NBA Trade Verdict
Kings Win
Chicago traded Dave Newmark and Norm Van Lier to Cincinnati for Walt Wesley; Bulls historical material also reports a draft choice whose exact lineage remains unresolved.
October 12, 1969 Chicago Bulls / Sacramento Kings Record confidence: High
Chicago Bulls Received
- Player Walt Wesley
- Consideration Draft choice reported by Bulls historical material (exact pick lineage unresolved)
Sacramento Kings Received
- Player Dave Newmark
- Player Norm Van Lier
Trade Analysis
The realized-value outcome is a clear loss for Chicago. Van Lier became 3-time All-Star, 8-time All-Defense, and Chicago icon. Wesley was reserve. Bulls had to reacquire Van Lier in 1971 at higher cost. Clear process miss.