NBA Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Dallas received 1990 first-round pick (#9-Willie Burton) from Washington Bullets and sent Jay Vincent in return.

September 3, 1986 Dallas Mavericks / Washington Wizards Record confidence: High

Dallas Mavericks Received

Trade Analysis

Neither team created a durable advantage from the exchange. The first-round pick became Willie Burton, while Jay Vincent remained a productive scorer for Washington. The outcomes were close enough that neither side earned a durable edge. The central comparison is 1990 first-round pick (#9-Willie Burton) against Jay Vincent, with the remaining picks, rights, cash and contract consequences shaping the final margin.