NBA TRADE VERDICTS
NBA Trade Disasters
The all-in swings and severe long-term value losses that produced the archive's harshest grade splits.
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What qualifies
A disaster requires at least a B+ result on one side, a D+ or worse result on another, and a substantial canonical grade gap. Qualifying transactions are listed newest first.
CURATED NBA TRADE ARCHIVE
NBA Trade Disasters
Trae Young to the Washington Wizards
Washington acquired Trae Young for C.J. McCollum and Corey Kispert.
Jusuf Nurkić to the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte acquired Jusuf Nurkić; 2026 first-round pick from Phoenix Suns for Cody Martin; Vasa Micić; 2026 second-round pick.
Caleb Martin to the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas received Caleb Martin; 2030 second-round pick (pick not identified in source) from Philadelphia 76ers and sent Quentin Grimes; 2025 second-round pick (more favorable of 76ers, Nuggets picks) (#35-Johni Broome) in…
Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks
In a 3-team transaction, Dallas received Anthony Davis; Max Christie; 2029 Los Angeles Lakers first-round pick; $55,000 cash from Utah and sent Luka Dončić; Maxi Kleber; Markieff Morris; 2025 Dallas second-round pick…
Rights to Quinten Post to the Golden State Warriors
On July 6, 2024, Portland acquired cash from Golden State Warriors in exchange for rights to Quinten Post.
Vasa Micić to the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte acquired Vasa Micić; Tre Mann; Davis Bertans; 2024 second round pick (Rockets pick) (#42-K.J. Simpson); 2025 second round pick (76ers pick) (#35-Johni Broome); cash considerations from Oklahoma City Thunder for…
Kyle Lowry to the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte acquired Kyle Lowry; future first-round pick from Miami Heat for Terry Rozier.
Cameron Payne to the San Antonio Spurs
On July 17, 2023, San Antonio Spurs acquired Cameron Payne; 2025 second round pick (#34-Ryan Kalkbrenner); cash from Phoenix Suns in exchange for 2024 second round pick (protected #31-49 and #55-59) (not exercised).
Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers
Indiana acquired Obi Toppin for two future second-round picks and added a productive frontcourt athlete at a modest acquisition cost.
Richaun Holmes to the Dallas Mavericks
On July 6, 2023, Sacramento Kings acquired cash considerations from Mavericks in exchange for Richaun Holmes; rights to Olivier-Maxence Prosper.
Draft rights to Trayce Jackson-Davis (#57) to the Golden State Warriors
On June 23, 2023, Washington Wizards acquired cash considerations from Golden State Warriors in exchange for rights to Trayce Jackson-Davis.
James Wiseman to the Detroit Pistons
Detroit acquired James Wiseman in a four-team transaction while sending Saddiq Bey and Kevin Knox II.
Will Barton to the Washington Wizards
On July 6, 2022, Washington Wizards acquired Will Barton; Monte Morris from Denver Nuggets in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope; Ishmael Smith / Ish Smith.
Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta acquired Dejounte Murray, Jock Landale, and a 2026 swap right from San Antonio for Danilo Gallinari, 2023 first-round pick (protected), 2025 first-round pick (#14 Carter Bryant), 2027 first-round pick (unprotected),…
Danny Green to the Memphis Grizzlies
On June 24, 2022, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired De'Anthony Melton from the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for Danny Green and rights to David Roddy.
Rights to Jalen Duren to the New York Knicks
Charlotte acquired draft picks (Nuggets first round pick protected top 14 in 2023-25, else 2025 second round pick) (2023 #27-Nick Smith Jr.); 2023 second round pick (Jazz pick) (#39-Mouhamed Gueye (a)); 2023 second round…
Rights to Sasha Vezenkov to the Sacramento Kings
On June 23, 2022, Sacramento Kings acquired rights to Sasha Vezenkov; cash considerations from Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for 2022 second round pick (#49-Isaiah Mobley).
Ben Simmons to the Brooklyn Nets
The Nets acquired Ben Simmons; Seth Curry; Andre Drummond; 2023 first-round pick (#28, Brice Sensabaugh); 2027 first-round pick (top-eight protected in 2027 and 2028, otherwise converts to a 2028 second-round pick and cash)…
Kristaps Porzingis to the Washington Wizards
On February 10, 2022, Washington Wizards acquired Kristaps Porzingis; 2022 second round pick (protected top 45) (#54-Yannick Nzosa) from Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie; Davis Bertans.
Thaddeus Young to the Toronto Raptors
On February 10, 2022, Toronto acquired Thaddeus Young; Drew Eubanks; 2022 second round pick (more favorable of Bulls, Pistons picks) (#33-Christian Koloko) from San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Goran Dragic; draft picks…
Norman Powell to the LA Clippers
On February 4, 2022, Portland acquired Eric Bledsoe; Justise Winslow; Keon Johnson; 2025 second round pick (Pistons pick) (#47-Bogoljub Markovic) from Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Norman Powell; Robert Covington.
