NBA Trade Verdict

Nuggets Win

Denver acquired rights to Jarred Vanderbilt from Orlando Magic for rights to Justin Jackson (Nicholas); 2019 second-round pick (less favorable of Nuggets (protected #56-60), Wizards picks; if Nuggets pick is less favorable but falls within protected range, then Wizards pick) (#36-Cody Martin).

June 21, 2018 Denver Nuggets / Orlando Magic Record confidence: Medium

Denver Nuggets Received

Orlando Magic Received

  • Draft Rights rights to Justin Jackson (Nicholas)
  • Draft Pick 2019 second-round pick (less favorable of Nuggets (protected #56-60), Wizards picks
  • Draft Pick if Nuggets pick is less favorable but falls within protected range, then Wizards pick) (#36- Cody Martin )

Trade Analysis

Denver clearly received the superior realized return. Denver's side was led by rights to Jarred Vanderbilt, while the principal outgoing value was rights to Justin Jackson (Nicholas). The A-/C+ 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.