NBA Trade Verdict

Nuggets Win

Denver acquired rights to Julian Strawther; rights to Jalen Pickett; rights to Hunter Tyson; 2024 second-round pick (from Thunder) (least favorable of Hornets, Timberwolves picks) (#56-Kevin McCullar Jr.) from Los Angeles Lakers, Indiana Pacers, Oklahoma City Thunder for rights to Maxwell Lewis; draft pick (at least 2 years after Thunder receive previously owed first-round pick from Nuggets; first-round pick protected top 5 in 2029-30, else 2030 second-round pick) (outcome unknown).

June 23, 2023 Denver Nuggets / Indiana Pacers / Los Angeles Lakers / Oklahoma City Thunder Record confidence: Low

Denver Nuggets Received

  • Draft Rights rights to Julian Strawther
  • Draft Rights rights to Jalen Pickett
  • Draft Rights rights to Hunter Tyson
  • Draft Pick 2024 second-round pick (from Thunder) (least favorable of Hornets, Timberwolves picks) (#56-Kevin McCullar Jr.)

Indiana Pacers Received

Los Angeles Lakers Received

Oklahoma City Thunder Received

  • Draft Pick draft pick (at least 2 years after Thunder receive previously owed first-round pick from Nuggets
  • Draft Pick first-round pick protected top 5 in 2029-30, else 2030 second-round pick) (?-?)

Trade Analysis

Denver gained a modest realized-value advantage. Denver's side was led by rights to Julian Strawther, while the principal outgoing value was rights to Maxwell Lewis. The displayed team grades for Denver Nuggets, Indiana Pacers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Oklahoma City Thunder reflect the realized value of the players, draft assets and transaction context that ultimately materialized.