Jahlil Okafor to the Brooklyn Nets
The Nets acquired Jahlil Okafor; Sekou Doumbouya from Pistons in exchange for DeAndre Jordan; 2022 second-round pick (#46, Ismael Kamagate); 2024 second-round pick (more favorable of Grizzlies, Wizards picks) (#32, Kyle…
Derrick Jones Jr. to the Chicago Bulls
Chicago sent Lauri Markkanen for Derrick Jones Jr., 2023 second round pick (from Cavaliers) (protected top 46) (pick forfeited), draft pick (from Blazers) (first round pick protected top 14 in 2022-28, else 2028 second round…
Wes Iwundu to the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte acquired Wes Iwundu; rights to Tyler Harvey; 2022 first-round pick (#15-Mark Williams); 2024 second-round pick; cash in a multi-team trade involving Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, sending Devonte' Graham.
Daniel Theis to the Houston Rockets
Chicago sent Daniel Theis for traded player exception, cash, and the outgoing package produced materially greater realized value.
Russell Westbrook to the Los Angeles Lakers
In a multi-team transaction involving Lakers, Pacers, Spurs, Wizards, the Nets acquired rights to Nikola Milutinov; 2024 second-round pick (from Wizards) (more favorable of Grizzlies, Wizards picks) (#32, Kyle Filipowski);…
Rights to Kai Jones to the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte acquired rights to Kai Jones from New York Knicks for conditional future first-round pick obligation.
Evan Fournier to the Boston Celtics
Boston acquired Evan Fournier from Magic in exchange for Jeff Teague; 2025 second-round pick (#57 Max Shulga); 2027 second-round pick.
Nikola Vucevic to the Chicago Bulls
Chicago acquired Nikola Vučević and Al-Farouq Aminu for Wendell Carter Jr., Otto Porter Jr. and two first-round picks, which Orlando used on Franz Wagner and Jett Howard.
J.J. Redick to the Dallas Mavericks
Dallas received J.J. Redick; Nicolo Melli from New Orleans Pelicans and sent James Johnson; Wesley Iwundu; 2021 second-round pick (#53-Charles Bassey); cash in return.
James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn acquired James Harden in a four-team blockbuster, while Houston received three first-round picks and four swaps, Cleveland acquired Jarrett Allen and Indiana acquired Caris LeVert.
Ed Davis (Adam) to the New York Knicks
On November 23, 2020, Utah Jazz acquired cash considerations from New York Knicks in exchange for Ed Davis (Adam), 2023 second round pick (#39-Mouhamed Gueye (a)), and 2024 second round pick (more favorable of Cavaliers,…
Trevor Ariza to the Houston Rockets
On November 22, 2020, Portland acquired Robert Covington from Houston Rockets in exchange for Trevor Ariza; rights to Isaiah Stewart; draft pick (first round pick protected top 14 in 2021-27, else 2027 second round pick)…
Enes Kanter to the Portland Trail Blazers
Memphis sent two future second-round picks to acquire Desmond Bane’s draft rights in the 2020 three-team deal, while Boston received the seconds and Portland acquired Enes Kanter.
Rights to Mathias Lessort to the New York Knicks
Minnesota Timberwolves received rights to Leandro Bolmaro. New York Knicks received rights to Mathias Lessort; rights to Immanuel Quickley; 2023 second round pick (from Timberwolves) (#31-James Nnaji). New York ultimately…
Josh Richardson to the Dallas Mavericks
On November 18, 2020, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Seth Curry and traded player exception from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Josh Richardson and rights to Tyler Bey.
Rights to Xavier Tillman to the Memphis Grizzlies
On November 18, 2020, Sacramento Kings acquired rights to Robert Woodard II; 2022 second round pick (less favorable of Bulls, Pistons picks) (#49-Isaiah Mobley) from Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for rights to Xavier Tillman.
Keita Bates-Diop to the Denver Nuggets
Denver acquired Keita Bates-Diop; Shabazz Napier; Noah Vonleh; Gerald Green; 2020 first-round pick (from Rockets) (#22-Zeke Nnaji) from Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Minnesota Timberwolves for Malik Beasley; Juancho…
Dante Exum to the Cleveland Cavaliers
On December 23, 2019, Utah Jazz acquired Jordan Clarkson from Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Dante Exum, 2022 second round pick (#39-Khalifa Diop), and 2023 second round pick (#49-Emoni Bates).
Russell Westbrook to the Houston Rockets
Houston traded Chris Paul, first-round picks in 2024 and 2026, and swap rights in 2021 and 2025 for Russell Westbrook, whose Rockets tenure lasted one season before another major reset.
