Miami acquired the rights to Al Cueto from Denver on May 16, 1969 for a future draft choice. Cueto became a regular immediately, appearing in 78 games for the Floridians in 1969-70 and averaging 6.0 points and 5.8 rebounds in 16.2 minutes per game. Miami then included him in a June 1970 multi-player trade with New Orleans, preserving some additional transaction value. Denver's incoming draft choice is verified, but its round, year and eventual player remain unresolved in the reviewed records. Miami therefore received the clearer realized return.
The Floridians acquired the rights to Al Cueto from Denver on May 16, 1969 for a future draft choice. Denver’s selection is verified as consideration, but its round, year and eventual player remain unresolved.
Cueto appeared in 78 games for the Floridians in 1969-70, averaging 6.0 points and 5.8 rebounds in 16.2 minutes. That gave Miami a full season of measurable frontcourt production.
The Floridians included Cueto in a June 1970 multi-player transaction with New Orleans. His rights therefore generated both on-court contribution and later transaction utility.
Denver’s incoming pick may have mattered, but its realized outcome cannot be traced. Miami’s B versus Denver’s C+ reflects the clearer one-season player production and subsequent trade value.
Floridians Win — Denver C+, Miami B. Miami acquired the rights to Al Cueto from Denver on May 16, 1969 for a future draft choice. Cueto became a regular immediately, appearing in 78 games for the Floridians in 1969-70 and averaging 6.0 points and 5.8 rebounds in 16.2 minutes per game.