NBA Trade Verdict
Nuggets Win
Denver acquired Rich Kelley from Phoenix Suns for 1982 first-round pick (#15-David Thirdkill).
June 21, 1982 Denver Nuggets / Phoenix Suns Record confidence: Medium
Denver Nuggets Received
- Player Rich Kelley
Phoenix Suns Received
- Draft Pick 1982 first-round pick (#15- David Thirdkill )
Trade Analysis
Denver finished with the stronger realized-value outcome. Denver's side was led by Rich Kelley, while the principal outgoing value was 1982 first-round pick (#15-David Thirdkill). The C-/D grades reflect the players and picks that actually materialized, with contract, age, competitive-window fit, and downstream pick conversion treated as context rather than substitutes for realized value.