Shabazz Napier to the Minnesota Timberwolves
Golden State acquired rights to Lior Eliyahu from Minnesota Timberwolves for Shabazz Napier; Treveon Graham; cash.
Kevin Durant to the Brooklyn Nets
The Nets acquired Kevin Durant; draft pick (first-round pick protected top 20 in 2020, else 2025 second-round pick) (2025 #48, Javon Small) from Warriors in exchange for D'Angelo Russell; Shabazz Napier; Treveon Graham;…
Julian Washburn to the Golden State Warriors
Golden State surrendered the more valuable outcome. The Warriors acquired Julian Washburn from Memphis Grizzlies for Andre Iguodala; first round pick (protected top 4 in 2024, top 1 in 2025, unprotected in 2026) (2024…
Aron Baynes to the Phoenix Suns
On July 6, 2019, the Phoenix Suns acquired Aron Baynes; rights to Ty Jerome from the Boston Celtics in exchange for first-round pick (protected top 7 in 2020, unprotected in 2021) (2020 #30-Desmond Bane); traded player…
Dario Saric to the Phoenix Suns
On July 6, 2019, the Phoenix Suns acquired Dario Saric; rights to Cameron Johnson from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for rights to Jarrett Culver.
Rights to Alen Smailagic to the Golden State Warriors
Golden State surrendered the more valuable outcome. The Warriors acquired rights to Alen Smailagic from New Orleans Pelicans for 2021 second round pick (#47-David Johnson (Ricardo)); 2023 second round pick (#49-Emoni Bates);…
Justin Jackson to the Dallas Mavericks
On February 7, 2019, Sacramento Kings acquired Harrison Barnes from Mavericks in exchange for Justin Jackson (Aaron); Zach Randolph.
James Ennis III to the Philadelphia 76ers
On February 7, 2019, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired James Ennis III and Rockets' option to swap 2021 second round picks with 76ers (not exercised) from the Houston Rockets in exchange for Rockets' option to swap 2021 second…
Michael Beasley to the LA Clippers
Ivica Zubac for Mike Muscala became one of the Clippers' cleanest modern wins: Zubac developed into a long-term starting center and valuable two-way asset at minimal acquisition cost.
Markelle Fultz to the Orlando Magic
Orlando acquired Markelle Fultz from Philadelphia for Jonathon Simmons, a 2019 second (Carsen Edwards No. 33) and a 2020 first that became Tyrese Maxey (No. 21).
Landry Shamet to the LA Clippers
On February 6, 2019, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Tobias Harris, Boban Marjanovic and Mike Scott from the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for Landry Shamet, Wilson Chandler, Mike Muscala, and 4 additional assets.
Markieff Morris to the New Orleans Pelicans
On February 6, 2019, Washington Wizards acquired Wesley Johnson from New Orleans Pelicans in exchange for Markieff Morris; 2023 second round pick (#37-Hunter Tyson).
Kelly Oubre Jr. to the Phoenix Suns
On December 17, 2018, Washington Wizards acquired Trevor Ariza from Phoenix Suns in exchange for Kelly Oubre Jr.; Austin Rivers.
Robert Covington to the Minnesota Timberwolves
On November 12, 2018, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Jimmy Butler and Justin Patton from the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Robert Covington, Dario Saric, Jerryd Bayless and 2022 second round pick (more favorable of…
Richaun Holmes to the Phoenix Suns
On July 20, 2018, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired $1M cash from the Phoenix Suns in exchange for Richaun Holmes.
Wilson Chandler to the Philadelphia 76ers
On July 6, 2018, the Philadelphia 76ers acquired Wilson Chandler, 2021 second round pick (#55-Aaron Wiggins) and 76ers' option to swap 2022 second round picks with Nuggets (#50-Matteo Spagnolo) from the Denver Nuggets in…
Rights to Devonte' Graham to the Charlotte Hornets
Atlanta traded the rights to Devonte' Graham (34th pick 2018) to Charlotte for 2019 second-round pick (#44 Bol Bol) and 2023 second-round pick (#34 Colby Jones).
Rights to Miles Bridges to the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte acquired rights to Miles Bridges; 2020 second round pick (#32-Vernon Carey Jr.); 2021 second round pick (#56-Scottie Lewis) from Los Angeles Clippers for rights to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Rights to Mikal Bridges to the Phoenix Suns
On June 21, 2018, the Phoenix Suns acquired rights to Mikal Bridges from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for rights to Zhaire Smith; 2021 first-round pick (#18-Tre Mann).
Rights to Gary Trent Jr. to the Portland Trail Blazers
On June 21, 2018, Portland acquired rights to Gary Trent Jr. from Sacramento Kings in exchange for 2019 second round pick (more favorable of Lakers, Timberwolves picks) (#40-Justin James); 2021 second round pick (#48-Sharife…