NBA Trade Verdict

Blazers Win

Golden State finished with a modest edge. The Warriors acquired Jim Barnett from Portland Trail Blazers for Charlie Yelverton; 1971 third round pick (#42-Bill Smith (A.)); 1972 second round pick (#26-Dave Twardzik).

March 27, 1971 Golden State Warriors / Portland Trail Blazers Record confidence: High

Portland Trail Blazers Received

  • Player Charlie Yelverton)
  • Draft Pick 1971 third round pick (#42-Bill Smith (A.))
  • Draft Pick 1972 second round pick (#26- Dave Twardzik )

Trade Analysis

Jim Barnett delivered useful scoring, while Portland's pick package produced Charley Yelverton and Dave Twardzik. Golden State received Jim Barnett and sent 1971 second round pick (#25-Charles Yelverton / Charley Yelverton / Charlie Yelverton); 1971 third round pick (#42-Bill Smith (A.)); 1972 second round pick (#26-Dave Twardzik). Golden State came away with the better overall value, though the counterpart retained a credible return. The displayed team grades for Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers reflect the realized value of the players, draft assets and transaction context that ultimately materialized. The judgment is retrospective and does not assume that every later draft outcome was predictable on the trade date.