Denver traded Wayne Hightower and Billy McGill to the Los Angeles Stars for cash on September 8, 1969. The legacy archive split that single transaction into two rows; this record now consolidates the complete package. Los Angeles received immediate production from both veterans: Hightower averaged 18.1 points and 9.4 rebounds in 27 games, while McGill averaged 11.5 points and 4.4 rebounds in 27. McGill was then traded for Craig Raymond, who became a major contributor during the Stars' run to the 1970 ABA Finals. Denver's cash amount remains undisclosed, leaving Los Angeles with the clearer realized return.
Denver traded Wayne Hightower and Billy McGill to the Los Angeles Stars for cash on September 8, 1969. The verified record consolidates what the legacy archive had incorrectly split into two separate transactions.
Hightower averaged 18.1 points and 9.4 rebounds in 27 games, while McGill averaged 11.5 points and 4.4 rebounds in 27. Los Angeles received meaningful production from both players right away.
The Stars later traded McGill for Craig Raymond, who became an important contributor during the club’s run to the 1970 ABA Finals. That gives Los Angeles additional attributable value beyond the initial 27-game stint.
Denver’s cash amount is unknown, so the Rockets’ side cannot be fully valued. The visible basketball return still supports an A- for Los Angeles against Denver’s C and a clear Stars win.
Stars Win — Denver C, Los Angeles Stars A-. Denver traded Wayne Hightower and Billy McGill to the Los Angeles Stars for cash on September 8, 1969. The legacy archive split that single transaction into two rows; this record now consolidates the complete package.