NBA Trade Verdict
Slight Nuggets Edge
Denver received Johan Petro; 2009 second-round pick (#34-Sergio Llull) from Oklahoma City Thunder, sending Chucky Atkins; first-round pick (protected top 20 in 2009, top 15 in 2010, top 10 in 2011, top 5 in 2012, top 3 in 2013, top 1 in 2014, unprotected in 2015) (2009 #26-Taj Gibson); cash in return.
January 7, 2009 Denver Nuggets / Oklahoma City Thunder Record confidence: Medium
Denver Nuggets Received
- Player Johan Petro
- Draft Pick 2009 second-round pick (#34- Sergio Llull )
Oklahoma City Thunder Received
- Player Chucky Atkins
- Draft Pick first-round pick (protected top 20 in 2009, top 15 in 2010, top 10 in 2011, top 5 in 2012, top 3 in 2013, top 1 in 2014, unprotected in 2015) (2009 #26- Taj Gibson )
- Cash cash
Trade Analysis
Oklahoma City gained the better long-term return. Denver added Johan Petro and the rights to Sergio Llull, but sent Chucky Atkins, cash and a protected first-round pick that became Taj Gibson. Petro filled a short-term need and Llull retained international value, yet Gibson's long NBA career created the clearer lasting outcome.