Trade Verdicts
NBA Trade Verdict

Chaparrals Edge

Denver acquired Bob Verga from the Dallas Chaparrals on July 13, 1968 for Bob Bedell and a 1969 third-round draft choice. Verga played only six games for the Rockets, averaging 11.2 points in 25.0 minutes, before Denver traded him to New York for another draft choice on November 11. Bedell gave Dallas 42 regular-season games in 1968-69 at 5.5 points and 2.8 rebounds, then remained with the franchise for brief appearances over the next two seasons. The original third-round pick is documented but its exact drafted player remains unresolved. Dallas received the deeper direct return, while Denver at least preserved some value by flipping Verga.

July 13, 1968 Denver Nuggets / San Antonio Spurs Record confidence: Medium

Denver Nuggets Received

San Antonio Spurs Received

  • Player Bob Bedell
  • Draft Pick 1969 third-round pick (outcome unknown)

Denver Nuggets

C+

San Antonio Spurs

B-

Trade Analysis

Denver Acquired Bob Verga for Bob Bedell and a Pick

The Rockets acquired Bob Verga from Dallas on July 13, 1968 for Bob Bedell and a 1969 third-round draft choice. The transaction gave the Chaparrals an immediate player plus a future asset.

Verga’s Denver Stay Lasted Six Games

Verga averaged 11.2 points in 25.0 minutes across six Rockets games before Denver traded him to New York for another draft choice on November 11. Denver therefore preserved some transactional value despite the brief stint.

Bedell Gave Dallas the Deeper Direct Return

Bedell played 42 regular-season games for Dallas in 1968-69 at 5.5 points and 2.8 rebounds, then remained with the franchise for brief appearances over the next two seasons. The original third-round pick’s final player remains unresolved.

Dallas Wins a Close, Low-Level Exchange

The Chaparrals’ B- against Denver’s C+ reflects the deeper direct return and extra draft asset. Denver avoided a total loss by flipping Verga, which keeps the grade difference narrow.

Final Verdict

Chaparrals Edge — Denver C+, Dallas B-. Denver acquired Bob Verga from the Dallas Chaparrals on July 13, 1968 for Bob Bedell and a 1969 third-round draft choice. Verga played only six games for the Rockets, averaging 11.2 points in 25.0 minutes, before Denver traded him to New York for another draft choice on November 11.

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