NBA TRADE VERDICTS
Lopsided NBA Trade Wins
The widest grade gaps and clearest long-term winners in the canonical NBA trade archive.
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Trades qualify through a substantial canonical grade gap and are listed in chronological order, newest first.
CURATED NBA TRADE ARCHIVE
Lopsided NBA Trade Wins
Devin Carter to the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta acquired former first-round guard Devin Carter and a 2033 second-round selection from Sacramento on June 30, 2026. The Kings received the draft rights to Alpha Kaba, a player selected in 2017 who had remained outside…
draft rights to Ebuka Okorie (#17) to the Detroit Pistons
Detroit acquired the No. 17 draft rights to Ebuka Okorie while sending Karim López’s rights and three future second-round picks.
Nick Richards to the Chicago Bulls
Chicago acquired Nick Richards from Phoenix in a three-team February 2026 deal. Milwaukee received Ousmane Dieng from the Bulls and Nigel Hayes-Davis from the Suns; Phoenix received Cole Anthony and Amir Coffey from…
Trae Young to the Washington Wizards
Washington acquired four-time All-Star guard Trae Young from Atlanta on January 9, 2026, for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert. Young's elite passing and ability to create offense supplied the Wizards with a much larger…
Kobe Bufkin to the Brooklyn Nets
Brooklyn acquired guard Kobe Bufkin from Atlanta in September 2025 for cash considerations. Atlanta surrendered the former first-round prospect without receiving an active player or draft selection. The inherited Nets Win…
Jonas Valanciunas to the Denver Nuggets
Denver acquired Jonas Valančiūnas from Sacramento for Dario Šarić.
CJ McCollum to the Washington Wizards
Washington acquired C.J. McCollum, Kelly Olynyk, Cam Whitmore and a second-round pick while moving Jordan Poole, Saddiq Bey and draft assets.
Isaac Okoro to the Chicago Bulls
Chicago acquired Isaac Okoro from Cleveland for Lonzo Ball.
Jaden Springer to the Houston Rockets
Houston acquired Jaden Springer plus future 2027 and 2030 second-round rights from Boston in February 2025. The Celtics received a conditional 2031 second-round right. The inherited Rockets Win grades Houston B+ and Boston…
Jusuf Nurkić to the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte Win. The Hornets earn A- for absorbing Jusuf Nurkić while securing a 2026 first-round selection, a stronger draft asset than the second they sent away. Phoenix receives C+ for Cody Martin, Vasilije Micić and a 2026…
Khris Middleton to the Washington Wizards
Washington traded Kyle Kuzma, Patrick Baldwin Jr. and a 2025 second-round pick for Khris Middleton, AJ Johnson and a 2028 first-round swap right.
Marcus Smart to the Washington Wizards
Washington acquired Marcus Smart, Colby Jones, Alex Len and the No. 18 pick for Marvin Bagley III, Johnny Davis and a second-round pick.
Reggie Jackson (waived) to the Washington Wizards
Washington exchanged Jared Butler and four second-round picks for a 2026 first-round pick and Reggie Jackson.
Sidy Cissoko to the Washington Wizards
Sacramento acquired center Jonas Valančiūnas from Washington at the February 2025 deadline for Sidy Cissoko and second-round choices in 2028 and 2029. Valančiūnas provided an immediate veteran big-man option for the Kings,…
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…
Zach Collins to the Chicago Bulls
Chicago sent Zach LaVine and a 2028 second-round pick to Sacramento and received Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and its 2025 first-round pick.
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…
Ziaire Williams to the Brooklyn Nets
The Nets acquired Ziaire Williams; 2030 second-round pick (Mavericks pick) from Grizzlies in exchange for Mamadi Diakite; rights to Nemanja Dangubic.
Dyson Daniels to the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta sent Dejounte Murray to New Orleans on July 6, 2024 for Dyson Daniels, Larry Nance Jr., E.J. Liddell, Cody Zeller, the Lakers' 2025 first-round pick and a conditional 2027 first. Daniels immediately became the 2025…
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.
