NBA Trade Verdict
Nuggets Win
Denver received rights to Linas Kleiza; rights to Ricky Sanchez from Portland Trail Blazers, sending rights to Jarrett Jack in return.
June 28, 2005 Denver Nuggets / Portland Trail Blazers Record confidence: High
Denver Nuggets Received
- Draft Rights rights to Linas Kleiza
- Draft Rights rights to Ricky Sanchez
Portland Trail Blazers Received
- Draft Rights rights to Jarrett Jack
Trade Analysis
Denver traded Jarrett Jack's rights for Linas Kleiza and Ricky Sánchez. Jack had the stronger overall NBA career, but Kleiza became a useful scorer across multiple Denver playoff teams and filled a direct roster need. Denver's return was meaningful enough to justify a clear win under the workbook's Denver-window evaluation.