San Francisco Sold Wayne Hightower’s Rights to Baltimore
The Warriors sold Wayne Hightower’s player rights to the Bullets for cash on February 3, 1965. San Francisco, Baltimore and league transaction records all support the rights-sale structure.
NBA Trade Verdict
Bullets Win
San Francisco sold Wayne Hightower's player rights to Baltimore on February 3, 1965 for cash. The Warriors, Bullets and NBA transaction ledgers agree on the rights-sale structure. Hightower then played 94 regular-season games for Baltimore across parts of three seasons, including 27 games immediately after the sale, before the Bullets sold his rights to Detroit in January 1967 for another cash return. San Francisco did receive immediate cash, but the amount is not disclosed in the public transaction records. Baltimore therefore realized both useful frontcourt minutes and a later financial return from the acquired rights, supporting a clear Bullets edge without treating the original Warriors cash return as worthless.
February 3, 1965 Golden State Warriors / Washington Wizards Record confidence: High
Golden State Warriors Received
- Cash cash
Washington Wizards Received
- Player Wayne Hightower
Trade Analysis
Hightower Became Useful Frontcourt Depth
Hightower played 94 regular-season games for Baltimore across parts of three seasons, including 27 appearances immediately after the sale. That gave the Bullets more than a token return from the acquired rights.
Baltimore Later Recovered Cash as Well
The Bullets sold Hightower’s rights to Detroit in January 1967, creating another financial return after already receiving useful minutes. San Francisco’s original cash payment remains undisclosed in the public record.
The Bullets Created Two Forms of Realized Value
Baltimore received both NBA production and a later sale return. That supports the B versus C grade split while still recognizing that the Warriors did receive immediate consideration rather than surrendering the rights for nothing.
Final Verdict
Bullets Win — San Francisco C, Baltimore B. San Francisco sold Wayne Hightower's player rights to Baltimore on February 3, 1965 for cash. The Warriors, Bullets and NBA transaction ledgers agree on the rights-sale structure.