NBA Trade Verdict
Kings Win
Golden State realized the stronger long-term return. The Warriors acquired Jim Petersen from Sacramento Kings for Ralph Sampson.
September 27, 1989 Golden State Warriors / Sacramento Kings Record confidence: High
Golden State Warriors Received
- Player Jim Petersen
Sacramento Kings Received
- Player Ralph Sampson
Trade Analysis
Jim Petersen gave Golden State useful frontcourt minutes, while Sacramento absorbed the diminished Ralph Sampson. Golden State received Jim Petersen and sent Ralph Sampson. The long-term value clearly favored Golden State. The displayed team grades for Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings 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.