Malcolm Brogdon to the Washington Wizards
Portland acquired Deni Avdija from Washington in July 2024 for Malcolm Brogdon, the No. 14 rights used on Bub Carrington, a future first and two second-round picks. Avdija developed into a major Blazers forward and versatile…
Rights to DaRon Holmes II to the Denver Nuggets
Denver acquired rights to DaRon Holmes II from Phoenix Suns for rights to Ryan Dunn; rights to Kevin McCullar Jr.; 2026 second-round pick (outcome unknown); 2031 second-round pick (outcome unknown).
Dennis Schröder to the Brooklyn Nets
The Nets acquired Dennis Schröder; Thaddeus Young from Raptors in exchange for Spencer Dinwiddie.
Jaden Springer to the Boston Celtics
Boston acquired guard Jaden Springer from Philadelphia at the February 2024 deadline for a second-round pick later associated with No. 41 Adem Bona. Springer had limited Celtics playing time despite appearing on the…
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…
Danuel House Jr. to the Detroit Pistons
Detroit acquired Danuel House Jr.; 2024 second round pick (#53 – Cam Spencer); cash considerations from Philadelphia 76ers for 2028 second round pick (protected top 55) (outcome unknown).
Cory Joseph to the Indiana Pacers
Golden State moved Cory Joseph, cash and a protected 2025 Charlotte second that did not convey for the 2024 second-round asset that became No. 52.
Richaun Holmes to the Washington Wizards
richaun-holmes-mavericks-2024-02-08 historical NBA trade: Mavericks Win. Dallas receives A because Daniel Gafford became a major center-rotation contributor during its 2024 NBA Finals run. Washington earns C+ for Richaun…
Kyle Lowry to the Charlotte Hornets
Charlotte acquired Kyle Lowry; future first-round pick from Miami Heat for Terry Rozier.
Marvin Bagley III to the Washington Wizards
Washington acquired Marvin Bagley III, Isaiah Livers and two second-round assets from Detroit in January 2024, sending Danilo Gallinari and Mike Muscala to the Pistons. Bagley supplied interior scoring and rebounding in…
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).
Patrick Mills to the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta obtained veteran guard Patty Mills from Oklahoma City in July 2023, sending out TyTy Washington Jr., Usman Garuba, Rudy Gay and a future 2026 second-round right. Mills offered backcourt leadership and reserve…
Grant Williams to the Dallas Mavericks
Boston sent Grant Williams to Dallas in a July 12, 2023 three-team sign-and-trade. The Celtics received 2024 second-round rights, a 2025 Mavericks second-round swap and a 2030 second. Dallas obtained Williams plus 2025 and…
Rudy Gay to the Atlanta Hawks
Utah acquired forward John Collins from Atlanta in July 2023 for veteran Rudy Gay and a conditional 2026 second-round choice. Collins became a regular Jazz frontcourt contributor, while the Hawks waived Gay before he played…
Obi Toppin to the Indiana Pacers
Indiana acquired Obi Toppin for two future second-round picks and turned the modest draft cost into multiple seasons of rotation value plus a new four-year contract.
Joe Harris to the Detroit Pistons
The Nets acquired reported $110K cash from Pistons in exchange for Joe Harris; 2027 second-round pick (Mavericks pick); 2029 second-round pick (Bucks pick).
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.
Chris Paul to the Washington Wizards
Washington converted Bradley Beal and the No. 8 draft rights into Chris Paul, Landry Shamet, Bilal Coulibaly, cash, six second-round picks and four long-dated Phoenix swap rights.
Draft rights to Trayce Jackson-Davis (#57) to the Golden State Warriors
cash-considerations-warriors-2023-06-23 historical NBA trade: Warriors Win. Golden State earns A- after acquiring Trayce Jackson-Davis at No. 57 and converting his rights into meaningful Warriors frontcourt minutes.…
Rights to Julian Strawther to the Denver Nuggets
Denver used a June 23, 2023 four-team draft-rights exchange to obtain Julian Strawther, Jalen Pickett, Hunter Tyson and a 2024 second-round choice. Indiana received Mojave King's rights, a protected 2024 Oklahoma City first…
Tyus Jones to the Washington Wizards
Washington moved Kristaps Porzingis for Tyus Jones, Danilo Gallinari, Mike Muscala and the 2023 No. 35 pick that became Julian Phillips.
