Denver acquired Taurean Green from Portland Trail Blazers for Von Wafer.
On February 21, 2008, the Nuggets acquired Taurean Green from Portland in exchange for Von Wafer. Both were guards still establishing their NBA roles, making this a development and roster-fit decision rather than a veteran-star acquisition. The canonical transaction contains no incoming draft choice or additional cash. Denver chose Green's prospects as a ball-handler, while the Trail Blazers elected to evaluate Wafer as a perimeter scoring option.
Green arrived with limited NBA experience and an opportunity to earn a bench role. He wasn't an established starting point guard whose career results could justify a high transaction grade. Denver's C reflects the narrow amount of value that ultimately came from acquiring his player rights. The decision was a modest effort to adjust guard depth around a roster already built primarily around higher-profile players.
Wafer was the known outgoing player for Denver and the incoming asset for Portland. His ability to provide scoring from the perimeter made him an identifiable roster option rather than future contingent compensation. The Blazers' C+ represents a small advantage in the finished player-for-player exchange. The two incoming players occupied limited roles, so the comparison shouldn't count Wafer's career production for other teams as though it occurred in Portland.
Slight Blazers Edge. Portland receives C+ for acquiring Von Wafer's guard rights from Denver. The Nuggets earn C for Taurean Green, whose Denver return was modest. Neither franchise surrendered a premium pick or obtained a lasting star; the small grade difference reflects the practical value of the two guards.