swapped Len Chappell for George Wilson
The Bulls traded Len Chappell to Cincinnati for George Wilson on November 25, 1966. Both incoming players appeared in the NBA after the deal, making this a comparison of short-term rotation returns.
NBA Trade Verdict
Slight Royals Edge
Chicago traded Len Chappell to Cincinnati for George Wilson on November 25, 1966. Wilson played 43 games for the Bulls after the trade, averaging 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in 10.4 minutes, before Seattle selected him in the 1967 expansion draft. Chappell gave Cincinnati 54 games that season and 10 more in 1967-68 before the Royals moved on from him. The direct value therefore leans toward Cincinnati, but both returns were short-lived and neither team preserved a meaningful downstream asset from the exchange.
November 25, 1966 Chicago Bulls / Sacramento Kings Record confidence: High
Chicago Bulls Received
- Player George Wilson / Jiff Wilson
Sacramento Kings Received
- Player Len Chappell
Trade Analysis
Wilson Played 43 Games Before the Expansion Draft
Wilson averaged 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in 10.4 minutes across 43 Bulls games. Seattle selected him in the 1967 expansion draft, ending Chicago’s control after less than a season.
Chappell Lasted Longer with Cincinnati
Chappell gave the Royals 54 games that season and 10 more in 1967-68. The extra games create a modest realized advantage, although Cincinnati also moved on without preserving a major downstream asset.
The Royals Edge Is Narrow
Cincinnati’s B- against Chicago’s C+ reflects the slightly larger direct return. Neither side secured a long-term piece, so the grades stay close rather than turning a brief player swap into a major win.
Final Verdict
Slight Royals Edge — Chicago C+, Cincinnati B-. Chicago traded Len Chappell to Cincinnati for George Wilson on November 25, 1966. Wilson played 43 games for the Bulls after the trade, averaging 4.6 points and 3.8 rebounds in 10.4 minutes, before Seattle selected him in the 1967 expansion draft.