Mikal Bridges to the Brooklyn Nets
In a multi-team transaction involving Bucks, Pacers, Suns, the Nets acquired Mikal Bridges; Cameron Johnson; rights to Juan Pablo Vaulet; Phoenix's 2023 first-round pick (#21, Noah Clowney); Phoenix's 2025 first-round pick…
Thomas Bryant to the Denver Nuggets
Denver acquired Thomas Bryant in a February 9, 2023 four-club trade. The Clippers obtained Bones Hyland; the Lakers received Mo Bamba, Davon Reed and two second-round picks; and Orlando acquired Patrick Beverley, cash and a…
James Wiseman to the Detroit Pistons
In February 2023 Detroit acquired James Wiseman from Golden State, Atlanta obtained Saddiq Bey from Detroit, and Portland received Kevin Knox II and a package of second-round selections. Golden State received Gary Payton II…
Jakob Poeltl to the Toronto Raptors
On February 9, 2023, Toronto reacquired Jakob Poeltl from San Antonio for Khem Birch, Toronto's 2023 and 2025 second-round picks and a top-six-protected 2024 first-round pick. The first conveyed at No. 8 in 2024; San Antonio…
Spencer Dinwiddie to the Brooklyn Nets
Dallas received Kyrie Irving; Markieff Morris from Brooklyn Nets and sent Spencer Dinwiddie; Dorian Finney-Smith; 2027 second-round pick (pick not identified in source); 2029 first-round pick (pick not identified in source);…
Kendrick Nunn to the Washington Wizards
The Lakers acquired Rui Hachimura from Washington in January 2023 for Kendrick Nunn and three second-round choices. Hachimura became a useful Lakers forward during their 2023 Western Conference Finals run and beyond, while…
Kemba Walker to the Detroit Pistons
Detroit won by turning a protected Milwaukee first-round pick into Jalen Duren's draft rights.
Will Barton to the Washington Wizards
will-barton-nuggets-2022-07-06 historical NBA trade: Nuggets Win. Denver earns A+ because Kentavious Caldwell-Pope started on the 2023 championship team and Ish Smith supplied veteran reserve depth. Washington receives C+…
Royce O'Neale to the Brooklyn Nets
The Nets acquired Royce O'Neale from Jazz in exchange for 2023 first-round pick (least favorable of 76ers, Nets, Rockets picks) (#28, Brice Sensabaugh).
Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks
Atlanta acquired Dejounte Murray and Jock Landale from San Antonio on June 30, 2022 for Danilo Gallinari, Charlotte's protected first, Atlanta's unprotected 2025 and 2027 firsts, and a 2026 first-round swap. Murray gave the…
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 Tyrese Martin to the Atlanta Hawks
On the 2022 draft night the Hawks moved Ryan Rollins's No. 44 rights to Golden State for Tyrese Martin's No. 51 rights and cash. Martin played 16 Hawks games in 2022-23; Rollins played 12 Warriors games before foot surgery.…
Rights to Jalen Duren to the New York Knicks
Charlotte received a package of future first- and second-round draft rights from New York in a June 2022 draft-rights exchange for the rights to Jalen Duren. The package later linked to selections including Nick Smith Jr.,…
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).
Lakers Win
Lakers Win. Los Angeles earns A- because the purchased No. 35 pick became Max Christie, who logged real rotation minutes for the franchise. Orlando receives C+ for roughly $2.15 million and the future 2028 second-round…
Rights to Kennedy Chandler to the Memphis Grizzlies
On June 23, 2022, San Antonio Spurs acquired 2024 second round pick (#48-Harrison Ingram); $1M cash from Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for rights to Kennedy Chandler.
Rights to Ousmane Dieng to the Oklahoma City Thunder
New York acquired several protected future first- and second-round rights in the June 2022 draft, sending the rights to Ousmane Dieng to Oklahoma City. The Knicks accumulated conditional selections tied to Denver, Detroit…
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)…
Bol Bol to the Orlando Magic
Orlando acquired Bol Bol, P.J. Dozier and cash from Boston in February 2022, along with a conditional 2028 second-round asset. The Celtics received a conditional 2023 second that never conveyed. Bol eventually supplied…