NBA Trade Verdict
Rockets Win
Houston’s cash purchase of Chandler Parsons’ draft rights was a clear win.
June 23, 2011 Houston Rockets / Minnesota Timberwolves Record confidence: High
Houston Rockets Received
- Draft Rights rights to Chandler Parsons
Minnesota Timberwolves Received
- Draft Pick 2012 conditional second-round pick (if pick is #31-40) (not exercised)
- Cash $1.5M cash
Trade Analysis
The Rockets acquired the No. 38 pick used on Parsons for a conditional second-rounder that did not convey and $1.5 million. Parsons quickly became a starting wing and one of the best values in his draft class. The transaction created substantial production with almost no basketball asset cost. This grade reflects the actual value created by rights to Chandler Parsons relative to 2012 conditional second-round pick (if pick is #31-40) (not exercised); the difference remained meaningful after accounting for timing, role and opportunity cost.