NBA Trade Verdict

Rockets Win

Chicago acquired Granville Waiters from Houston for the 1989 second-round pick that became No. 43 Chucky Brown.

October 23, 1986 Chicago Bulls / Houston Rockets Record confidence: High

Houston Rockets Received

  • Draft Pick 1989 second round pick (#43-Chucky Brown)

Trade Analysis

Houston received the stronger long-term asset. Waiters gave Chicago 66 games across two seasons, while the outgoing pick became Chucky Brown, who played 694 NBA games over 13 seasons. Chicago received usable center depth, but the pick carried clearly greater realized value.