NBA Trade Verdict
Lakers Win
Chicago exchanged Erwin Mueller for Jim Barnes, 1968 third round pick (#31-Dave Newmark) in a transaction with realized value ultimately favorable to Lakers.
January 9, 1968 Chicago Bulls / Los Angeles Lakers Record confidence: Medium
Chicago Bulls Received
- Player Jim Barnes
- Draft Pick 1968 third round pick (#31-Dave Newmark)
Los Angeles Lakers Received
- Player Erwin Mueller
Trade Analysis
The realized-value outcome ultimately favored Lakers. Lakers' package produced the stronger realized return: Chicago received Jim Barnes, 1968 third round pick (#31-Dave Newmark), while the other team obtained Erwin Mueller.